Digimon Rumble Arena
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🙂 6.5/10
(Playstation - US, Fighting)
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Developed by:
CA Production
Published by:
Bandai
Released On:
06 Dec 2001
Digimon Rumble Arena features a cast of characters from all 3 seasons of the Fox Kids television series, Digimon: Digital Monsters . Classic fighting action for 1 or 2 players. Compete as one of your favorite Digimon characters, and employ his special powers and attacks to advance through multiple levels and past obstacles. Gain points by playing through assorted mini games. Win and use items to power-up your Digimon and get them ready for the ring.
The gameplay is straightforward - just like other fighting games of its time. You'll need to press buttons in quick succession to execute attacks, defend against your opponent's moves, and try to knock your opponent out. With a variety of special moves at each character's disposal, strategy will be key to success.
UPC-A:
045557180027 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
6037 (United States)
ASIN:
B00005V9NU (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-01404 (United States)
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Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Start Up Info
Set up your PlayStation® game console according to the instructions in the instruction manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Press the OPEN button on the console to open the cover, then place the Digimon Rumble Arena disc into the drive and close the disc cover. Turn the unit ON. Follow the on-screen instructions to start a game.
PlayStation® Game Console
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SONY
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PONER
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OPEN BUTTON
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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POWER BUTTON
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CONTROLLER PORT
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MEMORY CARD SLOT
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DISC COVER
Save and Load
Insert a MEMORY CARD into MEMORY CARD slot 1. If you select "Yes" for Auto Save in the Options, your battle victory data will automatically save.
If you select "No" for Auto Save in the Options, go to Save in Options to save your battle victory data. When choosing Load from Options, you will start the game at your last save.
Options
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Load data?
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NO
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GETURN
Game Modes & Options
Before beginning a game, press the START button in the Title Screen and the Mode Menu will appear. Go to a Mode by moving the ↑ ↓ directional buttons or left analog stick and press the Ⓧ button to select.
Game Modes
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1 Player Mode: Play against the computer and clear stages.
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VS Computer Mode: Battle with the computer.
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2 Player Mode: Battle with a friend.
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Options: Change the game settings.
Options Menu
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Game Level: Change the difficulty level of the game.
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Sound: Change the setup for Stereo/Mono.
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Play Time: ∞ is played until one player loses.
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Auto-Save: Change Auto-Save setting for on/off.
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Save: Save game played until now.
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Load: Load data from MEMORY CARD in MEMORY CARD slot 1 and game can be continued from last save.
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Controller: Change button configurations.
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Screen Setup: Adjust the screen position with the directional buttons or left analog stick.
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Passwords: Input a secret password and unlock powerful Digimon!
Digimon Selection
After selecting the game mode, the Digimon Selection screen will appear. Pick your Digimon with the button. At the start of the game only 9 Digimon are available.
This mark indicates Digimon that can be unlocked by clearing stages or inputting passwords in Options Menu. Bottom row cannot be unlocked in 1 Player Mode.
Handicaps
In both "2 Player" and "VS Computer" modes, handicaps can be set. Decrease Life Gauge levels by lowering squares with the ← → directional buttons or left analog stick.
Digimon Specialties
Each Digimon has its own Specialty. "Fire" Digimon are strong against "Nature," "Nature" Digimon are strong against "Water" and "Water" Digimon are strong against "Fire." Use your Digimon's specialties and battle strategically against your opponents.
Certain stages have a Specialty associated with it. A Digimon caught in its own Specialty trap won't get too much damage, but if for example, a "Nature" Digimon gets caught in a "Fire" trap, watch out!
Stage Selection
After selecting your Digimon, the Stage Selection screen will appear. Select a stage by moving the ←→ directional buttons or left analog stick. Press the Ⓧ button to begin battle! There is no Stage Selection in the "1 Player" mode.
Stages
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Sanctuary / No Specialty: Lightning bolts will strike regularly from the hovering cube and center altar.
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Wilderness / Specialty: Nature: Small and large boulders will roll out from the cave entrance. If your Digimon gets hit, he will be damaged. Small boulders can be deflected with an attack technique.
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Garbage Recycling Center / No Specialty: At centerstage is a "compactor" that will open from time to time. Overhead is a crane that will drop containers. If your Digimon falls in or gets hit, he will be damaged.
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Revolution / No Specialty: Digimon fall and get turned upside down when the whole stage revolves. Blocks will explode and damage your Digimon.
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Glacier / Specialty: Water: The icicles will fall when hit and the edges will crumble when there is too much weight. Mega Level Digimon are heavier, so watch out!
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Volcano / Specialty: Fire: The volcano will erupt with pillars of fire at the bottom of the stage. The rock face will light up to signal when the volcano will erupt.
Mini Games
If you clear the "1 Player" mode, you'll be able to play the Mini Games.
Target Games
Press the button to pump up the Gauge and let go to shoot! Whoever gets the most points wins!
Digivolve Race
Push the button to hit the punch ball. Whoever fills up the Gauge first wins!
Basketball Game
Press the button to pump up the Gauge and let go to shoot! First to 10 shots wins!
