Machine Hunter
π 6.5/10
(Playstation - US, FPS)
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$13.99
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Developed by:
Eurocom Developments Ltd
Published by:
MGM Interactive
Released On:
01 Aug 1997
A classic shooter with a twist. Machine Hunter has aliens invading the Martian Colonies, reprogramming mining robots into killers. Earth responds by creating special suits that allow the Machine Hunters to take over the robots on contact. The challenge is learning to control 9 different types of robots to fight against other robots. There are many worlds to explore as you locate and battle the robots, each allowing teleportation to different locations on the planets.
The gameplay in Machine Hunter involves navigating through various levels, fighting robots, and learning to control them to progress. The game's unique selling point is its robot-switching mechanic, which requires players to master 9 different types of robots to overcome challenges. With multiple worlds to explore and teleportation options, the gameplay offers a mix of action and strategy.
UPC-A:
027616589491 (United States)
ISBN-10:
0792831535 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
2145 (United States)
ASIN:
B00002SV8L (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00470 (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
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 sci-fi action game where you play as the sole survivor of a task force on Mars. You must inhabit robots to fight alien invaders, destroy their forces, and rescue hostages to save Earth.
Story
Story
The year is 2034. Earth's resources are nearly depleted. Mining colonies have been established on Mars following discoveries in the late 20th Century.
Fleets of robots, equipped with primitive AI and synthetic brains, were created to perform labor-intensive tasks. They were programmed for intelligent duty.
Aliens invaded the Mars mining colony, reprogrammed the robots, and gave them new instructions. They then set up their own robot factory on Mars to mass produce these murderous robots.
Back on Earth, a special task force called the 'Machine Hunters' was formed to counter a possible invasion. They developed a suit that allows a human to mentally and physically inhabit a powered-down robot by touch.
The transport ship carrying the task force was shot down, leaving you as the sole survivor. You are now responsible for defeating the invasion, rescuing hostages, and destroying the renegade robots.
The Missions
Hospital
The labs are destroyed, so the aliens are incubating mutant embryos in the hospital. You must destroy the incubators before the mutants grow and escape.
City Streets
After the mutants are dead, you leave the hospital into the deserted city. Alien ground troops are assembling here with tanks and carriers. Destroy all ground forces in the city.
Rooftops
Their troops decimated, the aliens transmit distress messages to the mothership orbiting Earth. Destroy the communication towers while the space fleet engages the mothership.
Inside the Asteroid
With Earth free, the mothership has begun to retreat. You track the ship to the alien base in the asteroid belt. They have taken human hostages who must be rescued, and the base must be destroyed.
Alien Nest
As you leave the alien base, you discover the nest area. Destroy the eggs to prevent a future attack.
How to Play
Starting the Game
β’
With the PlayStation switched off, press the OPEN button and insert the MACHINE HUNTER CD.
β’
Close the disk cover and press the POWER button.
β’
After a few seconds the PlayStation logo should appear on screen, followed by the intro sequence.
β’
Do not insert or remove peripherals or Memory cards once power is turned on.
Skipping Intro
β’
Press the START button to skip the intro sequence.
Main Menu Options
β’
1 PLAYER - Starts a single player game and enters briefing.
β’
2 PLAYER - Starts a two player game and enters briefing.
β’
OPTIONS - Accesses the options menu.
Options Screen
β’
MUSIC VOLUME - Sets the Music Volume.
β’
SFX VOLUME - Sets Sound FX volume.
β’
DIFFICULTY - Sets the in-game difficulty.
β’
CAMERA - Changes the view type.
β’
PLAYER FIRE - Toggles between friendly and non-friendly fire.
β’
CONTROL CONFIGURE - Accesses Control Configure menu.
β’
PASSWORD - Accesses the password input screen.
Password Screen
β’
Left/right selects letter.
β’
X selects the letter that you are choosing.
View Bio
β’
Accesses the FMV sequences and statistics of the different robots 1-9.
View Bio Screen
β’
Left/right skips through FMV sequences.
Reset to Title Screen
To reset to the title screen during gameplay, press the Start button to pause the game. Press the Select button, and an options screen with 'Continue' and 'Quit' options appears.
'Continue' continues gameplay from the same point at which the user paused and must be the default selection. Selecting 'Quit' brings up the message 'Quit game?', with 'Yes' and 'No' options, with 'No' being the default selection. If you select 'Yes', the game is reset to the title screen.
