Iron Soldier 3
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Developed_By:
Eclipse Software Design
Published_By:
Telegames Inc.
Released On:
01 Jan 2000
Iron Soldier 3 once again puts you in the driver's seat of a 42 foot tall killer robot. It is the not too distant future, and powerful corporations are beginning to use military force to overtake national governments. You are a pilot for the United Republic, and you must stop the onslaught of the powerful Penta Corporation.
At your disposal you will have a large array of weapons which you can attach to your Iron Soldier unit. There are machine guns, missiles, grenades, a flame thrower, and more. In addition to the standard Iron Soldier , you can pilot a smaller, faster chicken-walker type robot and a new slower, more heavily armed walker.
There are new game modes added since the Iron Soldier 2 . There is still a single player mode, with 25 missions to complete. Now there is also an arcade mode, where your objective is to level every building in the area in the fastest time possible. Finally, for the first time there is a two player mode.
Iron Soldier 3 is the first in the series to appear on the PlayStation . Released on June 20th, 2000, it offers a new experience for fans of the action-adventure genre.
eBay Product ID:
2147 (United States)
UPC-A:
681313046536 (United States)
UPC-A:
834815003013 (United States)
ASIN:
B00001ZUJD (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-01061 (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 Devices Supported/Optional:
Gamepad
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Co-Op
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a mech combat game where players pilot a 42-foot tall robot, the Iron Soldier, to defend the last independent state from a global corporate military dictatorship. Players engage in urban warfare, utilizing the environment and various weapons to combat enemy forces and complete objectives.
Story
BACKGROUND
Worldwide industrialization has covered much of the earth's surface with large cities and wastelands. Global corporations, such as PENTA, are using military force to take over democratic governments in order to create a worldwide military dictatorship.
As small conflicts became increasingly common, a need arises for a new type of weapon - a 42 foot tall piloted robot, known as the Iron Soldier. This powerful and flexible weapon system is used by the defense forces of the United Republic, one of the last independent states.
The Iron Soldier can carry a wide variety of weapons, negotiate rough, urban terrain, and engage in close combat within the confines of dense industrial complexes. As part of the United Republic's elite defense force, your job is to pilot an IS and use it to stop PENTA Industries' terrorist activities and protect the UR from military harm.
MAIN BUILDING TYPES
Buildings are a major part of urban combat. Buildings can help you by providing cover from enemies, or containing valuable crates.
FACTORIES
These buildings often contain repair crates. They are quite sturdy.
WAREHOUSES
There are many different warehouse types and the chance to find valuable crates inside is always good.
SKYSCRAPERS
These massive buildings are where the corporate management works - they're everywhere - and they're quite sturdy. You can occasionally find crates in them.
FUEL TANKS
Exploding fuel tanks will damage nearby buildings and enemies, and may even set off other fuel tanks in a chain reaction! You can be damaged as well, so be careful. Energy crates are often found in the wreckage of fuel tanks.
POWER PLANTS
These incredibly sturdy buildings are found in industrial areas. They often contain crates.
How to Play
Setting Up Your PlayStation
Set up your PlayStation® game console according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
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Insert the Iron Soldier 3 disc and close the Disc Cover.
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Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation® game console.
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Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
Console Top View
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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POWER BUTTON
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CONTROLLER PORT
Console Front View
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
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OPEN BUTTON
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DISC COVER
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
Getting Started
Main Menu
Use the ↑ and ↓ directional buttons to toggle between options. Press the X button to select. These navigation controls are consistent across all menus.
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NEW GAME: Starts a new game and transfers you to the Game Selection Menu.
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LOAD GAME: Continues a saved game. Game progress can be saved to a MEMORY CARD after each mission. Up to 10 different games can be saved per MEMORY CARD slot.
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OPTIONS: Changes settings for display, controls, and sound.
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STORYLINE: Displays the game's storyline.
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HIGH SCORES: Displays your high scores.
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CREDITS: Shows who worked on the game.
