Psychic Force
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π 6.2/10
(Playstation - JP, Fighting)
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Developed by:
Taito
Published by:
JVC Music Europe Ltd.
Released On:
04 Oct 1996
Psychic Force , released on 4 October 1996 for the PlayStation, is a one-on-one fighting game with a unique twist. The matches take place inside a giant floating cube, where you can fly around a 3D arena with six walls using your psychic abilities. There are ten available characters, each controlled with three buttons: guard, weak attack and strong attack. The effect varies with the distance, and you have a power meter that drains when using special moves.
Each fighter has unique moves, energy attacks and a weapon they use mid-flight to attack their opponent. The game features three main modes: training, versus, and a story mode using static anime-inspired images and in-engine cut scenes. The story revolves around two groups of psychics with differing ideals about co-existence with humans.
The PlayStation version, renamed Psychic Force , adds the three missing characters from the first game, a psy-expand mode for special battles, and an anime intro video. It also lowers the CPU fighters' difficulty and makes some control adjustments. The graphics were notably degraded compared to other ports.
EAN-13:
4988611960080 (Japan)
EAN-13:
4988611970096 (Japan)
EAN-13:
4988611990131 (Japan)
ASIN:
B00006LJVW (Japan)
Sony PN:
SLPM-86273 (Japan)
Sony PN:
SLPS-00520 (Japan)
Sony PN:
SLPS-01018/01019 (Japan)
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Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
PocketStation
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Gamepad
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a sci-fi action game where players control Psychic Warriors who, after being exploited by the government, rebel against their leader who has declared war on humanity. Players must fight to protect the very people who once oppressed them.
Story
STORY
Some believe that Psychic Warriors exist among us, possessing specialized ESP powers that normal people do not. These dream-like superhuman abilities are thought to come from psycho-kinetic, clairvoyant, and telepathic forces. However, those who have these powers sometimes curse their very existence.
In 2010, the general public remains skeptical about psychic powers. The existence of these forces is often questioned, and believers are seen as naive or even dangerous lunatics. Nevertheless, many shadow organizations aggressively engage in psychic research behind the scenes, sometimes administered by top-secret government agencies for military potential.
Many people thought to possess psychic powers are "restrained" by government authorities. They are forced to participate in government-administered psychic research tests, where they are treated as sub-humans. Day after day, their minds and bodies are probed and manipulated like common lab rats.
To ensure secrecy, many research laboratories forbid these "subjects" from returning to their prior lives. Those with psychic powers experience a living hell.
Finally, they unite and rebel under the leadership of an all-powerful psychic known only as "Keith." Keith promised them a new world, a utopia where they could live in peace and prosperity.
However, the ideal becomes twisted as their leader declares war on mankind, swearing to destroy those who would dare oppose him! Now the Psychic Warriors must battle for the future of mankindβthe very people who once sought to destroy them!
How to Play
Loading the Game
Set up your PlayStationβ’ game console as instructed in its manual. Ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the Psychic Forceβ’ disc and close the disc cover. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStationβ’ game console. Follow the on-screen instructions to start a game.
β’
RESET BUTTON
β’
POWER BUTTON
β’
POWER INDICATOR
β’
CONTROLLER PORT
β’
OPEN BUTTON
β’
DISC COVER
β’
CONTROLLER PORT 1
β’
CONTROLLER PORT 2
Control Configuration
In-game control configuration can be modified in the OPTION mode.
R2/L1/L2 are not used in the initial control configuration.
Game Modes
ARCADE (One- or Two-Player Game)
Coin-Op conversion. A second player can join-in during gameplay.
STORY (One-Player Game)
Features in-game intro and ending sequences for each character. No time-attack or high score name entry features available in this mode.
TRAINING
Allows you to practice your moves against a stationary character. Hit/damage values and other meaningful hints are displayed on-screen.
VS (Two-Player Battle Mode)
TWO-PLAYER HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPETITION.
The Selection Screen allows you to set handicaps as well as choose the battlefield, guard (defense) type, and other parameters.
Note: Two controllers must be plugged in to select this mode.
OPTION
Allows you to set up controller button configurations, difficulty levels, and other basic game parameters.
How to Play
Basic Game Flow
Start Game: Select Character and Guard (Defense) Type.
Victory Conditions: Reduce your opponent's Health Meter to empty and you'll be declared the winner of the round.
β’
PLAYER 1 CHARACTER SELECTION
β’
PLAYER 2 CHARACTER SELECTION
β’
CHARACTER CHOICES
Guard (Defense) Types
AUTO GUARD
β’
Automatically guards character for a limited number of times.
β’
Automatically charges up your character's Psychic Meter when there's no control input.
MANUAL GUARD
β’
Player must manually execute Guards and Psychic Meter recharges.
