Virtual Hydlide
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(Sega Saturn - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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T&E Soft Inc.
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Sega
Released On:
27 Apr 1995
Virtual Hydlide is a 3D remake of the original Hydilde for the NES . You must defeat the evil demon Varalys, who turned a beautiful princess into three fairies. Before you confront the ultimate fiend, you must find the three fairies and restore the princess to her normal self by collecting three jewels.
You roam the 3D world of Hydlide , fighting monsters in real time, finding weapons and armor, descending into dungeons, hunting for treasure, and collecting points after defeating your foes, which you can then exchange for items. RPG elements are very slight, as you level up only after completing a portion of the game. You can also generate random maps by yourself and let the hero perform the same quest in your own world.
Virtual Hydlide was released on the Sega Saturn in 1995, offering an immersive action & adventure experience for players.
eBay Product ID:
4522 (United States)
EAN-13:
4974365090128 (Japan)
UPC-A:
730865510016 (United States)
Sega Region Code:
GS-9012 (Japan)
Sega Region Code:
T-14401H (United States)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This fantasy adventure follows Princess Anne, who is transformed into three fairies to escape the Prince of Darkness, Varis. After Varis assassinates her guardians and threatens the Dream World's source of power, the player must guide the fairies to restore balance. The gameplay involves navigating a darkened paradise and confronting evil forces to save the world from eternal shadow.
Story
The Hydlide Legend
Many souls are born blessed to enjoy life in the world of fantasy - the Dream World. Surrounded by a warm glow, this ideal world is a garden paradise, full of green trees and colorful flowers. Fluttering about this garden are small winged creatures we call, Fairies.
Everyone thought this paradise would go on forever until one day total darkness fell upon the Dream World. Then as suddenly as the darkness came, the evil Prince of Darkness, Varis, appeared.
Prince Varis was determined to seal off the Dream World's source of power, <Crystal Energy>, and thus, sent his evil Black Knights to assassinate the guardian of the <Crystal Energy>, Princess Anne.
To save her world, Princess Anne fought off the overwhelming troops of Black Knights for as long as she could, but even she was not powerful enough to defeat them. Desperate to save their Princess, the Elder Fairy risked his own life and used the <Transformation Spell> as a last resort effort to save Princess Anne.
In an instant, Princess Anne was transformed into 3 different fairies and disappeared into the empty sky above...
How to Play
Unique Features of Virtual Hydlide
Virtual Hydlide is a perfect 3-D reproduction of the original hit title. It features realistic lighting, player viewpoints, and sounds that bring the monsters and worlds back to life.
The game combines real images with computer graphics to create realistic worlds. Geographical features, texture mapping, and monsters are rendered using real-time calculations. The main character uses images of a real person to ensure realistic movements.
A “World Create” function allows players to experience a new world every time they start. There are over 40 billion combinations, making it nearly impossible to play the same game twice. Players can enter a specific code to reproduce a world or share one with friends using an identical code.
A scoring system is in place to enhance enjoyment. Scores depend on time taken, gold collected, stages cleared, difficulty level, and the game ending. You can challenge friends to see who can make the High Score Hall of Fame.
Starting the Game
To begin, insert the Virtual Hydlide CD into your Sega Saturn and turn on the power. Press the START Button when [PRESS START BUTTON] appears on the opening logo. The Start Up Window will then be displayed.
Select one of the following options from the Start Up Window:
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Create New World: Starts a fresh adventure.
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Resume Game: Returns to a game interrupted during play. Note that this erases data from the interruption point onward.
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Load Game Data: Continues from a saved point, retaining your time and score.
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Copy Game Data: Copies saved data to an open position.
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Delete Game Data: Erases unwanted saved data.
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View Rankings: Displays top 10 scores and world codes.
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Options: Adjusts settings such as degree of difficulty and sound tests.
To create a new world, select [Create New World] and then [Create World Randomly]. Your character will appear in the middle of an open plain.
Navigation and Exploration
Use the compass in the lower right corner to guide you. The red arrow shows your current facing direction, while the blue line indicates the direction of the next area. Head toward the first area using this guide.
To check your surroundings in detail, press the Y Button to display the map. You can also change your facing direction while the map is displayed.
Follow the compass to reach your destination. For example, you might arrive at a cemetery where zombies await. Fight them off and search the perimeter to find hidden items, such as a strange tombstone.
To investigate objects, stand in front of them and press the X Button. This may reveal important items, such as a tombstone that crashes down to reveal its contents.
Battle Action
Encounter monsters by running into them. You may choose to fight or escape.
To attack, press the C Button for a fast but weak strike. This is useful for rapid firing or striking first, though it takes a moment to stand ready.
For a more powerful blow, press the B Button. This attack has a wider range but includes a slight delay, giving enemies a chance to counter.
Press both the B and C Buttons simultaneously for a Special Attack. The effect depends on your equipped items and may require specific techniques.
Resting and Recovery
If your HP is low, find a safe spot and stand still to recover. Your character will stand with arms folded while healing.
Before resting, ensure you are not in a fighting stance by pressing X. If you move, HP recovery will stop. You must stand absolutely still to heal.
Game Mechanics and Inventory
Items have weight, and all items except gold pieces contribute to this total. Your character's carrying capacity depends on physical strength. Exceeding the weight limit dramatically affects speed. Discard useless items to maintain mobility.
