INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the blast from the past! Flippers, Spikes, Tankers, and the rest are all back for a reunion that brings the rare art of addicting gameplay back to your own system at home.
The original *Tempest* was made way back in 1981. For those who remember, this game set a benchmark that in some people's minds still hasn't been surpassed. We have taken all that was- the gameplay, the simplicity, the FUN - and given it a new home.
Introducing *Tempest 2000*. It is all that it was, plus an added injection of gaming steroids! New features include new enemies, a graphics boost, an intense soundtrack, the original Arcade *Tempest*, an extremely addicting 2-player VS mode, and enough power-ups to worry the government! What? Are you still reading this? Go play the game!!!
GETTING STARTED
1. Place your Sega Saturn *Tempest 2000* CD into your Sega Saturn System. 2. Press the Power button.
3. Press “Start” to discontinue the title screens.
OPTIONS MENU
The Options Menu allows you to customize your experience. Navigate and select using the following controls:
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JOYPAD UP/DOWN: Moves selection cursor up or down
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JOYPAD LEFT/RIGHT: Increases and decreases sound/music volume
Available menu items include:
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SOUND VOLUME (Default: 5)
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MUSIC VOLUME (Default: 3)
GAME MODES
Traditional Tempest
Board your Blaster and light up the webs in the original arcade classic. Traditional Tempest is the training ground for all other *Tempest* games. Here you can learn to move on the web and target your enemies. Plan your moves carefully, as constant spinning and shooting will only work for you in the early levels. Concentrate on precise Blaster control and try to destroy the most dangerous enemies first, namely the Tankers and Pulsars. Don't forget to use your SuperZapper.
The first webs are easy and let you get used to the action. You can even stay in one place while firing constantly. Use these webs to learn, because soon you'll need to move and fire with split-second timing to survive. Good luck, rookie! Tempest Plus
Tempest Plus is a combination of Traditional Tempest and *Tempest 2000* with three all-new play modes: Take on the aliens alone, with the aid of an A.I. Droid, or share your lives with a friend as a team.
This is a good place to start if you are new to *Tempest*-the A.I. Droid is the ultimate training partner. As in Traditional Tempest, precise Blaster control and aim are crucial for survival. You've got more schizo Tankers to contend with, along with Fuseballs, Flippers, Spikers, and Spikes.
Tempest 2000
Warp into the 21st century in this total remake of the coin-op classic! Tempest 2000 thrusts you into an intergalactic battlezone with Demon Heads, Mirrors, and Mutant Flippers.
Features include bonus warp worlds, A.I. Droids, Zappo 2000 points, and a special Jump that lets you blast off the web to defend against dastardly UFOs.
Hint: Your best weapon against savage Demon Heads is a Particle Laser...and a lightning-fast trigger finger, of course.
Tempest Duel
Go up against the meanest alien of all...your buddy! In Tempest Duel, your Blaster is equipped with a Mirror that lets you deflect your opponent's shots right back at him. Unfortunately, your opponent's got a Mirror also.
When you fire a shot, your mirror temporarily disappears, so you'll need to develop a shoot-and-spin strategy if you are to become "King of the Web." There are also several objects-a Purple Generator and Cube-that you can use to disrupt your opponent's strategy.
But beware! You are always fair game to the savage Flippers. Hint: Move into the corridors that contain Flippers. This way you can draw your opponent into shooting enemy Flippers for you. May the best Blaster win!
Beastly Mode
If you have the skill, reflexes, and raw talent of the *Tempest* Dudes, then you might be able to play *Tempest 2000* in "Beastly Mode." Beastly Mode is an option you receive after all 100 levels of *Tempest 2000* have been completed.
In Beastly Mode, your shots come in much smaller bursts and travel much slower. The enemies here, however, are more intelligent, shoot faster, and more often. The reward is greater points!
SPECIAL FEATURES
Warp Bonus Round
The Warp Bonus Round is a relaxing interlude to enjoy, and rack up some serious points in *Tempest 2000*. If you collect three Warp Power-ups, the Warp Power-up will also act as an instant SuperZapper, killing everything on screen.
You will know you are getting a Warp Power-up because you will receive the message "Two more to Warp" when you first get one. If you make it past the warp, you will not only earn the 20,000 point bonus, but you will warp five levels ahead.
There are three different warp types, each more mind-blowing than the next. Go ahead