Killing Zone
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Developed_By:
Scarab
Published_By:
Acclaim
Released On:
01 Jan 1996
Killing Zone is a fighting game for the PlayStation console, released on July 1st, 1996. In this game, seven infamous monsters from classic literature face off against each other in a battle to the finish.
The gameplay of Killing Zone revolves around these monstrous characters, with each one having its unique fighting style and abilities. The attacks in the game are designed to fit the monster's characteristics, such as the Skeleton's ability to jump on opponents and stab them repeatedly, or the Minotaur's powerful gore attack.
The game features only two modes: Normal Mode, where a player must defeat all six other monsters and then face off against a mirror match of themselves. The second mode is Auto Mode, where players can train an AI-controlled monster through several tournaments by pressing buttons on the controller to guide its movements and attacks. However, the full potential of this mode is limited by the game's lack of save feature.
UPC-A:
021481210818 (USA)
eBay Product ID:
2085 (United States)
ASIN:
B00002SU31 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00369 (United States)
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Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Audio CD Tracks
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a dark fantasy fighting game where players control a human representative in a death tournament. You must defeat powerful opponents to win the tournament and liberate your species from the Power of Darkness.
Story
Background Story
The game takes place in a special dimension between darkness and light, in a dark, grisly, gruesome setting. The world is ruled by the Power of Darkness. The human race is powerless and constantly dragged into battles between warring evil factions.
One day, an opportunity arises for all species to come together. The Power of Darkness summons them and announces a death battle tournament. The victorious species will be awarded rule over the World of Light for 1,000 years. Each species must select a single representative to compete.
All species undertake exhaustive searches to find the most able representative. Finally, the tournament commences.
Representatives from 7 species prevail, preparing for the final elimination round. Much to everyone's surprise, the human representative, ordinarily viewed as weak, is among the finalists.
Prior to the final round, combatants are granted a short rest. They prepare to enter a battle that will result in either their death and the expiration of their species, or a glorious personal victory and the ultimate liberation of their species. The fate of the world is now entrusted to you.
How to Start the Game
Welcome to "Killing Zone".
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Set up your PlayStation™ game console according to its instruction manual.
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Make sure the PlayStation™ game console power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc.
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Insert the KILLING ZONE disc and close the CD door.
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Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation™ game console.
Follow on-screen instructions to start a game. You will come to the title screen, where a menu will be displayed. Select your choice with the Directional Button, then press the START BUTTON.
Normal Mode
This is the ordinary fighting game mode. Only by defeating each formidable opponent can you advance to the game's higher stages.
How to Play
AUTO MODE
This is a simulation format mode where you develop your character as it competes against the computer. In this mode, you do not directly control the character.
OPTION
Set game settings to suit your style. To set an option, press UP or DOWN on the Directional Button to highlight an option, and press LEFT or RIGHT to select a setting. When you are through, press the START BUTTON to return to the title screen and begin game play.
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LIFE: Set your life force to Minimum, Normal or Maximum.
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TIMER: The round timer can be set to 60, 5, 30 or 99 seconds.
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REPLAY: After each round victory, the deciding attack will be replayed (ON) or not (OFF).
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SET: Choose how many rounds make a match: 2, 1, 3 or 5.
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LEVEL: Choose from Easy, Normal, Hard and Hardest skill levels.
About the screens
See the enemy and yourself in this macabre world!
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1P'S LIFE METER
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1P'S CHARACTER
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TIME REMAINING COUNT
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2P'S LIFE METER
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2P'S CHARACTER
Basic game screens and operation of the control pad are as follows. When you fight against the computer, the 2P character will be the computer.
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L2 BUTTON: moves sideways. (counterclockwise direction)
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L1, R1 BUTTONS: protection. When combined with the down directional button, you can guard the lower section.
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R2 BUTTON: moves sideways. (clockwise direction)
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DIRECTIONAL BUTTON: move and jump your character.
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When you tap the up arrow key, the jump will be small.
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When you press the forward directional button, twice, quickly, the character will dash forward.
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When you press the backward directional button, twice, quickly, the character will step backwards.