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DEMO: Starts demo mode. The game automatically enters demo mode if no input is received for a while in the main menu. Press X to exit demo mode.
Game Selection Menu
Use the ↑ and ↓ directional buttons to toggle between options, and the ← and → directional buttons to change the selected option. Press the X button to select.
Game Type
Select one of the 4 different game modes. Game modes are described in detail after this section.
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One player missions
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One player arcade
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Two player arcade
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Two player cooperative
When a two-player mode is active, two robot units are displayed. In two-player arcade, each player selects their own unit. In cooperative mode, both players share one unit.
Difficulty
Choose the game's difficulty. It is recommended to start with "normal." If the game is too difficult, you can set it to "easy." Special awards are given for completing the game on the highest setting.
Unit Type
There are 3 different units available, varying in armor, speed, special features, and mountable weapons. More details are in the weapons section.
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IRON SOLDIER
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Armor: Medium
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Speed: Medium
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Mountable weapons: Medium
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Special feature: Jetpack
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SATYR WALKER
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Armor: Low
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Speed: High
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Mountable weapons: Low
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Special feature: Invisibility Device
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CE-TECH
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Armor: High
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Speed: Slow
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Mountable weapons: High
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Special feature: Force Field
Once a game has started, you cannot change the unit type. You can start a new game with a different type, but you cannot continue your saved game position.
Player Name
Enter your name here. This name is also used to identify saved games on the MEMORY CARD.
Game Types
One Player Missions
This is the standard game mode. Your goal is to complete 25 missions and free the UR from PENTA. You start with basic weapons and find advanced weaponry throughout the game. The special feature is available after mission #3 is completed.
Missions are completed by fulfilling objectives presented in mission briefings. Missions are available in blocks of four. For example, to play mission 5, missions 1 to 4 must be completed. Once done, missions 5 to 8 become available, and so on. Only the last 5 missions must be completed in sequential order.
One Player Arcade
In this mode, your goal is to clear levels as fast as possible for high scores. A level is cleared when every building is destroyed. Faster completion awards more points. All weapons are available from the beginning. Levels must still be cleared in blocks of four.
Two Player Arcade
This is the player vs. player duel mode. You win by destroying your opponent or by surviving longer, as PENTA forces attack both players. Only the first 8 levels are initially available. More levels become available if completed in other game modes. All weapons are available from the beginning.
Two Player Cooperative
Cooperative mode is similar to one-player mission mode, but two players control one robot. One player controls the torso and weapons, while the other controls movement and the special feature. Both players can activate the shield if it is mounted.
Mission Selection Menu
Use the ↑ and ↓ directional buttons to select missions. Press the X button to view a mission briefing, and the △ button to return to the Main Menu. The L1 and R1 buttons are used to switch between mission blocks.
Mission briefings are only displayed in one-player mission mode and two-player cooperative mode. In other modes, you directly enter the Weapon Selection Menu.
The Mission Selection Screen shows 4 small screens around a big screen, representing missions to complete. The currently selected mission is on the big screen. After completing the first block of four missions, the next block becomes selectable. You can play available missions in any order, except missions 21 through 25, which must be played sequentially. Completing certain missions grants access to new weapons, so choose carefully. Completed missions have a check mark; you can replay them if desired.
The 10 big and small LEDs below the mission screen show
Controls
SELECT BUTTON
Go to the options menu or simply pause the game
△ BUTTON
Select your weapon
○ BUTTON
Fire your selected weapon
L1 BUTTON
Use the shield function (if the shield is mounted)
L2 BUTTON
Use the special feature (if available at this time)
R1 button
Walk forward (Direct Control Mode)
R2 button
Walk backward (Direct Control Mode)
↑/↓ directional buttons
Look up / down (Direct Control Mode)
←/→ directional buttons
Turn left / right (Direct Control Mode)
✕ BUTTON + directional buttons
Look around much faster (Direct Control Mode)
START button
Switch Advanced Controls on and off while playing the game
✕ BUTTON + ↑ directional button
Walk forward (Classic Control Mode)
✕ BUTTON + ↓ directional button
Walk backward (Classic Control Mode)
✕ BUTTON
Bring the walk to a stop (Classic Control Mode)
R2 Button + directional buttons
Look around much faster (Classic Control Mode)
✕ BUTTON + ←/→ directional buttons
Make the IS look around without changing your walking direction (Advanced Controls, Classic Control Mode)
☐ BUTTON
Quickly align your view to the view of the second player (Two Player Cooperative Mode)
Enemies & Characters
'GLAIVE' HELICOPTER
These helicopters fire bullets or rockets and like to fly over your head and get behind you.
