The Crow City of Angels
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Developed_By:
Gray Matter Studios
Published_By:
Acclaim
Released On:
01 Apr 1997
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The story of The Crow City of Angels follows the protagonist, a detective named Joe, who is tasked with solving a series of murders that are linked to an ancient curse. As Joe delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that the killer is using magic to manipulate and control the victims.
The gameplay in The Crow City of Angels is fast-paced and action-packed, with a focus on beat-em-up combat. Players control Joe as he navigates through levels, fighting hordes of enemies and solving puzzles to progress through the story. The game features a variety of attacks and special moves that can be used to take down enemies, making it a thrilling experience for players.
UPC-A:
3455192107216 (Europe)
Part #:
SLES-00279 (Europe)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a dark action-adventure game where players control Ashe, a resurrected protagonist, as he navigates a grim urban landscape to seek revenge on those who trapped his soul. Players will engage in combat across various dangerous locations, ultimately confronting the antagonist Judah to save his friend Sarah and reclaim his soul.
Story
Getting Started
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Set up your PlayStation according to its instruction manual.
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Make sure the PlayStation power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc.
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Insert The Crow City of Angels disc and close the disc cover.
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Insert game controller and turn on the PlayStation.
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Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
Story
Ashe once thought dying was the worst thing. Now he knows the truth: there are worse things than dying. His soul is trapped between worlds, and he must find and destroy those who cast him into this hellish half-lit zone.
PlayStation Controls
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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CONTROLLER PORT
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OPEN BUTTON
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DISC COVER
Locations
Pier
Your struggles continue dockside, where some scummy dope-fiends try to get under your skin.
Ship
This docked ship is crawling with danger. Expect knife-throwing thugs, nasty dudes with machine guns, and areas that crackle with menace.
Tomb
Drawn by your desire to know the truth of your fate, you seek the answer in the boneyard.
Graveyard
At last, you come upon what you hoped—and dreaded—to find: your grave! There's no time to ponder the odd twist of fate that brought you here.
Church
There's something unholy in this house of worship. Overrun by cult members, it's now a gantlet Ashe must master if he hopes to regain his soul.
Day Of The Dead
The Day of the Dead festival is a colorful and disturbing celebration, especially for Ashe. His hopes of uniting with his spirited friend Sarah are dampened by the creeps that seem to come at him from all sides as he tries to make his way through the festival to Sarah's apartment.
Second Coming Club
Still seeking answers, but now seeking Sarah as well, Ashe enters the Second Coming Club. A few of the patrons are bent on his destruction, and they don't hide their intentions!
Judah's Tower
Sarah has been kidnapped to lure Ashe to the lair of Judah, the sinister figure behind his torment. Ashe must make his way to the tower in order to confront Judah and destroy him!
Borderlands
In a new setting more like death than life, the monstrous mayhem continues. Judah sets his demons after Ashe in a shadow-world where only a fierce will can help him survive!
Finale
If you get this far, you'll need no further guidance.
How to Play
You've got to destroy scum like Curve and Nemo, deal with the menacing Kali, survive the surreal Day of the Dead festival and, with a little help, vanquish Judah, the evil being who started your soul spiraling into this ungodly nightmare.
Starting Up
After a brief introduction, you will see a title screen featuring a Main Menu. Press the START BUTTON to bypass the introduction.
Highlight your choice by pressing UP or DOWN on the DIRECTIONAL PAD. Then, press the START or X BUTTON to select it.
Main Menu Options
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START GAME
To begin your journey into the nightmarish City of Angels.
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CONTINUE GAME
At various times during the game, you will be given a password which allows you to resume play at that level. To resume play from where you lost your last incarnation, go to Continue.
At the password screen, enter the correct password for the level you wish to play at.
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OPTIONS
To set game options, highlight an option, then press LEFT or RIGHT to toggle settings.
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MUSIC LEVEL
Set the music volume by moving the slider.
