Scaler
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(Playstation 2 - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Artificial Mind & Movement
Published_By:
Take-Two
Released On:
01 Jan 2004
Bobby Jenkins lives next door to Leon, a scientist on the verge of discovering a device that can stabilize and control portals connecting planets within multiple universes. During his experiments, Leon is transported to a weird dimension where the evil Looger and his cohorts steal the portal travel technology, using it to break into our world to perfect the technology.
Scaler is an action platform game in which the player controls Bobby Jenkins, who transforms into a lizard in this bizarre dimension, trying to stop the evil Looger and his cronies. The gameplay features abilities such as climbing walls, riding vines to charge up electric bomb attacks, camouflage to sneak past deadly traps, and using tongue or claws to attack enemies, which can be upgraded during the game.
The player can break open cocoons and shells to collect Klokkies and Crystal Gems, which can be used to get new abilities and upgrade existing ones. Collecting 100 Crystal Gems will show an alternate ending, while gathering Lizard Eggs unlocks more levels and prevents Looger from mutating them into monsters. The game also features a picture gallery, with more pictures becoming available as the player accumulates Crystal Gems.
eBay Product ID:
30899622 (United States)
UPC-A:
710425274121 (United States)
ASIN:
B0002CTTMQ (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-20957 (United States)
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Media Type:
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 action-adventure platformer follows Bobby 'Scaler' Jenkins as he travels through a multiverse of bizarre dimensions to rescue a scientist and stop an evil villain. Players will navigate various worlds, collecting lizard eggs to unlock new areas and progress through the story.
Story
The Multiverse
Our world is only one small planet in a vast universe. Our universe is one speck within the "Multiverse." The portals that connect the planets are unstable - they can spawn and die out in the blink of an eye. If anyone could stabilize and control these portals, he would wield immense power.
In a freak accident, Leon, a brilliant scientist in the process of developing just such a device, is sucked out of our world and into a bizarre dimension. There, the evil Looger and his cronies torture the scientist and steal this technology, perfecting it until it suits their own twisted purposes.
They break into our world, but before they can complete their fiendish plans, they are discovered by Bobby 'Scaler' Jenkins. They capture the boy and try to get him to talk, but he breaks free, and escapes through a portal into their world.
Bobby 'Scaler' Jenkins
Bobby is an energetic boy whose quick wit is matched only by his swift reflexes. He loves skateboarding and lizards, not necessarily in that order, and will move Heaven and Earth to save his friends.
Leon
This once heroic and brilliant scientist is now merely a surly survivor - but he hasn't quite realized that yet. He befriends Bobby, and gives the boy advice and guidance as he explores the strange world he's blundered into.
World Map
Here you'll be able to select the destination for the next leg of your adventure. Some destinations will be locked. In order to unlock a destination you'll need to collect the number of lizard eggs indicated in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
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Use the directional buttons or left analog stick to select an unlocked destination.
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Press the button to display the destination level's objective.
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Chimerum
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Bakuldo
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Medoozum
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Iridium
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Rattle Crab
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Camp's
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Koradus
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Boot Lick's Lair
How to Play
Getting Started
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the MAIN POWER switch (on the back of the console) is ON.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button to open the disc tray. Place the Scaler disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the OPEN button again to close the disc tray.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
PlayStation®2 Components
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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USB connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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disc tray
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RESET button
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OPEN button
Saving and Loading
Scaler prompts you to save data during a game using a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2). Insert a memory card into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of the PlayStation®2 system before starting a new game or loading a saved game.
Scaler's file uses 74KB of memory and has room for three saved games.
Load Game Menu
The Load Game menu can be accessed from the Main Menu. If you have previously saved a game, use the directional buttons or left analog stick to select the saved game you want to play. Press the button to confirm your selection.
How to Play
Scaler has many cool abilities. Some he starts with, many he can upgrade, and one he needs to acquire.
Scaler Abilities
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Climbing
Sink your claws into select vertical surfaces and climb to new areas.
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Camouflage
Once you've acquired this ability, you can sneak by deadly traps and confuse your enemies.
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Vine Riding
Surf the vines to gain access to new areas. You can also use the vines to charge up your electric bomb attack.
Menu Screens
IMPORTANT
Use the directional buttons or the left analog stick to highlight your selection. Press the button to confirm. Press the button to go back.
Main Menu
From the Main Menu, select New Game, Load Game, Options, or Credits.
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New game
Lets you begin a new adventure!
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Load Game
If you have previously saved a Scaler game onto a memory card (8mb) (for PlayStation®2), you can load it and continue on your adventure! See Saving and Loading for more information.
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Options Menu
Here you'll find all the settings you need to tailor Scaler to your own tastes. See the Options Menu section for more details.
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Credits
Here you'll be able to view the game credits.
Options Menu
You can reach the Options Menu by selecting it from either the Main Menu or the Pause Menu.
Panel Menu
Here you can set the state of the panel and the mini-map. You can have the panel display when there is a significant change such as when you take damage, or it can be up at all times. You can display the mini-map by toggling it on and off with the R3 Button or you can display it at all times.
Language Menu
On the Language Menu, select the language you would like the game to display.
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ENGLISH
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FRENCH
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SPANISH
Audio Menu
Select either Music or Sound Fx. Once selected, use the left and right functionality of the directional buttons or left analog stick to adjust the volume.
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Sounds
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Audio
Vibration Menu
Select "On" or "Off" to turn the vibration function on or off.
