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Cover Story: Syphon Filter Looking for something to do this March? While this might be the down part of the video game year, 989 Studios has a treat in the form of Syphon Filter. And of course, Game Informer is here to help you defeat this espionage monster with a full strategy guide complete with maps and walkthroughs.
Feature: An Interview With Martin Edmondson Reflections’ upcoming title, Driver, is being billed as the next big thing to hit the PlayStation library. We have all played racing games before, but you may be pleasantly surprised with what Driver has in store. Read all about it in Game Informer's exclusive interview with Martin Edmondson, the managing director at Reflections.
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Top 25 PlayStation Games
Here at Gl, we just love lists. And top 25 lists are even better as they almost always cause some kind of fight. So if you own a PlayStation (and you probably do), check this out and make sure to get angry that we put some crappy game that you hate on the list, or left out your favorite.
Nintendo 64
Castlevania, Duke Nukem: Zero Hour, Mario Party
PlayStation Akuji the Heartless, Alien: Resurrection, Civilization Il, Ehrgeiz, Legend of Legaia, NCAA Final Four ‘99, Samurai Legend, Triple Play 2000, Warzone 2100, Rampage 2: Universal Tour
:) Dreamcast | Evolution, Grandia Il, Incoming, Shen Mue, Sonic Adventure
Blast Radius, Bomberman Fantasy Race, Centipede, Destrega, Eliminator, Fisherman's Bait, Freestyle Boardin' '99, NBA In the Zone *99, NCAA March Madness 99, Shadow Madness, Tiny Toon Adventures: The Great Beanstalk
Nintendo 64 Quake 11, Triple Play 2000
Dreamcast 7th Cross, Climax Landers, Tetris 4D
Game Boy Gex: Enter the Gecko, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Men In Black: The Series, Pitfall: Beyond the Jungle, Quest for Camelot
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“Agghh, another issue bites the dust. Luckily, we now have a new staff member to ridicule and take out all our frustrations on. Great timing as well, since l'm still quite mad at the Vikings for blowing it against Atlanta. Meatheads!!! On the gaming front, Syphon Filter is a great опе, and well...that's about it for right now. Back to the torture...new guy, get me my slippers!”
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“This has been a great month. | thought there would be a serious lull in quality titles this time of the year, but Syphon Filter turned out to be excellent, as did Civilization І. On the horizon, | am already getting tuned up for Gran Turismo 11, News of this game should start appearing in Japan very soon. | hope they get in tons of American and European cars. Mario Golf is another title I'm looking forward to playing. The N64 might have a legitimate golf game after all. Lastly, | got a brief look a Sonic Adventure and it's looking good."
"Who's the luckiest bastitch alive? Me, that's who. On January 22, my life changed forever. | was the first person outside of LucasArts/LucasFilm to play the new Star Wars: Episode 1 titles. And yes, | saw more than that...much more. I'd love to tell you all about it, but | signed my life away and cannot whisper a word until April 1. I'll explain all (and hopefully show all) in the May issue. Don't miss it!!! You won't believe what you see!!!”
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In A Galaxy Far, Far Away...
BY ANDREW McNAMARA
important one, as it could quite possibly change the face of gaming as we know it. Or not. But as you'll soon see and read, Sonic Adventure is probably the first title to show what the Dreamcast is capable of doing. Unfortunately, a number of the recent releases in Japan are still sub-par at this point; however, Sega has a lot of time before the U.S. release. Hopefully, as the year goes forward, the games will get better, and Sega's saga will turn into a glorious tale. Of course, we'll try to keep you updated on the Dreamcast story as it unfolds in Japan.
For a final and closing thought, | would like to ask for some response to our recent preview cover. | have already received some hate mail for our choice of going with a preview game, but | would love to hear what everyone else thinks.
Bergren, The Game Burrito | Robert, The Game Casanova
bergren@gameinformer.com robert@gameinformer.com “Finally. The wait is over. It's not a surprise release of FFVIII, but the beginning of the NBA season. Yeah, they're still all a bunch of greedy punks, but | just can't stay away from the game 1 love. However, | have new worries brewing in my mind. As | write this, the future of Stephon Marbury and Tom Gugliotta with my beloved Timberwolves is still in limbo. At least the Wolves can afford them both with the new labor agreement. At $85 million a piece, it's quite a bargain."
Chaos creatures, that is."
“Ahh, Sonic. | just love that little blue guy. We are in for a super- duper treat come September when this game hits the States. | sit at home and play with my little critter, then | load him up and make him race his fellow Chaos people. This game is excellent. Well, | do have one complaint. "The camera sucks. Really bad. But | got over it. Hopefully I'll have the whole thing completed shortly. Anybody want to mate?
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Link's Awakening
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Jay@gameintormer.com "| made it! No more brain numbing temp jobs for me. Instead of staring at a computer screen all day, now | stare at a television all day Viva la difference! My only worry is getting through the Gl hazing rituals. On a side note, make sure and check out Syphon Filter. The game's so involving | had to stay late watching Andy and Reiner play just to know how the story ended. Uh oh, time to receive my hourly paddling.”
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Here's a Question
The Dreamcast is supposed to come with a VMU on the controller; do you think Nintendo will make a similar one to plug into the N64 controller? Ben Bojda #11 via gte.net The VMU (Virtual Memory Unit) is an accessory much like the N64 Controller Pak, but the VMU has small control buttons and a LCD screen. To some extent Nintendo already has a device
A 128-Bit What?
Have you heard anything about a 128-bit Sony PlayStation coming out in May?
Richard Burton Sam Houston State University - shsu.edu
The 200+ MHz PlayStation will come out in mid to late 2000. Forget about bits and think RAM and MHz.
Unfair for Kids
I've read your mag a lot, and | found out about the female gamers out there, and l've noticed that there are no letters in Dear Gl from kids! Either I'm the first kid to send a letter to you or you guys are forgetting us! There are kid gamers that shall make the future of gaming. l'm a kid speaking for other kids that we should be noticed. Games like Rascal are not the type of games a kid will like!
Brian Tsukerman
via erols.com
It's very hard for a company to design and market games toward "kids"
that is even better than the VMU called the Game Boy. There has yet to be a
device to use the Game Boy along with [E
the N64. However, Nintendo has already
released a GB Pak that works with |
Pokémon Stadium. The GB Pak allows you to plug in a Pokémon cart from Game Boy and use the data to fight Pokémon on the N64.Who knows what else Nintendo has up its sleeve?
Dear GI Correction
In the January 1999 issue, you listed the pronunciation of Chocobo as cho- ka-bo, whereas a dissection of the Kanji would say that it would be cho-ko-bo, with all long “О”.
Also, you listed the star of Metroid's name as Justin Bailey. After you woke up, you probably remembered that her name was Samus Aran, and that Justin Bailey was merely the code you put in Metroid (NES) to play as her in a swimsuit. Besides, you probably used that code enough to memorize it anyway.
via flash.net We received a bunch of letters concerning the Metroid fiasco. We indeed know of Samus, but Paul, in his infinite wisdom (and crazy logic), devised some allegory that Justin Bailey was an alter-ego thing like Superman and Clark Kent. She's a babe nonetheless. Thanks for both corrections, but we have adopted a new backwoods pronunciation "cho- kay-bo.” It works best in a sentence like: | been ‘temptin’ to breed me one of "ет gold cho-kay-bos all week.
Chris Horn ||
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| have never written to you guys before, but | was reading your latest
issue and | just had to say a couple of
things about one of your letters (СІ #69, GI Should Be Polite). First please
attitude. Honestly it’s the first part |
turn to when | get an issue. Some of
your replies have had me laughing all day. (I'm not kissing butt, they really are hilarious.)
We readers can take it and letters would just be boring if all you guys did was suck up to us. And finally, a comment to the author of that article, wherever you аге. | agree with you that we are not in grade school anymore..so stop whining like a two year old. Thanks for your time guys. Keep up the great work.
Joe Hackett
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PS. Say something rude to me just to prove a point.
You are the most pathetic Virtual Boy-playin', Pepsi One-drinkin’, Star Trelcis-better-than-Star-Wars-thinkin" excuse for a gamer we have ever had the displeasure of corresponding with. But we are glad you see the sometimes humorous side of Dear Gl.
The World is Coming to an End!
Stop! Drop! Run! Die! Hide your Né4s (but not Sony PlayStations and Saturns) and get into a bomb shelter! Because of the new Dual Shock analog control, the world is so lame that the N64 god is going to go crazy and will kill us all! Run Andy and hide Paul! The
world is coming to an end! But before
it does, what TV shows do you want to see as video games?
Chef John Boniké
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We already have а gamma-shielded
bunker in the works and you can come
over and cook for us. Plenty of mac and
cheese for Andy and a heapin’ helpin’ of
grilled food for the rest of us.As far as TV shows to games,VIP starring Pamela
Lee wouldn’t be bad. At least it may have good comedic value, as would
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The Reason Why Га Wait
In all of your strategy guides you always are the first ones to print it in $ the first issue you can cram it in, but you miss little things.A person can think to himself," Why the hell do | follow this guide? l'd be better off just buying a guide for $10. Screw this.”
Bob Kaczynski via hotmail.com
What are you thinking? That is some seriously messed up logic for a couple of reasons. First, just think how much you would miss if we didn’t “cram it" into one issue. What a mess it would be paging through three or four issues for a guide on one game. Second and most importantly, this magazine is less than $ $1.75 per issue when you subscribe — | nearly 10 times less than the cheapest strategy guide. Do you have unlimited funds to buy strategy guides? Most gamers we know would rather spend money on games. You can wait for the $ more expensive guides while the rest of the Gl-faithful laugh all the way to the bank.
Adjust Your Attitude
People in November & December had attitude problems. Your mag is the best. If they want a mag with advertisements on every page and about four words about gaming per | page they can switch, but | like your | mag.Your reviews are great and | always || know when games are gonna come out before anyone else. As for the former mag subscriber Cody Miller, what's the point in having a game if all your going to do is follow instructions on how to beat it? | recently played FF4 with a guide, and | knew everything that was gonna happen. | never got the thrill of finding things out for myself and saying, “I wonder what this does?"
Tommy Smith Henryville, IN Good point. We think the proper use
Celebrity Deathmatch. The only problem is you would have to have ап extensive character edit menu. All || those stars would get ticked if a game company used their names without paying. Other than that, Jerry Springer || Vs. the World has a good ring to it.
of a guide is to read it only when you're stuck. Yet, some gamers get stumped more frequently or have short attention spans, so they go straight for the guide and follow it religiously. The only benefit of following a guide word-for-word would be if you had a rental and wanted to beat it before it || had to be returned.
because that is a very broad term. We're sure you know a few people older than you who can't even figure out the first level of Crash or get past the Deku Tree in Zelda. We're not forgetting you, we are you. Game Informer is a big group of kids.
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Dreamcast Review at Tokyo Gaming Show
| just want to express my gratitude to all of you guys. | bought your December issue yesterday and | was very pleased when | read your review about DC at the gaming show in Japan. So far, you are the only mag l've seen being honest about it and not praising that new console blindly. You said exactly what you thought about
Sonic and | really do appreciate that. Fred Fabbri via aci.net
This just goes to show you the incredible dichotomy of views we get on certain subjects. Please remember that in many parts of our magazine we are presenting opinions which can be recognized easily by the frequent use of “I think" ог “we think.” Other times | we try to disguise our | opinions as facts, as in [the case of the | Green Bay Packers: че | actually takes 2.5 | Packer teams to { beat the Vikings.” See how easy that is? You don’t have to take anything we write as the truth,
1 just had to say this after reading your [December] magazine. That's the last time || | will buy your Ё magazine! This is || the first time | read negative news about | the Dreamcast! Everyone is completely blown away by the Dreamcast, yet your || writer came away unimpressed from the show!! That means he knows 5. | about || video games! Period! That's a fact! You are really Sony-a__-lickers!
Rikimaru and Ayame would make great WP guests on Love Boat: The New Wave. Think of funny and wacky situations they could get into.
Guido Janssen via hotmail.com | |
we are just trying to present enough | information (both facts and opinions) to help you enjoy video games just as much | as we do.
Lonnie Vs. Ninja? We'd have to say the next question 64 Lonnie will be ae asking himself f. is how the heck is he going to get his boot
You'd think that Nintendo would pay the little "feller" better.
Piracy on the Net
| While checking out various games for | my beloved PlayStation on Ebay.com, an online auction service, | noticed several people selling their "backup" CD-R (rewritable) versions of popular games. | Now, we all know software piracy is illegal. However, | tried going to the game | publishers' websites to alert them via | email, and went into a loop of confusion. | Why do game publishers make it so | difficult to try to HELP them? | realize | Capcom doesn’t want Lil’ Jimmy to send | them 10 comments a day on Resident p but shouldn't there be an easily reached email address to contact them? | Please do the honest gamers of the world a favor and (A) post an email | address of the top game companies, or | (B) offer some words of wisdom as only | the editors of Gl can. Name withheld upon request We checked out the site and found the Í same thing you did. It is always difficult for
the public to contact a company, but most of them have public relations (PR) | departments or consumer service lines you can contact by phone. Email is ап entirely different story as you can't call directory assistance (or scan the white pages) for a number or addres: However, anyone with a brain and a mail server will set up a general email account at postmaster@“company_server”. In || your case, postmaster@capcom.com should work. It is also important to get their attention with subject lines like ATTENTION LEGAL DEPT. or PIRACY ALERT if you want to hit pay dirt A game company may get thousands of emails a $ week so it may not be the most efficient way to contact them. We hope that printing your letter will increase the odds.
Spawn stands strong as the defender of all that makes McFarlane money.
Yee-haw! That crazy Ken just went and shot himself off a
fireball.
fter a thrilling 1998, PlayStation gamers have
fy |been abandoned and left out in the cold with a
| killer hangover. We chug-a-lugged Metal Gear [| Solid, and slammed shots of Tenchu: Stealth Assassins. We partied hard (way too hard),
then arose to a barren new year. This happens
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gunplay extremely entertaining. It took me a few times through the first mission to get the control down, but after that, | felt like І was kickin' butt like Stallone in Cobra. The only problem | had with the game are the maps which, on many stages, totally confused me. Syphon Filter is an excellent spy thriller that has non-stop action. If you like Metal Gear or Tomb Raider, you should love this game." OVERALL
"Syphon Filter is a riot. At first, | cursed it
for its little graphical flaws and different REINER controls, but | soon found myself drooling тнє RAGING GAMER more than spraying profanity. The mission Concept objectives and levels are designed very 9.25 nicely, throwing you into a Die Hard/James t—=<~___ Bond-like atmosphere. | also became Graphics completely engrossed by its use of stealth. 8.25 Sneaking through caverns and applying a Sound headshot to a target is just as addictive
and useful as slitting throats in Tenchu. 7.15
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value and the ending and last boss are 8.5
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* Size: 1 CD-ROM
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• Replay Value: Moderate
* Created by: Eidetic for 989 Studios
* Available: Now for PlayStation
[Bottom Line: 9
GoldenEye here апа а little Metal Gear there. But mostly, it throws a ton of innovation in your face.
