Vanark
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(Playstation - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Bit Town Inc.
Published_By:
Asmik Ace Entertainment Inc.
Released On:
07 Oct 1999
Vanark is set in a futuristic universe where evil alien forces threaten Mars with their deadly "Zero Field". You must join the forces of the Vanark troopers to save the day before it's too late.
The gameplay involves flying your state-of-the-art Vanark fighter in a fixed path on several missions, controlling your guns and missiles as you try to defeat waves of enemy ships and creatures. You'll also get to play free-flight stages in deep space where you have full control of your ship, turning the game into a more traditional 3rd-person space sim.
Between each stage, you'll get to roam freely aboard your carrier ship using 3D characters over pre-rendered backgrounds. In these sequences, you'll chat with fellow pilots and move the plot along, triggering cut-scenes and solving mini-games such as disarming a saboteur's bomb.
UPC-A:
032264500156 (USA)
eBay Product ID:
9885 (United States)
ASIN:
B00004S5HG (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-01035 (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a sci-fi action game where players control Vanark, an astro trooper, on a mission to destroy a rogue science facility on Mars. Players must navigate a hostile, monster-infested environment and overcome advanced defenses to prevent the planet's destruction.
Story
STORY
The 21st century saw Earth's natural environment in jeopardy. Depleted resources, ecosystem destruction, global warming, population growth, and food shortages culminated in a nuclear explosion that ended the planet. Survivors emigrated to Mars, "The land of hope."
The "Earth-Forming Project," transforming Mars' ecosystem to Earth's, was almost complete by A.D. 2200. However, viruses creating the atmosphere died out, and plants and fish began mutating. This abnormal change originated from "Zero Field," a science center.
Coincidentally, a "zone" appeared where huge monsters, larger than dinosaurs, roamed woods of 400-foot trees. It was feared this zone might soon expand over Mars.
The Mars Defense Force (MDF) decided to attack Zero Field to stop the destruction of Mars. Zero Field is hidden deep underwater to protect itself from attacks. Approaching Zero Field will trigger meteorite attacks from their Space Station.
Vanark, a special astro trooper of MDF, is tasked with finding the path to enter and destroy Zero Field.
GIANT LASER CANNON
LONG TOM
Long-distance laser cannon with a range of 400,000 kilometers.
Must be towed by a cruiser to move.
Placed in Mars orbit to counter-attack meteor attacks.
GIANT BATTLESHIP
Battle system requiring no human involvement.
Its bio-control system was inspired by a fish's nervous system.
X-LAB SPACE STATION
This station of X-Lab is suspected to be located somewhere in the solar system, but its true location is unknown.
It seems to be hidden by photo-camouflage.
The station releases controlled planet shots that regulate meteors.
The station is protected by an impenetrable defense system.
Enemies & Characters
SHUN
Hero and the ace pilot of Mk6; the most advanced military spacecraft.
FAL
An Artificial-Intelligence robot that assists the pilot.
LYNN
A genius who obtained her Ph.D. at 17. An authority in Life Engineering.
MORTON
A strong and humanistic fighter.
DUO
A fighter who is as attractive as a super model. An expert in destruction plot.
RANDALL
An android revived from a genius pilot known as "Shooting King."
How to Play
STARTING SCREEN
Select NEW GAME to start a new game. Next, select a difficulty level: AUTO, EASY, NORMAL, or HARD. AUTO is self-adjusting, basing difficulty on your in-game performance. Press the X button to decide.
LOAD GAME will load saved data. Select data and press the X button to decide.
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When a game is over, CONTINUE will be displayed as well.
OPTION
Press the START button while inside the base to display the Option screen. Press the X button to return to the previous screen.
Sound Control
Stereo/monaural, BGM/SE volume adjustment, and sample BGM.
Monitor Adjustment
Adjust the brightness of the TV monitor so that the figures 1 through 8 will be visible.
Configuration
See page 7.
Load Data
See page 7.
Save Data
See page 7.
STAFF FLOOR
Press the X Button in front of the door to enter a room. There is a Briefing Room, Male/Female Private Rooms, and a Lounge.
ELEVATOR
Press the X Button on the elevator to display the screen on the left. Select a desired location and press the X button to decide. You have no access to the locations indicated in red. Press the O button to return to the previous menu.
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Observe Room (Observation Deck)
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Medical Room
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Staff Floor
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Simulator Room (training mission)
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Mk6 Hangar
SIMULATOR ROOM
In this room, you can perform a training mission. Go in front of the door, turn to the right and press the button to display the ranking.
