Trap Gunner
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🙂 6.8/10
(Playstation - US, Strategy)
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Developed_By:
Racdym
Published_By:
Atlus
Released On:
06 Aug 1998
The game features six special agents, each with their own unique abilities, who can be used in a story mode consisting of several missions, a sub-boss, and a final boss. These characters can also be used for custom battles against the computer or another player.
eBay Product ID:
1247 (United States)
UPC-A:
730865520121 (United States)
ASIN:
B000009QCY (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00679 (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a tactical action game where players control one of six elite agents, each specializing in assassination and espionage. The premise involves an evil organization manipulating these agents into fighting each other, and the player's goal is to navigate this conflict.
Story
The Story
This is the story of six special agents. All are specialists in assassination, counter-assassination, demolitions, and espionage.
"GAIN", an evil organization, suspected that these six agents would pose a problem for their plans for global domination. "GAIN" knew that they would never obey them.
However, "GAIN" knew that they could manipulate each of them individually. Now, the tables have turned and "GAIN" has succeeded in pitting each of the special agents against each other. The fierce battle between these six special agents is about to begin.
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
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
Front View
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SONY
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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
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
TRAPAG ACTION
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TRAP
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GUNNER
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PUSH START
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ATLUS I898 TM
Set up your PlayStation game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc. Insert the TRAP GUNNER disc and close the disc cover. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console.
After a certain time, you will see the Opening Demo followed by a Title Screen. If you already inserted a Memory Card with game data, it will automatically load the data. In this game, you can record the stages you cleared and keep battle records on to a Memory Card. You will need 1 block per record.
HOW TO PLAY
The player can set traps or use projectile weapons on a 3D battlefield to kill the enemy. The player has to come up with his own strategy to succeed. However, the other player is also attempting to do the same.
Each character has a variety of weapons at his/her disposal to reduce their opponent's Healer to 0 within the time limit. You can do damage by kicking or punching or attacking with projectile weapons. The player can also collect items and power-ups that appear in the P.O.D.S. (Power Object Delivery System). The power-ups can recover health, add bombs, detonators, and traps. (For details look on page 24.)
SETTING TRAPS
The O button can set the trap which is highlighted in the trap selection box. You can scroll through your available traps by using the L1 or R1 button. When you are holding down the O button while you are setting a bomb trap, the range of the explosion will be highlighted in red.
Once the trap is used, it will return to your trap inventory after a certain amount of time. For the details of trap effects, see page 23.
PLACES WHERE YOU CANNOT SET TRAPS
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P.O.D.S. (Power Object Delivery System)
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Stairs
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Slopes
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Conveyer Belts
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Place where another trap is already set.
CAUTION MODE: TO DISCOVER A TRAP THE ENEMY HAS SET
Hold down the Button to go into Caution Mode. This is also known as the Trap Search Mode. If an enemy's trap is within the range of the Caution Mode (the blocks highlighted in blue), a marker will appear where the enemy's trap is located.
If you want to move while in Caution Mode, keep the Button held down and use the Directional Buttons to move around.
DISARM AN ENEMY'S TRAP
To disarm an enemy's trap, you must first touch the trap while in Caution Mode. This will cancel the trap. After doing this, a screen will pop up prompting you to enter a particular button sequence. This is the Disarming Code.
If you exceed the disarm time limit (it will show O on the screen) or enter the wrong Disarming Code, the trap will detonate or activate. Also, if you are hit with a projectile or direct attack, the trap will automatically detonate or activate. When you successfully disarm a trap, the enemy will lose the trap and your Healer will go up a little.
RETRIEVE A TRAP YOU HAVE SET
When you touch your own trap while in Caution Mode, you can retrieve it. You will be asked if you want to retrieve the trap or not. Press the button to place the trap back in your stock. If you want to cancel the command, press the button.
DIRECT ATTACK
Characters can attack the enemy directly.
1. PROJECTILE ATTACKS
When the enemy is at a distance, you will attack him/her by using the characters' projectile weapon. When the ammo counter reaches 0, the character will need to reload their weapon. Be careful, as you are vulnerable while you are reloading your weapon. There is no limitation on how many times you can reload.
2. HAND-TO-HAND ATTACK
When the enemy is in close proximity to your own character, you can attack your opponent by either kicking or punching. A hit from any character will knock down the enemy. Meaning, if your opponent has a unit in his possession when you knock them down, you will break their "Unit".
Also, if you knock the enemy down, you can use the "Unit" weapon to inflict massive damage to your downed opponent. (For more details look on page 25. Even if the damage is minimal, don't hesitate to give a direct attack.)
EXPLANATION OF THE DIFFERENT MODES
When you press the Start button on the Title Screen, you can select from 6 different modes. Use the Directional Buttons to scroll through the list and press the X Button or the Start Button to select it.
1. TUTORIAL (INSTRUCTIONAL MOVIE)
This is a Tutorial Demo which will tell you the Game Rules and Controls. If this is your first time playing the game, please go through this Tutorial Demo first.
2. STORY (STORY MODE)
FOR DETAILS LOOK ON PAGE 18. This is the mode where you will discover the fate of one of the 6 characters. You will go through each of the missions
Enemies & Characters
Van Raily
A freelance spy who gained immortality from a prototype drug and is searching for his sister. He uses an automatic pistol and various traps like switch detonators, bombs, and land mines.