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On
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OFF
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Vibration
Camera/First Person Menu
To control how the right analog stick moves the camera. Select either X axis or first person view. Once selected, use the left or right directional buttons or left analog stick to select "normal" or "Flipped." When you are satisfied with your settings, press the button to confirm.
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Scaler Camera (X Axis)
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First Person View
Level Map
This displays a map of the current level. Your current position is indicated by a yellow arrow. Your current objective is indicated by a star.
Use the right analog stick to zoom in and out on the map. Use R1 and L1 to move up and down between levels on the map.
Save
This displays the save game slots. Use the directional buttons or left analog stick to select a game slot. If the slot is open, the game will be saved.
If there is an existing saved game in the slot, you will be asked to confirm your selection. "Yes" overwrites your existing save with your current save and then returns to the Pause Menu. "No" will return to the Pause Menu without saving.
Quit Game Option
This option is only available when you pause the game. You will be asked to confirm your selection.
Quit Level Option
This option is only available when you pause the game. You will be asked to confirm your selection. Quitting the level will take you back to the world map.
World Map / Gallery
You can also press the R1 button while you are on the World Map to access the Gallery. As you collect more Crystal Gems, more pictures will become available.
Controls
START button
Pause / Pause menu
SELECT button
Button assignments
left analog stick/directional buttons
Turn
right analog stick
Move camera
button
Thrust
▲button
Transform
R1 button + left analog stick
Quick Turn
L1 button
Center camera
▲ button
Transform
R1 button
First person sniper mode
R1+ button
Shoot while in sniper mode
left analog stick/directional buttons on land
Walk
left analog stick/directional buttons in the water
Turn
button on land
Jump
button under the water
Swim
or button on land
Slide charge
or button under the water
Torpedo charge
directional buttons or the left analog stick
highlight your selection
Enemies & Characters
Captain Bootcamp
Looger's right-hand lackey, he's taken on the persona of a drill sergeant in our world. He's really just a big lug, and Bobby's having none of his bullying tactics.
Jazz
She's on Looger's team too, but in our world, she's taken on the guise of a movie director. She is NOT one to be messed with, and Bobby has crossed the line!
Rhombus
He's nabbed a job as a CEO in our world, but he is really another Looger compatriot. Hey, Rhombus! You're FIRED!
Turbine
Turbine is Looger's "muscle" and is masquerading as a construction worker in our world. Scaler's too quick for this bad-breathed baddie!
Bakudan
Use his bomb rolling attack to take out enemies from a safe distance and blast open barriers.
Krock
Use his rolling spike attack to crush enemies and break through barriers.
Doozum
Fly to new areas and take out enemies with your sonar attack.
Fruzard
Shoot nearby enemies with a scatter gun effect or take careful aim and snipe distant targets.
Swoom
Swim to new areas and slam into enemies with your charge attack.
Surprise Cocoons
Easy to break. Good things inside.
Spiky Surprise Cocoons
Sneak on by or blow it up.
Climb Detonator
Touch it and then get back.
Cactus
This stuff swells up when you get close. Sneak up on it to get by.
Slide Bombs
Duck and jump them. Don't touch.
Explosive Mushrooms
Very volatile. Don't touch.
Thistle and Giant Thistle
Very sharp. Jump over them.
Slide Barrier
Crouch or hug the vine to get past this obstacle.
Stepy
Jump on, jump off. Don't dilly-dally.
Floating Balloons
Ready, aim, fire!
Floating Mines
Swim by very carefully.
Cannon Flower
Blastoff! Next stop Eggsville!
Dizzy Root
Machine gun action. Time your counter attack.
Force Field and Emitter
Blow up the emitter to bring down the force field.
Fake Surprise Cocoon
Beware! Be ready!
Arachnos
Use your tongue attack to take him out.
Screepies
Tongue attack works best.
Hidden Crab
Keep running. He won't be able to get a lock on you.
Ratos
Travels in packs. Use your claws.
Dragon Shooter
Stun him with your tongue. Finish him with your claws.
Zarpac
Don't turn your back on this one. He has sharp quick claws.
Dragon Warrior
Don't let him grab you.
Flying Yeti
Avoid his breath. It's icy cold.
Griffon
Keep an eye out for him. He's quick.
Rattlecrab
Hit him where he's vulnerable.
Dragon War Beast
Attack when his fist is stuck in the ground.
Trapper
Use camouflage to get by him.
Iguana King
Get in close and use your claws on him.
Tips & Maps
Gallery
Press the R1 button while on the World Map to access the Gallery. As you collect more Crystal Gems, more pictures will become available.
Klonium
New Born Monstrosity
Desollem
Altus
Komoldo
Looger's Henchmen
Voidrem
Looger's Strong hold
Claw Attack
Use his claws for heavy duty combat. Start with the simple claw attack, upgrade for more powerful claw attacks, and eventually master the ultimate claw attack. You can also combine this attack with a jump for the claw dash attack.
Tongue Attack
Use his tongue to take out minor enemies and to stun the stronger ones.
Electric Bomb Attack
Use the electric bomb to break open cocoons, take out minor enemies, and stun the stronger ones. This attack explodes out from Scaler and affects everything within its radius.
Items & Weapons
Cocoons
Most can be easily broken and many contain a collectable. Cocoons should be approached with caution as some are traps or monsters.
Shells
These are tough to break and require an Electric Bomb Attack or a Bakudan bomb to open. Shells usually contain a very valuable collectable.
Vitaloids
They help you recover your health when you're hurt.
Lizard Eggs
There are 20 Lizard Eggs in the entire world. The more eggs you collect, the more levels will become available to you. Collect all the eggs to keep Looger from mutating them into monsters.
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