Ant Bully
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Artificial Mind & Movement
Published_By:
Midway
Released On:
24 Jul 2006
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The Ant Bully puts you in the role of Lucas, a 10-year old boy who passes his time by tormenting an anthill. Before he knows it, the ants use a magic potion to shrink him down to their size. Then they put him to work for the colony, giving him a fresh perspective on life.
The game is played from a 3D third-person perspective. Most actions are context-sensitive, performed with the press of one button, e.g. Lucas automatically jumps when running off a ledge. You play various missions and receive medals upon their completion. These medals are worth varying amounts, depending on how well you played: gold is 50 points, silver is 30 points, and the bronze is 10. You use these medals to unlock special abilities every time you reach 300 points. The missions mostly involve fighting enemies and collecting items scattered in the game world.
The Ant Bully was released on the Playstation 2 on 24th July 2006 . It is an Action & Adventure game, allowing players to experience the story and gameplay from a different perspective. With its unique blend of exploration and combat, this game is perfect for fans of action-packed adventures.
UPC-A:
031719269365 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
51570862 (United States)
ASIN:
B000EHPQLM (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-21415 (United States)
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DVD-ROM
Number of Offline Players:
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 an adventure game where players control a shrunken boy who must learn to live and work with an ant colony. The game blends elements of exploration, puzzle-solving, and teamwork as Lucas navigates the ant world and learns valuable life lessons.
Story
The Ant Bully Story
The Ant Bully tells a witty and heartwarming story about a 10-year-old boy who embarks on a remarkable journey.
New in town, friendless and tormented by a neighborhood bully, young Lucas Nickle has been taking out his frustration on the innocent ant hill in his yard. But one day the ants retaliate.
Using a magic potion, the ants shrink Lucas down to ant size and sentence him to live like an ant in their colony. In this strange new world, Lucas will learn important lessons about teamwork, get a whole new perspective on life, and ultimately discover the courage to stand up for himself.
How to Play
open button
memory card slot 2
memory card slot 1
disc cover
on/standby/reset button
IR receiver
USB connectors
controller port 1
controller port 2
GET STARTED
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned ON. Press the RESET button.
When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button and the disc tray will open. Place the "THE ANT BULLY" disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the OPEN button again and the disc tray will close.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
MENU/SUB-MENU NAVIGATION
Throughout this manual, ↑, ↓, and will signify pressing Up, Down, Left and Right on the directional buttons.
To navigate through the game menus (i.e. Options), use the directional buttons (↑, ↓, or ➡) to highlight a selection.
QUITTING A GAME IN PROGRESS
During the game, press the START button to display the Pause Menu.
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Press the directional buttons ↑ or to select QUIT GAME, then press the button.
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Highlight YES and press the button again to go to the Main Menu.
MAIN MENU
NEW GAME
Select this option to start your new game. If you don't have a game saved to your memory card, you'll be prompted to save. You'll then select a slot in which to save your game.
Following the Save process, the game will begin. You can also start a game without saving.
The Chamber of Ages
The Chamber of Ages is the return point when you've completed your first mission and every mission after that. When you've completed missions, you will be informed that new areas have been unlocked.
At this point, you'll need to refer to the Map (see MAP, pg. 8).
Meeting Room
The Meeting Room can be accessed through the Chamber of Ages. There are four Mission Givers in the Meeting Room.
Each time you return to the Meeting Room, you may notice a slight glow emanating from a Mission Giver's head. This will indicate that a new mission has become available.
LOAD GAME
If you've already started and saved a new game, you can load it using this option.
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Select the slot that contains your saved game, then press the button.
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You can then continue your game.
CREDITS
View the names of those responsible for bringing you THE ANT BULLY.
EXTRAS
View trailers of Midway's upcoming games.
PAUSE OPTIONS
MISSION OBJECTIVE
Review your current Mission Objective.
STATUS SCREEN
This screen displays Lucas' Progress and player Upgrades. As you complete missions, Upgrades become available.
Upgrades include: LIFTING, CLIMBING, TELEPATHY, WEAPON INVENTORY, FIRE CRYSTALS and MEDAL POINTS.
MAP
View a larger view of the game's map and available areas for exploration. When you've completed a mission, new areas will be unlocked.
Lucas can then Teleport to these areas to explore and find Fire Crystals. He'll also be able to walk to these areas from other areas on the map, as long as they're already unlocked. As you progress, your story is told in hieroglyph images (see THE MEDAL SYSTEM, pg. 10).
OPTIONS
Audio
Highlight MUSIC, SOUND FX or VOICE, then press the directional buttons or to adjust the volume levels.
Vibration
Turn the controller's VIBRATION feature ON or OFF.
Camera Controls
Invert the HORIZONTAL or VERTICAL camera controls.
Autosave
Turn the game's Autosave feature ON or OFF.
RESTART Mission
If things aren't working out, select this option to give it another try.
RETURN TO COLONY
When you return to the Colony, you can choose another mission.
QUIT GAME
Return to the Main Menu.