Controls
L1 button
Guard
L2 button
Not Used
Directional buttons
Move Character
SELECT button
Not Used
START button
Pause
Left analog stick
Move Character (In ANALOG Mode)
Right analog stick
Not Used
A button
Cancel
X button
Execute
R1 button
Digivolve (Rookie)
R2 button
Not Used
O button
Finishing Tech. 1
X button (Press 2x)
2 Level Jump
button
Normal Attack
directional buttons (Press twice)
Dash
left analog stick (Press twice)
Dash
✖ button
Jump
✖ button (Press twice)
2 Level Jump
directional button down
Duck
left analog stick down
Duck
◯ button
Punch • Kick
◯ button (continuously)
Combos
directional buttons up + ◯ button
Upper Level Attack
left analog stick up + ◯ button
Upper Level Attack
directional buttons down + ◯ button
Lower Level Attack
left analog stick down + ◯ button
Lower Level Attack
◯ button while Dashing
Dash Attack
directional buttons toward opponent + ◯ button
Throw Attack
left analog stick toward opponent + ◯ button
Throw Attack
Tips & Maps
Finish Tech. 1
Press the button to perform this technique.
Finish Tech. 2
Press the button to perform this technique.
Digivolve
When the Digivolve Gauge maxes out, press the R1 button to digivolve your Digimon to its Mega Level.
Special Finish Technique
If you press the R1 button for your Mega Level Digimon, you can activate the Special Finish Technique. After using the Special Finish Technique, your Digimon will return to its Rookie Level.
Continue Screen
If you lose, the "CONTINUE?" screen will appear. If you wish to play again, press the START button to continue.
Enemies & Characters
Patamon
A high jumping and light-weight Digimon! Attacks include Boom Bubble, Slamming Attack, Ear Attack, Rapid Ear, Wing Attack, Head Butt, Rap Attack, and Head Slam.
Gatomon
A high jumping and speedy Digimon! Attacks include Cat's Eye Hypnotism, Lightning Paw, Punch, Rapid Punch, Punch, Head Slam, Kick, Rumble Ram, and Dash Punch.
Veemon
With high attack power, he can fight no matter how far! Attacks include Vee Head Butt, Vee Punch, Punch, Rapid Punch, Head Slam, Kick, Wind Up Punch, and Veemon Head Spear.
Seraphimon
Attacks include Hallowed Knuckle, Seven Heavens, Hallowed Ascension, Kick, Rapid Attack, Kick, Slam Down, and Knee Kick.
Magnadramon
Attacks include Fire Tornado, Hermit Fog, Apocalypse, Head Slam, Rapid Slam, Head Slam, Head Slam, and Rotating Head Slam.
Imperialdramon
Attacks include Positron Laser, Splendor Blade, Mega Crusher, Punch, Rapid Attack, Kick, Rapid Attack, Front Kick, and Rap Attack.
Terriermon
Super guard power. Wait and counterattack! Attacks include Bunny Blaster, Terrier Torpedo, Ear Attack, Rapid Ear, Turn Ear Attack, Head Slam, Knockdown, and Head Slam.
Renamon
High speed and powerful! Rapid attacks will rule! Attacks include Diamond Storm, Kohenkyo, Kick, Rapid Kick, Kick, Kick, and Flying Kick.
Impmon
High speed and strong attacks! Speed is your key! Attacks include Baddaboom, Summon, Punch, Rapid Punch, Punch, Kick, Hip Attack, Destroyer, and Hip Attack.
MegaGargomon
Attacks include Gargo Missile, Mega Twister, Mega Barrage, Punch, Rapid Punch, Spin, Bum Rush, Knuckle Knockdown, and Bum Rush.
Sakuyamon
Attacks include Dragon Helix, Fox Drive, Talisman Sphere, Scepter, Rapid Scepter, Kick, Scepter, Scepter, and Scepter Dash.
Beelzemon
Attacks include Dark Ringer, Darkness Claw, Chaos Flare, Kick, Rapid Attack, Punch, Kick, Destroyer (From Behind), and Dash Punch.
Items & Weapons
Digi Plus
The Digivolve Gauge will increase.
Food Items
Recover Life Gauge.
Card Items
There are various effects. Some are negative.
Digi Minus
The Digivolve Gauge will decrease.
Max Digivolve
Digivolve Gauge will max out.
Power Down
The Attack Power for Digimon will decrease.
Queen Device
Attack Power will be increased for a set time.
Evil Ring
Digimon will become wild and uncontrollable for a set time.
Evil Spiral
Digimon will become wild and uncontrollable for a set time (Longer than for Evil Ring).
Bomb
Explodes after a set time. Digimon in close proximity will be damaged.
Fire Attack
Use one Fire Attack regardless of your Digimon's Specialty.
Water Attack
Use one Water Attack regardless of your Digimon's Specialty.
Wind Attack
Use one Wind Attack regardless of your Digimon's Specialty.
Forced Digivolve
Force digivolve a Rookie Level Digimon whose Digivolve Gauge is maxed out.
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