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SOUND EFFECTS LEVEL
Set the sound effects volume by moving the slider.
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DIFFICULTY
Choose among 3 settings, the highest being the hardest.
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CONFIGURE CONTROLS
Set your controls to suit your taste. Press the START or X BUTTON to get to the Configure Controls screen, then toggle to one of 3 setups. Press START or X to return to the Options Menu.
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MAIN MENU
Highlight this and press START or X to return to the Main Menu.
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DEMO
To see a brief game demo.
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CREDITS
Take a minute to check out the talented people who worked to bring this game to life.
Pause/Quit Game
Press the START BUTTON at any time to pause the game. You will see two options: CONTINUE (the default) and QUIT.
You may resume play by pressing START when Continue is highlighted. To QUIT a game and return to the title screen, highlight QUIT and press the X BUTTON.
You will be asked to confirm. Highlight YES or NO and press X to quit or continue play.
Other Items
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Crate for throwing
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Barrel for throwing
Levels
Tavern
The game begins at a waterside tavern in the City of Angels. You'll find that this biker bar is full of would-be tough guys eager to mess with your mind - and your "body!"
Explore every nook and cranny to discover where the action is!
Controls
Directional Button
Move
UP (Directional Button)
Move Ashe forward in the direction he is facing
LEFT (Directional Button)
Change direction
RIGHT (Directional Button)
Change direction
CROUCH
Crouch
KICK
Kick
MOVE FORWARD
Move forward
BLOCK
Block
RUN/GRAB
Run/Grab
PUNCH/USE WEAPON
Punch/Use weapon
FACE LEFT
Face left
PAUSE GAME
Pause game
FACE RIGHT
Face right
PICK UP/THROW WEAPON
Pick up/Throw weapon
UP + PUNCH
Uppercut
RIGHT DIRECTIONAL BUTTON + PUNCH
Right backhand
LEFT DIRECTIONAL BUTTON + PUNCH
Left backhand
RIGHT OR LEFT + KICK
Spinning kick
DOWN + KICK
Backwards "Mule" kick
DIRECTIONAL BUTTON + ▲
Run
Move Ashe close to stairs or a ladder
Climbing
Press down twice
Backflip
▲
Grab and throw an enemy
various DIRECTIONAL PAD movements (when a boss has been grabbed)
Execute a special move
Items & Weapons
Knife
Cut through the craziness with this honed blade.
Bat
Try batting 1.000 against your enemies!
Bottles
These can be thrown at or smashed over the heads of enemies.
Pipe
Bashing away at an enemy with this will really drain some energy!
Machete
Hack your way to the top with this mighty machete.
Sword
En garde, you swollen swine!
Machine Gun
A fully-automatic sub-machine gun can dispatch lots of losers!
Shotgun
A pump-action 12 gauge can make a pretty pattern!
Pistol
This six shot revolver is a handy ventilator.
Ammo
Get extra ammo for whichever gun you're holding by walking over this icon.
Molotov Cocktails
Treat your foes to a blazing barbecue! Come 'n get it!
Exploding Skulls
These human skulls hold thousands of tormented souls from the Borderlands, just waiting to explode!
Crowbar
You wouldn't want to get hit with this.
Enemies & Characters
SPIDER MONKEY
This drug making junkhound is helping Judah build an empire out of misery.
NEMO
This dull but dangerous pervert can cause some real trouble!
CURVE
Is it the sinister smile or the cut of his knife that gives the repulsive Curve his name.
KALI
A deadly and demented assailant, Kali owns a deserved reputation as a top street warior and assassin!
SARAH
A lovely artist who recognizes that Ashe is suffering, Sarah is Ashe's link to understanding his dilemma!
ASHE
His search for peace propels him into ever-more compelling confrontations, until he is able to destroy Judah!
JUDAH
The underworld never runs out of those who would pay any price to rule it, and Judah is one of those who may have the mystic moolah it takes!
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