Dynasty Tactics
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(Playstation 2 - US, Strategy)
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Developed_By:
Koei
Published_By:
Taiwan Koei Entertainment Software Inc.
Released On:
01 Jan 2002
Battles take place on a 3D grid in a turn-based format. Using battlefield tactics, including a deep combo attack system, players must meet certain requirements to win the battle. With multiple paths through the game, including multiple endings, Dynasty Tactics offers depth and replayability for fans of strategy games.
UPC-A:
040198001168 (United States)
UPC-A:
040198001274 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
10559 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
9312 (United States)
ASIN:
B00006AVAY (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-20468 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-20761 (United States)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Gamepads Supported:
DualShock, DualShock 2
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller, Digital Controller
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital 5.1
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
L2 Button
STRATEGY: Display list of civilians
L1 Button
STRATEGY: Move to a base occupied by your forces or an envoy
Start Button
Cancel movies
Select Button
Display Option Menu
Directional Buttons
Move the cursor
Left Analog Stick
BATTLE: Zoom in/out
Right Analog Stick
BATTLE: Adjust angle of viewpoint
R2 Button
Display explanation of items, tactics, and skills
R1 Button
STRATEGY: Move to a base occupied by your forces or an envoy
Button
STRATEGY: Display Scenario Objectives, Officer Info
How to Play
1800 years ago...
IN THE MIDST OF THE WARRING LANDS OF CHINA EMERGED THREE POWERFUL HEROES.
THUS BEGAN THE INCREDIBLE LEGEND OF THE THREE KINGDOMS.
BEGINNING A GAME
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Insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) in MEMORYCARD slot 1 or 2.
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If this is your first game, you will need at least 189KB of free space.
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Next, insert the Dynasty Tactics™ disc in the disc tray.
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When the opening ends or when you press the START button, the Title Screen will be displayed.
SELECT A MENU
Pressing the START button at the Title Screen will take you to the following Menu.
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New Game: Select the Ruler, Liu Bei, Cao Cao, or Sun Ce, and begin a game.
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Load: Load and play a saved game.
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Resume Battle: Begin a game that you saved during battle.
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2 Player Mode: Connect 1 controller to controller port 1, or 2 controllers to controller ports 1 and 2 and battle against an opponent. Armies are decided randomly.
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Settings: Select from various game settings.
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History: Review movies or events that you have seen during game play. You can also review your more outstanding Tactical Combos.
THE START OF THE THREE KINGDOMS
During the last years of the Han Empire, Zhang Jiao triggered the 'Yellow Turban Rebellion' and embroiled the entire land in war. Cao Cao and Liu Bei participated in the battle that suppressed that rebellion; Cao Cao as an Imperial Minister, Liu Bei as the leader of a troop of volunteers.
Liu Bei
Liu Bei is a descendent of the Imperial family, although his line has fallen into decline. Swearing an oath of brotherhood with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, he throws himself into battle, seeking to once again restore glory to the fallen Han Dynasty.
If you value righteousness and morality, Liu Bei is the one for you.
Liu Bei
Said to be a descendant of Liu Tseng, an Emperor of the Former Han. Born with natural nobility, he was virtuous to a fault.
Guan Yu
Brother of Liu Bei. The hero of his generation: brave, cultured, and just. Also known as Lord of the Beautiful Beard, due to his splendid beard.
Zhang Fei
Brother of Liu Bei. Possesses the courage to fight ten thousand foes alone. He loves wine, and is extremely chivalrous.
SAVE & LOAD
SAVING DURING THE STRATEGY STAGE
Saves data during the strategy stage. Without having selected a command, press the SELECT button and choose save. Up to 50 games can be saved.
Note that the scenario, setting and history data will also be saved. When saving data, please use the same memory card that you started the game with and from which history data was loaded.
SAVE DURING A BATTLE
Only one battle can be saved at a time. To save during battle, press the SELECT button during your turn, then choose "Save." Both the game data and history will be saved.
OTHER OPTIONS
GAME SETTINGS
Selecting Game Settings from the Main Menu or Options menu which is displayed when you press the SELECT button will allow you to change the following settings.
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Game Settings
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ON
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Stereo
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Sound
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Dolby Digital 5.1ch
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Vibration
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Screen Adjust
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Default
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Select
*This game features Dolby Digital 5.1ch. In "Dolby Digital 5.1 ch" mode, the audio from the AV MULTI OUT of the PlayStation® 2 is disabled. Sound will only come from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL). The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) should be connected to the "digital optical in" of a receiver with Dolby Digital decoding. This game uses both Dolby Digital and PCM audio. Some receivers will switch between both audio formats automatically, and others will not. Please refer to your receiver's instruction manual to determine if it is necessary to activate an "auto-detect" feature.
