Mortal Kombat Special Forces
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(Playstation - US, Beat'em Up)
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Developed_By:
Midway
Published_By:
Midway
Released On:
29 Sep 2000
Mortal Kombat Special Forces is a beat-em-up game set in the Mortal Kombat universe. The story follows Major Jackson "Jax" Briggs, an American special forces operative, as he is recruited by Sub-Zero to stop an evil organization known as Black Dragon.
The gameplay involves Jax navigating through levels, fighting enemies and bosses, and completing objectives while avoiding hazards such as traps and environmental obstacles. Players can perform a variety of attacks, including special moves like Jax's signature "Crush" attack.
UPC-A:
5037930030178 (Europe)
Part #:
SLES-02338 (Europe)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
DIRECTIONAL BUTTON UP
RUN FORWARD
DIRECTIONAL BUTTON LEFT OR RIGHT
TURN LEFT OR RIGHT
DIRECTIONAL BUTTON DOWN
TURN AROUND
L2
DRAW WEAPON
L1
LOOK
R1
BLOCK
SELECT
INVENTORY
R2
TURBO
How to Play
Gearing Up
Start Game
Following power up, press START during the opening cinematics to view the Start/Options screen. Select Start Game to jump right into the action, or Options to view the Options menu.
When you select Start Game, a Mortal Kombat Special Forces movie will begin. You can watch and enjoy the movie, or press to bypass the movie and begin playing.
Note
Pressing START during gameplay displays the Pause menu. Select Continue or Abort Mission. The Abort Mission option exits to the Title screen.
Options Menu
The Options menu displays four options available to adjust the default game settings. Press the Directional Button UP or DOWN to highlight an option, then press to make a selection. When you're finished, highlight Exit and press to return to the Options menu.
Controller Configuration
See Controller Config, pg. 9
Sound Configuration
To make changes to the game's music or sound effects, highlight the option, then press LEFT or RIGHT to increase or decrease the sound setting. When you're finished, highlight Exit and press to return to the Options menu.
Game Settings
You can adjust the game's difficulty level or turn your DUALSHOCK™ analog controller's vibration feature on or off. Select an option, then press the Directional Button LEFT or RIGHT to make adjustments.
Load Game
See Load/Save Games, pg. 10
Inventory
The Inventory screen is used to browse items and weapons, kombos and experience, and your messages. To use the Inventory screen, press during the game. Your inventory will appear.
To select these options and any items within each inventory menu, press the Directional Button UP or DOWN to highlight an option, then press to make a selection.
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Items/Weapons - This screen displays any guns, keys or explosive devices.
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Kombos and Experience - All of your earned combos are displayed, as well as your current accumulated experience statistics.
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Messages - As you get messages, they are stored and available for your review at any time. This is a nice feature for reviewing your current progress should you return to a saved game.
Using Your Guns
If you have a gun in your inventory, press L2 to draw the weapon. If you have more than one gun in your inventory, you'll need to specify the gun you want to use before you can draw that gun (see Inventory, pg. 13).
Once you have your gun drawn, you can fire it at your opponents in the game's default view, or press and hold L1 to access Target Mode for a better aim. This is probably best used when your opponent is at a distance. He may be all over you if you wait until you're closer.
When using the Sniper Rifle, press and hold L1 for Target Mode, then try pressing and to zoom in and out. You can get a clean, more accurate shot using this feature.
Enemies & Characters
NO FACE
Due to his vast knowledge of explosives and incendiary devices, be prepared for an explosive battle.
TASIA
Beware of this ninja master. She's as deadly as she is beautiful.
TREMOR
He's the guardian of the gateway. His powerful style, coupled with his blind loyalty to Kano makes him a deadly adversary.
JAREK
One of Kano's most trusted allies, Jarek is quick, mean and full of surprises.
KANO
Jax's longtime nemesis is a ready and capable opponent. Kano will use any means necessary to dispatch Jax, his hated rival.
Tips & Maps
PICK-UP ITEMS
Many items are available to strengthen your health, add to your arsenal, or give you access to doors and other areas.
FREE LIVES
Grab as many as you can, you'll need them.
MEDI-PAKS
Don't pass these up; keep your health up so you can face your opponents.
WEAPONS
Look for machine guns, rocket launchers, grenade launchers, and sniper rifles, as they all provide different defenses against enemies.
AMMO
Your gun is useless without ammo, so grab it whenever you can.
KEYS
Many doors are restricted unless you have a key; if you try to enter one, you will be prompted to get the specific key.
HINTS AND TIPS
If you get stumped while playing, check these hints and tips for answers to your dilemmas and help moving on in the mission.
ALWAYS CHECK YOUR MESSAGES
Check your messages as the icon prompt appears on-screen, as there may be important information you'll need.
WATCH IN THE UPPER RIGHT PORTION OF THE SCREEN
If enemy health bar(s) appear in the upper right portion of the screen, an enemy is close by.
WHEN USING THE SNIPER RIFLE
Don't wait until your enemy gets close; press L1, zoom in, take aim, and shoot from a distance, as one body shot disarms enemies.
MAKE SURE YOU BUMP YOUR HEALTH UP
Bump your health up whenever you're low, especially when taking on multiple armed opponents.
TRY MOVING LARGE OBJECTS
Moving large objects may reveal hidden, unexpected items, and look for weak spots on walls that can be detonated.
OBSERVE BOSS PATTERNS
Observe boss patterns and look for a weakness before attacking.
FOR EACH NEW EXPERIENCE LEVEL GAINED
For each new experience level gained, health is restored to 100%, and combos replenish the turbo meter.
CONSERVE ALL AMMO AND HEALTH PAK ITEMS
Conserve all ammo and health pak items.
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