Viewpoint
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(Playstation - US, Shoot'em Up)
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Developed_By:
Aicom Corporation
Published_By:
Electronic Arts
Released On:
01 Jan 1996
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Viewpoint is a top-down orthographic perspective game in the tradition of Zaxxon . The PlayStation version features 3D rendered graphics with texture maps, unlike other versions which primarily feature shaded polygons.
The gameplay involves controlling a spaceship equipped with a laser cannon, which can be charged by holding the shooting button down for a stronger blast. Special weapons are also available, including a wall of fire that wipes the screen clean, a powerful blast, and a circle of spherical missiles that home in on targets.
UPC-A:
014633074949 (United States)
ISBN-10:
0784504318 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
1288 (United States)
ASIN:
B00002STPV (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00033 (United States)
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Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
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 arcade-style shoot 'em up game where players pilot a Byupo probe to preemptively attack an alien starbase, Ralfrēdacç, before it can invade Earth. Players will engage in six action-packed stages, utilizing various weapons to destroy hordes of 3D-rendered enemies.
Story
VIEWPOINT
Rising in the western sky, the gigantic death orb Ralfrēdacç ("direktor of the dark") returns from banishment to the 31st sector. It settles into orbit about the peaceful planet Earth.
The inhabitants of Ralfrëdacç are bent on revenge. They have designed and stockpiled an arsenal of alien robot-weaponry, poised for an unmitigated attack on Earth. This is in retaliation for Earth's part in the expulsion of the violent starbase some four hundred years ago.
Our only hope for survival is to assume the role of aggressor and conquer the Ralfrëdacçians before they initiate their attack. We've orchestrated a battle plan and divided it into six Viewpoint stages.
What we need now is a top-notch Byupo probe pilot with a quick trigger finger and the grit to see this thing through. Viewpoint... you've got the weight of the world on your shoulders!
VIEWPOINT FEATURES INCLUDE
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Six intense, action-packed stages with increasing peril and complexity as you progress.
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Hundreds of SGI™ 3-D rendered enemies and explosions.
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Multiple levels of difficulty add to game depth.
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3-D digital music and sound effects draw you into the battle.
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All-original soundtrack featuring custom tunes for each stage.
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Three super weapons of mass destruction. As if rapid-fire, multiple-fire, and power wave shots weren't enough-now, the real fun begins!
How to Play
STARTING THE GAME
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Restart Button
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Power Switch
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SONY
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CD Door
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Controller Ports
1. 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.
2. Insert the Viewpoint disc and close the CD door.
3. Insert game controllers and turn ON the PlayStation game console.
4. The Electronic Arts introduction sequence begins. (If you don't see it, turn the power OFF and begin again at step 1.) Follow the on-screen instructions to start a game.
TAKING CONTROL OF A BYUPO PROBE
This time, exile is not an option—Ralfrëdacç must be eliminated! As a Byupo probe pilot, your mission objective is clear: complete the six Viewpoint stages, thus paving the way for the vaporization of Ralfrëdacç without threat of retaliation.
OPTIONS MENU
From the OPTIONS menu, you can tailor the Viewpoint options and settings to the style of game you want to play. Default options are listed below in bold type.
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D-Button to highlight an option
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D-Button ↔ to cycle through choices
To exit the OPTIONS menu, highlight EXIT, then press any button.
OPTIONS
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DIFFICULTY: EASY, Normal, Hard, Very Hard, or Too Hard.
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PLAY MODE:
1 PLAYER
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SETTINGS: Go to the SETTINGS screen.
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AUDIO: STEREO or Mono.
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SOUND: MUSIC AND FX, Music Only, FX Only, or No Sound.
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PASSWORD: Go to the Password screen.
CONTROLS
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Byupo probes remaining
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Bomb Indicator Score
To move forward to the upper-right edge of the screen, D-Button in the forward direction.
To move backward to the lower-left edge of the screen, D-Button in the backward direction.
To move left to the upper-left edge of the screen, D-Button in the left direction.
To move right to the lower-right edge of the screen, D-Button in the right direction.
The Ralfrëdacçians are unyielding in their attack. If you're to have any chance at survival, you must maintain an active trigger finger, constantly pumping rounds of ammunition into your enemies.
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To fire a single laser round, press the Fire button.
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For a rapid-fire barrage, press the Fire button repeatedly.
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To fire a Power-wave shot, hold the Fire button until the wave builds (the longer you hold the button, the stronger the wave), then release.
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To drop a bomb (with a bomb stored), press the Special Weapon button.
Bombs are dropped in the order they appear on the Bomb Indicator (left to right). When you have more than one bomb stored, you can press LI/RI to shuffle the order in which they're dropped.
POWER BUBBLE
The Power Bubble temporarily shields you against enemy fire, allowing you to absorb three blasts without damage. The bubble changes color with every hit on its way from blue to red; after the third hit the Power Bubble disappears leaving you vulnerable once again.