Stealth. If you know what this-word means to the current video game scene, then you've probably quit reáding this article and are tap dancing your way across the floor, out the door, into your car, and off to the closest
video game retailer. Last year, stealth played an enormous | које in the action genre, and catapulted lesser-known ames (like Tenchu). into the spotlight..Sneaking up оп | enemies and slitting’ their throats or choking them to death is quite invigorating - and even more so – addictive as all heck. In Syphon Filter, stealth is used from beginning to end, but quite differently than we're used to.
Gabriel Logan, the main. char- acter, doesn't like to get too close to the opposition. He wants them dead, quick and painless, from a safe distance: So instead of approaching, you duck out of the way and observe from afar. Gabe comes packed with many tools for the upcoming job. He's/most fond of the Silenced 9mm. But he also relies heavily upon a Sniper Rifle and Nightvision Rifle. So from a secure locale, Gabe must document his prey’s movements ‘and’ surroundings.’ If another individual is nearby, he must wait and simply watch. Or if a gas tank is in the vicinity, he must calculate thé angle of his shot. Because if he fires and misses, the alarms will sound or he may end up indirectly blowing himself away as well. When the enemy is alone, Gabe will need to be quick, leaning around a corner (just like in GoldenEye) and applying- a swift head shot. On the other hand, stealth cannot Бе used in some scenarios. During these sequences, you'll need to run with M-16 in hand, lock-on to the enemy, shoot over the shoulder, drop and roll through a glass door, then reload for the next opponent. |
As it sounds, the- gamer will have to have the dexterity and hand/eye coordination of a god. Syphon Filter's controls are complex, but allow the player to be exact in'his or her. ‘movements. In such, the duck and sneak and tuck and roll maneuvers will need to be mastered if successyis desired. Firing a weapon is just as difficult. Gabe can locion to a specific enemy, target оп his own, and even zoom down to a stationary first-person perspective for-even better targeting. At first; the controls seem to be a serious problem and too much of a hassle to handle. But if you haven't heard it before, only through time, will you find they are nearly perfect.
Sometimes, the enemy isn’t the only concern or target. Gabe will also-have to complete-objectives on each level before -heading onto the next. Seek and destroy, assassinations, rescue missions, and detective work are all involved. Some of the levels are a breeze and easily navigated, but others make you fall on your knees and rejoice after each and every hard to reach checkpoint is crossed. »
Syphon Filter is a great looking game. From the tracer bullets to the blazing infernos to simple changes in lighting, the graphics will blow you away.As will the story. Ifyou want to be a part of а good drama that is heavy on action and mystery, then give Syphon Filter a whirl. After each mission the’ story is brought to life with introductory briefings and lengthy ЕМУ cuts:
Even if they beg for mercy, let them have it between the eyes.
If you're gonna end his life, do it in style. All hail the head shot.
Game Informer * March `99
This guide reveals elements of the game you may want to discover by yourself, thereby possibly reducing your enjoyment of the 102m USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
The head shot is crucial to success. Use it often,
иј | especial у on Flak Jacket-clad opponents, but don't overuse it. ШОГА а f Гај С D FA Га There are times when the standard targeting із very efficient. But
when using the head shot make sure you line-up beforehand, as it
\ | | | I І = ze will put the cursor closer to your target. Pay attention to the size of A Hd HU) | ||| the cursor as well, since it will indicate when you have honed in on
the enemy.
- Not only will the sneak button give you pin-point control, but it will also allow you to move around in silence.
* Eliminate Kravitch and destroy comm. array * Protect CBDC bomb squad | * Turn off power to terminal security doors || * Tag bomb in terminal | * Eliminate Rhoemer • Don’t eliminate CBDC agents
Z > Avoid damaging viral delivery system or bombs
Head west past the burning police car and enter The Place. Work your way back through the winding hallway and stop at the wooden | crate. Make а note of the terrorist located in the small room | (Reference 1). Ignore the room for now, and continue to the back of the | bar. Before you enter the last room, peek around the corner and use the Sniper Rifle (Sniper Point) to head shot Kravitch for an easy kill. Also in E Cal this room, you'll find the Communications Array. Blast it to Kingdom come and you'll be awarded with a checkpoint. After this brief gun fight, leave The Place and head 5 east о the vacant bank. Once inside, protect the CBDC а= LEVEL 1: SUBWAY LI agent by blasting anyone not fitted with funky yellow | duds. When the bomb is disarmed, exit the bank and y | hightail itto the subway. Damn, it's blocked! The elevator | Flak Jacket паці that Xing is referring to is behind The Place. To getthere | Comm. Array | go to Reference Point 1 (See Map) and break the glass || pem inthe small room. Exit through the window and turn right toward the "No Trespassing" sign. Shoot the lock on ће || E Elevator gate (all hail GoldenEye!), then smack the Elevator Call || ~ : 5 Switch to, well...summon the vertical moving beast. Descend on the elevator to the = Sniper Point 1 upper terminal (yes you could have done this before, but the level would unfold in a Eug SUBWAY strange fashion). With your flashlight on, turn to the right, and flip the Power Switch. ENTRANCE Now run like a madman to the subway and this time the door will be open. Once in the Upper Terminal, maneuver to the bomb just to your left. (Note: wait for the subway train to pass before crossing the tracks.) Tag the bomb and head to the .. Elevator Call Switch in the SW corner of the map. Take the newly raised elevator down to the Lower Terminal. At the far end of the platform, you "ll find the final bomb. Oh
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Change Weapons (Start Button) in Tight Spots - A good tactic in this game is to change weapons with the Start button menus when you are under heavy fire or in a timed situation. This may just mean the difference between over 0 ry
life and death.
Check the Map for Items - Since we don't know your inventory, this guide will not lead you to every item; however you will find them listed on your map. Grab whatever weaponry you need, and use it wisely.
Reload- Reloading your weapon should be a common practice as there is nothing worse than reloading during a heated battle.
Drop Down - Gabe's a great action hero, but he can't fall from heights of ten feet or more. So make sure you hang off a ledge before you drop by holding the X button as you approach a ledge.
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| LOWER Bolt past the flames and cross over the tracks. | Eliminate the unfortunate victim that emerges from the left
(or simply let him die), then continue along the lit path : і $ | am " Reference 1. Hop up on the subway train and drop off the Bi If РЕЈ
| pposite end. Be careful. There's an annoying grenadier | " п ће platform to the right. Snipe him. Turn on your lashlight and you'll find the C4 Explosives on the track. low, trek to the other side of the center isle and change our focus to the south and Reference 2. Ascend the | IHK " | platforms then shimmy across the pipe to the Upper || i 1 erminal. Take your first left and cross the center isle to the far wall. Shut down the Gas Mains, turn, and head to he Blocked Passage (see Map). Plant the C4 and immediately run to the bomb located behind you and to he right. Fight off the terrorists, then casually glide to eference 3. Follow the train cars to the end, but don't let our guard down. Beware the burning тап!!!
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OBJECTIVES * Eliminate Aramov | PARAMETERS WEST * Do not use grenades or train lines may be damaged МЕ Wait for the train to pass then follow it to the center gaps. Don't be fraid to cross over and climb up on the medians as well. If you don't stop each time, the trains will smear your brains for miles. Timing is ical (if you master it, you'll simply zig zag from track to track). At the UT end (just before Columbia Heights) snipe Aramov right GEORGIA between the eyes. Can you AVE.
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OBJECTIVES SERI TOUR * Locate and disarm 4 viral bombs MEMORIAL — 38
* Rescue CBDC hostages Sniper Point 3 * Secure terrorist comm. array
* Eliminate trigger man Marcos J Flak Jacket
* Reach Freedom Memorial
PARAMETERS * Do not kill any member of the strike team вад • Do not damage any bomb
* All bombs must be defused in under 20 minutes
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activity. Situate yourself at Bomb 1 and protect the CBDC at rl all costs. The enemy will swarm from both sides, so keep your eyes peeled. Now, head to Bomb 2 (at the Statue). Again, hold off the dogs. To the west of the Statue is a small corridor. Head through it. Now, head to Bomb 3 (next to the men's rest room) and protect the man in the yellow radiation 8118 suit. Ап М-16 awaits atop the women’s bathroom. From here, head east toward the Tennis Courts. Along the way к you'll run into Bomb 4. Protect your buddy, then continue on ] Flak Vacker (at a more casual pace, since the timer is now gone).
The entrance to the Tennis Court is on the east side. Don't enter yet. From the doorway, use the Nightvision Rifle (Sniper Point 1) to take out the terrorist in the middle (the guy with the gun). At the edge of the grass (edge of the yellow flower bed), two baddies can be picked off from a great distance with the Nightvision Rifle (Sniper Point 2). Now, it's platform time. At < the mammoth art structure climb to the top (accessed from the south). Access the communications array, then return to the ground.
* (Warning! — falling will kill you.) After this, enter the hedge maze further to the north. You'll find Marcos roving about in the maze. Add
some lead to his diet then exit through the north. This next segment is cool. Sneak (using €) down the path to the left all the way to і Freedom Memorial. Then, just as soon as the terrain begins to rise, stop. Pull out the Nightvision Rifle (Sniper Point 3) and go to town. | Ifyou alert them, good luck surviving. All the enemies here are wearing Flak Jackets. When the action ends, walk up to the Memorial's door to close this case.
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K3G4 * Find Security Card Key | Kes | * Capture Aramov and Phagan alive | PARAMETERS
* Do not allow Phagan to die * Do not kill Aramov
Find a secure hiding spot (facing the doors to the right of the lockers) and prepare for a nasty gun fight. All of the enemies that barge in are wearing Flak Jackets so shoot for their eyes. Keep an eye. @ іо the right for an approaching guard. With the room cleared, search
| the lockers for goods, then head through the open door. Run through V the hallway and open the next door. Now “improvise” — jump and grab : | the pole. Shimmy across and drop through the glass (keep pressing 2 down to find the drop zone).
After dropping to the floor, gunfire will swarm in all directions, so move quickly and don't be afraid to rail off some ammo. Ducking into the alcoves near the gates is a great technique. Just don't sit still too long. From here you can pick off the guys on the far side. After they're gone, go to the other side of the center structure and then pick off the guy blasting from above. Kill the shotgun man on the ledge above and then grab the booty and Card Key 1 off his corpse. Now, head south to the dinosaur exhibit. Pass by the T-Rex (Sniper Point 1), and = Shoot the guard behind the gate. Swipe the Card through the Gate Control Panel, then tum around and wax the unexpected enemy on the move. Now, cruise through the gate and add two more to the death list. Blast your way through the windows on the wall-mounted | fish exhibit. Then, sneak to the aptosaur (brontosaur) display. Shoot the gun out of Aramov's hand, then jump up on the tail of the thunder lizard. Careful! Several enemies are on the move; eliminate their threat before advancing any further. Then once the | || commotion dies down, run to the center of the lizard's back (just before the neck) and leap to the pole above. Now, slide to the right | through the window and drop down to Aramov's stunned body.
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з M | You have to stay a good 20 feet behind Phagan, and not once be | spotted by him or any of the guards. To start оці, hop up on the ledges | (tothe left or right) and wait for the guard to walk down the ramp. Do what | | you must to put а bullet through his head without being spotted. Stay ої Reference 1 fas | | to the side and ascend the next platform. Peer through the pillars to snipe | the next enemy, then sneak to the entryway. Lean around the corner to | | кс: | У the left and silence the guard. Continue sneaking. In Stonehenge, lean — | around one of the rocks and plug the guard at ће next entrance. The AER % — nextstop is the Egyptian ек. Again, lean around the corner to snipe N E z the roaming guard. Carefully maneuver through Egypt. Before you leave, a guard will appear as soon as you round a corner. Flee before being spotted and line up a clean shot. Another guard awaits around the next corner. Now, enter the next room. A cutscene leads to the next portion of the level. The first goal here is to blast Benton. Don't worry — you can be spotted. A stealthy head shot is still the best technique. Grab the Key Card from his corpse and cautiously walk to the west. Shoot the guard behind the gate and access the Gate Control Panel. Kick in the doors labeled “Museum Staff Only.” Quickly back out of the room and lean around the corner to take out the two guards on the catwalk. Next, jump on the box (with the protruding blue object) and jump up to the catwalk. Shoot the lock on the door leading to the fan tunnel. Follow the tunnel, then shoot the lock at the other end. In the next room, pick off the guards on the left and right (don't slide down the ramp). From here, blow away the guards on the lower level. Now, slide down the ramp (or descend the blocks). One of the guards dropped a Card Key. Snatch it up, then walk around the pillars and shoot the three guards that appear. Now, ascend 1o where you just were. More guards are waiting below, kill ‘em all. Now, enter the Card Key into the Gate Control Panel. From here, move as fast as you can. Slide down the ramp and run around the corner to the right, then quickly cut to the left under the gate before it closes. Around the corner, three guards await, another one is hiding out up above. Snipe them if you can, then grab Card Key 3 from one of the corpses. Input the Key into the Gate Control Panel (in the same room) and exit past the gate. Cautiously walk to the next corner and add a slug to the guards diet (another enemy awaits below). Maneuver across the room and plug the next group of enemies, call the elevator (Reference 1) but don't descend just yet. Stand on the elevator and shoot the sparking call panel up above. This will launch you to the upper level. Follow the path, eliminating all enemies along the way (keep an eye out for the snipers beyond the windows). At the end of the hall, Card Key 4 sits. Now head back to the elevator and descend to the lowest level. Kick in the door and blast the patrols. Search the lockers, then kick in another set | of doors. Enemies аге everywhere! Take cover! Kill ‘em (4 total). Use the Key Card and enter into the Apollo exhibit. Climb | # | оп Apollo and leap to the catwalk. Kick in the door and exit.
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OBJECTIVES * Kill Girdeux
PARAMETERS
* Do not use grenades or Girdeux’s bomb may be damaged
Logan's a stud, but he'll have to cower for a second for this battle. Stay behind Girdeux (from a safe distance) and shoot his backpack. Immediately after he goes up in flames, run away. One hit from Girdeux will kill ya. Don't
get stuck on the pillars and keep your distance from the fires. Extra ammo (M-16, Shotgun) and a Flak Jacket are on the outer rim. Girdeux will perish after a few hits.
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OBJECTIVES * Plant C4 Charges at 5 fuel tanks * Eliminate Gabrek and collect Card Key * Disable power to motion sensors * Reach missile bunker PARAMETERS * Do not damage the explosive charges First off, a decision must be made. The. two enemies to the immediate left can either be eliminated (using the Gas Grenades located in the bunker directly ahead), or you can simply run by the baddies. Whatever you do, don't shoot them, or the base will be on alert. This level can be finished once you've been spotted, but it'll be much more of a hassle (and not nearly as cool). So stay Out of the spotlights (shoot them out if you like) and snipe the bridge guard. Fuel Tank 1 is straight ahead. There's also a guard approaching from the left. Shoot him, then plug the guard above the truck to the right. Now, approach the Fuel Tank (don't place the charge yet). Take out the Sniper Rifle and head shot the pacing guard to the left. Immediately after this, watch for a guard to the left (hidden behind the wall). From here, shoot the spotlight directly above and annihilate the guard to the south. Return to the Fuel Tank and plant the first explosive.
