Battle Monsters
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(Sega Saturn - US, Fighting)
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Developed_By:
Scarab
Published_By:
Acclaim
Released On:
02 Jun 1995
Battle Monsters sees you try to gain control of the underworld. You must choose from a variety of monsters, and then enter one-on-one combat. Twelve characters are available (from a human/bird hybrid to a headless creature) with each having its own set of special moves, like juggling opponents in the air, and pit monster against monster.
UPC-A:
021481820802 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
4026 (United States)
ASIN:
B00002STTX (United States)
Part #:
T-8137H (USA)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Set in a deadly netherworld tournament mandated by the Monarch of Hell, this game pits twelve monster species against each other in a battle to the death. Players control a creature in either a single-player or two-player match, fighting for the chance to be the sole survivor and rule the underworld for a millennium.
Story
Background
It is not now... It is not here... This story is set in the netherworld. Demons and monsters are locked in mortal combat against one another.
This tournament, mandated by the Monarch of Hell, permits only one victor, one survivor; and to the victor go the spoils of victory: the power to rule the netherworld for 1,000 years.
But time is running out. Final decisions must be made, as twelve species of monsters have readied themselves for the greatest battle ever to be held.
To Start the Game
1. Set up your Sega Saturn™ system as described in its instruction manual. Plug in Control Pads.
NOTE: BATTLE MONSTERS IS FOR ONE OR TWO PLAYERS.
2. Place the Battle Monsters disc, label side up, in the well of the CD tray and close the lid.
3. Turn on the TV or monitor and the Sega Saturn™. The Sega Saturn™ logo appears on-screen. (If nothing happens, turn the system off and make sure it is set up correctly before turning it on again.)
4. If you wish to stop the game in progress
Controls
Start Button
display the on-screen Control Panel
D-PAD
select the mode and the monster
A Button
select the desired mode
Left Shift Button
dash left
Right Shift Button
dash right
X-Button
special jumps
Y-Button
special jumps
Z-Button
special jumps
C-Button
instigating an opponent
B-Button
kicking
A-Button
punching
How to Play
GAME START
This is a one-player Versus computer mode. The player selects a monster and fights against other monsters that appear one after another.
Select a monster from the monster select screen with the D-PAD and press the A, B, or C buttons. The field you are assigned to fight in will be displayed, and the battle will commence.
If you press the 2P pad's START BUTTON at the title screen, the 1P side player will be on the 2P side of the screen.
VS
Choose this for deadly two-player action! Select a monster from the twelve available monsters poised for battle. Monsters of the same species (i.e., the same monster) can even fight against one another.
Select the desired monster for 1P and 2P, and finalize these selections as described above in game start. Once both players have selected their monsters, the field of battle will be displayed, and the battle begins.
Once the fight concludes, you will return to the monster select screen.
BARGE-IN MODE
You can barge into the game during the GAME START mode.
When you press the 2P pad's START BUTTON during a fight against the computer, you will enter "barge-in" mode. The screen will return to the monster select screen, where Player 2 can select a monster.
When the fight is over, "CONTINUE" will be displayed on the loser's side. The loser of the match can then press the START BUTTON to refight the battle (with the same monsters).
Should you opt not to continue, the battle will return to a 1P fight against the computer.
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VS mode and barge-in mode require a 2P pad to be connected.
OPTION
In this mode, you can alter settings or listen to the game's music. You can choose an item by pressing UP or DOWN D-PAD and alter a setting by pressing LEFT or RIGHT on the D-PAD.
GAME LEVEL
Set the game's difficulty level. Choose among Easy, Normal, and Hard skill levels.
TIMER
There is a 1-round limit. When the timer is ON, the round lasts for approximately 1 minute and 20 seconds. When the timer is OFF, the round is not subject to a time limit.
MATCH POINT
You can choose from 1 to 3 rounds per match.
CONTROL
Configure your buttons to suit your play style. Use the D-PAD to highlight an action, then press the button you wish to perform that action.
AUDIO
Choose between stereo or monaural sound.
SOUND TEST
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BGM: Listen to background music during the game.
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SE: Listen to special sound effects during the game.
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VOICE: Listen to the monster's voice.
EXIT
Return to the mode selection screen by pressing the A button.
BATTLE SCENE
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ROUND POINT(S): The number of points won is displayed by a V mark.
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LIFE GAUGE: A monster's remaining lives are shown by the number of lit candles beside their on-screen portrait.
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MANA GAUGE: This displays the monster's supernatural skill. As you instigate your opponent in a timely manner, you reserve Mana up to a set maximum level (flickering occurs when the maximum level has been reached). By carefully controlling multiple buttons when Mana is at its maximum level, you can deliver a deathblow to your opponent.
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HOURGLASS: This shows the duration of the fight. Once all sand has sifted through the hourglass, time is up and the round is over.
VICTORY OR DEFEAT
ABOUT WIN/LOSE
In order to defeat your opponent, you must win the pre-set number of rounds (default setting is a 2-round match).
WIN/LOSE IN 1 ROUND
When your opponent's life gauge reaches zero (0), you will have won the round. Each time you successfully attack your opponent, one of your opponent's life gauge candle flames is snuffed out. When all of your opponent's life gauge candle flames have been extinguished, you are officially the victor of the round.
If the timer runs out before a victor emerges, the winner will be the player with the most life candles remaining lit. If both players have the same number of life gauge candles alit, the match is declared a draw. (This only applies in cases in which the timer has been set "on" in the option mode.)
CONTINUING AND GAME OVER
Even if you lose the fight, you can continue fighting by pressing the START BUTTON while "CONTINUE" is displayed on the screen. If you do not continue, the game will conclude, and your score will be displayed.
TOP SCORES
If you are among the top ten scorers, you will be asked to input your initials. Do so by pressing the D-PAD to highlight a character and the A BUTTON to confirm it.
When you are finished, highlight Done and press the A BUTTON. Whenever you achieve a top ten score, your score and selected alphabetical information is registered and saved, even after the machine is turned off. Please refer to your Sega Saturn™ manual to delete saved top ten data.
MONSTERS' DATA
The Monarch of Hell has invited the twelve most elite species of monsters to compete in this tournament. Each monster possesses 10 basic offensive attacks, and from 13 to 17 special offensive thrusts.
ABOUT BASIC ATTACKS
The basic attacks controls are
Tips & Maps
DEATHMASK
A push-out character with various kicks, throws, and a Kick Bazooka at maximum mana.
SKYTHE
An avian fighter using claws and bolts, capable of summoning a phoenix, fiend, or lightning, and delivering a Meteor-storm at maximum mana.
ALBIOLE
A spirit-based character using floating and creeping attacks, hellfire variations, and a Phantom move at maximum mana.
SHION
A katana wielder performing successive thrusts, knee kicks, and a Lightning slash at maximum mana.
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