Gods
😊 7.7/10
(Super Nintendo - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Bitmap Brothers The
Published_By:
Mindscape Inc.
Released On:
01 Jan 1992
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Gods is a platform adventure game set in ancient Greece, where Hercules must complete tasks set by the Gods to achieve immortality.
The gameplay revolves around navigating through levels while avoiding various enemies, with an intelligent AI system that adapts to the player's actions. The game also offers power-ups and bonuses, providing additional challenges and opportunities for exploration, including hidden bonus sections that can be unlocked as the player progresses.
UPC-A:
4013195000232 (Great Britain)
UPC-A:
745694002052 (United Kingdom)
Media #:
SNSP-GZ-UKV (Great Britain)
Part #:
SNSP P GZ [SNSP-GZ-UKV] (Great Britain)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNSP-PL-UKV (United Kingdom)
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Number of Players Supported:
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this action-adventure game, players control an elite, fearless warrior who accepts a daring challenge issued by the Gods of Mount Olympus. To earn the ultimate prize of immortality, the player must navigate a legendary, monster-infested city filled with fiendish labyrinths, soaring towers, and hidden underworlds. Success requires using a variety of weapons to conquer the nightmare hosts and slay the four great guardians who have seized the ancient citadel.
Story
The Legend
A city lost in legend. An unconquered warrior seeking reward. A challenge laid down by the Gods. The greatest prize of all - immortality.
Four great events combine to bring forth a burning legend. Relive that legend.
The Legendary City
Who would have thought that a man would be so foolish or so daring as to accept a challenge set down by the Gods? And yet one came forward to claim the right to test his skills and strengths against a city so legendary its name alone struck fear in the hearts of all who heard it spoken.
None can be sure that the city even exists, for no one has ever seen it. It was built by the Gods as a plaything, featuring great temples, hidden underworlds, fiendish labyrinths, and soaring towers. It is a city stolen by the forces of darkness, the abode of nightmare hosts, the dwelling of fearsome monsters, and the dominion of four great guardians.
The Hero
Has anyone matched him in battle? No. Has he ever turned aside from his sole quest? Never. Is he not therefore a hero among heroes? Undoubtedly.
In his travels our warrior has become skilled in all the weapons of war; he is strong and unflinching. What of all the prizes of the world does he seek? He wishes to join those fickle masters of the human race - the Gods themselves.
The Challenge of the Gods
Were the Gods only joking when they laid their challenge? Uncaring and unthinking on Mount Olympus, they thought that no one would hear their rash words.
Any man may earn through skill and courage a single favor of the Gods, if he will face the fear of the ancient city and slay the four great guardians who have stolen our citadel from us.
Through their contempt for man did they not bring about their own undoing? For never before had such an untamed reward been offered to the mortals. But who from the ranks of man would face destruction at such odds? Surely none. Only One.
The Hero's Reward
Immortality breeds contempt and the Gods, so long uncaring for the events of man, know nothing of the exploits of our hero. He stands before them showing neither fear nor disdain and asks the Gods that should he return, fulfilling completely their quest, he will join them as an equal and a brother.
The horror, the impertinence, the mistake realized too late, the gateway lies open to their domain where no mortal man has ever trod before.
But the word of the Gods may not be broken and only the hope of the hero's failure comforts them as the warrior departs for the City of Legends, preparing to carve one more story on its walls...
Controls
↑
Climb up ladder, or turn to wall (used with B to pull a lever).
↓
Climb down or crouch.
→
Move to the right.
←
Move to the left.
Start Button
Start the game or pause a game in progress (press again to resume play).
Button A
Jump (select the direction with → or ←).
Button B
Fire a weapon, pull a lever (first press ↑ to face the wall), move highlight, or pick up or drop objects (first press ↓ to crouch).
→ or ←
Select a direction to jump (when used with A) or get off a ladder.
How to Play
Inventory
You may only carry up to three objects in your inventory. If you try to get a fourth object, you will lose one of the others.
To pick up an object:
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Press arrows to stand on object.
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Hold ⬇ to crouch.
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Press B once to pick up item.
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Press B again until you highlight a blank square or unwanted item in inventory.
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Release ⬇ to stand up again.
To drop an object:
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Hold ⬇ to crouch.
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Press B until you highlight the inventory item you want to drop.
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Release ⬇ to stand up again.
Treasure and Shopping
To open treasure with a key:
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Pick up the key.
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Press arrows to walk over the treasure chest.
At the end of at least one world in each level, you must go shopping. You need food to increase your energy. You may have a total of three objects for your inventory.
To shop for weapons, health, and potions:
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Walk over the shop token to call the shopkeeper and the shopkeeper will appear.
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Use arrows to select a weapon, health, or potion.
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Click B to view a description of your selection.
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Click B again to buy it.
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When you are done, use arrows to select Exit and press B.
Passing Obstacles
To pass an obstacle:
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Jump over it, if you can.
