Panzer Dragoon
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😊 8.1/10
(Sega Saturn - US, Shoot'em Up)
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Developed_By:
Team Andromeda
Published_By:
Tec Toy
Released On:
01 Jan 1995
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Panzer Dragoon is set in a distant oppressive future. The Dark Dragon needs to be destroyed, and you, Keil Fluge, are aboard a dragon and armed with a powerful weapon to do so. This futuristic world is under threat from an ancient evil that must be eradicated.
The gameplay takes place on a 360º path, allowing you to rotate and zoom in and out while riding your armored dragon. You'll need to navigate through various environments, including water, tunnels, and forests, before facing off against giant enemies such as worms, wasps, and flies. Each level culminates in a boss fight, testing your skills and reflexes.
UPC-A:
010086810097 (United States)
UPC-A:
010086810226 (United States)
UPC-A:
010086813074 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
1600510363 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
4502 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
5682 (United States)
EAN-13:
7891196192012 (Brazil)
EAN-13:
7891196192142 (Brazil)
Sega Region Code:
81009 (United States)
Sega Region Code:
81022 (United States)
Sega Region Code:
81307 (United States)
ASIN:
B00002STVO (United States)
ASIN:
B00004SW06 (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Audio CD Tracks
Video Modes Supported:
Widescreen (16 x 9)
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
3D Control Pad, Virtua Stick, Mission Stick
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where humanity battles genetically mutated bio-weapons, you awaken with the consciousness of a dying dragon rider in an armored blue dragon. Your mission is to thwart an ambitious imperial tribe from reclaiming a powerful ancient tower and their ultimate weapon, the Dark Dragon. You must use your newfound aerial capabilities to fight for the survival of the human race.
Story
THE SKY RIDER FALLS...
Thousands of years have passed since a once-thriving human civilization perished in the dust. Mankind was nearly destroyed by its own bio-weapons, which are genetically altered creatures that turned against their masters. As a result, the human race was pushed to the brink of extinction.
A tribe of humans known as the "Imperials" recently discovered an ancient tower housing an arsenal of devastatingly powerful weapons. The Imperials used these weapons to hunt and destroy the dangerous creatures roaming across the Earth. Many believed the human race would rise again, rebuild their lives, and live in peace safe from the bio-weapons of the Ancient Time.
However, the Imperials adhere to the ancient saying: "Power is the father of desire, and desire is the father of aggression." This serves as their creed, sworn in their ambition to become the new masters of the Earth.
The Inciting Incident
You are a member of a hunting party out in the vast and arid Great Plains. You are puzzled by the sight of an Imperial Battlecruiser passing overhead. As you watch the ship float by, a Burrower leaps from beneath the ground and attacks one of your fellow hunters. Your hunting instinct takes over as you chase after it, only to find yourself in an untravelled canyon.
At the end of the canyon is the entrance to a strange, abandoned storehouse. Inside, you find more than your quarry, being surprised by the sight of two dragons engaged in a spectacular air-battle right above you.
The rider of the armored blue dragon is fatally wounded by a powerful laser blast through his chest. The blue dragon and its rider land before you, and the Sky Rider stretches out his hand in a desperate gesture for help. As your hand touches his, the Sky Rider's mind and yours become one.
The Mission
In his final thoughts, you see the tower currently under Imperial control. They have discovered the true use of the tower-the most powerful weapon ever created. With this weapon and the Dark Dragon, a bio-weapon created by the tower, the Imperials will be unstoppable.
The Sky Rider speaks his final words: "Don't... let the Dark Dragon return to the tower... if that happens, the horror of the Ancient Time...."
The Sky Rider falls at your feet, his life force spiraling off into the great unknown. The dragon lets out a piercing cry for its fallen master and looks back at you, waiting.
A few moments later, armed with the Sky Rider's weapon, you choose to fulfill your destiny to fight and triumph. The fate of the world now rests on the wings of an armored blue dragon.
How to Play
Starting Up
Set up your Sega Saturn system by following the instructions in the Sega Saturn Instruction Manual. Plug in Control Pad 1.
Note: Panzer Dragoon is a one player game.
Inserting the Disc
Place the Panzer Dragoon disc, label side up, in the well of the CD tray, lock into position and close the lid.
Turn on the Sega Saturn and the TV or monitor. The Sega Saturn logo will appear on screen. If nothing appears, turn the system off and make sure it is set up correctly before turning it on again.
Resetting and Troubleshooting
If you wish to stop a game in progress, or the game ends, press the Reset Button on the Sega Saturn console and then press the Reset Button after the Sega Saturn logo sequence plays, to display the on-screen Control panel.
Important: Your Sega Saturn CD contains a security code which allows the disc to be read. Be sure to keep the disc clean and handle it carefully.
If your Sega Saturn system has trouble reading the disc, remove the disc and wipe it carefully, starting from the center of the disc and wiping straight out toward the edge.
Starting the Game
After you turn on your Sega Saturn the Sega logo appears, followed by the story of Panzer Dragoon. Press Start.
The Title screen displays GAME and OPTION. Highlight OPTION and press Start, or Button A or C to enter the Option Mode, or press the D-Pad left or right to change the game level (EASY, NORMAL and HARD) and press Start to begin the battle.
Option Mode Controls
Press the D-Pad up or down to place the cursor next to an option, and left or right to change the option setting. The name of the button used to select the option is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Press Start at any time to return to the Title screen.
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UP/DOWN: NORMAL/REVERSE. NORMAL follows D-Pad direction, REVERSE is for airplane joystick style movement (pressing the D-Pad down moves the sights up).
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Button Functions:
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A: SHOT
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B: SHOT
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C: SHOT
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X: V. MODE 1 (STANDARD)
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Y: V. MODE 2 (DYNAMIC)
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Z: V. MODE 3 (LONG)
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L: VIEW CHANGE (LEFT)
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R: VIEW CHANGE (RIGHT)
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SETTING RESET: DEFAULT (as listed)
Audio Settings
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SOUND MODE: STEREO/MONO. Set to STEREO for two channel sound, MONO if you don't have stereo capability.
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SOUND BALANCE: BGM>NORMAL>SE. During Gameplay, BGM boosts the music track, NORMAL gives a music/sound effect balance, and SE emphasizes the sound effects.
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MUSIC (Music Title): Listen to any of the sound tracks used in Panzer Dragoon.
Controls
Right Shift Button
Changes flight view in 90° increments to the right
Left Shift Button
Changes flight view in 90° increments to the left
Start Button
Opens Title screen
D-Pad
Controls the cursor in the Option Mode
Button X
Changes flight perspective to STANDARD, a medium range view of yourself and the dragon
Button Y
Changes flight perspective to DYNAMIC, an ultra-close view of yourself and the dragon
Button Z
Changes flight perspective to LONG RANGE, a view of yourself and the dragon from a distance
Button A
Makes selections in the Option Mode
Button B
Cancels selections in the Option Mode
Button C
Makes selections in the Option Mode
D-Pad left or right
Change the Dragon's direction
Left and Right Shift Buttons
Change the Flightview
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