When the training mission is complete, select EXIT to leave the room, or TRY AGAIN to continue.
TOTAL SCORE
135000
RANKING
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1ST 262900 MORT SCH 150270 PORT
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2ND 202050 MORT GTH 140450 ORT
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3RD 172790 BORT 7TH 137900 80
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4TH 151630 MORT 8TH 155000 SHUN
DISARMING RANDALL DEVICE
02.45.35
Using the Left Stick or the Directional buttons, move the red dot in the upper left corner to the red flashing section in the lower right corner. Do not touch the wall or obstacles.
You must complete this within the time limit. If you fail, some weapons will be lost, but you can advance to the next level.
MISSION PREP
BRIEFING
You can confirm the contents of the mission. However, some missions may not provide briefings.
SELECT A WING MAN
Select your wing man. The following capabilities will be displayed:
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Combat
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Enemy Analysis
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Route Analysis
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Actual Combat Experiences
SELECT EQUIPMENT
Select a center weapon and a side weapon. Side weapon can be released at any time during a mission, but center weapon can be released only when it is locked on.
When a red triangle is flashing, press the Directional button down to scroll through the list of weapons.
CONTINUE
When a mission fails, you can select to CONTINUE or END the game. If no input is made, the game will end. (Remaining number of aircraft)
GAME OVER
The game is over when you lose all of your aircraft. Select CONTINUE to return before the mission briefing starts. (If the mission has no briefing, it returns to Selecting an Aircraft.)
You can't CONTINUE the game in case LOAD GAME is selected, the Reset Button is pressed, or the power is turned off.
©1999/2000 Asmik Ace Entertainment Inc.
Presented by Jaleco USA.
Tips & Maps
SAVE/LOAD
Insert your memory card in Slot 1. In the Option mode, select SAVE or LOAD. To save, choose SAVE DATA. Select a block and press the X button to decide. To load, choose LOAD DATA. Select a block and press the X button to decide.
CONFIGURATION
In the Option mode, select CONFIGURATION to change the button configurations. Go to TYPE, and select a setting from A through H. To reverse the UP/DOWN controls of the DUALSHOCK™ analog controller, go to REVERSE and choose ON or OFF. Also, DUALSHOCK™ analog controller can be turned ON or OFF.
Controls
Directional Buttons
Move Shun, Select between items
Left Analog Stick
Move Shun, Select between items
• Button
Talk to other characters, Open doors, Display elevator screen, Enter menu
Button
Shun runs (use in conjunction with control)
START Button
Display Option screen
L1 Button
Speed down
R1 Button
Speed up
O Button
Release center weapon
X Button
Release side weapon (For consecutive shots: Press to hold)
Items & Weapons
STANDARD LASER
Equipped on Mk6 (when a side weapon is not loaded). It has low power, medium speed, and short range.
MISSILE POD RM-04B
Up to 4 homing missiles can be locked on, but the distance is short. It has medium power, medium speed, and medium range.
HYPER M-POD DM-02S
Up to 2 homing missiles can be locked on; fast and long distance. It has medium power, very high speed, and long range.
HOMING SHOT HS-05Z
Up to 3 homing laser beams can be locked on, but the distance is short. It has high power, medium speed, and medium range.
HYPER DUAL GUN DL-02G
Up to 6 homing missiles can be locked on. It has medium power, medium speed, and very long range.
WIDE LASER WS-06H
Up to 6 homing laser beams can be locked on. It has medium power, high speed, and high range.
LASER CANNON HL-72V
Releases powerful laser beams from two barrels (left & right). It has medium power, medium speed, and medium range.
LASER CANNON TYPE-2 HL-88F
Improved version of Laser Cannon. Has better power and speed. It has medium power, medium speed, and medium range.
HYPER VULCAN HV-20R
Releases super-fast penetrating shot. It has low power, very high speed, and medium range.
BLADE SHOT* BS-77L
Releases two homing laser beams simultaneously. Does not lock on. It has high power, high speed, and high range.
BLADE LASER* BL-64P
Improved version of Blade Laser. Can release up to 4 laser beams simultaneously. It has very high power, high speed, and high range.
SPARK LASER* SP-77M
Super high electric energy is sparked to release this wide range laser beam. It has medium power, high speed, and very long range.
MK6
Updated and improved version of the Mk5. Propeller (accelerator) uses a magnetic nozzle to produce a faster operation. This model provides a greater carrying capacity for weapons. A new navigation robot enhances the potential of the Mk6.
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