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If you can't jump an obstacle, press a lever to turn it off, remove it, or open it.
Menu Options
Starting from the main menu, you can choose Begin Quest or Enter Password.
To select a level:
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Press ⬇ to Enter Password, then press B.
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At the Enter A Password screen, press arrows to select a letter, then press B.
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When you finish spelling the password, select the end icon and press B.
Hint: Select the back arrow icon on the screen to correct spelling mistakes.
Game Summary
Gods is a game of exploration, combat, and adventure. You assume the role of a classical hero who has taken up the challenge of the Gods. In order to gain the ultimate prize of immortality, you must slay the four guardians of the city and return to Mount Olympus.
The four guardians rule over an ancient city full of chaotic beasts. The city was once the citadel of the Gods and consists of four levels, each protected by one of the guardians and their many minions. The levels are: the city, the temple, the labyrinth, and the underworld.
Each level is split into three sections referred to as worlds. At the end of at least one world in each level, you must stop at a shop. At the end of the third world in each level, you meet the guardian. Avoid the guardian and his weapons. Press B to fire at him.
Status Indicators
To determine your play status, check these screen features:
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Lives - See the upper left corner.
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Energy - Yours is in the far lower left corner; the guardian's is in the far right corner.
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Inventory - Up to three objects are shown in the four boxes in the lower left of the screen.
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Score - See the lower right corner.
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Bank account - Your account balance is listed below your score.
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Message scroll - Appears with hints or clues when you solve puzzles, avoid traps, or collect bonus gems.
Combat
In order to fulfill your quest, you must venture through the levels of the city, which are now the home of chaotic hordes of monsters. To do this, you must fight. Scattered throughout the city are many weapons, some of which will be powerful and others weak.
These weapons are essential if you are to defeat the creatures you will face. As well as weapons that you may find, it is possible to purchase others at shops located within each level. Different weapons have different strengths and qualities. Discovering the nature of each weapon will help you succeed.
Collecting several of the same weapon will make your shots more effective. Several weapons may be used at the same time; find out which are compatible for ultimate fighting ability, then strike with precision.
Monsters
Over the years since the Gods abandoned it, the city has become the home of many chaotic beasts. These are ruled by four gigantic guardians who use them to protect their fortunes.
The monsters you will meet are by no means stupid; some will be stronger than others and some will be more deadly, but all are united in their cause to thwart your quest. Some of the inhabitants are able to avoid your attempts to destroy them. Whatever monster you meet, it is wise to study its behavior and learn the nature of all your adversaries.
Within the first level, the monsters you meet will have only one aim - to destroy you. As you press into the temple and beyond, you will meet creatures who will try to steal the few precious items to be found.
Keys and Doors
In order to protect their city from unwelcome intruders, the Gods placed many doors to block their progress. These doors are extremely strong and can resist all attempts to demolish them. To open them, it is often necessary to have the correct key in your inventory.
As well as doors, the inhabitants have entrusted their valuables to locked chests. These containers may only be opened using the correct key. These are smaller than keys used to open doors and are colored to correspond with the chest they open.
Like their larger relatives, these keys are not easy to obtain and are usually well protected by monsters, traps, or puzzles. The treasure within these chests may be used to purchase weapons or potions at the
Enemies & Characters
DESTROYER
These are very intelligent monsters whose objective is to destroy you, pursuing you throughout the level to do so.
FLIER
These monsters try to destroy you and are able to avoid your shots, with the more intelligent ones proving very elusive.
THIEF
These monsters try to steal objects from you or grab unacquired objects, but will try to destroy you if no treasure is available.
Items & Weapons
Vertical Keys
Keys used to open vertical entrances, coming in Gold (teleport), Bronze (room), and Iron (trapdoor/moving block).
Horizontal Keys
Keys used to open horizontal entrances, coming in Gold (end of level or world), Bronze (treasure room), and Iron (door).
Chests
Chests whose contents correspond to their color, with Gold having the greatest value, Bronze average value, and Iron the lowest value.
Dagger
One of the weakest weapons you may come across.
Shurikans
Stronger than daggers, these weapons travel through monsters.
Fireballs
Can be used at the same time as a conventional weapon, such as a dagger or shurikan.
Spears
Pass through monsters and platforms to cause great damage.
Wideshot
One of three shot-directing tokens, this spreads the shot for maximum effect against fliers.
Attract
A potion or defense that causes all monsters to attack you.
Freeze
Puts monsters into suspended animation temporarily, so you can destroy them.
Jump
Lets you jump higher and is found in certain places in the game.
Large Shield
Can be bought or collected; it lasts for the whole of the current world and reduces your damage by half.
Small Shield
Can be bought or collected; it lasts 15 seconds, protects you from damage, and destroys any monsters who run into it.
Food
Comes in several forms and replaces lost energy, but is not as powerful as the health potions.
Shop
Step on this token to call the shopkeeper.
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