Calibrating Analog Controller
To calibrate and use an analog controller, you must first start the game. Then, press the Start button on the controller to pause the game.
Select the Calibrate Analog Controller menu item by highlighting it and pressing the X button. Follow the on-screen instructions. When you are done, you will be prompted to return to the game by pressing the X button.
Note
β’
There must be an analog controller attached to your PlayStation to calibrate it.
Playing the Game
Machine Hunter is a classic shooter viewed from a rotating 3/4 perspective. The game is made up of 16 different worlds. To complete each world, you must complete the tasks given in the mission briefing screen at the start of each world.
You begin the game as a human with only limited abilities. The key to success in the game is learning to take control of the 9 different robots you will find throughout the game.
The robots have powerful shields and weapons, and can be powered up. To take over a robot, you must defeat it in battle, at which point it will start to pulse red, showing it has powered down. To take control, you simply have to run into the powered-down robot.
Power-ups
Throughout the game, you will find red, blue and green power-ups. The green and blue power-ups will upgrade your weapon to Grade II and Grade III respectively.
The red power-ups give you a secondary weapon, such as drone, cyber-mace or mines. You can also find pick-ups which give extra energy or a limited period of invulnerability.
World Navigation
Many of the worlds are giant, and a map is provided to help you find your way around. Some areas can only be accessed by activating switches, finding keys or blasting walls.
All of the worlds contain many secret areas and the map gives clues to where they are if you look carefully. All of the worlds have teleporters which will instantly move you to a different area of the map, or even to an entirely new map. You will also find recharge points which will boost your robot's energy.
Controls
^
MOVE UP
^>
MOVE UP AND RIGHT
>
MOVE RIGHT
>v
MOVE RIGHT AND DOWN
v
MOVE DOWN
v<
MOVE DOWN AND LEFT
<
MOVE LEFT
<^
MOVE LEFT AND UP
Ξ
PRIMARY WEAPON FIRE UP
Ξ>
PRIMARY WEAPON FIRE UP AND RIGHT
X>
PRIMARY WEAPON FIRE RIGHT AND DOWN
X
PRIMARY WEAPON FIRE DOWN
X<
PRIMARY WEAPON FIRE DOWN AND LEFT
<Ξ
PRIMARY WEAPON FIRE LEFT AND UP
Start
PAUSE GAME
L1
STRAFE
L2
ACTIVATE SECONDARY WEAPON
R1
PRIMARY WEAPON SELECT
R2
SECONDARY WEAPON SELECT
Select
MAP ON/OFF
Tips & Maps
POWER-UPS
Green and blue power-ups enhance your primary weapon. Red power-ups attach a secondary weapon like the spinning robo-mace, drone, or mines.
Directional Firing
Use directional firing to defeat enemies, shooting and moving in different directions for easier combat.
Camera Options
Try the Rotating or Tilted camera options for different views.
Strafe Feature
Use the strafe feature to lock the camera and fire.
Shoot Everything
Shoot most ground objects and some walls to reveal power-ups, hidden areas, or use explosions to trap and destroy enemies.
Enemies & Characters
ME EXTERMINATION UNIT 363 "FOUR FOOT"
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RO-VAC "LOCKJAW"
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CHILDS PLAY SERIES III "LAUGHING CAVALIER"
A Class 3 robot from Thomas Waterman, used as a child entertainer and armed with a 9mm machine gun.
WI-1500 MK II "FIX-IT"
A Class 4 robot from Wagner Industries, used for maintenance and armed with cluster grenades.
VANGUARD SECURITY "LONG ARM"
A Class 5 robot from Lindhurst and Prime, used for law enforcement and armed with a high energy beam.
DM/WM 117-0 "CLAW FINGER"
A Class 6 robot from Tritek, used as a heavy loader and armed with a hard light cutter.
GOLLIATH MK I "FIRE STARTER"
A Class 7 robot from Biotechnologies, used as a heavy duty wrecker and armed with quad incinerators.
CENTURIAN VT-200 "GREEN BACK"
A Class 8 robot from Axel-Bryant Corp, used for long range attack and armed with twin 50mm cannon.
IRON CLAD SERIES III "JOHNNY FIST"
A Class 9 robot from Lindhurst and Prime, used for close combat and armed with a rocket launcher.
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