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the patrol took. When you get to the trench, begin sneaking. Take your first right and you'll run into Fuel Tank 3. Avoid it for now (unless you really want the checkpoint). Sneak to the left so that the two guards (right in front of you) line up into one form. At this point (Sniper Point 1), rail off two or three quick shots, killing both guards (nice trick huh?). The guards on the wall and the spotlight also deserve death. Give it to ‘em. From here, you can plant the C4.
Continue west to the next trench. Drop into the trench and sneak. Pass by the guard and shoot him when you come to the end of the trench (peek your
head over to see him). For the two guards on the other side of the wall, align the М targeting cross-hair in-between them, then toss a Gas Grenade their way. Choke
on this!!! With the enemy down, place the explosives at Fuel Tank 4. Now, head
to Fuel Tank 5 (watch for the guard on the left behind the fence). At the Tank,
plant the СА, then take out Gabrek in stride. Use the Card Key he drops to open | Switch 1. Head through the streets to Switch 2. Throw it and head through the
gate to the bunker. Enter it.
| Now head south down the street о the power plant. Along the way there are
| plenty of enemies to remove — so keep your eyes peeled for white movement. Straight ahead awaits Fuel Tank 2, Plant the C4, then blow the lock off the gate
to the power plant areas; there, in the back corner you will find the Motion Sensor
Power. Press it. Now, head north, up onto the ramp and over the bridge. Sneak
; down the other side, letting the two guards pass by. When they leave the area,
# | take out the stationed guard and the spotlight to the left. Now, follow the route
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* Disable radar tracking * Shoot down attack helicopter
PARAMETERS None
Along the perimeter two boxes contain Flak Jackets and two others hold PK 102s. The first thing to do here is hit the Radar Tracking Override (located on the tower). As soon as you do this, the attack chopper will appear. Avoid its machine gun fire, and attack (with any firearm) when it retreats for another pass. Hold L1 to stay locked onto the chopper and reload when it begins to turn back toward you. After you unload a few rounds (okay, maybe tons), additional enemies will drop from the chopper. The heli will also unload a ton of rounds on you. Hide behind the tower, then remove the ground troops with the Combat Shotgun (for quick removal). Simply repeat this process until the chopper is defeated.
OBJECTIVES
| * Catalog 10 enemy missiles
| * Reach comm. building roof PARAMETERS * Do not damage the missiles (duh!)
The trick to this level is to lean around each corner and snipe the enemies that appear. Also, target the switches on the wall to remove the lasers (revealing your path). Whenever you hit a switch, expect someone to jump out and open fire. After all ten missiles are catalogued (you have to touch each individual missile), head past the last series of lasers (Reference 1) and turn around. Two enemies are trailing behind you; peek around the corner and plug them. Enter the room with the windows and access the computer terminal. This will open the door across the hall. Enter this room and blow away the enemy in the shadow. Quick reflexes are needed for this feat. Backing out of the room and sniping from
| a distance works well. After the fight, search this room for tons of ; ammunition. You'll need it for the next boss. Now, head to the ; elevator.
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OBJECTIVES * Escape through main gate PARAMETERS
* Do not damage the explosive charges * Do not damage the missiles
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Right off the bat, a Flak Jacket awaits behind you. The Combat Shotgun is a great weapon for this level. Just run and plug. Don't worry about slaying every enemy, if you can get away safely, then don't waste the ammo. Simply follow the line on the map, and you'll be free in no time. About the only trouble is the guard at the gate. He's wearing a Flak Jacket. Just start shooting from a distance and he'll be dog food by
the time you get there.
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| OBJECTIVES | * Eliminate Rhoemer's 10 scientists
* Administer antigen to 6 test subjects | * Find Security Card Keys
* Find entrance to catacombs
PARAMETERS | * Do not kill any human test subjects
Move to the eastside (right) of the rooftop and drop to the flat ledge below. This ledge is actually a handy waikway. When you veer around the corner, a terrorist will shoot through a stained-glass window. Blow a hole in him and enter into the window. Take the hallway to the right and shoot the scientist. From the hall, take the first right and save the two test subjects by administering the antigen. Leave the room and continue down the hall. Around the corner (next to the boxes), shoot the monk hiding in an alcove. Pass by the Door Lock and sneak to the edge of the next corner. Shoot the monk and then plug the scientist as well. In this kind of situation, always shoot the monk first. Save the scientist for whatever sadistic torture you fancy. Now, head into the first lab and save Lab Rat 3. Continue down the hall to the next lab. Be cautious, the jawas with guns are everywhere. Use the crates for cover, then enter the second lab. Administer the agent on Test Subject 4 (the one that's moving), then continue down to the next lab. Eliminate the scientists and grab the Key Card. Now, return down the hall from the direction you came. Be warned, more jawas have entered the vicinity. At the end of the hall, swipe the Card Key through the Door Lock. Kick in the large wooden doors and ascend the wood crates. Snipe the angry jawa on the other side of the room. Maneuver to the dead jawa's position and exit through the window. As you step out blow away the three jawas in the nearby area. Kill the scientist in the window to the left. Shatter the next window and enter. Blow away the monk around the corner (drop the chandelier on his head if you like) and stay on the trail. Say some prayers for the next scientist, then enter the lab (see Map). The second you enter this room two frenzied jawas approach, so spin and annihilate them. Save Test Subject 5, then step onto the path once again. At the end of the hall (Sniper Point 1), send a speedy death to the two Flak Jacket-wearing monks, then assassinate the scientist (who's the bad guy here?). Steal the Card Key from the scientist, then | use it to open the door. і As soon as you open the doors, hide, and seek out the jawas. You know what to do. Next, ascend the crate at the end of the library. Climb up to the next || floor and work your way around to the other side. Use the box to reach the
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library's highest point. Break the window and kill all who step in your line of sight. Run across the path and enter the window straight ahead. Kill the monk on the lower level, then drop down. Take immediate cover and shoot the monk located on the other side of the window. Enter into the lab and administer the antigen into the last test subject. Now, descend the ramps (destroying all who challenge you). Grab the Card Key from the scientist. Now sit tight. Before climbing over the crates, shoot the chandelier down onto a monk. Destroy the others, then repeat the chandelier tactic. From here, plug the scientist and head up the ramp. The enemies swarm from everywhere up here, so move fast and take ‘em all out. After this, run down the ramp, use the Card Key, and kill the monk to the right. Blow open the window and drop down. Jump up to the bridge leading to a stained-glass window. Smash it and waste the enemy on the crates. Plug any other annoyances and step on the elevator to finish the stage.
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Down the ramp there is а hoodless јама (that looks an awful lot E ; | like Ben Kenobi). Run around the corner to your left and shoot out | rly PK-102 the first window on your right. Kill the monk. Save the test subject. ERE b FE Head down the other hall. Cleanse the room of monks and the. magis mur й scientist. Go down the stairs and head to the labs, but don’t save, ог d NF | approach, the test subject in the hallway between the labs. Head up | into the first lab. Kill the scientist and then climb the boxes to a
window that leads to the adjoining lab. Administer the antigen. Go up
the boxes and through the window to the next lab. Kill the monks H oe below, then pass the scientist on to his next life. Save the test Jacket
subject. Run back to the large chamber, then down the skinny hallway to the west. Once in the larger room, shoot the chandelier to AB
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the room to the far balcony. Ventilate the scientist in the lab, grab the Card Key, and head back outside. Now go to the upper balcony, kill the scientist, and unlock the door.
Take a left once you get through the double doors and head to the lab. Waste the two scientists, grab the Card Key, and then
watch out for monks coming up from | the doors and fire at will on the scienti in front of the large stained glass. You know what to do. Drop to ti
lower level). Head down into the catacombs.
behind (one has a grenade). Leave the lab and head down the hall to the door lock. Kick open ist and monks hanging around. Enter the Rose Chapel, blast monks, and walk onto the catwalk
| he ground and follow the series of passageways that lead to the cemetery. Remember to check | around every corner. Also be very careful of the monks above, and the grenadier to your right once you reach the gravestones. After the gravestones, head down | | the hallway and kill the scientist. Work your way through the lower level (and the monks), and you will find yourself back at the Rose Chapel (but this time on the |
OBJECTIVES Find Phagan PARAMETERS
* Do not be spotted until the scientist has opened Phagan's cell * Do not leave Phagan unguarded or allow him to die
First pick off the monk who appears at the bottom of the ramp. Go down the ramp and take a left (the direction the scientist went). Let the scientist pass by the next guard, and then take him down. At the next junction you'll see two guards in the distance. Don't try to kill them. Instead, sneak toward them and then take the passage on the right (follow the orange line on the map for assistance). Follow it around (being wary of a guard) and you'll come out in the room beyond the guards (you'll notice the ramp going up). Continue to follow the scientist, and at the next bend, wait for the guard to come out into the passage. Waste him, and then hurry up to the scientist.
After the plot thickens, just follow Phagan through the catacombs. Patience and
excellent aim are the keys to this area. Also be on the lookout for monks coming up from behind. A checkpoint and a lot of frustration later, you'll reach the next step in the plot. Once again, it's follow the leader. Use the PK-102 to bust some heads and get yourself back to the beginning.
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Exit out of the alley and run straight Grenades ahead. Angle slightly to the right and 5 climb into the building (via the windows). Inside, Erikson awaits. Pull yourself up and in and have a little chat with the lad. B In the corner sits the Viral Scanner. Take ) — Капа head to Warehouse 23 (by running з П | straight down the street). Inside, you won't find any viral agents, but rather a | [5 kickin’ new weapon. Now, run back 13 Ц halfway between Erikson’s place and - е Warehouse 23 and climb up into the window next to the mural. Use the Viral каша Scanner (L1) and you'll find a virus. Jacket, run to Warehouse 70 (straight ahead). Otherwise, run around to the left Climb up to the box holding the viral carrier and side of Warehouse 69 and climb into the window. Pull out the Viral Scanner and plant a beacon(s). Now, look out the window and - tag the body. wait for them to start fighting. Jump out of the After this, run past the electric fence and back into the tunnel. Go to the } window, curl to the right, and kick in the doors. electric fence on the far side of the tunnel. Kick її іп and ascend to the surface. | Head to the alley, then to Warehouse 36. Blow up Right in front of you is a small shack on the side of Warehouse 38. Climb up, the barrels, then drop into the hole. then enter the warehouse through the window. Viral scan and then mark the You're now in the underground tunnels. Follow carrier. Shoot the explosive barrels by the doors and head back down into the | the path. If you need ammo, а K3G4 awaits (take tunnel. Таке an immediate left. Kick in this fence as well, then continue on.Afew | #71 your first right). Then further down the path, shoot the barrels to destroy the clicks in, two terrorists in white will run down the tunnel. Sneak behind them and | cluster of enemies. When you exit the tunnel, climb up onto the boxes and then join in the action. Exit out and climb into the building’s window to finish this level. 4 up onto the building. Shimmy across the pipe (blasting all of the enemies) to the LE. Power Supply. Shut it down. Drop down and kick in the fence. If you need a Flak
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then drop into the building. As expected, a viral
carrier is hidden in the box the guards were
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door of Warehouse 82. Veer to the left and go to
the back corner with the BIZ-2 ammo and
second viral carrier. Place the beacon and then
head to the central building (to the left as you
exit Warehouse 74). Climb up to the loft, then
use the crate stack to reach the roof. Shimmy
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in 15 minutes FREIGHT | Simply follow the path through the level, ELEVATOR pem | making special note of Reference 1. Неге you | must roll to get through the fire alive. Or if you want to take the longer, slightly more exciting route, you can roll through the vent at Reference 2 and then follow the path around. Obviously you have to kill guys along the way, but make sure you notice the vent at | Reference 3. And finally, use your gun to shoot Reference 1
| the call switch to bring up the freight elevator. | (05 шо le йге,
Run forward and hide behind the crate. From this sweet position, eliminate the vermin in your path, then continue on. * * Reroute power to elevator | When you see a set of lasers (directly ahead), turn to the right and hop up to the cavern. Follow the cavern to the steel * Shut down power room bridge. Instead of crossing it, drop down below it. Run through the tunnel and snipe the enemies along the way (à la Tenchu * Find missile silo tactics, stick to the walls). At the end of the tunnel, peg the grenadiers that are dropping death from a floor above. After this, - scale the crates to reach higher ground.
Now (on the other side of the lasers — Map B) run across the bridge and over to the Elevator Call Panel. After your pariner contacts you, head to the Power Relays (via jumping on crates). Turn them on and return to the Elevator Call Panel. Be wary, a ton of enemies await your arrival. Take care of the grenadier and friends from the high vantage point, then drop down to the cavern floor. Access the Call Panel and jump on the elevator.
Here, another tunnel is the challenge (Map C). Eliminate the baddies and pass by the first elevator. Head right and avoid your next left (Reference 1); you'll be crushed by a boulder if you're too curious. Stay to the right, cross over the bridge, and | you'll make it to the Power Room. Access all three Control Panels and this level will come to a close. 1
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You gotta be quick on this one, people. If not, bad things. Bad bad. things. Run straight for the missile and veer around to the elevator behind it. Drop down to level 3. Run to the other side of the platform and lower ће | elevator (but don't take it). From here, scale the missile's arms to reach the Missile ШЗ] Destruct Codes. Now, quickly roll under the door to the right. After the missile launches, Жинн наан use the elevator you dropped to reach Missile Control. Blow away the two scientists (or just one if you get the Card Key first), then proceed on to the mainframe room. Take out as many guards as you can (on the perimeter) | before time expires. Make sure you have enough time left to insert the Card Key into the Command Computer (see Мар). | After doing this the true villain will attack. Avoid his bomb attacks and retaliate with Gas Grenades. Where do you get ‘em? In the alcove above with the Gas | Grenades. Chuck ‘em from here and the baddie will surely die.
Informer • March 79:
REFLECTIONS
INTERACTIVE
ractive recently purchas game developer Reflections so it could get its hands on Reflections’ upcoming game, Driver. A unique game to say the least, but it seems there is more to Driver than meets the eye. GI Interactive is positive this one is going to be a hit, and whenever we hear that word we start to investigate. Driver is more than it seems, and to get the whole story we went to Martin Edmondson. Martin is the managing director of Reflections and the man behind the concept of Driver.
Who’s Driving Driver?
Am Interviews With Martin Edmondson
Game Informer: What games have you guys worked on?
Martin Edmondson: Reflections was set up 14 years ago and after a couple of years writing games for a machine called the BBC Micro (which was only available in the UK), we started working with Psygnosis and produced Ballistix, Shadow of the Beast series, AWESOME, and the Destruction Derby series amongst others.
GI: What have you guys been up to since Thunder Truck Rally? It seemed like you fell off the face of the Earth. ME: We've spent the last two years working on three games — Driver, Steam, and another racing game which shall remain nameless for now! Driver has-been in develop- ment for almost two years and the reason it has taken such a long time, compared to Destruction Derby, is its complexity and size. There are four cities in Driver and each one has 20 to 30 miles of roads, and around 150,000 buildings/objects. Steam is a departure for us, being a game which is best imagined as a cross between Tomb Raider, Resident Evil, Alone in the Dark, and Unreal. Very different in terms of its graphic design.
Gl: How much of the crew is left from the origi- nal Destruction Derby team?
ME: All of the design team, three 2D artists, all the 3D people, three programmers, and one musi- cian. A total of nine out of the original twelve are still at Reflections.
