Pandemonium
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🙂 7.4/10
(Playstation - US, Platformer)
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Developed_By:
Activision
Published_By:
BMG Interactive Entertainment
Released On:
01 Jan 1996
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The game Pandemonium is a sequel to the original Pandemonium, where players control Nikki and her court jester friend Fargus with his puppet Sid. It's the year of Cheese, and a comet called the Comet of Infinite Possibilities is foretold by the great prophet Nosewasinit. The evil Goon Queen Zorrscha also wants to use the comet for her own plans, so Nikki and Fargus must reach it first.
The gameplay is similar to that of the first game; despite the 3D graphics, the gameplay mechanics are those of 2D platformers. Players can choose between Nikki or Fargus for each level, with each character having different abilities. For example, Nikki can jump higher, while Fargus has his puppet Sid for various attacks. Both characters can also acquire power-ups and other items to help them on their way.
UPC-A:
031719267125 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
1706 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
1804 (United States)
UPC-A:
765979711301 (USA)
eBay Product ID:
77784429 (United States)
UPC-A:
788687303033 (United States)
ASIN:
B00002STJR (United States)
ASIN:
B000HYL67A (United States)
Part #:
SLUS-00232 (USA)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00232 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00578 (United States)
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Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a fantasy adventure game where players control a jester, his puppet, and an acrobat who stumble upon a powerful spellbook. The premise involves these unlikely heroes embarking on a magical journey after a disastrous wizard seminar. Players will likely use the spellbook's powers to overcome challenges and navigate a world filled with pandemonium.
Story
How It All Started
Fargus the jester and his puppet Sid were cousins who grew up together. They traveled from fair to festival, performing an act that was becoming stale. They were tired of being bombarded with fruit and eggs during their shows.
They needed a boost. A town crier announced the "W.I.T.S.: Wizards In Training Seminar" taught by Tony Vu, "The Worldly One." The seminar promised to teach attendees how to become a 10th level Wizard with "NO MONEY DOWN," including topics like Disappearing, Turning Into Things, Spellcasting 101, and Fun With Fire and Pyrotechnics. A free wizard's cap was included with admission.
Fargus and Sid saw this as a new career opportunity, a chance to play with fire, and an excuse to ditch their goofy hats. They immediately headed to Lancelot Castle.
Meanwhile in Another Part of the Village
Nikki, the youngest member of the Flying Fleugel Family, found carnival life dull. Her best friends were Brenda the Alligator Lady and Fritz the World's Smallest Cow. Nikki, a talented acrobat with quick reflexes, felt there had to be more to life than gripping a balance beam.
She dreamed of being a wizard. Her daydreaming led to trouble when she forgot to feed the lions, almost costing The Great Zeigfreed an arm. Nikki decided she was tired of performing with "geeks and freaks" and would run away to become a wizard.
Down at Lancelot Castle & Bingo Pavilion
Nikki, Fargus, and Sid found themselves in the back of the crowded seminar. They bumped into each other and exchanged greetings. Fargus introduced himself, Sid made a "Hubba hubba" sound, and Nikki complimented their hats.
The Worldly One made a dramatic entrance, appearing as a mackerel, a buffalo, and a llama through smoke. He then delivered an opening joke in a thick accent: "Excuse me, I've been going through a lot of changes lately."
The seminar quickly went downhill. Vu droned on, Fargus snored, Sid made spitballs, and Nikki practiced backflips, accidentally kicking patrons. Vu eventually waved a mossy book and announced, "When we reconvene, I'm gonna tell you about the most important and powerful book in the universe. There's donuts and mead in the lobby." He then left.
Nikki, eyes alight with mischief, urged Fargus and Sid to follow Vu. As they pursued him down the hallway, they noticed he had been drinking mead. Vu tripped over a carpet wrinkle, and an ancient book slipped from his wizard's backpack.
Nikki quickly grabbed the thick book before it hit the ground. Its title was "Ancient Wizards Spellbook," with "Must be fully trained and licensed to use" underneath. In very small print at the bottom, it read: "May result in danger and death."
This was exactly what they had hoped for. The three turned left, rushed up a staircase, and stood on a high balcony, holding power in their hands, with PANDEMONIUM awaiting.
How to Play
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
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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
Console Front View
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
Setting Up
1. Set up your PlayStation™ game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual.
2. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
3. Insert the PANDEMONIUM disc and close the disc cover.
4. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation™ game console.
5. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
Note: It is advised that you do not insert or remove peripherals once the power is turned on.
Main Menu
1. At the Main Menu, highlight your selection and confirm by pressing X.
Main Menu Items
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NEW GAME
Start a new game from the first Mystic Map level.