John Bishous
A middle-aged Police Lieutenant with a strong sense of justice, investigating the GAIN organization to find his missing partner. He wields a shotgun and utilizes switch detonators, bombs, and gas traps.
Lou Riche
A Green Beret who uses an automatic handgun and mines. Her background story is not provided in the given text.
Tico
A Spy Droid developed by the CIA, programmed with simple emotions, who now works for GAIN for ice cream. She uses a butt missile and traps such as switch detonators, pitfalls, and force panels.
Abdoll Relin
A female mutant created by GAIN, whose age is unknown. She uses a regenerating rocket punch and mines.
Tenrou Ugetsu
A male ninja who uses Kunai and mines. His background story is not provided in the given text.
Controls
DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS
To move the characters on the battlefield and move the cursor on selecting lists.
BUTTON
Direct Attack (Projectile attack / close-range attack)
▲ BUTTON (HOLDING)
Cancel and Caution Mode / Disarming of an enemy's trap / Retrieve your traps.
BUTTON + Directional Buttons
move under Caution Mode.
L1 BUTTON
Scroll through your available traps. (The trap selection icon will move to the left.)
R1 BUTTON
Scroll through your available traps. (The trap selection icon will move to the right.)
L2 BUTTON
POV change (3 Types)
SELECT BUTTON
Nothing
START BUTTON
Pause the game.
L1 Button + L2 Button + R1 Button + R2 Button + Select Button + Start Button
reset the game
Items & Weapons
SWITCH DETONATOR
This trap deals damage and blows up. It explodes only when you press the switch after setting it down.
BOMB
This trap deals damage and blows out. It explodes only when set off by a Switch Detonator or Mine.
GAS
This trap deals damage, makes enemies unable to move for a second, and reduces their moving speed in half for several seconds. It automatically emits poison after a certain amount of time after setting it.
MINE
This trap deals damage and explodes when an enemy steps on it.
PITFALL
This trap makes enemies unable to move for several seconds. It is set off when an enemy steps on it.
FORCE PANEL
This trap propels the enemy in a certain direction. It is set off when an enemy steps on it.
P.O.D.S. (POWER OBJECT DELIVERY SYSTEM)
This is a place where power-up items will appear. These are transferring devices used by GAIN to transport illegal goods and weapons.
OBSTACLE BOX (OBSTACLE CONTAINER)
You can destroy these by using your projectile weapon or bomb traps. Sometimes you can get hidden items after destroying these containers.
TRAP ITEMS
You will have one trap added to your inventory.
SPEED UP
Your character's moving speed will double for 20 seconds.
PROTECT
Your character will be protected for 8 seconds, making you invincible against direct attacks and traps, but not the Plasma Unit.
UNIT
An experimental Plasma weapon.
HEALER
You will recover some of your Healer.
Tips & Maps
The Unit
An experimental Plasma weapon developed by GAIN, it contains semi-sentient Plasma that homes in on targets. The Plasma Launcher is fragile and can be broken if knocked down, and Plasma Bombs are limited and take time to charge.
How To Avoid The Plasma Bomb: JUST RUN UNTIL THE UNIT DISAPPEARS
The Plasma Bomb will disappear after a certain amount of time. Run in a circle in an open area, being careful not to step on enemy traps.
How To Avoid The Plasma Bomb: GO UNDERNEATH A BRIDGE OR CATWALK
Go to the area under bridges or catwalks, highlighted in blue on the Radar Map, before the Plasma Bomb reaches you, as the Unit will destroy the bridge if it hits it.
How To Avoid The Plasma Bomb: SHOOT THE ENEMY
Shoot an enemy charging a Plasma Bomb to interrupt it, or knock them down with a hand-to-hand attack if they've launched or are about to launch one to cancel it.
How To Avoid The Plasma Bomb: INVOKE EXPLOSION
When the Plasma collides with an explosion, it will disappear. Try to time an enemy's Mine explosion to take out the Plasma Bomb.
TRAP GUNNER Q & A: I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO SET TRAPS.
Place traps where the enemy is most likely to go, such as the top or bottom of stairs and slopes, intersections, T junctions, around Power Plants, and under bridges.
TRAP GUNNER Q & A: HOW DO YOU GET RID OF AN ENEMY'S TRAP?
Disarm it when the enemy is not around and their weapon ammo is at 0, by carefully entering the simple disarming code.
TRAP GUNNER Q & A: WHAT DO I DO WHEN THE ENEMY HAS SET A SWITCH DETONATOR?
Disarm it when the enemy is incapacitated (e.g, in a Pitfall, thrown by a Force Panel, or charging the Unit), or trick them into detonating it early by running close then immediately away.
TRAP GUNNER Q & A: WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN THE ENEMY HAS A "UNIT"?
When an enemy has a Unit, they cannot use their sidearm, so use this chance to disarm their traps. If a Plasma Bomb is launched, check the Radar and avoid it, ideally getting to the Unit before the enemy does.
TRAP GUNNER Q & A: I DON'T KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH MAPS WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF GROUND.
Press the R2 Button to change the camera angle and see more of the map's intricate geography.
TRAP GUNNER Q & A: ARE THE SUB-BOSSES PLAYABLE AND ARE THERE ANY HIDDEN FEATURES IN THE GAME?
Yes, try beating the game on "NORMAL" with all of the characters.
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