TELEPATHY
Telepathy Marker
After completing certain missions in the game, you can achieve the ability to communicate with other ants via TELEPATHY. You can use it to request that other ants help you to reach new areas.
Ants can form ladders, bridges, create towers, create slingshots, form spring formations and topple over formations. In order to complete puzzles, you'll need to use one or more of these formations.
For example, you may need to use a Spring formation, followed by an Ant Bridge to retrieve an object.
Telepathy can be performed while standing on a Telepathy Marker. To activate Telepathy, place Lucas on the hotspot then press and hold the Ⓧ button.
Ants roaming within the immediate area will react accordingly when the action is triggered. If ants are not within the area, they will arrive from another location.
Ants Lifting Lucas
THE MEDALS SYSTEM
In The Chamber of The Ages, you can see your progress in hieroglyphics. Each hieroglyphic represents the mission you've just completed. If you've collected any medals, they will also be displayed. As you progress throughout the game, your story is told in these hieroglyphic images.
**MEDALS
Controls
L2 button
First Person & Goggles
L1 button
Lock-On
directional buttons
Free Look
R2 button
Dart Bow
R1 button
Silk Larva Squirter
A button
Seed Bomb
left analog stick
Move Character
O button
Roll & Action
L3 button
Using Goggles
X button
Roll & Action
SELECT button
Pause Menu
☐ button
Staff
START button
Pause Menu
Items & Weapons
FIRE CRYSTALS
Fire Crystals are hidden throughout the environments. You must collect 100 Fire Crystals in order to unlock the game's ending.
SWEET ROCKS
Finding sweet rocks will replenish Lucas' energy. Collecting yellow Sweet Rocks will replenish one slot in the Health Bar, while red ones will completely replenish it.
HONEYDEW
Passing over each Honeydew will permanently increase (by one) the number of slots in Lucas' Health Bar. Honeydew Containers will replenish all of Lucas' Health.
LARVA SILK
Lucas must collect larva silk in order to use the Larva Silk Squirter. Larva silk can be found in water drops, or it can be found directly on the ground.
DARTS
Lucas must collect darts in order to use the Dart Bow. Darts can be found in water drops or hidden in the game.
FLOWER SEEDS
Lucas must collect these in order to use the Seed Bombs. Flower seeds can be found in seed bomb dispensers.
LUCAS' STAFF
This is Lucas' basic weapon. It's a great weapon for close-ranged attacks. Lucas will always have his staff in hand unless he is holding another weapon or performing an action that requires both hands.
LARVA SILK SQUIRTER
Lucas uses this weapon to shoot "Goo." It temporarily immobilizes enemies. This weapon has a limited number of shots and must be recharged.
DART BOW
Use the R1 button to shoot insect darts just like a crossbow. It's the perfect long-ranged weapon, but it has a limited number of shots.
SEED BOMBS
Seed Bombs are thrown by Lucas and will explode after a short period of time. This is an area damage weapon, consisting of Alka Root and various other ingredients.
Ammunition Upgrades
Ammunition capacity upgrades are available and permanently increase the amount of ammunition Lucas can hold at one time. They are shaped the same as regular ammunitions, but they have a different color and glow.
Enemies & Characters
Pill Bugs
The Pill Bug will curl up into a ball and charge attack Lucas.
Warrior Pill Bugs
The Warrior Pill Bug reacts just as the Pill Bug does, but it's a bit tougher and requires more hits to defeat.
Predator Bugs
Predator Bugs will not reveal themselves until the target is in range. They lunge at the Caterpillars and use their mouthparts to hurt them.
Earwig
Earwigs will attack Lucas. They'll also try to steal any mission object that Lucas is carrying.
Cocoons
Destroy the cocoons before the spiders have a chance to hatch!
Fleas
Fleas attack in large numbers, always bouncing toward Lucas.
Mosquitoes
These YELLOW mosquitoes are hovering enemies that slowly make their way closer to Lucas. Once in range, they use their pointy nose stingers to strike.
Spiders
Spiders mostly drop down from above. They are the perfect ambush enemy, and many may drop from above or come out of the dark to surprise Lucas.
Spitting Spiders
Spitting Spiders avoid getting close to Lucas. They stay at a reasonable distance and attack with silk, which glues Lucas to a stand-still for a short period of time.
Black Widow Spiders
Black Widow Spiders are the largest and most menacing enemies in the game. They are tough to beat and can take a lot of hits, patrolling their area until Lucas comes too close.
Shooting Mosquitoes
RED Shooting Mosquitoes behave exactly the same as basic Mosquitoes, except they don't move in for a close-ranged attack. They maintain a distance and attack with projectile darts.
Wasps
Wasps are larger than Lucas, occupying a large portion of the screen. They are very dangerous.
The Frog
As quick as lightning, the frog's tongue can snatch you up! You can throw seed bombs or use the dart bow to irritate the frog and make him an easier target.
The Cloud Breather
A.K.A. Stan Beals, the exterminator coming to eradicate the Ant Colony. You must use all your resources to defeat Cloud Breather in the game's final battle!
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