Die Hard Arcade
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(Sega Saturn - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed by:
Sega
Published by:
Sega
Released On:
01 Jan 1997
Die Hard Arcade is a 3D beat 'em up game based on the first Die Hard movie. One or two players work their way up and down a skyscraper in attempting to rescue the President's kidnapped daughter.
The gameplay focuses on simple controls, allowing players to use punch, kick, and jump movements, as well as movement through the levels. Many weapons are available, ranging from knives and broken bottles to machine guns and rocket launchers. Players can also pick up and use objects like chairs, aerosol, and lighter combos, and even a grandfather clock as weapons.
Throughout the game, reaction tests are scattered throughout the levels, requiring players to press a button quickly, usually punch, kick, or jump. Failure often results in an extra fight with little reward. The final stages culminate in a showdown with the mastermind on the roof of the skyscraper. An old Sega arcade game, Deep Scan , is also included, allowing players to earn extra credits for the main game.
EAN-13:
4974365810573 (United Kingdom)
Sega Region Code:
MK81057-50 (United Kingdom)
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Multiplayer Game Modes:
Co-Op
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Virtua Stick
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this action-adventure game, you play as detectives John McClane and Kris Thompson, who infiltrate the Nakatomi Building after terrorists seize the US President's daughter. The premise centers on a desperate rescue mission where the pair must fight through a nihilist gang led by the notorious White Fang. Players engage in the final battle to neutralize the threat and save the hostage.
Story
Terror in the Nakatomi Building
John McClane, a detective from New York, arrives in Los Angeles to spend Christmas vacation with his family. He stops by the L.A.P.D. to visit a former partner, but while he is there he learns that terrorists have occupied the Nakatomi Building, where his wife works. The rogue band of nihilists, led by the notorious White Fang, have taken little Missie Harrington, the only daughter of the President of the United States, hostage.
McClane tries to hitch a ride with the patrol cars that are heading to the scene, but is denied. Not one to give up, he makes so much trouble that a rookie detective named Kris Thompson is assigned to keep an eye on him. But McClane explains the situation to her and, smooth talker that he is, convinces her to help him get to the scene. The two head for the parking lot to snatch a patrol car.
The Rescue Mission
As they emerge from police headquarters, they discover a SWAT helicopter about to take off from the parking lot. McClane jumps onto the chopper just as it is about to take off, and Thompson has no choice but to follow. With no time left to kick the two out, the helicopter takes off and heads to the scene.
The helicopter arrives at the Nakatomi Building, and descends toward the roof. The SWAT members jump to the roof but are immediately picked off by terrorist fire. As the chopper turns to retreat, McClane leaps out unarmed. Thompson reaches out to stop him, but is dragged into the fray.
The Final Battle
From here the two begin their fight to destroy the finish plot of White Fang and rescue the President's daughter. McClane and Kris are now alone on the roof without any weapon. They will do everything to foil White Fang's diabolical plot and save the president's daughter.
How to Play
Starting the Game
If you turn on the console with no disc inserted, the Audio CD Control Panel appears. To play a game, insert a Sega Saturn CD, press the D-Button UP or DOWN to move the cursor to the top left button, and press Start. The opening screens will then appear.
Important: Your Sega Saturn CD-ROM contains a security code that allows the disc to be read. Keep the disc clean and handle it with care. If the system has trouble reading the disc, remove it and wipe carefully in a straight line from the center to the edge.
This game is for one or two players.
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CD Tray
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Control Pad 1
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Control Pad 2
Title and Mode Select
A short intro briefing followed by a game demo plays upon startup. Press Start at any time to access the Title screen. Press Start again to bring up the Mode Select screen. Use the D-Button UP or DOWN to scroll through selections, and press Start to confirm.
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Deep Scan: Selects the Deep Scan submarine game.
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Option: Lets you customize features of the game.
Options Menu
Press the D-Button UP or DOWN to select an option. Press Button A, B, or C to make changes in the selected option.
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Control: Allows you to reconfigure the functions of Buttons A, B, and C.
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Movie Scenes: Turns the movie sequences between scenes ON or OFF.
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Friendly Hits: Enables players to attack each other when ON. No damage occurs, but characters can be knocked down.
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Violence: Select ON to see all the gory details of your fight. Select OFF for a less graphic version.
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Audio: Select stereo or monaural sound.
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BGM Volume: Sets the volume of the background music. Press Button A or C to increase the volume, and press Button B to decrease it.
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Exit: Returns you to the Mode Select screen.
Controller Note
A second player can join the game at any time by pressing Start on the unused Control Pad. However, button configurations can only be changed at the beginning of the game.
Game Over and Continue
The game ends when your character's Life Bar runs out of energy. If you have Credits remaining, a screen appears asking if you want to continue. Press Start before the timer reaches zero to continue the game. When a game is continued, your character keeps collected weapons and objects. The game is over when you run out of Credits.