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PASSWORD
Use a password earned in a previous game to resume the game at a later level. On the Password screen, use the Directional buttons to enter the password (UP/DOWN to change a symbol; LEFT/RIGHT to move the entry point). Confirm by pressing X.
If the password you entered is invalid, try again or quit to the Main Menu by pressing.
Note - To see your current password, on the Mystic press SELECT. Write down the password and use it to play your game later.
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OPTIONS
Display the OPTIONS menu to adjust game preferences. Press Up/Down to highlight the desired option.
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SOUND FX/MUSIC: Adjust by pressing the Directional buttons LEFT/RIGHT.
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CONTROLS: Remap the Jump, Fire and Special controls by pressing the Directional buttons LEFT/RIGHT.
Mystic Map
You start games from the Mystic Map.
1. Press to choose Fargus or Nikki as your guide. (You can switch characters before every level.)
2. Move your character to the red spot on the first island (in new games), or to the red spot on any available island (in Password games).
3. Press X to begin.
4. When a level ends, you'll return to the Mystic Map. If you finished the latest level, the next level becomes available. If you didn't complete the latest level, you can try it again or replay an earlier level.
Pausing a Game
To Take a Brief Break:
1. During play, press START to pause the game.
2. Press START again to resume play.
To Quit the Game:
1. On the Mystic Map, press START to pause.
2. Press SELECT to quit the game.
3. Highlight QUIT and press X to quit game or highlight CONTINUE and press X to return to game.
Coins
Collect 300 Coins to gain an extra Life.
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Green Coins are valued at 1.
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Red Coins add 5 to the number.
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Purple Coins are worth 25.
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Double Treasure Timer doubles the value of any Coins you collect in the next 10 seconds.
Coin Bonus
Picking up all (or almost all) of the Coins in a level earns you entry into one of the Bonus Rounds!
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Collect 80% of the Coins and find out how fast you are!
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Collect 95% of the Coins and get ready to bounce, flip and tilt!
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Secret Areas - Explore levels to find special doors and hidden chutes that take you to areas packed with hidden surprises!
Shapechanging
Run through special gates and you could find yourself magically changed!
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DRAGON!
You're the "air apparent." Press the Directional button UP to fly and DOWN to dive. NOTE: Dragon is an expert at breaching fire.
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RHINO!
Charge through enemies and obstacles, wreaking wreckage without taking hits. You've gotta be running to avoid damage; a rhino standing still is a sitting duck.
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FROG!
Jump super high as an agile amphibian.
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TURTLE!
Press the Directional button DOWN and it's "no trespassing" while you're holed up in your shell and invulnerable.
Controls
START
Pause/resume game.
SELECT
When on Map, displays current password. When paused, quits game.
Directional buttons
Select menu items.
Directional buttons LEFT/RIGHT
Run to the LEFT/RIGHT.
Directional button UP
Fly as the Dragon.
Directional button DOWN
Duck. Dive as the Dragon. Pull back into shell as the Turtle to avoid damage.
X
Start game from the Map. Jump. (Use with Directional buttons to jump LEFT/RIGHT.) Hold while jumping on enemies for more height. Tap twice to double-jump as Nikki. Fire weapon. Special actions. Tumble as Fargus. Exit from submenus back to menus. Select Fargus or Nikki on the Mystic Map.
Tips & Maps
BOUNCE
When jumping, use the Directional buttons to aim your character's landing. Make a direct hit on enemies and splat them into goo. Hold down the X button while bouncing on enemies and trampoline objects to "grab some air" and reach higher areas.
FARGUS' TUMBLE
As Fargus, press button to tumble, mowing down enemies without taking damage. Use the Directional buttons to tumble to the left and right.
NIKKI'S DOUBLE JUMP
As Nikki, tap the jump button once to jump, then tap the button again when you are at the top of your jump to perform an acrobatic.
Items & Weapons
Fireball
The fireball packs a pyrotechnic wallop. The weapon icon disappears once you pick it up.
Phoenix Fireball
The phoenix fireball regenerates itself. Its effect is the same as the fireball's, but if you lose the power, you can return and collect the weapon icon again an unlimited number of times.
Shrink Ray
The shrink ray temporarily reduces monsters to pipsqueaks so you can squash 'em. Better be fast - they grow back!
Freeze Ray
The freeze ray paralyzes enemies, turning them into easy targets. When they thaw out, watch out!
Keys
Keys open the way to locked or closed-off areas. Sometimes you'll see the effect immediately; other times you'll have to find it.
Shield
The shield makes you impervious to damage. Your character becomes anodized mercury while the power lasts (10 seconds).
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