Spec Ops Ranger Elite
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Developed_By:
Runecraft
Published_By:
Take-Two Interactive
Released On:
29 Apr 2001
Spec Ops: Ranger Elite is a first-person shooter game set during the Cold War era. The story follows an elite US Army Special Forces team sent to rescue a CIA agent and thwart Soviet plans for a nuclear attack.
The gameplay involves completing objectives, such as reaching extraction points or disabling enemy defenses, while avoiding or taking down enemies. Players can use stealth and strategy to progress through the levels, as well as utilize their advanced military training to take out multiple targets quickly and efficiently.
UPC-A:
710425230769 (USA)
Part #:
SLUS-01299 (USA)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
INSTALLATION
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 Spec Ops: Ranger Elite disc and close the disc cover. Insert the game controller and turn on the PlayStation® game console. Follow the on-screen instructions to start the game.
To save your game, you will need a MEMORY CARD. For a two-player game, ensure a second controller is plugged into Controller Port 2.
PlayStation® Console Layout
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Top view
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Front 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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Controller port 1
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Controller port 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
DUALSHOCK™ Analog Controller
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L2 BUTTON
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L1 BUTTON
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SELECT
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START
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ANALOG
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DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS
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SELECT BUTTON
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START BUTTON
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LEFT ANALOG STICK
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R2 BUTTON
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R1 BUTTON
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A BUTTON
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O BUTTON
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X BUTTON
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BUTTON
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RIGHT ANALOG STICK
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ANALOG BUTTON
Main Menu Options
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New Game: Start a new game (See the how to play section).
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Two Player Game: Starts a new two-player game.
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Load Game: Load a previously saved Spec Ops game.
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Game Options: Modify Spec Ops features and settings - see 'Options' section for details.
OPTIONS
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Difficulty: Three levels of difficulty are offered: Private (easiest), Corporal (medium), and Sergeant (most difficult).
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Music Volume: Adjust Music Volume using the left and right directional buttons.
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SFX Volume: Adjust SFX Volume using the left and right directional buttons.
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Player 1/2 Vibration On/Off: Toggles the DUALSHOCK™ analog controller vibration function on and off for one or two players.
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Set Screen Position: Adjust the screen position using the directional buttons.
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Accept: Accepts the changes made to the options and returns to the Main Menu.
ENTERING YOUR NAME
For both one and two-player games, you can enter a name on the sign-in screen. This allows Player One and Player Two to enter a name of up to eight letters or numbers.
SELECTING A MISSION
Upon starting a new game, you will need to choose the difficulty level.
The options are:
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Private (Easy)
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Corporal (Medium)
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Sergeant (Difficult)
Features that change depending on the level of difficulty include:
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Enemy accuracy is increased at higher difficulty levels.
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Enemy armor is increased at higher difficulty levels.
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Ranger starting ammo is decreased at higher difficulty levels.
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More enemies are found at higher difficulty levels.
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Enemies will drop less equipment at higher difficulty levels.
After choosing the level of difficulty, you can proceed to the Select Mission screen. If you have begun the game for the first time, you will commence with Mission One: Phase One.
You can proceed on to Mission One: Phase Two and so on, when you successfully complete Phase One. Completing all the phases of a mission allows you to start the next mission. Once you have successfully completed a phase or a mission, you may then go back and replay that phase or mission again.
MISSION BRIEFING
This screen describes the scenario behind each mission, and the phases involved in completing the mission. The player can play other missions so long as they have unlocked them previously by advancing through the mission briefings.
PHASE OBJECTIVES
After selecting a mission, you will be taken to the phase objective screen. This will show you what you need to know to complete the phases.
A satellite download to the Ranger team updates a computer between mission phases. This download contains the intelligence information you need to succeed in your mission. Image and text data of all crucial phase objectives is displayed.
SELECTING RANGERS AND MODIFYING LOADOUTS
When you have absorbed the information in the briefing, it is time to select an appropriate team of two Rangers, from the group of five. Each of the Rangers has a special skill with a particular weapon. This is something to bear in mind when selecting your men for a mission.
The five Ranger types are:
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MACHINE GUNNER
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GRENADIER
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RECON/SNIPER
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CLOSE QUARTER
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RIFLEMAN
After selecting both Rangers, you can modify their loadout (weapons and equipment), by going to the loadout screen. Here you can add, subtract, or swap certain items of the Rangers inventory. There is a limit to the number of items and weight that a Ranger can carry.