Gl: How long has this game design been in the works, and were you influenced at all by Grand Theft Auto? Other influences?
ME: The basic concept of a game involving chasing on real streets sprung into life during the development of Destruction Derby about three years ago. This happened when playing the cross roads track and thinking it would be great to have traffic lights and allow the player to drive anywhere. The game style was very much influenced by the classic car chase movies and TV shows of the seventies: Bullitt, Starsky and Hutch, Dukes of Hazzard, Smokey and the Bandit, and many others.
Driver started development well before GTA was announced. The game has
been played by a number of people now and this Driver/@TA comparison has disappeared: since those who have played it agree the games are not at all similar. | must admit however, that when | read the first press release about GTA some time ago, we were deep into development of Driver and | was worried by the apparent similarity until! actually saw and played it. | hope people remember Driveras being like watching their own car chase on TV.
Gl: Racing is a common genre on the PlayStation (or N64 for that matter), so what separates Driver from the rest of the pack?
ME: There are plenty of racing games around, but Driver is пої а nor- mal racing game. Driver is the first to actually simulate a film car chase. At Reflections we have always tried to be a bit different in Our approach to game design and not simply go head to head with other games. There are several features of the game which we are pleased with and feel are different trom other racing games. The car dynamics and the way cars slide, smash into each other, bounce on their suspension, make them look like real cars. The freedom of the city which allows. players to drive anywhere; across junctions, down alleyways, through parks, over pavements and so on. The real traffic environment, pedestrians, and other cars drive around obeying speed limits, and stopping at red lights. Sometimes it's interesting just to pull over and watch the world go by. The-Film Director mode in this allows the player to make a car chase film with complete control of camera type, position, lens, and point of interest.
GI: Obviously, the graphics in Driver look fantastic, but what can you tell us about the play mechanics? ME: Driver is а car chase game set on the streets of four real American. cities, in which you are free to drive anywhere you choose, in any direction and at any speed — down busy high streets, across junctions, over pavements, through car parks with parked cars to smash into, down alleys stacked with garbage and 50. on. Meanwhile the city surrounds you with other law abiding cit- izens who stick to speed limits, stop: at red lights, queue in traffic jams, etc. Plus there are many other things you would expect to find in a real city. Driver lets you loose in this environment as а high speed get-a-way driver carrying out missions for the local bad guys. Then, once the mission is complete, you can view a film of
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your car chase and play the part of film direc- tor, as you choose dramatic camera angles and 3 positions.
In the press release we got, it sounds ike setting up the cameras to recreate your chase scene is almost as fun as play- ing the game itself. We believe the quote is, "They're as fun to create as they are to watch." What's your take? Is it just as fun? ME: The replay is a purely optional ‘sub game’ allowing players to create their own car chases sequences. The chase is automatically filmed, and then as it is replayed you are able to stop and insert, or edit cameras. These can be fixed position, moving, focus-change, locked-to-cars, in-car, fixed, or mov- ing-point of interest - basically anything you've seen іп a film like low level shots down the back alley, ‘Starsky and Hutch’ style. If you can't be bothered to set cameras on some of the shots you can ask it to suggest one, or auto direct the entire chase. The idea for the Film Director mode seemed like a nat- ural extension for a game which was conceived as а simulation of TV car chases. It's very easy to use, so with very little effort you can create some Stunning results.
GI: How many missions (or levels) are in Driver, and could you give us a couple of examples in how they differ from one another?
ME: In total there are around 40 missions. Some are simple getaway jobs — arrive at the bank at 12 noon; on the dot, pick up the robbers, then the chase is-on. With cops on your tail you must deliver them to the drop off point. In another mission the mob have asked you to tail someone who works for them to find out where he goes and who he’s doing business with. You pull up out- side his house and wait for him to drive away. Your job is to tail-him, not too close ог he will notice you, but don't lose him. In another mission the mob is owed money Бу а local restaurant owner. Your job is to visit every one of his establishments and smash through the plate glass window. Shards of glass, tables and chairs fly everywhere. €
GI: How many and what kinds of cars are іп the game? МЕ: At the moment there are 10 to 14 planned. They are based on classic American muscle cars, but are not officially licensed; since the manufactur- ers will not agree to have their cars used in criminal activity, the destruction
of property, or smashed up themselves. That pretty much sums up Driver! fs
Gl: Is there is a story to Driver? ME: You play the part of Tanner, ап undercover cop, who, using his driving skills as a getaway driver, enters into the confidence of local gangsters. As. Tanner's reputation improves as a getaway driver, he is hired on bigger and
more important jobs, leading him to tread a fine line between the right and (=
wrong side of the law as he tries to uncover the truth about the “big job: that
is planned. Inevitably some of the jobs take him well and truly onto the $
wrong side of the law.
Gl: Nowadays, programmers are reaching into the stratosphere of what the PlayStation is capable of. How much of the PlayStation potential do you feel Driver is tapping into, and secondly what has been lost or changed from the PC version?
ME: At the end of DD we thought we had pushed the machine. At the end of
DD2 we though we had really pushed the machine. | do know that Driver is
pushing the PlayStation-harder than either of our Destruction Derby games
by quite some margin..|.am quite sure that it can be pushed further, but-it
Gi: Ideally, after Driver is done, what game would you like to work on next?
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really does become: dimin- ishing returns as the con- sole’s lifespan is pushed out: On the other hand, the devel- opment tools have improved Substantially so this has _ allowed further gains. Almost nothing has been lost com- pared to the PC version. Obviously the resolution is lower and the PlayStation hardware does not allow smooth texture filtering as does PC accelerator hard- ware. The models are the same, the cities, the mis- sions, a lot of the code and same dynamics engine and physics. model for example. During the development of the game we have had a number of people re-writ- ing routines that were unsuitable for PlayStation and optimizing to get the best out of the machine. Many things can be taken for granted on the PC, but the programmers have had to be very careful on the PlayStation to make sure that everything is as efficient as possible.
The sequel or something else?
ME: There were many ideas in the Driver concept which we were not able to include: | think we would like to take the Driver concept further, but would appreciate a more powerful machine!
GI: What games are your current favorites?
ME: | don't really have time to play games for fun, but if pushed, | would say Gran Turismo because it looks beautiful, achieves a lot in 30 frames per second, and has the best car lighting effects around. Oh yeah, and it’s а great game. Also great іп the visual department are Metal Gear Solid and Zelda оп №64.
61: Was money the only factor іп Reflections signing up with GT Interactive or were there other forces at work? ME: GT has massive marketing and distribution presence and this is what is needed these days for a game to be really successful. We were very keen to retain our autonomy and creative freedom, and GT seems to understand and agree with this approach. Also we want to raise the profile of Reflections and under а normal publishing agreement there is very little incentive for a publisher to help do this. In fact they often try to suppress it: They also have a very good reputation in dealing with developers and there are certainly quite a few publishers which don't! 81
There are massive amounts of game titles for the PlayStation. Tracking down a worthwhile game can be a difficult process, but we hope to help you pick the best (and
avoid the worst) with our lists of the finest and most disgusting games for the system.
Note: The top 25 list contains a number of titles that are part of a series. In this case, we chose to pick the best game from the series of games. For example, we believe that Tomb Raider 2
epitomizes the Tomb Raider series of three games. However, when it comes to sports titles the line is a little more blurred. We all agreed that playing the current sports games (with their updated rosters) is almost always the best.
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THE CROW: CITY OF ANGELS
The movie blew and so does this game. However, to its benefit, the ‘stick in the butt’ character animation is funny.
TIME COMMANDO
This is one of those games that made us hurl (chunky style). If you want to punish yourself and play it anyway, at least do it on an empty stomach.
FLOATING RUNNER To quote our review, “Well at least the title is appropriate, since this game won't flush.”
STAR WINDER
Similar to the drippy watery-like sub- stance that comes out moments before child birth.
THE RISE OF THE ROBOTS 2: RESURRECTION
Hey! Rise 2’s box makes it sound kind of cool. Let's see how it is. Mmm...what?...No!!! Oh God!!! It’s hideous!!! No...
SLAMSCAPE
If it were possible, this is the kind of game that would come to life and attack you while you sleep. It’s pure evil, baby.
CHRONICLES OF THE SWORD
Aterrible game that tarnishes everything good about video games. If you want to convince somebody that video games can be a form of art, this title won't help your argument.
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Acclaim puts out some great games, but it Б also has a knack for crap. Dragon Heart was one that brewed in the bowels far too long.
CREATURE SHOCK
If you really want to mess up your child...or yourself, then try playing this game all of the way through. It'll drive even the strongest of wills to the brink of insanity! Popcorn is green!!! Ha ha!! Smell the toe!!! Smell the toe!!! SPICE WORLD
Five attractive women...always dancing... and moving...and bobbing...how in the world did Psygnosis mess this one up?
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DEFCON 5
While playing this you cant help but cry out for a nuclear explosion eliminating you, the game, and your memory of playing it.
NINJA: SHADOW OF DARKNESS
We'd rather smother our face in German shepherd doo before we play this game again.
KILLING ZONE
The worst 30 seconds of fighting to hit the PlayStation. If you play any longer, then you obviously have some issues you need to work out.
SPAWN: THE ETERNAL
- It truly is hell on earth. Even crazy cults that use such words as: damnation, Lucifer, _ 666, and anti-Christ should stay away.
PRO 18 WORLD TOUR GOLF If not for Jesper Parnevik, Pro 18 would have received a score of -2.
CYBERIA
Should we play Cyberia for: а good hour? Or sit in a padded cell for ten years with Davey Jones cranking out non-stop?
IRON MAN/X-O MANOWAR zu
We wish the folks at Acclaim no ill will, but come on, this game epitomizes bore- dom. Not even Iron Man could save it.
FANTASTIC FOUR
The Fantastic Four finally met their match. Dr. Doom...Galactus...none of them are more evil than the development team that pieced this pile together.
FOX HUNT And now we know why Obi-Wan let down his guard. He was thinking of this game. _
PSYCHIC DETECTIVE
Quite possibly the most pathetic FMV. game ever. Seriously, you haven't seen bad until you play this one.
THE INCREDIBLE HULK: ~~ THE PANTHEON SAGA
What's worse? The intelligent Hulk? (barf) Or this game? (bart..barf) Two barfs is a winner!!! COURIERICRISIS
Man has made several mistakes, but Courier Crisis is probably one of the worst yet. CRITICOM
Vic Tokai? Isn't he that famous Japanese lounge singer? Well, if he's not, maybe he Should consider a career change because this game won't get him any promotions.
HI-OCTANE The title Hi-Octane doesn't do this game justice. Hi-Mundane is more like it.
ROSCOE MCQUEEN ' The concept of running around and putting out fires is bad enough, but to make it look like he does it with urine is the icing on the cake.
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Editors’ Top Ten Games for March Ф Tenchu - PS-X © Civilzation Il - PS-X © Sonic Adventure - DC @ Rogue Squadron - N64 © Rollcage - PS-X © Pokemon - GB © Turok 2: Seeds of Evil - N64 © Street Fighter Alpha 3 - PS-X © The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – N64 @ Syphon Filter - PS-X Readers’ Top Ten Games March Ф Knockout Kings - PS-X © Spyro the Dragon - PS-X € Crash Bandicoot Warped - PS-X @ Turok 2: Seeds of Evil - N64 © Tomb Raider 3: Adventures of Lara Croft – PS-X @ WCW/NWO Revenge - N64 © Rogue Trip - PS-X © Metal Gear Solid - PS-X € Pokemon - GB © The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — N64 Top Ten Reasons Clinton Doesn't
Want to Resign as President
€» The presidential arcade.
© Ronald Reagan's complete Atari library.
Ө The oval office is equipped with a
PlayStation, Nintendo 64, and a Japanese Dreamcast.
@ Monica has finally begun to challenge him in their private White House Tekken 3 tournaments,
© He can play games in the presidential
theatre anytime he wants. € Air Force 1 is equipped with a PlayStation, Nintendo 64, and a Japanese Dreamcast. © Secret service agents will stop letting him win at Madden once he's out entered іп а drawing to win a GI Secret ‘Access T-Shirt! So get writing! о Game Informer є March '99
of office. © Once out of office, he might have to get
@ Enjoys consulting Command & Conquer for best strategy against Iraqi military forces.
© Foreign game companies not only contributed to his campaign, but offered him free games as long he stays in office.
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Nintendo Unveils Donkey Kong 64
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Star Wars fans take note: As reported in January, Nintendo and LucasArts will release three titles based on Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. The first Nintendo 64 Star Wars game will have a release to coincide with the Star Wars Episode | film debut on May 21. The first game will be called Pod Racer and players will take the role of Anakin Skywalker.
feedback device in future Game Boy
titles are in the works.
Another Bond Title For Nintendo
have been secured by Nintendo.
which is a plus. Stay tuned secret agents...we’ll keep you up to date on the latest news.
Conker’s Quest Gets Revamped
It is hard to believe that Rare’s Conker’s Quest was introduced at the E3 almost two years ago. It also had a strong presence in the Nintendo booth last May and, at the time, most believed that the game would be | released by the end of 1998. Obviously, 1998 came and went with no sign of Conker. Now, word from inside Nintendo is that the game has | been reworked over the last seven months. Game Informer learned 4 that Rare and Nintendo have focused on Conker having less of a ^ P | “cutesy feel” and redesigning the game's multi-player modes. Р. d
Exact details were not disclosed, but the world will see the reinvented Conker's Quest at the upcoming ЕЗ show in May.
Nintendo has finally unveiled a game that has been in the works for quite some time. A picture of the long-awaited Donkey Kong 64 (working title) has surfaced and the game itself will be on shelves this fall. Like the blockbuster Donkey Kong Country titles for the Super NES, DK 64 is currently in development at Rare - the same company that brought us Goldeneye, Banjo-Kazooie, and Diddy Kong Racing.
setting. What remains to be seen is how the
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Rumblings From Game Boy
Game Boy games will soon be shaking as Nintendo of Japan has leaked plans to include a
The rumble device will be part of each game's cartridge so there will be no need to purchase an extra accessory. In Japan, Pokemon Pinball will be the first cart to utilize the rumble feature. More
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cartridges.
The video game rights for the next James Bond film, titled The World Is Not Enough, are rumored to
Now if that news isn't enough to make all you Goldeneye fans freak the flying eyeball, then get a load of this. It was also reported that the game will be one of the first titles for Nintendo's next console. No, not the N64 but the NEXT console. What this means we do not know as there's no information yet on Nintendo's new hardware. However, we were told that Rare will once again develop the Bond software
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Nintendo Takes Ken Griffey Jr. Hi-Res
Nintendo is taking Ken Griffey Jr. through some spring training and hopes to have a new Nintendo 64 baseball game on the shelves in May. Tentatively entitled Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball 2, the game boasts new animation and Expansion Pak compatibility for hires graphics. Nintendo's new baseball game will also get a badly needed Player Create mode.
Nintendo's Lineup Looks Bright for 1999
Nintendo's game lineup for 1999 is quickly coming into focus. Take a look at the list below and look for more information on these titles in this and future issues.