When equipping weapons, armor, and shields, ensure the total weight does not exceed your limit. Select equipment carefully to maximize effects without hindering movement.
Unknown items initially show only their general classification and weight. Use the item to reveal its proper classification and name for future reference.
Saving and Loading
Save your game frequently to prevent losing achievements. Saving also allows you to return to specific areas rather than starting over.
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Save: Requires an open block of 288 bytes to store data.
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Load: Restores previously saved data, retaining time and score.
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Game Quit: Exits the current session. Use [Resume Game] to return to the point of quitting, though this does not save exact progress like loading data does.
Game Over and Scoring
When your HP reaches zero, the game is over. If you have a high ranking score, a REGISTER NAME screen will appear.
Name length limits depend on letter width. Wide letters like "W" allow a maximum of 6 letters, while narrow letters like "I" or "." allow up to 20.
You can choose to continue the game after a Game Over. Selecting [Continue] restarts the game at the entrance of the last area. Your character will be fully recovered from status effects like poison or paralysis, but your score will reset to zero.
To achieve the highest score, follow these guidelines:
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Finish in the shortest time possible.
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Collect as many gold pieces as possible.
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Acquire all crucial items and increase your level.
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Set the game to a higher degree of difficulty.
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Clear the game with no misses.
Balance speed with caution to ensure you obtain crucial items early on, avoiding potential bottlenecks later in the game.
Controls
LR Button
Walk sideways Left/Right or Flip through pages of Items displayed in the Inventory Window
Directional Pad (D-Pad)
Move Forward/Back or Left/Right, Move cursor to select or change items, Scroll through items list, Flip through Items pages left/right, Adjust screen brightness and color, Adjust volume, Switch between Stereo/Monaural
Start Button
Press to begin the game or Press to pause the game
Z Button
Open Inventory Window or Press Z Button once more to return to game
Y Button
Press to bring up the Auto Map Screen or Press Y Button once more to return to game
X Button
Run, Turn around quickly, Read a sign, Open a treasure chest, Pick up items, Flip a switch, Investigate walls, Other various movements, Rearrange Items in the Inventory Window
C Button
Press for swift but less powerful attacks, Press to carry out a function, Switch the enlargement rates of the Auto Map, Set Attack 1 as C Button, Switch between Stereo/Monaural, Listen to BGM or sound effects, Select Item in Inventory
B Button
Press for powerful but slower attacks, Press to cancel a function, Set Attack 2 as B Button
A Button
Press to defend against attacks, Press to carry out a function, Select Item in Inventory
B + C Button
Press for special attacks
Items & Weapons
Dagger
A small sword that is easy to use and can be thrown. However, if it is cursed, you cannot throw it.
Magic Sword
An extremely light weight sword made from a magical metal. Depending on its magical powers, something may happen.
Dark Sword
A magical sword that relies on black magic. Using its owner's reasoning powers it can fire spheres of darkness.
Leather Armor
A very light weight suit with low protective power.
Plate Armor
Made from iron plates, this is a highly effective suit of armor. However, it is quite heavy so you must be strong to use it.
Fairy Armor
This phantom suit consists of the souls of fairies. It is extremely light weight and has extremely high protective powers.
Shield
An average shield that is very light weight and easy to use but has low protective power.
Dragon Shield
This shield was made from the scales of a dragon and is very strong against fire attacks.
Dark Shield
A shield containing black magic, it will spellbind its user.
Ring of Life
This ring will restore your life and will dramatically increase your natural healing power.
Ring of Power
A magical ring that enables you to pick up normally heavy items with ease.
Ring of Protection
The magical powers of this ring will increase your defense level.
Herb of Antidote
This herb contains enzymes that speed up your body's metabolism. Use it to recover your HP.
Stamina Drink
This potion contains herb extracts so it is considerably stronger than the Herb. Drink it to recover lost HP.
Medicinal Herb
Use this herb to neutralize the effects of poison. This herb will work on any kind of poison.
Magic Lamp
A magical lamp that burns coconut oil to light up the way.
Scroll of Judgment
A mysterious scroll that is said to contain the knowledge of many thieves. Use this scroll to look up any strange Items you may find.
Spectacles of Truth
These magic glasses will help you see the truth in things that may seem clouded.
Enemies & Characters
Jelly
This creature will be one of the first monsters you will encounter. Its attack powers are relatively low so they aren't much of a threat to you.
Kobold
These are small creatures that travel around in packs. Unless you come close, they rarely notice your presence.
Roper
This monster is fairly strong with moderate attack powers. Their tentacles contain poison, so be on the alert!
Trent
These tree creatures hate humans. Try and stay away from them and they won't bother you.
Wasp
Wasps have their nests high up in the trees. If you shake a tree with a nest in it, a group of Wasps will come down and attack you.
Zombie
These disgusting creatures come crawling out of anywhere and use their rotting flesh as a weapon.
Tips & Maps
FIRST QUEST - CEMETERY
Follow the compass to the cemetery and look for gold items and hidden valuables inside large tombstones using the action button. You must find a crucifix inside one of the tombstones to defeat the vampire in the next stage.
SECOND QUEST - THE VAMPIRE'S CASTLE
Explore all rooms to find magical objects and activate large green globes with the action button to open the vampire's lair. Use the crucifix found in the cemetery and strike the vampire with your sword to defeat him.
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