Panzer Dragoon Saga
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π 8.5/10
(Sega Saturn - PAL, Action & Adventure)
Complete
$842.84
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Developed by:
Team Andromeda
Published by:
Sega
Released On:
01 Jan 1998
Edge is one of the soldiers in the service of the mighty Empire. The Empire has recently ordered some excavations at ancient ruins, trying to discover the secret of an old technology that is much superior to that of present time. During the excavation works, Edge encounters a mysterious young girl. He then witnesses the murder of his captain and other soldiers by Crayden, one of the Empire's officers. Coming into contact with an ancient dragon, Edge begins to roam the world, determined to find Crayden and avenge the death of his comrades. Nobody helps him but his faithful dragon. But the Empire is also after Crayden, so there appear to be at least three sides in the conflict - or are there more?
Panzer Dragoon Saga is set in the same universe as the other Panzer Dragoon games, but differs from the rest of the series by being a role-playing game with elements of a shooter. There is no party in the game: the player only controls Edge on the back of his dragon, who is in fact the playable character in battles. Edge moves around through the game's fully 3D world by riding the dragon. In towns and some dungeons Edge can also move on foot. During battles, the player can either choose to shoot with Edge's gun, or use one of the many special attacks of the dragons.
The battles do not work exactly like in an action game, but occur in real time: the player has to quickly choose an ability to use, and also move around to attack enemies from the sides or from the back, at the same time trying to avoid their attacks. The dragon receives experience points for fighting and also gains levels. The player is able to customize the dragon by assigning to him one of the four available dragon classes, that will determine his attack power, speed, etc.
Panzer Dragoon Saga was released on June 5, 1998, for the Sega Saturn console and belongs to the Action & Adventure genre. The game follows Edge's journey as he seeks revenge against Crayden, while navigating a complex world with multiple factions at play.
EAN-13:
4974365810221 (France)
UPC-A:
4974365813079 (Europe)
Part #:
740-0003-50, MK81037-50 (Europe)
Sega Region Code:
MK-81037-50 (France)
Media #:
MK81037-50 (Europe)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
3D Control Pad
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In a desert world scarred by ancient hubris, young guardsman Edge escapes a rebel coup and forms an unlikely bond with a mythical dragon. Flying as his steed, Edge wages war against the Craymen rebellion to prevent them from misusing the power of the ruins. Ultimately, his quest is driven by a need for revenge and the profound mystery of Azel, an ancient girl whose fate holds the key to humanity's survival.
Story
World Background
The skin of the earth is arid and cracked, swept bare by dry winds and scorched by the pitiless sun. Deep beneath its surface, the buried ruins of an ancient age lay waiting for Γ¦ons.
Long-mute artifacts give testimony to a lost golden age of man. They speak of the great and foolish pride that drove our forebears to explore paths only the gods were meant to tread, and create life forms beyond Nature's intent.
The ruins also tell of the struggle between man's last great Empire and the creations which had escaped his control. Now, those ruins have been uncovered once again by men who wish to use that ancient power to restore the Empire to its former glory.
The Conflict
Chaos and revolt has struck the site of the excavation. Craymen, a rebel faction of the Imperial military, staged a bold coup to seize control of the ruins.
A young guardsman, Edge, has been swept up in the whirlwind of strife and hurled into a world of events beyond his understanding. His mentor died at the hands of the Craymen traitors and he only barely escaped with his own life.
Edge's Rescue
Edge was wounded in the Craymen attack and tumbled into a deep chasm. An underground stream broke his fall and saved his life.
As he climbed from the waters, he found himself surrounded by legions of menacing bio-creatures. Only the appearance of a fearsome dragon saved him from their jaws.
But how did the dragon know of Edge's peril? And what is the reason for the strange bond between him and the mythical beast?
The Quest
On that day, Edge vowed to seek revenge against the Craymen conspiracy. His travels will take him far across the face of this desert land.
With the dragon as his steed, he has sworn to break the rebellion and stop them from using their stolen power.
How to Play
Starting Up: Using Your Sega Saturn System
This CD-ROM is designed exclusively for use with the Sega Saturn System. Attempting to play it on any other CD player may damage headphones and speakers.
1. Set up your Sega Saturn system according to the instructions in the Instruction Manual. Plug in Control Pad 1.
2. Place the Sega Saturn CD-ROM label side up in the CD tray well and close the lid.
3. Press the Power Button to load the game. The game starts after the Sega Saturn logo screen appears.
4. If the screen remains blank, turn the system OFF and verify the setup is correct.
Stopping and Restarting Games
To stop a game in progress or restart after the game ends, press the Reset Button on the console to return to the Title screen.
To return to the Control Panel at any time, press Buttons A, B, C, and Start simultaneously.
Powering On Without a Disc
If you turn on the console without inserting a CD, the Audio CD Control Panel appears. To play a game:
1. Insert the Sega Saturn CD into the unit.
2. Press the D-Pad to move the cursor to the top left button on the Control Panel.
3. Press Start to display the game's opening screens.
Disc Care and Security
Your Sega Saturn CD-ROM contains a security code that allows the disc to be read. Keep the disc clean and handle it carefully.
If the system has trouble reading the disc, remove it and wipe it carefully starting from the center and moving straight out towards the edge.
Player Information
This game is for one player only. The system uses Control Pad 1.
Starting the Game
Insert Disc One to start the game. An introductory video begins playing automatically. Press Start to skip the video.
After the video, the Title Screen appears. Press Start to bring up the menu with the following options:
β’
NEW GAME
β’
CONTINUE
Move through the selections by pressing ββΊ, and press A or C to confirm your choice.
Continuing a Saved Game
To continue a previously saved game, select CONTINUE from the Title Screen menu. A screen will display the currently available memory media.