First Half *99 (Jan - May) Second Half ‘99 (Jun - Dec)
• Mario Party N64 * Starcraft N64 * Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball 2 N64, GB * Ogre Battle 3 N64 * Jet Force Gemini N64 * Conker's Quest N64 * Pokemon Yellow GB * Perfect Dark N64 * Tetris - Biosphere N64 * Donkey Kong 64 N64 • Star Wars: Episode І N64 * Smash Brothers N64
* Pokemon Stadium N64
The Primary Colors of Pokemon
Not to be confused with the political satire film starring John Travolta, the primary
colors of Pokemon are naturally red, blue, and yellow. That's right, the popular Game Boy game will have a new version wrapped in a spankin' yellow cartridge (Pikachu yellow, of course). With a new version (and color) also comes the inevitable craze of discovering the new monsters to collect, trade, and train. At this point Nintendo has not given details as to what, if any, new Pokemons will appear, but Nintendo did disclose that Pokemon Yellow will start players with Pikachu. In addition Nintendo stated that Pokemon Yellow would be designed for the standard Game Boy, but will still work with the Game Boy Color. Look for Pokemon Yellow for Game Boy later this year.
In related news, Magic: The Gathering creators, Wizards of the Coast, have developed a similar card game featuring Pokemon. The cards can be purchased in full two-player battle sets, pre-made theme decks, and small booster packs that will enhance your deck. As with all collectible card games, there are some common and some not so common cards in every pack. Some of the cards М T are considered ultrarare, and are even \ holographic.
Look for the Pokemon Trading Card game all over the place. It'll be everywhere, with two-player starter kits retailing for the miserly sum of $7.99.
by Jay Fitzloff How Did You Manage That?
After | tell people about my new position on the editorial staff at Game Informer, the question that always comes up in one form or another is, *How in the world did you get that job?" From what | understand, it's a fairly common query around these parts. The actual answer is that Andy, The Game Hombre, has brain cancer and the tumor affects his judgment. Since he may someday have a moment of clarity, however, l'd better provide a cover story should that dreaded time come.
It all comes down to three key points in my life: (1) When | was six, my dad bought me the Odyssey 2, starting me down the trail that leads to glazed over eyes and that glamorous pasty-white look that's all the rage with the kids these days. (2) More importantly, in high School, my mom made me take typing class instead of acting. (3) Most important of all, | know how to swim.
Say What? Swimming and typing are vital skills for working at this magazine, even more essential than gaming omniscience? Obviously. If | hadn't taken swimming lessons, l'd have drowned in a lake. There's over 10,000 of ‘em here in Minnesota, thanks to that pesky lum- berjack Paul Bunyon. Man, you can't even walk two blocks in this state without almost falling in a lake.
As for the typing lessons; thanks to those | could get things down on paper faster. Since | was writing more, my skills improved until | was getting published in little publications here and there. In college, | naturally gravitated towards the school paper, learning how to meet dead- lines, and edit other's work. All through and after college, | kept writing and writing, and whenever | had some spare time, | would write. GI must have thought all this was important.
Or was it my other nerd hobbies? Did being a miniature painting, comic collecting, record hoarding, wrestling watching GameMaster with 18 Charisma get me the job? It might have. It could also have had something to do with me responding to the ad in the newspaper.
See how simple it is? All you have to do is dabble in a little bit of everything, peruse print media, resist ennui, and have a little chutzpah. Oh, and listen to your parents once in a rare, rare while. Without them, I'd be a drowned, out of work actor that had never plugged a cart into a console — and you can't work here if
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GT Interactive, publishers of many a well- known game (like the Oddworld Series), announced it has acquired Reflections Interactive Ltd. — developers of Destruction Derby - for 2.28 million shares of common stock. Reflections is the sixth internal studio at GT. Also, GT Interactive has announced the first game from Reflections under the GT moniker, which will be called Driver (see pg. 20).
"With nearly 15 years experience creating hit games on several platforms, Reflections is one of the most formidable developers in the industry," said Ron Chaimowitz, chairman and CEO of GT Interactive. "They have an unquestion- able ability to create global brands with successful sequels, as demonstrated by their multimillion- unit selling Destruction Derby franchise. Reflections joins GT Interactive's growing stable of software developers, which includes Bootprint Entertainment, Cavedog Entertainment, Humongous Entertainment, SingleTrac апа Oddworld Inhabitants.”
Titus Guns Down Top Gun License
Titus, makers of the upcoming Superman game for the Nintendo 64, has announced that it has secured an agreement with Viacom Consumer Products to develop and publish video game titles based on the hit movie Top Gun, from Paramount Pictures.
Beginning January 1, 2000, the agreement gives Titus the rights to release Top Gun games across multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast, and PC. The first of these games is expected to hit store shelves in the fall of 2000.
The Top Gun license has already seen its fair share of success in the gaming industry, with Top
Dude! VW Beetle Is Coming To N64
Electronic Arts and Paradigm have teamed up to create a Nintendo 64 racing/adventure hybrid cart featuring the VW Beetle. Not only will you race the little love bug around a track, you will find power-ups and pick-ups along the many alternate routes. As far as car selection goes, it looks like your options lay between the VW Beetle and...you guessed it, the Beetle. Along with the nine different Beetles, there are several bonus cars, each with their own unique racing characteristics. Besides the varying paint jobs and body kits, however, you will be limited to the Beetle ala 1998. Sorry bugheads, you won't even be able to take control of the vintage VW Beetle we all know and love so much.
Beetle Adventure Racing is set to ship sometime at the end of March.
Acclaim Looks at Busy 1999
Acclaim is getting busy for 1999 early. Apparently there are quite a few titles coming down the pipe from these cats for PlayStation and Nintendo 64. Although we won't see many of these games until the 1999 E3 begins in May, we do have some information pertaining to where these games are headed. So, without further ado, here's a list of games Acclaim has in the works for 1999.
* All-Star Baseball 2000 – Nintendo 64 * NFL QBC 2000 - Nintendo 64 * WWF Attitude - Nintendo 64, PlayStation * Re-Volt - Nintendo 64, PlayStation * Shadow Man - Nintendo 64 * Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2000 — Nintendo 64, PlayStation * NBA Jam 2000 - Nintendo 64 * Velocity - Nintendo 64, PlayStation * Armorines — Nintendo 64, PlayStation
Obviously, this is one heavy lineup. Acclaim was quick to point out that other games may be released, as Turok 3 is a possibility, and Acclaim's entire Dreamcast lineup has not been announced. Considering the fact that Acclaim is one of the five “1.5” develop- ers for the DC, gamers should expect a smorgasbord of Acclaim titles to hit the new Sega machine.
Gun and Top Gun 2 from Konami on the NES and Top Gun: Fire At Will from Spectrum Holobyte on the PlayStation.
Zelda Takes on Hollywood
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has already garnered some interesting notations in the history books, even though it is still less than 90 days old in shelf age. For starters, Zelda made more money during the last six weeks of 1998 than any Hollywood feature film released over the same time period. The closest competitor, A Bug’s Life, was still about $36 million off the mark. Nintendo continues to brag, saying that Zelda is “the fastest selling game of all time” and the “number one selling video game of all of 1998,” and it expects Zelda to sell over 6 million units worldwide by the time the madness has settled.
“The fact that a video game in the most impor- tant retail period of 1998 could outdraw any Hollywood release is nothing short of amazing,” said Peter Main, Nintendo of America executive vice president, sales and marketing. “Coupled with the phenomenal growth of online activity, we’re seeing a decided shift among consumers toward interactive entertainment. Users can now manage and control the story process and outcome, rather than simply observe the passive delivery of the same uniform message to a mass audience.”
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Monster Truck Madness Comes to N64
Take-Two Interactive and Gathering of Developers recently announced a cooperative effort in the publication and distribution of the best selling PC title, Monster Truck Madness, for the Nintendo 64.
Racing fans will be jazzed about this one, as Take-Two has secured the official licenses of Monster Truck Madness property. What does this mean? Racing fans unite! You'll be able to choose from 20 trucks, such as Bigfoot and Gravedigger. But hold on to your seat, that's not all. You'll also have the option to choose WCW themed trucks such as Hollywood Hogan and Sting. If that isn't enough to make you motorheads salivate, Monster Truck Madness offers 4-way multi-player capability, all new gameplay modes, realistic dashboard instrumentation, and commentary by Army Armstrong, the voice of monster truck racing.
Developed by Edge of Reality, Monster Truck Madness is scheduled to ship sometime in July.
Koei’s Win Back, a game originally to be released in March 1999, has been pushed back until winter 1999. The title’s hero, Jean-Luc Cougar (no relation to Mellencamp or Picard), was all ready to take out terrorists in this Resident Evitstyle shooter. Nintendo, however, found the storyline to be too short. Koei is now looking to expand the playing time and get the game on the shelves by | the end of the year.
Win Back's Jean-Luc Cougar
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"We've added enhancements to the weather conditions," said the NFS team. "One of the coolest new additions is the random track scenes. Imagine coming around a corner | shooting for the best line and encountering a landslide that | wasn't there before. You'll have to react quickly and this
Є) What former Rookie of the Year is set to endorse Acclaim's All-Star Baseball 2000?
Э Pokemon, the smash hit for Game Boy, will soon be transformed into a collectible card game by what company?
will be a true measure of how skilled a driver you are." Look for Need For Speed: High
Stakes to hit the PlayStation some- Need For Spee:
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Interplay Sports, formerly known as VR Sports, has taken many a whuppin’ in its time at the hands of EA and Sony. But now, with the renewed interest in baseball after last year’s season of nonstop homeruns, Interplay Sports is ready to try it again. The name of the game is Baseball 2000 and it should be hitting stores in late March or early April. Game Informer will have more info on this game as it develops.
for the Super NES and released ін 1991. Н was а fantasy action/adventure game where the player took on the role of a famous sourcerer to battle the evil Shadow King. What game is it?
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Acclaim Entertainment has added yet another sports celebrity to its increasing list of product endorsees - Yankee's All-Star shortstop and 1996 American League Rookie of the Year, Derek Jeter. Following in the footsteps of All-Star Baseball 99's poster boy Larry Walker, Jeter will assist the company's endorsement of All-Star Baseball 2000 for the Nintendo 64, which has once again been licensed by both the MLB and the MLBPA.
All-Star Baseball 2000 will not only carry many of the fantastic features its predecessor did, such as ultra-smooth Hi-Rez graphics, all 30 MLB teams, and hundreds of players, but lots of new features like individual team playing styles and stadium updates. All-Star Baseball 2000 is scheduled to ship sometime in
>» As with any company, Square Soft is | n always looking to expand its games to April for Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, and PC.
appeal to a larger, broader audience. Square has signed Hong Kong's num- ber one female pop star, Faye Wong, to Danidas Parsi 2 sing the title song for Final Fantasy | г i = А Resident Evil TI ne M ovie VIII. The song, entitled, “Eyes On Me,” will come in two versions in the game. One is a pop version and the other is a full orchestral version, in the tradition of Final Fantasy. These songs will play as the opening CGs appear when start- ing the game.
> In what seems to be standard prac- tice for Electronic Arts, it has picked up yet another title to publish. Pro Boarder is the most recent acquisition that comes to mind, but this time around it’s Rushdown, a PlayStation extreme sports title that brings the thrills of mountain biking, kayaking, and snowboarding together in one e. Boasting ovel 5 у lamed n? LAVAR across si continents ana orga | Sammy Sosa Name EA's Coverboy French rock music (huh?), Rushdown | le P P lay 200 will hit PlayStation in March. | із
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The roles of Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine are said to be filled by two accomplished actors. Unconfirmed reports indicate that Jason Patric and Samantha Mathis will receive top billing in the Resident Evil live action film that is set to release early next year. Patric has been in a number of popular films including Speed 2 and The Lost Boys, and many may also recognize Mathis from her work with Christian Slater in Broken Arrow and Pump Up The Volume.
The Resident Evil film is written and directed by Night of the Living Dead master George Romero and will be released to | coincide with the release of Resident Evil 3 for PlayStation. The exact date of release has not been determined.
> Acclaim Entertainment announced | Electronic Arts announced that Chicago Cubs All-Star right fielder and 1998 that its worldwide sales of Turok 2 National League MVP, Sammy Sosa, has been named spokesman as well as have reached record levels for the com- coverboy for its upcoming baseball title Triple Play 2000. pany. This incredible demand for the Sosa, who consistently made national sports headlines last season as a кшш БАЛЕ ШЫ ЕЕ forerunner in the historical home-run race with bash brother Mark McGwire, will major retailers to re-order the cart. Н n З
Not to disappoint any avid dinosaur lend his baseball expertise to EA developers in hopes to make the next hunters, Acclaim has taken the right installment of the awesome game even more spectacular. steps in keeping Turok 2 on the | With EA's reputation as a powerhouse in the sporting genre, matched with Shelves by increasing its original | Sosa's experience in Major League Baseball, you can bank on the fact that shipment of 1.4 million units world- more copies of Triple Play 2000 will be flying out of stores than balls out of wide. But ОШ be enough carnage Wrigley Field. снуд Sede of Milo me lagen Triple Play 2000 is slated to release for Nintendo 64 and PlayStation N64 launch in the history of Acclaim. in March.
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to run PlayStation games. This does not allow bootlegs or downloadable games, but simply to run existing PlayStation software on a G3-powered Mac. Currently there are over 90 games that will run on the Virtual Game Station with more to come as soon as Connectix tests each and every game for compatibility. This item is not endorsed or authorized by Sony, so take a small amount of concern in with you before purchasing. But for weirdos who refuse to buy a PlayStation, and happen to own a fairly new Mac, this is a , chance to play some of the best games around. Head on over to = www.virtualgamestation.com to check it out.
one of the most desired carts of the season. According to Alex Croft, con- sole buyer for Dixons Store Group Plc, “Turok 2 was one of the most antici- pated and talked about games of 1998, and it has performed outstand- ingly on its release in the UK."
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Duke Nukem is definitely one busy character. Appearing on all the current platforms, as well as in a PC series that is well-known to gamers and non-gamers alike, Duke has over ten games, spanning from 1991 to now. And Dukey is not afraid of change, either. From the side-scrolling action of Duke Nukem |, to the in-your-face first-person action of Duke Nukem: Total Meltdown, he’s seen it all. Eun
But it seems that lately, looking at the king's butt is all the rage. | 29 ховав" Taking a page from the recent PlayStation incarnation Time To Kill, Zero Hour can be played in third-person mode. However, the control is nothing like Tomb Raider, which TTK was obviously modeled after. Instead, the control is just like any first-person shooter, with fast-paced shooting action and lots of mobility. The camera can also be moved to a first-person perspective for those who prefer it. The best part of this whole setup is that the camera is always in a place that doesn't get in the way. If Duke's in a small spot, the camera gets in close, and Duke becomes transparent, enabling a full field of vision. Duke can run in any direction, as well as jump. This gives him the motion he needs to blast pig cops, giant lizards, and mutated humans to smithereens, all while delivering off-color remarks.
Speaking of off-color, the areas are filled with suggestive statements on billboards, like a sign that says "Lee's Golden Showers." There are also the typical parodies and caricatures to tickle the funny bone that you would expect in a Duke game. One of the first you run across is a Spice Girls knockoff. Yes, humor is not dead in Duke, even though he can kill a joke like nobody else. And there are many weapons at your disposal, 18 in fact, to keep the killing fresh, fun, and festive.