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BGM: Turn BGM on/off
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Sound: Stereo or Mono
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Dolby Digital 5.1 ch: Turn Dolby Digital 5.1 on/off (for movie scenes)
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Subtitles: Turn subtitles on/off
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Vibration: Turn vibration on/off
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Screen Adjust: Adjust the positioning of the screen
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Default: Return Settings to their default values
LOAD
To load a saved game select "Load" from the Main Menu, or press the SELECT button during the strategy stage, and choose "Load."
To load a game saved during battle, select "Resume Battle" from the Main menu.
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Loading Save Data.
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Please select MEMORY CARD slot.
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slot 2
DATABASE
During the game, pressing the SELECT button and selecting Database will introduce you to information about each officer as gathered from history and from popular fiction.
You are only able to access information on those officers who have joined your forces up to that point. (During battle, you can only see those officers participating in battle.)
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completed
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Deng Ai
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Deng Zhi
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Dian Wei
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Dang Feng
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Dong Xi
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225
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Dian Wei: A giant of a man often referred as pure evil. Saved as Cao Cao's personal bodyguard and constantly by his side. After Zhang Xi's night attack on Wan Castle, he alone stood before the enemy troops, giving his life so that Cao Cao could escape.
Enemies & Characters
CAO CAO
Cao Cao was the grandson of an influential minister during the final years of the Later Han Dynasty. He believed that chaos could only be subdued through subjugation. In his younger years, his character was described thus, 'a wise minister in peace, and a cunning hero in chaos.' He is talented and passionate, yet very cruel.
SUN CE
Son of the famed General Sun Jian of the Jiang Dong Region. Together with his blood brother, Zhou Yu, his younger brother, Sun Quan, and the deep loyalty of his followers, he uses the lands of Jiang as a base to seek for control of the land. Sun Jian's oldest child, fond of battle from an early age, he early demonstrates the abilities of an experienced General. He is both courageous and faithful.
Xiahou Dun
Cao Cao's cousin. Cao Cao's most trusted relative and only friend. A famous General, bold and discreet.
Guo Jia
A young strategist, who was always at Cao Cao's side. He maintained an aura of arrogance, but his vision and battle sense are far beyond that of a normal person.
Sun Quan
Sun Ce's younger brother. Willing to listen to and take other's advice, Sun Quan is a sharp contrast to his older brother. Whereas Sun Ce tends to charge to the front, Sun Quan's strengths lie in his ability to offer support from behind.
Zhou Yu
The blood brother of Sun Ce. Zhou Yu possesses excellent leadership abilities. Beneath his beautiful appearance, he is strong willed and loyal.
Tips & Maps
All Attack
An enemy is adjacent in front of you and an ally is also adjacent to the enemy.
Fire Attack
Unit adjacent to an enemy who is in wood or plains terrain. Attack multiple units.
Pincer
An enemy is adjacent in front of you and caught between you and an allied unit. Attack multiple units.
Revive
An allied unit is adjacent in front of you. Your and adjacent units' morale will rise.
Flood
Unit adjacent to an enemy who is in shoal or river terrain. Attack multiple units.
Aid
Adjacent to and facing in the same direction as an allied unit who is adjacent to and facing an enemy unit.
Decoy
An enemy is adjacent in front of you. Following the attack, the enemy will move after you.
Pierce
An enemy is adjacent in front of you. Following the attack, your unit will advance through the enemy.
Circle
An enemy is adjacent in front of you and there is an open space to the rear of the enemy unit.
Feint
An enemy is adjacent in front of you. Following the attack, the enemy will move.
Flank
Facing the side of an enemy who is adjacent in front of you. Following the attack, the enemy will move.
Pursue
Facing the rear of an enemy who is adjacent in front of you. Easy to use with Repel.
Boost
An allied unit is adjacent in front of you. The adjacent unit's morale rises.
Switch
An enemy unit is adjacent in front of you. After changing places you attack the enemy unit.
Ambush
Unit is in grass or forest terrain and adjacent to an enemy in front. Following the attack, the enemy will be confused.
Raid
An enemy unit is adjacent in front of you. Attack multiple units; attack all units lined up in front of you.
Muddle
An enemy is adjacent in front of you. Attack multiple units around the adjacent enemy.
Charge
An enemy is adjacent in front of you. Following the attack, movement depends on unit type.
Fire Arrow
Multiple enemies are within area of effect. Attack multiple units and following the attack, enemy.
Repel
An enemy is adjacent in front of you. Attack multiple units.
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