Skeleton Warriors
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(Playstation - US, Platformer)
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Activision
Published_By:
Playmates Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Released On:
21 May 1996
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Skeleton Warriors is a challenging platformer that follows Prince Lightstar as he attempts to defeat the dark forces of Baron Dark . With his quest to conquer and slay, Prince Lightstar must overcome various obstacles and enemies in order to reach Baron Dark, who possesses one half of the powerful Lightstar Crystal .
The game features 2D sidescrolling platform gameplay with pre-rendered 3D graphics, as well as a range of challenging levels filled with diverse enemy types. Players must complete all 21 levels to progress through the story and ultimately face off against Baron Dark in a final showdown.
eBay Product ID:
1597 (United States)
UPC-A:
796298065806 (United States)
ASIN:
B000035XVK (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00209 (United States)
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Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is an action-adventure game where players control Prince Lightstar, a hero with energy-blasting powers. The player embarks on a quest to recover a powerful crystal shard and defeat Baron Dark by battling through various enemies and environments.
Story
Storyline
Light and Darkness, Good and Evil, are locked in an eternal struggle for the hearts and minds of the living. As the city of Luminicity mourns its king, Prince Justin Steele, the heir to the throne, must guard against the sinister Baron Dark. The king's passing has brought rumors that the Baron is plotting to steal the Lightstar Crystal, the mystical source of Luminicity's power.
Immersed in sorrow, Prince Justin does not notice the Baron's shadowy figure enter the Lightstar chamber. As Baron Dark tears the Crystal from its place, sirens are triggered throughout Luminicity, summoning the young prince to save the kingdom from destruction.
The Baron, now in possession of the Lightstar Crystal, turns to find Prince Justin ready to do battle as the city collapses around him. The desperate hero lunges at Baron Dark to rescue the Crystal, but becomes locked in a deadly conflict. The titanic struggle splits the already weakened Crystal, unleashing its incredible power.
The Prince and Baron Dark are struck by shards of the Crystal, transforming them into warriors with supernatural powers. Baron Dark becomes a living skeleton, with the power to transform others with evil hearts into Skeleton Warriors like himself. Prince Justin gains the ability to direct powerful energy blasts through his body. He has become Prince Lightstar, the only mortal with enough power to stand against the evil of Baron Dark and restore the glory of Luminicity.
Game Overview
It has only been a short time since Baron Dark split the Lightstar Crystal and plunged the land into darkness. Without the Lightstar Crystal, disaster has struck Luminicity. The city itself is in ruins, with no power, while its citizens struggle to survive.
You control the noble Prince Lightstar in his quest to recover the missing half of the Lightstar Crystal stolen by Baron Dark. During this quest, you will have to fight your way through vicious foes in dark caverns, on a windswept mountain, through ancient temples and finally into the heart of the devastated Luminicity.
You are armed only with your noble heart and the StarSword, a powerful weapon which can be used with the power bestowed upon you by the Lightstar Crystal to defeat any foe. Brave warrior, take up your sword and prepare to do battle. The fate of Luminicity and all who live there is in your hands.
Prince Lightstar (Justin)
Prince Lightstar is determined to restore the Lightstar Crystal to Luminicity and defeat Baron Dark. The Crystal has given him the power to control and direct energy in blasts from his powerful StarSword.
Missions
Mission 1—Dagger's Lair
Brave warrior, your first encounter will take you deep into the lair of Baron Dark's infamous henchman, Dagger. Find and defeat Dagger to advance in the quest for the Lightstar Crystal.
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You must plow through the Crystal Mine.
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Fight the beast Ursa.
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Climb the mountains of fabled Mountain Top.
Mission 2—Araculan Horrors
If you've made it this far, the worst is just ahead. Aracula lies before you, a hideous and feared soldier of Baron Dark's army.
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Forge your way through the Araculan Temple that is teeming with evil and horror.
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Mount your skybike and travel to Mudu for an encounter of the weirdest kind.
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Venture on to challenge Aracula if you dare!
Mission 3—Shriek's Alliance
Baron Dark has learned of your success and is not pleased with it. He has sent another "friend" to greet you: Shriek!
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Your journey will take you past the land of Simiania, with inhabitants of ape-like creatures.
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Fly in the Gorgon Airship to find Madam Shriek.
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Use your skills to defeat her!
How to Play
Getting Started
Set up your PlayStation game console according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the SKELETON WARRIORS disc and close the CD door. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console. 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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SONY PlayStation
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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
Prince Lightstar Actions
Run
Prince Lightstar can run swiftly to evade enemies.
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If Prince Lightstar is facing left, press Left on the control pad twice in quick succession, and hold Left after pressing it the second time.
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If Prince Lightstar is facing to the right, do the same thing but press Right instead of Left.
Options Screen
Level
Use this option to set the difficulty level of the game (Easy, Normal or Hard). Use Left or Right to select a difficulty level.
Control Type
Set your control pad to your personal preference from one of the control configurations. Use Left or Right to select a control configuration.
Music
Play one of the great musical selections. Press Left or Right to select a tune and press to play it.
SFX
Play one of the exciting sound effects. Press Left or Right to select a sound and press * to play it.