And the story...well, the story is pretty much the same as Time To Kill, except that here the aliens are using time travel to attempt to eliminate Duke's ancestors, thereby causing his extinction in “the present.” Of course, Duke is a smart ol' perv, and sets off again through time to thwart the aliens" plans. Along the way, he'll end up in Victorian England, the old West, and an area where all times exist together in a mishmash of old and new. Over 20 levels await the hardcore Nukers out there; and with lots of enemies to kill, and even more weapons to obliterate them with, Duke Nukem: Zero Hour is one wild ride indeed.
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PlayStation Review
* Size: 1 CD-ROM
* Style: 1-Player Action
* Special Features: Running on Revamped Gex Engine; Voodoo & Tons of It; Puzzles; Warp Room; Voice-Overs; FMV & Real-Time Cutscenes; Analog & Dual Shock Compatible
* Replay Value: Moderately Low
* Created by: Crystal Dynamics for Eidos Interactive
* Available: Now for PlayStation
Bottom Line: 6.75
Is He Gutless Too?
Akuji the Heartless is the first of many Crystal Dynamics titles to utilize the Gex: Enter the Gecko engine. From the dynamic lighting to the structure of play, you'll be reminded now and then of the appealing Gecko. Unlike Gex though, Akuji isn't about wit and charm. This title is extremely sadistic and light on the jokes. The main idea here is to thrust gamers into a dynamic adventure that delivers just as much story as it does heart-pounding action.
In last month's issue we blew out Akuji, taking an in-depth look at every inch of the game. Since that time we've learned a few things and found a solution to Akuji's biggest drawback. In case you didn't yet know it, Crystal Dynamics has a camera crisis on its hands. Gex’s only. problem was the loose and often dizzying camera. You may also have experienced the camera difficulties in the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver demo. Well, the release of Akuji brings forth a big gasp of relief on this score. The camera is still a little on the confusing side, but it's no longer a serious hassle to manipulate it to your liking. By double clicking the Akuji cam, the camera will quickly swing from its current location to a comfortable position behind Akuji’s back. While the camera work is a distant cry from perfection, it is a step in the right direction, hopefully just the beginning of the improvements that we'll see in Soul Reaver.
The gameplay in Akuji is fast and loaded with hand-to-hand combat. If an enemy (like a boss) is too powerful for Akuji’s hand-mounted talons, then switching to the art of voodoo is a must. Similar to a Jedi handling a saber, Akuji is masterful with his tools. Everything from fireballs and energy shields to powerful shockwave blasts can be launched from Akuji’s hands. However, Akuji cannot manipulate one of these forces unless he first collects an icon representing the desired power. On the plus side, the voodoo can be used on the run, even while jumping. If you find yourself in a sticky situation, then unlock the beast within and, using your gift, fry all who oppose you.
Akuji is heavy on the platforming as well. All the environments require that you tackle some sort of feat. Maneuver past rolling boulders, keep clear of the burning lava, and jump from moving platform to moving platform.
Akuji is an ambitious project that rekindles the spirit of classic platforming and dives deep into a creative story. However, will the ancient 3D camera work and comparisons to Gex be too much for today’s savvy gamer to take?
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“Conceptually, Akuji is right on. A 3D
adventure that involves voodoo magic and a main character with a huge claw on one arm is just the kind of sick and perverted thing | look for in video games. Unfortunately, this game has a lot of technical problems that distract from Akuji’s fantastic tale. First of all, the camera sucks. While the do-ityourself camera was acceptable a year ago, it isn’t anymore. | refuse to spend as much time battling the camera as playing the game. Plus, the engine has a lot of problems. The odd perspectives lead to sloppy control, which in the end makes the game mediocre. If you like adventure games along the lines of Tomb Raider, check out Akuji. It's got tons of switches for you to flip. Otherwise, | don’t see much that this game has to offer.”
“Some guy has his heart ripped out and he wants to kick butt. It seems to me that this is just a slight deviation on another title coming soon from Crystal D. So until that one comes out, | would keep your distance from this game. The level designs are excellent and the overall look is very nice, but once you see the game in action it is another story. The camera control is very cumbersome and this causes everything to come to a grinding halt as you attempt to get the right perspective for the next jump. Akuji does have a great soundtrack and nice cutscences, but that is little consolation because this game is fairly average. My advice is to wait until you see what Soul Reaver has to offer before dropping the bucks on Akuji. It may just be better to forget this game altogether.”
“This story never really intrigued me. It’s different and crafty (ГІЇ give it that much), however it's also completely asinine and a serious waste of creativity. The game follows suit. Akuji should have been more like Tomb Raider, vast and rich in exploration and puzzles. But instead, the gameplay is like a mentally disturbed version of Gex, heavy on the platforming and goofy in design. The color pallet in this title is way too vibrant (especially for a creepy voodoo scenario). The levels are extremely short and ridden with weak puzzles, and the gameplay is often choppy. and hindered by poor combat mechanics. If you are а manic depressive, easily angered, or fearful of anything evil, then stay away from Акції the Heartless. It'll drive you to the brink of insanity."
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: 1-Player Strategy * Special Features: Based on Popular PC Title; Turn-Based; PlayStation Enhancements
in Interface; New Beginner Mode; 21 Historical Civilizations; Uses 10 Blocks of Memory Card
* Replay Value: Moderately High
* Created by: Microprose/Human for Activision
* Available: Now for PlayStation
Bottom Line: 7 75 ^^f E.
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How about a title that simulates 6000 years-of organized Sound culture and allows the player to develop trade, command ша сугыш armies, and advance technology all їп an attempt to Playability conquer the planet or leave it? Although the latter was HOMER probably the farthest from your mind, this game concept Enter ES
has been imitated in video games ever since a designer and programmer named Sid Meier adapted a board game called Civilization to a computer. Subsequently, this award-winning game, which spawned a sequel іп 1997, has finally made its way to consoles.
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Civilization И, like most strategy games, is a different PAUL breed than the average popular console game. It is not THE GAME PROFESSOR. driven by dazzling images and special effects. The heart of Concept the game is not the graphics, but the complex program 8 that keeps track of every event and changing variable. i Graphics There doesn't seem to be too much going on when уои | ЖЧ ak $ 6.75 start опа small block of land with а few thousand Sound settlers. The year is 4000 BC and you decide to start a civilization has developed. 1 new city next to a river. You may decide to build a [@ Playability barracks for your small army or possibly attempt to 8
fortify your city. After a few turns you notice that almost 100 years have passed, and you decide to explore beyond your small cube of land. Over the next thousand years, your settlement will grow larger, new cities will be
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complete with harbor, temple, settled, and you may have to defend your ferritory against concept and granary. barbarian invasion. Whatever the scenario, an increasing ————— number of challenges and decisions must be made as your Graphics civilization grows, and the timeline creeps toward the year 15 2000 AD. Sound А game can normally last about 12 hours which, for но IER some players, will pass in the blink of an eye. Civilization II ШУО
has an addictive quality that can keep you up through the night and thinking about the next game throughout the
following day. Of course, this title is not for everyone, but B Civilization IVis not like most other games available for the (7.75 | M А wide variety of units canbe | PlayStation. produced including buildings | OVERALL
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Your citizens will pay homage to you by building new items for your throne room.
“Civilization Il is a great strategy game, and this incarnation for the PlayStation is more than adequate. It’s been awhile since | played the PC version, but the second you pick up this game, you quickly become addicted to your quest to conquer the world, soon finding the hours on the clock flying by faster than Randy Moss on a post pattern. About the only problem | have with this version is the resolution, as it is hard to see some of the terrain bonuses; otherwise, everything from the throne room to the advisors are here in all their glory. If you like strategy games, and you missed it on the PC, definitely give this one a whirl as it is still one of the greatest.”
"| missed out on the Civ Il craze on the PC, but | remember a number of people in the office losing a number of days to this behemoth. It looks pretty dull at first, but | was sucked into this game almost immediately. Before | realized it, six hours had passed and | wanted to keep going. Don’t make the mistake of not clearing a chunk off your memory card. It takes 10 blocks so be warned. The options this game has to offer are overwhelming and there are a ton of ways to play. However, | found the military strategy of my Nordic ancestors to work the best — march the military down the opponents’ throats. It's. a brainless strategy, but a smart tactic the first time around. | suggest renting this game for a few days because some of you might get bored out of your gourd. Don’t let the score fool you. | like this game a lot.”
“Hopelessly addicted. | haven’t fallen victim to a strategy game for quite some time, but Civilization Il has me completely shackled to my PS-X. This PC port is magnificient. Some of the artwork and options have been slightly altered, but the absorbing gameplay is still intact. The resolution is obviously worse, but the menus are still easy to read and the play is extremely fast and not hindered by loading or lulls. The graphics are sufficient, but lack flash; and if Civilization || has any kind of downfall, it's found in the monotonous and annoying music. If you're &oing to play for hours on end, then you'd better hope you have your own tunes ready and waiting. To truly be engrossed (and Successful), a general knowledge of world history, sheer resourcefulness, and intelligence are required skills."
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* Size: 1 CD-ROM * Style: 1 or 2-Player Action (3-Player Via Multi-Tap) * Special Features: 7 Playable Characters (4 New); 125 Levels j . Throughout the Universe; Special Move 2 Е for Each Character; Bonus Levels; Dual * Shock & Analog Compatible; Level Specific Art; Interactive Objects x * Created by: Midway ша Available: March 30 for PlayStation .
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Mayhem in the Solar System
When watching the Godzilla movies of old, it made many of us want to dress up in rubber suits and stomp all over a miniaturized city. But we discovered that those rubber suits are kind of steamy. Fortunately for our sweat glands, Rampage came along. This game was inspired by classic monster films, such as Godzilla and King Kong, and based on an incredibly simple concept — Smash! Rampage puts you in the shoes of a giant monster and lets you destroy buildings, punch helicopters, and snack on the helpless civilians that scurry at your feet. Simple yet satisfying, especially with a friend or two.
The Monsters
Before you begin your quest of destruction, | you must choose a monster. George, Ralph, and | | Lizzie have been busting buildings for years since | 1 the original arcade version of Rampage appeared. <a But now this family of monsters has expanded іп 7 | order to conquer the universe. Not only have these beasts migrated t
| home versions of Rampage, but the [деў installment, Rampage 2: | |. Universal Tour, introduces four new beasts. Myukus is an alien bossi | character that can be unlocked; Curtis is a Mr. Hyde-like rat; Boris is an evil | X". Rhino; and Ruby is a giant, red lobs |
| Rampage 2 focuses on total destruction, but there is actually somewhat of a story hidden beneath the rubble. When the game
| begins, you can control one of the three new mutants — Curtis, Boris, or Ruby. The original three Rampage monsters have been | - captured, and it's your job to set them free. Smash your way through the levels as you make your way towards the prison where \\ George, Ralph, and Lizzie sleep. Then you must win a final confrontation against the evil alien Puppet Masters.
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| TDI now 5 his or her own specjal move, Build up he ower meter by е [ g | food and then hit the X Ш) о unleash the character’s new al di y spins ar ond | a cydone with arms extended, ему every mn шгп is Чи jm wih in front of hir fen ino, i
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|| бет perfoy iu оті ШШ at shatters buildings on impact. Lizzie, | ri any goo 2 ‚ | бода k rip off, breathes fire. Ral ph low|s at ie jon causing ! {Бо pal ings Shatter The pes unique | special move belongs to Myukus. His single eyeball pops out of his head and then explodes to lamage.
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There are five large areas to visit and destroy in Universal Tour — North America, Asia, Europe, World | Cities, and Outer Space. In all, these areas make up over 125 levels. Many of the cities in these areas feature | unique landmarks. For instance, in North America, San Antonio will sport the Alamo, Seatile the Space Needle, Washington D.C. the Capitol, and New York the Empire State Building. Some of the European cities and landmarks consist of London and Big Ben, Paris and the Eiffel Tower, and Rome and the Colosseum. Some Asian cities include Hiroshima, Beijing, Bangkok, and Hong Kong. Some of the world cities are Rio, |. Sydney, Moscow, and Mexico City. But the big change to Rampage 2 comes in the Outer Space levels, some | of which include the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Phobos (no relation to the Leather Goddess of).
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* Size: 1 CD-ROM
* Style: 1-Player Role-Playing Game
* Special Features: Produced by Takahiro Kaneko (Wild Arms); Unique “Tactical Arts” Battle System; 3 Character Party; Summon Spells; Analog & Dual Shock Compatible
e Created by: SCEI/Contrail for SCEA
Available: Mid-March for PlayStation
strange mist has fallen over the world of Legaia, blanketing the light and unlocking rage, madness, and
certain doom in all it has touched. With the entire land engulfed, the people and a species known as the
Seru, a living substance that peacefully coexists with man, have fled to the highlands, into
underground bunkers, and to the gusty winds of the ocean. Here they are protected and safe. ..but only for a time.
All of the Seru that have been touched are now foot soldiers for the mist, penetrating the remaining bunkers
and killing all opponents. In the small village of Rim Elm, the Seru attacked and tried to gain a victory for the mist,
but something went wrong. And for the people of Legaia, a miracle took place. A Re-Seru, one of a group of mystical
entities, appeared before a young man named Vahn and combined its power with his life-force to resurrect one of
the legendary Genesis Trees. As the tree grew, the mist within the village dispersed and never returned. One small battle was won, and now the race to save the rest of Legaia is afoot.
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Ж Legaia features ап itsy-bitsy cast, but each Р] Over 50 artists worked on |. From the basic overworld to combat (МІ courageous individual has а ton of character. As in Wild | | Legend of Legaia, illustrating scenario, the characters’ appearance BE Arms, the party consists of three (two male, one female). | everything from subtle facial | changes drastically. During combat, the | | The main character also has blue hair, and the method in
expression to minuscule ДА which each character is introduced and added to the party costume detail. Yet, the overall M. is much more lively and fighting game-like, WI is nearly identical. One big difference though is the | look lacks any kind of flash or @ апа the texture quality is improved. All of the | inclusion of the Re-Seru. Each character wears one of | fireworks, instead relying WE these strange creatures, communicates with it, and taps heavily on dramatic camera @ a unique “Tactical Arts’ battle system to bring | | into its power for magic use.
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| ment team 10 be inventive with | - R a : each and every scene and ШШ Each character comes equipped with a Spirit Meter. This red bar has
battle takahiro Kaneko. thed EUM | one purpose - to store а combination of attacks. As the characters gain У y | levels, the bar will continually grow, у | allowing for more attacks to be stored. | The attacks are actually landing | _____-- locations (head, mid with left, mid with puo і right, feet). When you combine the f- | attacks in a particular order, you'll. | stumble upon a special attack. Once | executed, it will forever be archived.
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Wild Arms, sat in the production | chain on this project; and | similarities between the two | titles can be found in every ШШ critter and cavern, power and || personality.