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Credits Remaining
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Continue Prompt
Throwing Objects
The following items can be used only once but do considerable damage to terrorists. Once picked up, they can be thrown by pressing the [P]unch button.
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Grandfather Clock
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Chairs
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Television Monitors
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Oil Drums
Stages
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Stage One: The Top Floor
Squash a few paltry thugs to battle with a sub-boss, Hog, who is guarding the elevator to the next stage.
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Stage Two: The Underground Parking Lot
Here your opponents are stronger and a bit sneakier. Work your way to the security room where robots try to stop you from getting closer to White Fang.
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Stage Three: The First Floor Lobby
Get past more armed terrorists and a dramatic fight in the lobby fountain for an encounter with Jocko, a sub-boss trying to stop your progress.
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Stage Four: The Terrace
You're back to the top of the building and wind up in the coffee shop. White Fang has two more sub-bosses, Mr. Tubbs and Mr. Oushi, waiting to snuff your valiant attempts to save Missie.
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Stage Five: The Top Floor
This is the critical stage where it's do or die against the legendary White Fang. The fate of Missie Harrington lies in your able hands.
Controls
Directional Button (D-Button)
Highlights items on menu screens; Directs your character during game play
Start Button
Starts the game; Enters selections; Pauses/resumes game play; Continues game
Button A
Performs punches during game play; Changes selections in Options menu; Skips sequences between scenes
Button B
Performs kicks during game play; Changes selections in Options menu
Button C
Performs jumps during game play; Changes selections in Options menu; Skips sequences between scenes
D-Button LEFT/RIGHT
Moves the battleship left or right in Deep Scan
Button A (Deep Scan)
Drops a depth charge off the left side of the ship
Button C (Deep Scan)
Drops a depth charge off the right side of the ship
Start (Deep Scan)
Pauses the game; Selects YES or NO to resume
Button B (Deep Scan)
No function
Tips & Maps
Dash
Attacks performed while running or after pressing the D-Button FORWARD twice and holding. Includes Step Forward with Elbow or Groin Kick, Run with Tackle or Jumping Kick, and Back Roll.
Sprint
Attacks performed while running or after pressing the D-Pad UP twice and holding. Includes Forward Step with Elbow or Low Kick, Run with Tackle or Jumping Kick, and Back Roll.
Recovery
Attacks performed after being knocked down, using D-Button or D-Pad directions. Includes Rising Uppercut/Kick, Roll to standing position, and Jump to standing position.
Throws
Attacks performed after grabbing an opponent, automatically done by moving toward them. Includes Giant Swing variations and German Suplex variations.
Basic Attacks
Standard moves including Jabs, Straights, Rolling Heel Kicks, Front/Flying/Front Roundhouse/Backward Kicks, Body Blows, Dash/Sprint Uppercuts, and Somersault/Flying Kicks.
Arrest Strategy
Approach a terrorist as if to grab them, and when they turn around, press the Punch or Kick button repeatedly to arrest them, saving ammunition by quickly neutralizing them.
Weapon Strategy
Save powerful weapons like Anti-Tank Rifles or Missile Launchers for harder enemies, and use revolvers or pistols sparingly as they are the only weapons that can be carried between scenes.
Items & Weapons
Hand Gun / Pistol / Revolver
Obtained by knocking them out of terrorists' hands. Contains up to 15 rounds and can be fired by pressing the Punch button. Can be taken from scene to scene.
Machine Gun
Knocked from the hands of terrorists. Contains up to 20 rounds and can be fired by pressing the Punch button.
Missile Launcher
Knocked from terrorist's hands or found on the floor. Contains up to six missiles and cannot be reloaded. Fire by pressing the Punch button.
Anti-Tank Rifle / Panzerfaust
Found on the floor or knocked from terrorists' hands. Contains up to six rounds and cannot be reloaded. Fire by pressing the Punch button.
Tear Spray / Tear Gas Dispenser
Found on the floor and contains six shots. If you have a lighter taken from a terrorist, it is automatically used as a Flame Thrower. Spray by pressing the Punch button.
Hand Gun Clip
Knocked from terrorists. Designated by a green H. Clips and magazines can be taken with you from scene to scene.
Machine Gun Magazine
Knocked from terrorists. Designated by a red M. Clips and magazines can be taken with you from scene to scene.
Energy Supplement
Red and white bottles and boxes of medicine found on the floor. Pick them up to help keep you alive during the fight against terrorists.
Enemies & Characters
John McClane
A veteran detective and experienced criminal investigator from New York, married with two children. He is visiting Los Angeles for Christmas and his preferred weapon is the Beretta 92F.
Kris Thompson
A rookie detective and martial arts expert fresh out of the police academy, newly assigned to the L.A.P.D. with a specialty in Kung Fu.
White Fang
The leader of the terrorist group occupying the Nakatomi Building to steal $600 million in bonds. He has military experience, is a combat sport expert, and specializes in sword fighting.
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