Audio
This option allows you to set your sound input to Stereo or Mono, depending on your television equipment. Use Left or Right on the control pad to select an input.
Music Level
Controls the volume level of the background music during the game. Use Left on the control pad to decrease volume or Right to increase volume.
SFX Level
Controls the volume level of the background music during the game. Use Left on the control pad to decrease volume or Right to increase volume.
Exit
Exits the Options screen. Press any button.
Controls
L1 BUTTON
Activate power-up #1
R1 BUTTON
Use weapon power-up
DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS Up
Lightstar looks up; strikes upward if button is pressed. Skybike levels: Dive toward the ground.
DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS Down
Lightstar crouches; strikes with a low attack if button is pressed. Skybike levels: Pull up toward the sky.
DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS Left
Moves Lightstar to the left. Skybike levels: Turns bike to the left.
DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS Right
Moves Lightstar to the right. Skybike levels: Turns bike to the right.
START BUTTON
Pauses the game.
START BUTTON or SELECT BUTTON
Skips Cinemas.
L2 BUTTON
Activate power-up #2
R2 BUTTON
no function
● button
Slash attack (StarSword). Prince Lightstar's main attack. Pressing Up or Down while using the StarSword will produce an Upward or Downward slash. Skybike level: Fires blaster cannon.
▲ button
Jump. The longer you hold down the button, the farther Prince Lightstar jumps. Moving the Directional Pad while Prince Lightstar is jumping will direct his jump to the left or the right.
* button
Energy attack (StarSword). Prince Lightstar can collect crystal shards from fallen enemies, and use them to fire bursts of energy from his StarSword. This attack is limited to the number of crystals Prince Lightstar possesses at the time. Skybike level: Fires missiles.
■ button
Block. Hold down to block enemy attacks. Skybike level: Fires blaster cannon.
Up then ▲ button
Prince Lightstar can grab onto the bottom of ledges and platforms, and move hand over hand to the left and right.
Down then ▲ button
Prince Lightstar release his grip and fall to the ground.
Down then ● button (when above an enemy)
Downward Slash. Prince Lightstar can thrust downward with the StarSword and destroy enemies beneath him.
Enemies & Characters
Skeleton Warriors
These fiends are minions of Baron Dark, their evil hearts revealed by the power of Baron Dark.
Skeletal Creatures
These evil mockeries of their former selves attack on sight: skeletal vultures, wolves, and apes.
Cave Creatures
Grotesque crawling crab-like things and swarms of vicious bats.
Mudu Inhabitants
Horrific, disgusting creatures that live inside the caverns of the huge Mudu worm.
Dagger
Espionage expert of the Skeleton Legion. Dagger carries out Baron Dark's dirty work, equipped with an arsenal of lethal weapons.
Aracula
Arachno-assassin of the Skeleton Legion. This deadly assassin packs a vicious weapon in each of his six hands!
Shriek
Evil temptress of the Skeleton Legion. With a piercing cry that devastates enemies, she is nearly unstoppable when joined by her skeleton dragon Crossbone.
Baron Dark
Powerful warlord of the Skeleton Legion and the sinister leader of all the Skeleton Warriors. His evil heart gives him the power to turn others with evil hearts into Skeleton Warriors.
Tips & Maps
Finish off skeletons
Be sure to finish off the skeletons you kill by collecting their heartstone.
Skybike bonus levels
Use the Skybike bonus levels to their full advantage. Since you don't lose any lives when you die on these levels, get as many power-ups as you can - don't worry about taking damage or killing off skeletons.
Secret bonus rooms
Be sure to search for secret bonus rooms a treasure trove of power-ups await the lucky finder.
Vary your sword attacks
Vary your sword attacks. Often an attack that is very effective against one kind of enemy can be a bad choice when fighting another foe. Experiment to find the best attack. Similarly, find the special weapon that is most effective for the situation. Certain attacks work better at certain times - learn which ones are the best for you.
Prince Lightstar's Downward Slash
Prince Lightstar's Downward Slash is a particularly deadly attack. Mastering its use will prove to be to your advantage.
Prince Lightstar's projectile attacks
Use Prince Lightstar's projectile attacks only to kill foes at a distance, or when fighting the end bosses. These weapons are limited to the number of heartstones you collect, so conserve them carefully.
Duck under projectiles
Prince Lightstar can duck under many projectiles. This can sometimes be more advantageous than blocking such an attack.
Blocking
Blocking is a crucial skill to master. A skillful player can use a combination of attacking and blocking to defeat difficult opponents.
Shield power-up
The shield power-up offers incredible protection, but lasts for only ten seconds. Save the power-up for a moment of deadly peril.
Run ability
Use the Run ability to dodge falling boulders, and gain extra height and speed for tricky jumps.
Skybike heat-seeking missiles
On the skybike levels, use your heat-seeking missiles only for distant enemies - remember that you only have as many missiles as you collect heartstones.
End boss strategy
If you're having trouble with an end boss, keep trying. Study the pattern of your foe. Does he attack a certain way each time? Does he move in a predictable fashion? These clues, and your noble heart, can help you defeat the strongest of enemies.
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