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The character can move forward or backwards while in a squatting position.
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SELECT BUTTON: is not used.
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START BUTTON: is used for starting and/or pausing the game.
NORMAL MODE
The curtain of battle is now being raised. Is it glorious victory or humiliating defeat which awaits you?
In normal mode, your objective is to successfully control one of the seven available characters to ultimate victory in the tournament. When you are playing a two player game, your objective is to defeat the other player's character.
Each character possesses unique deathblows which are perfected by combining directional button and other buttons. In order to be a successful combatant, you must use deathblows skillfully.
To select a character, press LEFT or RIGHT on the DIRECTIONAL BUTTON to highlight a character, then press the X BUTTON. If the X BUTTON is not pushed before the timer runs out, the character currently highlighted will automatically be selected.
Game Rule
A Normal Mode contest features best two out of three round matches, with the winner advancing to the next match. The combatant who is able to reduce his/her opponent's life meter to zero (nothing) within the prescribed time period is the winner of the game/round. You can also win by knocking your opponent out of the ring (a ring out).
If neither character's life meter reaches zero before time expires, the combatant having the higher life meter reading wins the game/round. If both characters have the same life meter reading remaining at the end of a given round, the round is declared a draw, and a fourth round decides who wins the game/round. However, if the fourth round ends deadlocked, the game is officially declared over.
AUTO MODE
Precise calculations, exacting strategy; You need both in order to achieve victory....
"Auto mode," is a truly unique mode in which you can build up your own character based upon "Killing Zone's" existing seven monsters.
In this mode, you do not directly control the fighting character, but instead "suggest" actions, much like a corner man in a boxing match. You, as a player, will direct the character during the fight with the goal of progressively developing the character. As the character develops, its own unique character traits take shape, with its physical appearance changing as well.
First, select a character from the available default characters (which are comprised of seven distinct species). To select a character, scroll through them using the LEFT or RIGHT DIRECTIONAL BUTTON, then press the X BUTTON to confirm.
You will come to the parameters screen. To set your character's parameters move the highlight around the various portraits until the desired parameter combination is displayed. Press the X BUTTON to confirm your selection.
Then, you must name your character. To do so, press any direction on the DIRECTIONAL BUTTON to highlight a letter, and the X BUTTON to confirm. Continue until the name is complete, then highlight END and press the X BUTTON.
Parameters
There are six parameters enumerated below. Lacking in any parameter will make it difficult for you to develop a competitive character.
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OFFENSIVE SKILLS (ATK): This measures the decline in opponent's strength caused by your character's attack(s). You can improve this skill by allowing your character to fight an offensive battle.
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DEFENSIVE SKILLS (DEF): This measures how much stamina your character is able to preserve while defending against an opponent's attacks.
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STAMINA (VIT): Stamina begins at a prescribed level. Your character acquires additional stamina by turning away an opponent's attacks.
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SPEED (SPD): This measures how fast your character
Enemies & Characters
Werewolf
A ravenous werewolf thirsting for blood, he moves swiftly in sharp, precise lines and can transform from a man into a ferocious wolf-like creature, increasing his attack power.
Dark Faerie
Residing in the deepest, darkest section of the forest, these faeries are highly mobile characters with numerous tricks in motion, despite their physical beauty.
Minotaur
A mythological character with a human body and bull's head, he wields a gigantic ax and delights in discharging foolish invaders to hell, known for his brutal offensive attacks and precise horn and kick attacks.
Giant
A man-made creature composed of decaying humanoid flesh, Giant's movements are extremely slow and he leaves himself exposed often, but his tricks are highly effective and well-suited for beginners.
Mummy
The bandaged master of a stone chamber, this character's attack blows and throw downs are beyond compare, and his outstanding reach offsets his rather slow movements.
Gorgon
Feared since early mythological times for turning anyone who stares into her eyes to stone, her offensive attacks are not as powerful as other combatants, but her cunning moves and peculiar tricks make her a deadly enemy.
Skeleton
Revived by magical spells, these individuals do not have much power but possess innumerable cunning tricks, fighting a tactical battle rather than pressing for a one-punch knock-out.
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