Choose to load data from:
β’
Internal RAM
β’
Backup Memory Cartridge (if inserted)
*Note: The Backup Memory Cartridge is sold separately.*
After selecting a memory type, the available data files are displayed. Press ββ to highlight a file name, and press A or C to select it. See page 40 for details on saving game data.
Game Structure and Story
Edge and his dragon mount have vowed to pursue the Craymen forces to avenge his mentor's death and discover the secrets of Azel. The story unfolds across different modes described below.
At certain points in the story, a tutorial or guide appears. These sections contain information and examples of the Battle and Dragon Type Select systems. Highlight items in the guide menu by pressing ββ, and press A or C to select and view.
World Map
To access the World Map from a field in Walk or Flight mode:
1. Press Start to display the Player Menu.
2. Select the map icon.
3. Select YES when prompted to change to World Map mode.
*Note: It is impossible to access the World Map from certain areas.*
You can also access World Map mode by crossing the border of a field. When prompted, select to switch to World Map mode, return to the current field, or wait until the next morning/afternoon. Important changes occur during the day, so visit areas during both day and night.
Saving Game Data
Game data can be saved by interacting with specific objects:
β’
Walk Mode: Enter a camp and select the tent with the automatic tracking sight.
β’
Flight Mode: Access a storage monolith.
After locating and selecting one of these objects, press A or C to bring up the game data media selection screen, or B to cancel.
1. Media Select: A screen appears showing icons for currently available backup media. Highlight a memory type with Up/Down and press A or C to select.
2. Data Location: Select a file to overwrite or an empty location for a new file. Press A or C to confirm overwriting an old file, or B to cancel.
Game Over
If you lose a fight in Battle Mode, the Game Over screen appears. Select CONTINUE to access game data files and resume from the last saved location.
Flight Mode
When Edge explores a field while mounted on his dragon, the game is in Flight mode.
β’
Press Left/Right to steer the dragon.
β’
Press Up/Down to soar or dive.
β’
Hold B to increase speed.
See page 20 for a full list of button functions in Flight mode.
Dragon Radar Display
The Dragon Radar appears in the upper right corner of the screen. Use the following key to interpret the display:
β’
β Heading: Shows the direction the dragon is heading relative to north.
β’
β‘ Altitude: The height of the dragon's flight. The higher the red bar, the higher the altitude. A full indicator means maximum altitude for the field.
β’
β’ Speed: Shows current speed. A full indicator indicates maximum speed.
β’
β£ Target: Displays the location and type of any automatic lock-on target. Target types are color-coded:
β’
Green: Access
β’
Red: Break/Destruction
β’
Blue: Entry
β’
White: Caution
Navigator
The Navigator shows the direction of the currently selected destination in the
Controls
A
Not specified
B
Not specified
C
Not specified
X
Not specified
Y
Not specified
Z
Not specified
L
Not specified
R
Not specified
D-Pad
Not specified
Analog Thumb Pad
Not specified
Start
Not specified
β
steer the dragon to the left
β
steer the dragon to the right
β
make the dragon go up / fly high / climb
β
make the dragon go down / dive
ββ
highlight a piece
D button
move the dragon across the screen
D-button
move the cursor across the screen
R-key
move the cursor across the screen
D-Pad down/up
highlight icons in the center of the Player Menu
Tips & Maps
World Map
Access the World Map from a field by pressing Start and selecting the map icon, or by crossing the field's boundary. Significant changes occur over the course of a day, so visit areas during both day and night.
Field Map
Displays your location, bearing, and explored areas within the current field. Discovering a Map Monolith provides a complete map, while unexplored areas remain darkened.
Advice
Explore fields at different times of day and improve your Lock-On rank to uncover secrets. Use your dragon's homing lasers for groups and guns for weak points. Maneuverability can slow enemy attacks, and Berserk effects are effective against armored foes but do not affect weak points.
Agility
Nullifies all statuses when synchronization is full and uses Swift Wing to fill the gauge faster. Gun power increases rapidly, and Agility-type fierce attacks are learned more easily.
Defense
Defense rating increases slightly when synchronization is full and uses Protection Wing to boost defense. Maximum HP increases rapidly, and Defense-type fierce attacks are learned more easily.
Standard
Recovers small amounts of HP when synchronization is full and uses Healing Wing to restore HP. All stats increase at the same speed, and all fierce attack types are learned at the same rate.
Items & Weapons
Break Target
Break targets may contain items that can help Edge on his journey. Break the target open with the Lock-On laser to acquire the item inside, though some targets can only be broken by lasers of a certain rank.
Map Monolith
The Map Monolith contains Field Map data, allowing you to view the entire Field Map for the current field.
Save Monolith
This is a memory storage system from the Ancient Age that saves your current game data and fully restores your dragon's Hit (HP) and Berserk (BP) Points.
Blast Chip
Causes damage to enemies in the blast area.
Dual Blast Chip
Causes severe damage to enemies in the blast area.
Tri-Blast Chip
Causes maximum damage to enemies in the blast area.
Flash Chip
Blinds enemy with a flash of light to let you escape.
Shield Chip
Throws up a temporary shield against enemy attacks.
Power Chip
Increases power of homing lasers.
Armor Chip
Increases dragon's armor.
Speed Chip
Increases Synchronize gauge refill rate.
Enemies & Characters
Edge
An orphan raised by the Hunter clan, Edge is a hero who rides a dragon. He begins as an imperial guard and vows to avenge his mentor while uncovering the secrets of Azel.
Azel
A living relic of the Ancient Age unearthed from imperial excavations, she possesses the key to ancient powers and displays a loyal hatred toward the Empire.
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