Game Progression
Each time you defeat an opponent in Story Mode, you'll face a new enemy in a new episode.
You can continue a game all you want in these modes. However, you cannot change characters in the Story Mode.
When the timer clock runs out during a round, the character with more health is declared the winner. In the Story Mode, there is no time limit.
In Story Mode, the game is over if you draw in the final round of an episode.
If you continue a game, your Time Score points will carry over.
VS (Head-to-Head) / Joining a Game-in-Play
Two players select a character of their choice for battle. A second player joining a game-in-play will be offered a selection of characters to choose from.
When the timer clock runs out, the battle will carry over into a sudden-death round within a smaller Psy-Arena.
Note: In a sudden-death round, the Health and Psychic Meters of both players will be reduced to '0'. The battle will commence from that point and whoever inflicts the first blow will be declared the winner.
In a final round where the winner of a battle is to be decided, a double-knockout will be declared a draw. In a case where the second player joined a game-in-play, a double-knockout in the final round will result in "Game Over."
In a two-player game where the second player joined a game-in-play, the winner continues battling CPU-controlled characters while the loser is eliminated from gameplay ("Game Over").
Normal Blast
Press either β² or O buttons when your opponent is at a distance. Used for long-range attacks, the effects of a Normal Blast depends on the button pressed.
β’
β² Fires a blast towards your opponent.
β’
O Fires a homing blast towards your opponent. However, it leaves you wide open for retaliation.
Grab
Close in alongside your opponent and press both the β and β² buttons at the same time.
β’
β + β² Allows you to grab your opponent and inflict a damaging close-range blast. You can also penetrate an opponent's "Guard" and grab him/her.
Pause Menu
When you press the SELECT BUTTON in any mode while the game is paused (press START to pause), you will see two options, CONTINUE (the default) and QUIT.
To quit the game and return to the title screen, highlight QUIT and press X. You will be asked to confirm. Highlight YES or NO and press X to quit or continue play.
Psychic Meter and Psychic Attacks
Psychic Attacks: Input combinations with the directional and trigger buttons to execute special Psychic Attacks.
A Psychic Attack will drain a character's psychic power percentage displayed on the Psychic Meter. Furthermore, you cannot execute a Psychic Attack if the psychic power percentage required for the move exceeds the remainder shown on the Psychic Meter.
Barrier
Holding down the button, press all points on the directional in a circular motion. A barrier will shield your character from all attacks.
However, the barrier will drain your Psychic Meter as long as you maintain it. To drop your barrier, simply release the button.
Emergency Barrier
Holding down the button, press on the directional. Immediately after being blown back from an opponent's attack, input the aforementioned combination and you can call up a barrier to shield your character from any subsequent attacks.
However, you should
Controls
DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS
Game mode selection
Ξ
BLOCK (Defense)
A
LIGHT ATTACK
BUTTON
HEAVY ATTACK
START
Bypass intro screens
SELECT
Sub menu when game is paused
keys in the desired direction
move your character
Tips & Maps
DASH
Input direction and press R1, or A and O (at the same time) to avoid attacks and close distance. While in mid-dash, you can input combinations for a special Psychic Power Move.
QUICK DASH
With the directional released, press A and O at the same time for a faster dash that homes in on your opponent, allows you to pass through Normal Shots, and input Light/Heavy Attacks and Grab moves in mid-dash.
PSY-ARENA
A giant cube-shaped venue where Psychic Warriors battle, comprised of coalesced spiritual energy. Blowing your opponent against the Psy-Arena inflicts grave damage and leaves them exposed.
COMBOS
By quickly inputting various moves in a certain order, you can unleash a series of devastating combinations, including Quick, Short, Mid, Long, and Special Combos.
PSYCHIC ATTACKS
A psychic attack can be executed regardless of your character's facing or your opponent's location, and similar input actions will trigger the same moves.
Enemies & Characters
Burn Griffith
An 18-year-old male high school student from the USA with the ability of Blaze.
Wendy Ryan
A 15-year-old female high school student from Australia with the ability of Wind.
Emilio Michaelov
A 14-year-old male from Russia, a subject for ESP development with the ability of Light.
Sonia
An artificial life object with the spirit of Chris Ryan, appearing as a 17-year-old female with the ability of Electricity.
Richard Wong
A 34-year-old male president of a trading company from Hong Kong with the ability of Time.
Brad Kirsten
A 24-year-old male from Germany with an unknown occupation and the ability of Psychokinesis to move objects.
Genma Rikudoh
A 53-year-old male monk from Japan with the ability of Magic.
Gates Oltman
A 37-year-old male soldier from the USA with the ability of Weapons.
Keith
A 34-year-old male from the USA, head of NOAH (Psychic group), with the ability to freeze objects.
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