BONUS BYUPO
The Bonus Byupo appears as a yellow ball on the screen. Pick up the Bonus Byupo to increase your fleet of probes by one. An additional Byupo icon appears at the bottom of your screen.
SCORE GALORE
The Score Galore appears as a yellow star on the screen. This little goodie increases your score dramatically. If you're lucky, it will assist you in earning an extra probe or clearly define you as the high score leader.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIRST STAGE
Although we're sending you down in the probe without a co-pilot, we don't expect you to go blindly into battle. Here's a preview of the enemies you'll face in the first stage of Viewpoint along with some suggestions for taking them out.
STAGE 1: TRENCH
Your enemies in Viewpoint have varying degrees of defense: Low, Intermediate, and High. The amount of fire-power you must use to destroy them increases along with their level of defense.
However, the "boss" you meet at the end of a stage is far more powerful than any of the dupes preceding it. The defense level of a "boss" is too great to be measured in degrees.
Controls
D-Button ↑
Highlight Menu Option
D-Button ↔
Cycle Through Choices
any button
Accept/Continue (after highlighting EXIT)
D-Button ↗
Move Probe Forward (to edge of screen)
D-Button ↙
Move Probe Back (to edge of screen)
D-Button ↖/↘
Move Probe Left/Right
X
Fire Button
X (repeatedly)
Rapid-Fire Shots
Hold X, then release
Fire Power-Wave Shot
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Special Weapon Button
L1/R1
Cycle Forward/Back through Special Weapons (with more than one special weapon)
START
Pause/Resume Game
D-Button in any direction
Toggle between 'True' flight and Compass mode
button you want to designate as the Fire button (and continue pressing it)
Change your Fire button and cycle the Special Weapon button
D-Buttons
Maneuver in any visible area of the screen
Items & Weapons
Lasers
Lasers can be fired off as single shots, repeatedly in rapid-fire succession, or built up into more potent Power-waves.
Sidecars
The Sidecars attach to either side of your probe giving you multiple firing power (3 to 1), a buffer against walls and other obstacles, and the ability to ram enemies.
Homing Bomb (Green)
When you drop the Homing Bomb, a dozen separate missiles are released, each homing in on and destroying a separate target.
Fire Bomb (Red)
The Fire Bomb unleashes a wall of flame stretching from one end of the screen to the other, incinerating low and intermediate defense enemies and damaging high defense enemies.
Wave Bomb (Blue)
Releasing the Wave Bomb initiates a fierce shock wave, agitating every object on the screen, pulverizing low and intermediate defense objects, and weakening high defense objects.
Enemies & Characters
CHERRY BOMBZ
Cherry Bombz fly toward you in columns. Their low defense means that one blast of your laser will eliminate one bomb, but a well-placed Power-wave shot at the leader can rip through the entire line.
TRACKING CANNON
Each Tracking Cannon is vulnerable to a single Power-wave shot. Remember to dodge their discharges while you're loading up.
GREENBACKS
Similar to Cherry Bombz, these more lethal foes blend into their flight pattern to take you by surprise. Be prepared for a quick change of direction as they come at you from either side or slip in behind you.
PROP 'BOT
Menacing but not aggressive, the Prop 'bot fires shots in flurries while constantly back-tracking until it initiates a full retreat. Three to five Power-wave shots should take it down.
DRAW GATES
You must open the Draw Gates to pass through this zone. Precision firing will turn the paddle-wheel locks and draw the gates.
CAROUSEL OF DEATH
The Carousel of Death contains four weak links (red cars with green orbs). To get past, you must vaporize one of these links and fly through the gap.
FLAP TRAP DOORS
Flap Trap Doors are merely obstacles to be dodged. Avoid them and concentrate on the many enemies in the area.
GEARS OF GORE
Due to their mobility and high degree of defense, the Gears of Gore are extremely threatening. The only advantage you have is the track that confines their movement.
STATIONARY TANKS
The Stationary Tanks don't fire off many rounds but when they do your probe is locked in their sights. A couple of single shots will take them out.
REMOTE DROIDS
These pesky little Remote Droids are more of a nuisance than a threat. Unarmed and easy to avoid, do with them what you will.
SPRING-A-LONGS
The methodical course of the Spring-a-Longs' attack makes it easy to predict their next move. Build up a minor Power-wave shot to eliminate a few and carve a comfortable path.
STAGE 1 BOSS: LE FALUCÉ
It'll take all the firepower you can muster to beat Le Falucé. Watch his movements carefully to know when to dodge and when to counter, and your safest bet is to go straight for the eye.
Spawning Bass' exploding eggs
Steer clear of the Spawning Bass' exploding eggs in Stage 2.
Slug Clan
Watch out for the massive adults of the Slug Clan in Stage 3.
Tips & Maps
SAVING AND LOADING GAMES-IN-PROGRESS
Your progress is saved with passwords generated by the game at three points of completion within each stage. To save, press START to pause and write down the password; to load, enter the password from the OPTIONS menu.
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