'GREAVE' V.T.O.L.
These unusual planes use turbine engines to hover or fly around and drop deadly bombs from above.
'GANTLET' ATTACK PLANE
This fixed-wing aircraft flies quickly overhead and drops bombs; you can often hear them before you see them.
'WYVERN' JETFIGHTER
A small and incredibly fast plane that fires rockets from high distances, but sometimes also flies direct attacks.
'ROC' TRANSPORT PLANE
These huge planes fly over the battlefield and drop light tanks or FAVs via parachutes.
'BRASSARD' LIGHT TANK
These tanks fire cannon shots and occasionally fire off a 1-shot rocket.
'BASILISH' FAST ATTACK VEHICLE (FAV)
Small vehicles armed with rocket launchers that like to do "hit and run" tactics.
'TASSET' HEAVY TANK
These brutes fire powerful shots from two mounted cannons, are incredibly tough, and cannot be stepped on.
'BEHEMOTH' FRIGATES
These massive, armed ships are frequently a mission target, taking several hits to destroy, and are usually armed with two turrets that fire cannon shots or rockets.
'JAVELIN' ROCKET LAUNCHER
This device does not move but can fire off two rockets in any direction, and can be stepped on if you get close enough.
'HEAUME' GUN TURRET
These are fixed gun emplacements with heavy machine guns that fire at you with an incredibly high rate if you get too close.
'SATYR' WAR STRIDER
A two-legged, armed walker about half the size of an IS, speedy, with shoulder pylons for missile launchers, and often armed with heavy machine guns and rockets, performing hit and run attacks.
CE-TECH ROBOTS
These are slow but massive units carrying a wide array of weapons, often two heavy machine guns, and can carry lethal flame-throwers.
ENEMY IS UNITS
They can be armed with a variety of weapons, most often Wolfpack Rocket Launchers, are quite sturdy, and can be destroyed in close combat but watch out for their punch.
'COLD IRON GUNNER' (CIG)
PENTA's new secret weapon.
Tips & Maps
GETTING THROUGH A MISSION
Read the briefing carefully, choose weapons wisely, and consider different routes to complete objectives. Lead targets by firing in front of fast-moving enemies and study the terrain before rushing in.
FIGHTING TANKS
Use buildings for cover, step on them when very close, or use rocket launchers/rail cannons at long range. Aim slightly high for long-range shots and use the close-up screen for accuracy.
FIGHTING HELICOPTERS AND V.T.O.L.S
Use skyscrapers for cover and watch your radar. Shoot V.T.O.L.s on the ground before they take off, or try to make them drop bombs on fuel tanks to destroy themselves. Kill them before they get too close.
AVOIDING ROCKETS
Dodge rockets by moving perpendicular to their flight path and watch them on the radar. Destroy rocket launchers at long range and avoid getting too close to them.
FIGHTING SHIPS
Use hand grenades if ships are close to shore, as their side armor makes rockets less effective. Ships fire if you get close, but a few well-placed grenades can destroy them.
FIGHTING WALKERS
Keep moving to avoid Satyr Walker rockets and attack them when they stop to fire. Avoid getting near CE-Tech Walkers due to their lethal flamethrowers.
FIGHTING IS UNITS
Use cover and fire rockets when the enemy IS is not shooting. Throw grenades accurately, leading the target, and use fists or the Chain Cutter at close range while being mindful of their punch.
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