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| through the Re-Seru; however, no abilities are available fromthe || | start. To gain a magical power, you'll need to capture an enemy. | | Very seldom will you have any say over when or whom you | | | capture. Sometimes you'll need an item to snag an enemy, but | f | otherwise it's completely random. When you do acquire one, it каві | (and a variant of its most powerful attack) can be summoned in i
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* Size: 1 CD-ROM
* Style: 1-Player Action
* Special Features: 2 Playable Characters; Gain Experience Levels; Multiple Items for Use, Including Daggers, Stars, & More; Over 30 Sword Attacks & Blocks; Different Storylines; Over 20 Different Weapons
* Created by: Konami
* Available: April for PlayStation
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Resident Evil Meets Tenchu
The place is feudal Japan, where evil warriors are appearing from out
77. of nowhere forcing the land into martial law. Fearing catastrophe, опе of
= the lords asks his most trusted pair of samurai to rid the world of this warrior menace, and return peace and harmony to Japan.
Borrowing a couple of pages from two of 1998’s most popular games, Tenchu and Resident Evil 2, Samurai Legend attempts to create a special action game. Choose from one of two characters: a samurai, with clothing that looks blood-soaked; or a female ninja, in ceremonial uniform. The game features lots of cutscenes, all done in real-time, to
- capture the story for the player. Similar to Resident Evil, players move from area to area, beating the crap out of all villains that cross their paths. Each area has a fixed camera, controlling the viewpoint. Along the way there are small packages to be discovered, containing items most useful to your journey. Daggers, throwing stars, and health are among the objects found inside these packages.
However, unlike many of the current action games, Samurai Legend involves no stealth. Instead, a straight hack-n-slash approach is your
й only choice. Like in Tenchu, each character has а predetermined set of * combos to use. The samurai can hit up to three times, while the ninja can hit up to five. Special attacks can be obtained by hitting a certain combination of buttons and then using a secondary weapon. When using
this ability, for example, flaming daggers can be shot five-at-a-time. Along the way, you'll visit towns searching for clues. The people in єго the towns can offer some great advice. Of course, if you don't like what they have to say, you can kill them, ridding yourself of their pesky | counsel until you leave their town. Continuing on your quest, you'll find many different primary weapons to use, so keep a sharp lookout
for anything shiny. >
While searching for the evildoers that have brought this scourge
~ upon the land, you'll encounter many different enemies. Ninja, other ч = samurai, plank-carrying bozos, they're all here, along with a healthy 2 * c7" helping of bosses. There are also areas that allow the player to practice ___ Kind ork i M coupe оГ zm with a sensei. Wooden sticks are the only weapons used, $0009 1" "ШР Fiction. е streets are за E А
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after you are finished training, you'll venture back into the
underworld of the samurai.
So has Konami hit on something here? Will this game idea
fly with consumers? Are you wondering how those guys keep
reappearing in each area? The answers to these burning
questions about Samurai Legend will be answered soon in
the hallowed pages of Game Informer.
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* Size: 1 CD-ROM
* Style: 1-Player Action
* Special Features: 5 Playable Characters (Ripley, Call, Johner, DiStephano, or Christie); 13 Levels of Gameplay; Tons of Different Weapons; Use Onboard Computer To Solve Puzzles; Destructible Environments
* Created by: Argonaut Software for Fox Interactive
* Available: 2nd Quarter for PlayStation
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Alien Resurrectio > =u 5 Now, in Fox Interactive's game based on, que movie, play
any of. the five ‘survivors: Ripley, Call, „Јаћпег, Di Stephano, or. Christie: Таке, up. arms: in & - person view and attempt to debi itate. and then’ annihilate the aliens’ before your ship crashes -into ‘Earth, bringing a terrifying alien menace’ tore a world piled with „unsuspecting people: Now 3 that's tension! ї = : =
~ Created by Argonaut | Software, ds makers, of Starfox, Alien. Resurrection hopes to нем the third-person -action genre. Taking а:сіџе from Syphon Filter, Alien. Resurrection allows, you ` to shoot all the way around your character. Мо'тоге stopping and ining up, hoping to hit the target; here, hit-and-run is. the way to go. Arm yourself with, one of many different weapons, all: taken from the movie — a shotgun, a grenade launcher, а “gun that looks Jike a thermos. These . and other weapons: will be in your. arsenal.: As you rock-the beasts · ‘from’. another place, : “you will also Бе destroying the’ship’s rooms. Such highly destructible. environments keeps the bored mercenary busy, while he: or she decides what to до next. x
Y But ‘thi game is not simply about blasting aliens to" smithereens. Мо, these aliens ‘are highly intelligent, and you have to outsmart them. To help you, Father, the onboard central computer, is available anytime you beckon’. He can’ ‘help you open doors, learn’ crucial * information, and, more. He also assigns you Specific tasks to complete in order to ‘destroy, the alien hordes. A small. readout in the corner of the screen télls thé. player what- Father is doing at each гћотепе, what he + is working on, and» what is happehing ї in other: parts ‘of the ship.
As.the summer. draws | inear, it c wil be hard to, think about anything scifi except for the ·
imminent release of- Episode І. So check out Alien ‘Resurrection’ in between moments of : Jonesing: it could’ help to: tide you Gum = а
In Battle Beach you'll compete in button-mashing races.
The fate of Sephiroth is in your hands.
Tifa loves the projectile
Vincent and his armament pose a deadly threat.
In the Quest mt range from a giant squid...
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* Size: 1 CD-ROM * Style: 1 or 2-Player Fighting Special Features: Fast 3D Play; Massive Quest Mode; Minigames; 11 Characters (With at Least 4 More Hidden); FMV Endings; Dual Shock & Analog Compatible * Created by: Dream Factory for Square Soft Available: Now in Japan (U.S. Release Pending)
AICTE LUC) Manageable - The fighting is easy to Analysis understand, but the Quest mode is fairly confusing due to Japanese text.
Dream Factory has put together another complete fighter. The Arcade mode is as fast and ferocious as its arcade parent. And for those who have played the Tobal games, Ehrgeiz veers away from the sophisticated grappling system and delivers more counter and juggle play. However, the use of the third dimension still plays a hefty role in the basics of combat. Circle the opposition and seek out an opening, or make use of the multi-storied environments to set a trap. The use of pro- jectiles is a little much, but some interesting strategies can be formed from their usage.
Other parts of the game are very strange. A handful of minigames, ranging from Track & Field-like button-mashing races to an Othello- esque board game, pose a serious challenge. But the most mysterious of all is the Quest mode entitled Godless the Dungeon. In this mode two characters trek through multiple dungeons as they seek out new techniques and moves, weapons and armor, and trea- sures and gold. You start the quest as Kouji Masuda, a powerful fighter who can really pack a punch. If he perishes, Clair Andrews, a combo artist, jumps in. When she dies, a well- rested Kouji is ready. Back and forth, back and forth.
We can kick and scream and scowl and scorn all we like, but all of Final Fantasy's horses and all of Final Fantasy's men couldn't force a U.S. release of Ehrgeiz. If you're loaded. to the hilt, then you could always import the Japanese game; but if you trust our word, then save your cash. We wanted to review the Japanese version, but the abun- dance of Japanese text made us decide oth- erwise. There is a faint possibility that Square Soft could bring it Stateside, but if Tobal 2 is any example then don't count on it.
1 CD-ROM or 2-Player Sports Features: MLB & MLBPA Licenses; New Home Run Challenge; Career Mode; Facial Expressions; Commentary by Buck Martinez & Jim Hughes; Analog & Dual Shock Compatible * Created by: EA Sports * Available: March for PlayStation
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On the Comeback Trail
Although it seems weak that all of this year’s baseball games have put the year
| 2000 in their title, in a way it's appropriate.
With the exception of robots selling peanuts
=| or playing first base, baseball is starting to
resemble something out of the Jetsons. Every desired amenity exists for fans and players to indulge in. With swimming pools, nice restau- rants in left field, majestic waterfalls, and futuristic salaries for players like Kevin Brown, baseball is leading the way into the next millennium.
Unfortunately, free use of the Electronic Arts corporate jet is not included with the purchase of Triple Play 2000 (TP 2K), but there are a number of other features. TP 2K has the MLB and MLBPA licenses and uses all 30 teams, their stadiums, and 1999 rosters and schedules. Plus, you'll find the standard modes like Single Game, Season, Playoffs, and a newly formatted Home Run Challenge. This year’s Home Run Challenge takes you back to the home run derby days of the 1940's with three outs and one-on-one competition to determine the winner. In addition to these play modes, there is a Career mode that allows players to create teams and play through multiple seasons using а draft, point cap, and trading bank points.
As in EA's NBA Live, TP 2K incorporates facial expressions. For an added touch of realism, gamers can watch players use these
Й expressions to demonstrate the disgust of
a bad call, the thrill of winning, and the security one can only get from a multi-million
V dollar contract. Look for EA Sports to deliver
all this action on baseball's opening day
8 this April.
* Size: 1 CD-ROM
* Style: 1 or 2-Player Strategy
* Special Features: Over 40 Missions; Linked Campaign Maps; Create Your Own Vehicles; 2 Modes of Control (Point & Click, Battle
Experience Points ¢ Created by: Pumpkin Studios for Eidos * Available: February 28 for PlayStation
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THE FUTURE OF WAR
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CD-ROM : 1 or 2-Player Sports (Up to 8-Player Via Multi-Taps)
* Special Features: 305 NCAA 1-A Teams & Arenas; Animated Crowds, Refs, & Coaches; Auto Defend; New Shot Meter; Icon Passing, Switching, & Cutting
* Replay Value: Moderate
* Created by: Killer Game for 989 Sports
* Available: Now for PlayStation
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Since there are only a handful of strategy games available for the PlayStation, most -| strategy enthusiasts usually go the PC route. But let's say you don't have the economic firepower to buy and continually upgrade a 4] PC. Then, the PlayStation may be your only "| hope. Although it offers only а few games to choose from, at least titles like Final Fantasy Tactics and Command and Conquer are high- quality products. Now, there may be a new title to. add to the list. From the folks at Pumpkin Studios and Eidos Interactive, Warzone: 2100, along with Civ Il (see p.54), will be welcome as one of the few strategy titles PlayStation owners will see all year.
This game should interest fans of Command & Conquer, especially since Tiberian Sun won't arrive on the PlayStation for months to come. But Warzone is not simply a clone of this strategy master. For instance, in Warzone you can build your own units. And for more variation in these units, you'll have to research different technologies like armor-piercing bullets and half-track propulsion. Also, Warzone uses two styles of control. First, there is the traditional: point- and-click style; and second, there is a Battle (1 View mode that allows you to drive a tank and explore the terrain from the third person.
Warzone lets players rotate and zoom the | camera, as well as assign units to four groups. One thing we like about Warzone is that when sending a group into battle, the repair vehicle automatically lags slightly behind to avoid as much enemy fire as possible - a very helpful detail considering repair vehicles cannot fix themselves. Look for this rare strategy title to surface at the
Sometimes the enemy comes unprepared.
Andy, The Game Hombre
“Final Four is average in just about every sense. It does have a lot of teams, but the Al is pathetic. Plus, the defensive controls are weak and blemish this game’s otherwise solid control.”
Paul, The Game Professor
“Both of the college offerings are pretty weak this year. Final Four has. a lot more teams and is a faster game, but the Al is extremely weak. The. two-player game is ridiculously boring as three-pointers are way too easy.”
Relner, The Raging Gamer
“When you sink twenty 35 in repetition, don't play any defense whatsoever (on the hardest difficulty), and still blow away the opposition, then you know there’s something definitely wrong. NCAA is a graphic standout, but troubled beyond belief in play.”
Playing for Love, Not Money
Basketball is everywhere on console systems these days. Both the N64 and PlayStation are full of it, from sim games like Live and ShootOut to the arcade-style two-on-two slam fests found in NBA
| Hangtime. But titles mostly center around
the pro game, and college basketball is left in the shadows. However, there are a cou- ple of exceptions. If you long for the col- lege game on your PlayStation, then you really have only two choices - March Madness or Final Four.
Final Four comes with a couple of new features. First, is the shot meter. For free throws and jump shots, a tiny meter pops up for more accurate and easier shooting. Little attention was paid to special moves, but while dribbling the ball you can hit a button to protect the ball making it virtual- ly impossible for the ball to be stolen. The trade off is that the ball carrier moves very slowly. Another helpful feature is the "auto defend" button. When this is pressed, the defender sticks to his man like glue. You don't even have to use the d-pad. Now, if this feels kind of like cheating, you'll defi- nitely feel the CPU cheats when it repeat- edly sinks fadeaway three-pointers through the outstretched arms of two defenders.
Other features of Final Four ‘99 include icon passing, switching, and cutting for increased control over your teammates. Final Four also comes with a whopping 305 Division 1-A teams and three modes: Exhibition, Season, and Tournament. As with many other basketball games, the success of the computer opponent might seem a little shady; but overall, Final Four offers average competition from the college ranks.
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A New Look at an Old Friend
The Characters
There are seven different characters to play in the game, each with their own story and motive. Players start as Sonic and unlock new characters when he meets up with them. One ofthe characters is hidden, so there's no need to discuss him now. Here is the order:
* Sonic
* Tails
* Knuckles
* Amy
* E-102 Gamma * Big The Cat
The Goals
Each character has a different basic goal, based on his or her story line.
* Sonic: Must get to the end of each level.
* Tails: Must beat Sonic to the end of each level.
+ Knuckles: Must find three shards of Chaos crystals, using a variant of the hot/cold game.
* Amy: Must get to the end of each level, constantly avoiding a large robot.
* E-102 Gamma: Must destroy the other
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The Abilities
Each Character has a different set of abilities. These enable the characters to get to special locations, as well as finish the levels in different ways.
+ Sonic: Has Spin-Attack and Spin-Dash * Tails: Can fly.
«Knuckles: Can punch, glide, and climb certain walls.
* Amy: Has a hammer, used for attacking and vaulting up to high places.
* Big: Has a fishing pole, used for catching fish and attacking long distance.
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* Style: 1-Player Action/Platform
* Special Features: 7 Playable Characters; RPG Interface; Different Goals for Each Character; A-Life System; Virtual Pet Raising via VMU; Intense Speed; Multiple Pathways on Each Level
* Created by: Sonic Team for Sega
* Available: Now in Japan (September for U.S.A.)
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* Size: 1 GD-ROM
* Styl -Player Role-Playing
* Special Features: Unique Combat Interface; Brilliant Music; Soft Art Style
* Created by: Game Arts/ESP for Sega
* Available: April in Japan for Dreamcast (U.S. Release Unknown)
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As the new year begins and the Dreamcast starts its ascent into the minds of gamers across America, one game will indeed stand out as a coveted title. Grandia, for the Sega Saturn, was one of the top sellers on the sys- tem, even generating hype on this side of the Pacific. The unique battle interface, the low loading times, the interactive environments, and the excellent artwork all came together in one glowing piece: of interactivity. Тһе game topped the charts for a few weeks.
Now, Game Arts is attempting a sequel. Grandia 2 features the same style of RPG with some Dreamcastsize upgrades. The combat remains similar to its Saturn counter- part, with the free-roaming action and zany movement. There are no front or back rows in battle, for your characters move about the screen with each action. This unique move- ment also comes into play when dealing dam- ] age. For instance, if an enemy is close to a character, more damage will occur. Multiple attacks are possible as well, also based on distance from the target.
