Iridion II
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(GameBoy Advance - US, Shoot'em Up)
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Developed_By:
Shin'en
Published_By:
Majesco
Released On:
12 May 2003
Iridion II is a sequel to Iridion 3D , with a different gameplay style but twice as much action. You pilot through Kiloblaster Style mechanics from a 3D perspective, fighting against 15 levels of intense action that will keep you on the edge.
The storyline takes place 100 years after Earth was attacked by the IRIDION forces. With the planet too far away to send help, you're the only one who can stop them and take revenge for their lost systems.
As you progress through the game, you'll have access to six different weapons with upgrade abilities, giving you powerful firepower to defeat your enemies.
UPC-A:
096427012986 (USA)
UPC-A:
964270129864 (United States)
Part #:
AGB-AI2E-USA (USA)
ASIN:
B000GJ7E8G (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this sci-fi shooter, players control a lone SHN Fighter pilot tasked with halting the sudden return of the alien IRIDION Empire, which has seized all human colonies and threatens Earth. After a century of peace following a legendary victory, the player must journey into hostile space to destroy the enemy mainframe and save humanity's last homeworld.
Story
STORY
More than a hundred years have passed since the Earth was attacked by the vicious IRIDION forces. Legend tells of a single brave SHN Fighter pilot who found his way to destroy the evil IRIDION mainframe. After this glorious victory, all remaining enemy ships disappeared from known space.
Humans began to colonize the planet systems of the IRIDION home galaxy. Peace and freedom came back to mankind. The IRIDION menace was history.
Until now.
Within only one day, all communication with the human space outposts had been lost. The last transmissions made it clear that the IRIDION Empire had returned and have taken over all colonized systems. Planet Earth is too far away to send help in time.
Again only a single, but powerfully equipped spaceship is within reach to stop the IRIDION forces before they can go on to attack the last remaining planet of human beings... Earth.
MAIN MENU
At the Title screen, press START to display the Main menu. On the Main menu you have the following options:
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NEW GAME: Choose NEW GAME to start playing a new game.
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PASSWORD: Choosing PASSWORD brings up the Password Entry screen. This is where you can enter your passwords to continue games in progress.
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BACK: Selecting BACK returns you to the Main menu without entering a password.
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CONFIRM: Select CONFIRM when you are finished entering your password.
ENTERING PASSWORDS
Choose PASSWORD on the Main menu to bring up the Password Entry screen where you can enter passwords to continue playing games in progress. To enter a password, use the Control Pad to select characters and the A Button to choose them.
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If you wish to change a character, press the B Button to erase it.
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If you enter a bad password, INVALID PASSWORD!, is displayed.
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If this occurs, you must go back and enter a valid password.
How to Play
Getting Started
To begin playing Iridion II, follow these steps:
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Ensure your Nintendo Game Boy Advance is turned off.
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Plug the Iridion II Game Pak into the Game Boy Advance.
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Turn on the console. The opening movie will play automatically, followed by the Title Screen.
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Press START to bypass the opening movie if you wish to go directly to the Title Screen.
Important Note: If nothing appears on the screen, turn the power switch OFF. Check that the Game Pak is inserted correctly and try again. Always turn the power switch OFF before inserting or removing the Game Pak.
Music Maker
Iridion II allows you to create your own musical theme. Use the Control Pad to select and adjust different parts of the musical arrangement.
Controlling Your Spacecraft
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Control Pad UP/DOWN: Moves your spacecraft forward and back.
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Control Pad RIGHT/LEFT: Banks the spacecraft to the right or left.
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START: Pauses the game, displays the pause menu, or resumes the game.
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L & R Buttons: Press simultaneously to release a Smart-Bomb. You can also cycle through different weapons.
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A Button: Fires your current weapon. Press and hold twice to charge up the super shot, then release to shoot the beam.
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B Button: Activates an upgrade you have collected.
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Select: Locks or unlocks satellites to their current position.
Setting Game Difficulty
Choose your gameplay difficulty on the Game Difficulty screen. Starter Pilot is the default setting.
Choosing Game Modes
Select a game mode from the Game Mode screen.
Story Mode
Play the game according to the storyline. Progressing through this mode unlocks more content and reveals the story. Press START to bypass any part of the storyline.
To bypass the Virtual Reality Training, press START to pause, use the Control Pad to select Skip VR Training, and press the A Button.
Arcade Mode
Select any level completed in Story Mode to achieve the highest possible score. Completing a level grants a special code reflecting your score and ratings. Visit the official Iridion 2 website (www.iridion2.com) to enter your codes and compare your ratings with other players worldwide.
Challenge Mode
Unlock this mode by completing Story Mode. It is a boss-rush mode where you must defeat all bosses consecutively. Upon completion, you receive a special code reflecting your score and ratings. Enter this code on the official Iridion 2 website (www.iridion2.com).
Gallery
View full-color screens of Iridion enemies and bosses. This feature is unlocked by completing Story Mode.
Jukebox
Listen to all songs and sound effects used in the game. This feature is unlocked by completing Challenge Mode.
Credits
View the list of contributors who brought you Iridion II. This is unlocked by completing Story Mode.
Controls
Control Pad UP/DOWN
Toggle the Auto Upgrade feature on/off in the Weapons Select Screen
START
Pause the game and display the Pause menu
Tips & Maps
HITS/SHOTS
This is the total number of hits achieved versus the total number of shots fired.
RANKING
Indicates your hit accuracy rating as a grade and as a percentage.
TIME NEEDED
This is how long it took you to complete the stage.
LIFE BONUS
You are awarded a point bonus for every life you have at the end of the stage. It is displayed here.
ACCURACY BONUS
A point bonus is awarded for your accuracy at eliminating targets. This bonus is based on total number of bullets fired and total number of bullets wasted.
SMART BOMB BONUS
You receive a point bonus for every Smart-Bomb you have at the end of the stage. It is displayed here.
NEW SCORE
This is your new total score with all your points added in from the level you just completed.
PASSWORD
Your stage password is displayed at the bottom of the Stage Clear screen. Use this password to continue your game from this point by entering it on the Password Entry screen. Be sure to write your passwords down!
GAME OVER
When the game is over, the following options are displayed: CONTINUE, RESTART GALAXY and QUIT. CONTINUE will restart the current planet with the displayed password. RESTART GALAXY will restart the whole galaxy with 3 lives (4 lives in Starter Pilot). Choosing QUIT returns you to the Main menu.
Items & Weapons
Plasma
Fires short but rapid plasma beams. It has a very strong power level.
Pulse
Fires small upward flying particles. It has a weak power level.
Deflector Laser
Fires laser beams that deflect on the playfield and enemies. It has a strong power level.
Radial Gun
Emits small ion particles in any direction around the fighter, with direction controlled by holding the A Button. It has a middle power level.
Seeking Laser
Fires an enemy-seeking and target-locking beam. It has a weak power level.
Swarm Gun
Small particles are emitted which automatically lock on to the nearest enemy. It has a middle power level.
Smart-Bomb
Causes immense destruction, often destroying every enemy on the screen when unleashed. It is activated by simultaneously pressing the L and R Buttons.
Super-Shot
An intense laser beam fired from your fighter, built by double-tapping and holding the A Button to increase intensity and damage.
Green Power-Up
Upgrades your cannon weapons one power-level, a maximum of two times, or can increase health or award a new weapon depending on your in-game status.
Red Power-Up
Gives you an additional Smart Bomb.
Energy Power-Up
Replenishes your health to 100%.
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