SELECTING RANGERS IN A 2 PLAYER GAME
Selecting Rangers in the two-player game is very similar to the one-player game. First Player One (or whatever name has been entered as Player One) selects their Ranger and edits the loadout if desired.
When done, control is handed to Player Two, who can select a Ranger and modify his loadout as wished. Control then returns to Player One who can start the mission by selecting the pilot.
RANGER FATIGUE
Your Rangers are only human, and too much combat will burn them out. When selecting Rangers there will be an indication of the Ranger's ability to cope with fatigue. A low cope with fatigue will directly affect the Ranger's load-bearing ability, dramatically reducing what he can carry when going into combat.
INTERFACE
MAP SCREEN
Controls
← or → directional button
Move Ranger
left analog stick
Move Ranger
R2 ← or → directional button
Sidestep
X button
Fire Weapon
☐ button
Throw Grenade / Use Explosive
O button
Use Inventory Item
△ button
Toggle Rangers
R2 button + ↑ or ↓ directional button
Toggle Ranger Posture
R2 + ← left analog stick
Toggle Ranger Posture
L1 button
Use Scopes
L2 button + ↑ directional button
Reload Weapon
R1 button + directional button
Use Inventory
SELECT button
Map Screen
START button
Pause + Games Options
L2 button + X button
Buddy Order "Hold Up"
L2 button + O button
Buddy Order "Fire 'em Up"
L2 button + △ button
Buddy Order "Move Up"
L2 button + ☐ button
Buddy Order "Follow Me"
R2 button + ← directional button
Roll to Left
R2 button + → directional button
Roll to Right
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USE BINOS
L2
INCREASE MAG.
R2
DECREASE MAG.
Items & Weapons
SATCOM RADIO
Every Ranger carries a SATCOM Radio in his inventory. The radio communicates the latest information on the Ranger's current mission objective.
SATCHEL CHARGES
These are highly explosive charges, which are set to detonate in a user-determined time between 5 and 20 seconds using the L2 and R2 buttons.
CLAYMORE & CLACKER
The Claymore is a fragmentation antipersonnel mine. The Clacker is a remote detonator used to blow the mine when the enemy is within its range.
GRENADES
The distance you throw grenades is dependent on your posture; you cannot throw as far when crouched as when standing.
Fragmentation Grenade
These are typical antipersonnel grenades with a medium explosion and a 3m kill-radius against unarmored enemies.
HE Grenade
These are specialized high explosive grenades with a large explosion and a 7m kill-radius against armored enemies and equipment.
Smoke Grenade
Use this to temporarily blind the enemy or to call in an air strike in certain levels.
White Phosphorous Grenade
This is a powerful explosive and incendiary grenade; throw it and go prone or seek cover.
M203 Grenade
These are high explosive, point-impact grenades with a small, 1m kill-radius, launched from a rifle-mounted grenade launcher.
MEDKITS
Medkits are used to restore health, can only be used once, and will only take your health to a maximum of 100%.
POSTURE
There are three postures: stand, crouch, and lie. Each posture influences your accuracy and vulnerability to enemy fire, and can be changed using the R2 button and directional buttons.
Fire 'em Up! (L2+ button)
This command allows your Buddy to target and open fire on his closest enemy, providing the best attack formation when the enemy is to the front of either Ranger.
Follow Me! (L2+ button)
This command tells your Buddy to stay close to you, stopping when you stop and following closely when you move.
Hold Up! (L2 +X button)
This mode tells your Buddy to stand his ground; he will not move until instructed but will fire at enemies within a certain radius.
Move Up! (L2+A button)
This mode tells your Buddy to immediately advance forward of you a certain distance, while you provide cover.
Rifle (assault)
Compatible with all scopes, this category includes the M4, G11, and AK74.
Machine Gun
This category includes the M249, RPK, and M60.
Grenade Launcher
This category includes the M203.
Sniper (rifle)
Compatible with all scopes, this category includes the SSG and M82A1.
Shotgun
This category includes the 1-37 (Ithaca 37).
Sub-Machine Gun
This category includes the H&K MP5.
4x Sniper Scope
Increases the view distance 4x the normal.
Binos
Increases the view distance up to 8x the normal.
6x Sniper Scope
Increases the view distance 6x the normal with a targeting device.
Ammo Box
Contains a certain number of clips.
Flak Vest
Increases armor when run over, but can only be picked up if your armor is not already full.
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