Graphically, Grandia 2 is breathtaking. Still set in the same style that was laid out in Grandia, everything is now much smoother. The characters are in three dimensions rather than two, but continue to carry that very organic, alive look that gave the first such a distinctly artistic quality. As in Grandia, there Й are items that are moveable, shakeable, and otherwise interactive, but we don't yet know to what extent.
So, will Sega (or a third-party) heed our early pleas for this title, guaranteeing its appearance in the United States? Nobody knows, but if there ever was a Final Fantasy killer in our midst, Grandia 2 is a sure con- tender for the role.
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e Special Features: Land-, Air-, & Sea-Based Combat; Tons of Vehicle: Scenarios With 65 Missions; Power-Ups; Primary & Secondary Weapons; 1st- & 3rd-Person
* Created by: Rage Software for Imagineer * Available: Now in Japan for Dreamcast (U.S. Release Uncertain)
A Fine Port With a Subtle Bouquet
When the Dreamcast is released this fall in
» America, Sega hopes to blow the minds of
American gamers with the help of a host of new software titles. But Sega will also throw in some recycled games. Last summer, Incoming was released for the PC and now it's headed for the Dreamcast.
In this visually stunning arcade shooter, aliens swarm down on the earth to take it over for their own evil purposes. It's a tired theme in games, but one that always sells. Of course, it's up to you to thwart these uninvit- ed guests and let them know who owns this hunk of rock. A host of high-powered weapon- ry is at hand to blow the intruders out of the sky. You can get behind the sights of stationary turrets, helicopters, super-sonic jets, tanks, hovercrafts, flying saucers, and other fancy spacecraft. While unleashing their fury, you'll be whisked away to places
4 like Kenya, the Arctic, North Atlantic,
Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Moon, and the aliens' home planet located somewhere in the Crab Nebula.
As an arcade shooter, the concept of
| Incoming is simple - shoot and kill. But with
tons of power-ups, the horde of pilotable craft, and wide variety of environments, Incoming breaks up the monotony pretty well. And thanks to an awesome graphic display, your eyes will be glued to the screen as you view the detailed terrain, lighting effects, and explosions that splinter craft into clouds of metal and send shock waves screaming across the landscape.
Whether or not Incoming will be released in the States is uncertain. However, we think it will arrive simply because, unlike many of the other Japanese Dreamcast titles, this one doesn’t suck.
* Size: 1 GD-ROM 1-Player Adventure * Style: 1-Player Role-Playing * Special Features: Dragon's Lair-Type * Special Features: 5 Playable Interface; Many Playable Characters; Time Characters; Randomized Dungeons; Moves the Same as Real Life; No FMV in the. Wacky Creatures; Huge Spell Effects; Game; Realistic Weather Effects; Pick Up. Mechanical/Fantasy Storyline
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* Available: April in Japan for Dreamcast (U.S. Release Pending)
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Simple, Yet Elcsant
Yu Suzuki is famous for creating games that envelop players. OutRun, with its shaking steering wheel and multiple paths, was one of these. The classic Afterburner, which had a moving cockpit and hyper-fast action, was another. Then came Virtua Fighter, a detailed and realistic fighting game hat spawned legions of fans. With his next project, Shenmue, Yu Suzuki will attempt to make the same kind of mark with gamers.
As always, Yu Suzuki is thinking “outside the box.” Packed with detailed features, like a constantly active clock that controls the climate and lighting, Shenmue pushes the envelope of design. By interacting with different items and people, you will uncover clues about what to do next. However, the game will not overwhelm gaming novices. Shenmue has a combat system easy enough for a child to understand. When an action || sequence takes place, arrows appear. The player, must react quickly and press in the = correct direction. Basically it's like Dragon's = Lair (or the office favorite, Cliff Hanger). Although this might sound boring, it could be fun if the action is set up correctly.
On the visual side, Yu Suzuki is proud that there is no FMV in Shenmue. All gameplay shots are of real-time footage. The characters look exquisite, and the detail is unsurpassed. F| Shenmue is the first title to give us a serious look at what is under the DC's hood, and it looks great.
So, Sega fans, expect to see Shenmue Stateside later this year. Sega of America announced it to the world in a press release, so apparently it is tooting its horn to prepare for a major release during the 1999 RPG market? With its beautiful graphics and holiday season. If nothing else, it should n intriguing play interface, this may very well be interesting to play Suzuki-san's first con- be another major feather in Sega's cap sole-based project. come September.
| Evolution, by Sting, is another in the lineup | of RPG titles announced for the DC. Five | characters are at your control throughout [. Evolution. Mag Launcher, a 16-year-old [-] adventurer, lost his parents when they меге exploring some ruins while he was young. He | owes a major debt to society, and thus must adventure and find treasures to help settle | the score. His butler, Gre Nade, takes care of Mag, helping with decisions and basically looking out for him. Linear Cannon, a mysteri- ous young girl, lives with Mag as well. Mag's rival adventurer, Chain Gun, is about the same age as Mag. Although they are rivals, they | are very close (much like Ryu and Ken of | Street Fighter). Pepper Box, the final member | of this motley crew of fortune-seekers, is a ~~ 749 pro adventurer, having seen a fair share of Р =) dangers in his life. The three men (Mag, Chain, and Pepper) are able to control the | Cyframe, a sacred weapon, which is at the | center of the story. During the adventures through five | randomly created dungeons, players will dis- cover many artifacts, some of which will be of use to the party, all of which can be sold. AII five dungeons are open for exploration at any time, and change each time they are entered, | similar to Azure Dreams or Diablo. Everything _ is shown in the traditional, top-down style of RPG, making it easy to navigate. 4 The battles іп Evolution are grid-based formations, with characters taking on front, middle, or back positions. These positions, of | course, help determine the amount of damage | a character can deal as well as receive. Can Evolution rise above in the cutthroat
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!! Dark Vengeance. I’m pleased with the variety of games this month, but | was not blown away by any one. | Surely, I'll hear from angry Baldur's Gate fans for not declaring it the greatest RPG of all time, but | found the | single-player to be-only above average. Yet certainly, a Forgotten Realms game has been a long time in coming.
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Vigilance, another first-person shooter, is very Bond-esque. However, it should бе || noted that you can also play it in third-per- son. There is a good 8 mix of outdoor and indoor environments, and the levels require players to complete a series of mission objectives that are explained in a briefing. One big difference is the inclusion of eight playable characters, each an expert in his or her field, which is usually some form of killing. Unfortunately, | have yet to notice a real difference between the characters’ abilities. The enemies you face are from a group of terrorists. Each enemy has specific hit zones to encourage you to aim for the head and get the quick kill. Also, there are tons of decent power- ups and weapons to find. My observations may make it sound like this game has it all, but the level designs are boring and the graphics ho-hum.
The fantasy themes continue this month with Dark Vengeance, a third-person action/ || adventure game from GT Interactive. The sound is horrid and | the level designs are average at best, but the three playable characters help the game's replay value. Nanoc is a huge and powerful gladiator who uses short-range weapons. Jetrel is a fragile warlock who uses long-range magic attacks. Kite is a sort of mixture of the previous two, relying on quickness, close-range weapons, and a variety of potions. Each character has his or her own specialized weapons and items, as well as a unique intro level and ending. There are also power-ups and a ton of Dark Elves to fight. There's a lot to like about this game, but the sound, control, and level designs aren't spectacular So | can't declare it a must buy. However, the three different characters increase replay value for single player games and add strategy for multiplayer use.
ТАТЕ Меса Fatigue
Psygnosis
Sure, there are a mil- lion real-time strategy games out there, but Metal Fatigue might | prove exceptional. In the story, three broth- ers discover a new technology revolving around huge robots called Combots. The brothers part ways and work for different countries, called CorpoNations, that fight for control of various mining areas. Much of Metal Fatigue is standard RTS, but the Robots make it special. Each robot has its own crew to control it and scientists to develop new technologies. Combots can be equipped with sniper rifles, buzzsaws, Gatling guns, missile launchers, jump-jets, and more. Each CorpoNation has its own tech- nologies, but they can be captured from one another on the battlefield. Metal Fatigue also has separate battleground levels so that conflicts can occur simultaneously on the surface, below the surface, and on asteroids orbiting the planet. You can even attack one location from another. Metal Fatigue contains 30 single-player and 30 multiplayer missions. Look for Metal Fatigue this spring.
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Based on the literary works of Raymond E. Feist, Return to Krondor is a point- and-click adventure that plays a lot like an RPG. Similar to B Baldur's Gate, there is A a heavy fantasy element to the game. Spells, character classes, armor, and hit points, it's all here. Krondor's story kept me playing and looking for answers despite what | found to be a major flaw in gameplay — the combat. The combat moves painfully slowly. The turn-based aspect doesn't slow it down so much, but the individual characters often reposition themselves (at a snail's расе) in order to get closer to a selected target. It's a cool idea, but it often takes too much time. But a solid story, good graphics, and a ton of character atiributes make Return to Krondor extremely enjoyable for me. If you like fantasy role-playing and can live. with combat that is extremely sluggish, then | recommend Return to Krondor.
This strategy game is all about the mob, as players head up a group of thugs in а decent-sized town in the 1940s. There's more to Gangsters than gold chains and murder, however, and | found myself immersed in some of the not-so-glorious tasks of a true wise guy. As a mob boss, you must divide your force and assign tasks such as recruit- ing, extortion, and collecting protection money. You also have to keep track of financial and legal matters as well as watch out for rival gangs and the cops. Essentially, you'll assign tasks to your minions and sit back and watch them perform over the course of a week, making the action almost turn-based. But you can interrupt a task and give new orders. The game almost runs itself, but when giving new orders, | was bummed to discover | couldn't group my thugs together. There's a lot to manage in Gangsters, | just wanted more action. If you are infatuated with the Mafia, you should check out Gangsters.
Heretic || is the sec- ond third-person fan- tasy action/adventure game on this month's page. Both Heretic and Dark Vengeance have their own unique characteristics, but | give the nod to Heretic Il. Neither game has particularly mind-blowing level designs, but overall, Heretic II's are a little bigger. Plus, the lighting effects and sound in Heretic II are superior. Of course, the downside to Heretic Il, compared to Dark Vengeance, is that there is only one character to control. On the other hand, | like the control of Heretic Il a lot better. That's because | prefer to use the mouse and key- board when playing first- and third-person games, and it's difficult to use the mouse with Dark Vengeance. But overall, these games are incredibly similar, and I'm sure a lot of folks will prefer the variety of Dark Vengeance even if it is at the expense of easier control and better sound and lighting effects.
Blood II is a лаз first-person shooter at best. However, Blood Il does stand out from Ё the crowd in some | ways. First off (par- ents be warned), there's quite a bit a
more blood to it. Blood 11 also has a full m that is continu- ously unwound throughout gameplay with the help of cutscenes - if you play as Caleb (one of four characters). While weapons are pretty much standard fare, a couple are particularly wicked. For instance, the Singularity Launcher creates a black hole that sucks and destroys everything in its vicinity. The Orb is another nasty weapon that seeks out enemy skulls and bores tunnels into their brains. There is even an “Orb Cam” that lets you steer the Orb in the first-per- son. Blood II has its moments, but overall I'd say stay away.
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There aren't too many turn-based strategy games with a fantasy theme, but fortunately || for fans of the genre, Heroes of Might & Magic has proven solid. Heroes of Might ý & Magic ЇЇ (HOMM3) has а lot of new changes including eight new town types and 16 hero types (128 individual heroes). Each town will have two classes (might and magic), but the relationship between town and hero will be different. In HOMM2, the heroes defined the type of town; but in НОММЗ, the town type will determine the hero type found within. Another change in the game is that Castle Captains will be replaced by actual heroes by moving a visiting hero into the garrison slot of a town. Also, flying creatures will have unlimited range. Moreover, there are more artifacts (the Grail replaces the Ultimate Artifact), and more skills like the implementation of four spell schools as secondary skills. Then from a visual standpoint, the combat and adventure screens will be 60% and 45% larger respectively.
This game has been receiving a ton of hype. Yeah, its just another RPG, but it's $ Dungeons & Dragons and it takes place in TSR's Forgotten Realms universe. You can even find references to popular Forgotten Realms books, most notably, the Dark Elf trilogy. Once, when | tried to speak to a guard, he rambled, "| could beat Drizzt with both hands tied behind me back,” in reference to R.A. Salvatore’s popular character. The look and control of Baldur's Gate is undeniably similar to another popular Interplay RPG, Fallout. The new Pause feature, however, allows you to stop the game at any time (even in the middle of an encounter) to select targets and prepare your party members for battle. But aside from the D&D angle, Baldur's Gate is just a slightly above average RPG. There are tons of spells, weapons, enemies, and stuff like that, but | thought the story was lacking and often had little interest in adventuring any further. Despite my grievances, | think D&D fans will enjoy Baldur's Gate.
The First Naomi Game: A Look at Power Stone
Standard 29” Arcade Cabinet 1 or 2-Player Fighting p Fully Interactive 3D Environments; 8 Playable Characters; Collect Stones To Become More Powerful; Use Objects in Arenas for Battle Cı : Capcom low On Test in Arcades
Power Stone is Capcom's first attempt on Sega’s high-powered but inexpensive Naomi arcade board. Already being tested in some locations throughout the United States, Power Stone is a 3D fighter similar to Square & Namco’s Ehrgeiz. Full 3D movement for the characters within a closed arena makes for some interest- ing attacks. Leap off the rafters onto a paralyzed opponent, or send an adversary over a railing and onto the ground below. With eight playable characters, Power Stone hopes to alter forever the way people see fighting games.
The game itself centers around the same object as all other fighters: maiming each other. However, Capcom has offered up a | few innovative ways to do the typical. First, there are three gems scattered throughout each level. As players pick up each one, they are granted certain powers. The gems can be knocked out of your possession, however, so beware! When you pick up three stones, you transform into an armored version of yourself. Boasting faster reflexes and vigorous projectile attacks, players with all three power stones become mighty indeed. But this added juice does have a set time limit, so caution is advised.
There are three buttons used while playing Power Stone - jump, punch, and kick. As with all other fighters, different joystick and button combinations will allow for special attacks that are more advantageous or powerful than normal moves. By pressing punch and kick at the same time, different “actions” can be performed, | like climbing a pole or tossing a barrel. Once players have learned how to use the surroundings to their advantage, they can achieve moves and attacks using the objects in the rooms.
So can Power Stone unseat the current king of the arcade fighting games, Tekken 3? Or will it be forever lost in infamy, much as Star Gladiators was? Well, with all the press the Dreamcast is getting, gamers will be in the know with anything and everything Dreamcast. This includes all the different arcade games based on the Naomi board. But will Sega's attempt to emulate one of Sony's key strengths prove successful? Or will Power Stone simply be rated on its own merits? Only time can tell, but Sega (and Capcom) fans everywhere are anticipating the release of Power Stone with extremely high hopes.
There are only two saving graces for this pitiful excuse of a video game: (1) it's Star Wars, and (2) the graphics are splen- did. Unfortunately, the gameplay is horribly limited and offers no replay value whatsoever. Basically you use a stick with two buttons (both of which do the same thing: fire) and head through each of the movies, taking the role of different char- acters. The entire game is track-based, and all you do is move a small cursor around the screen and fire away. Extra points are scored for special hits, like long-range or consecutive strikes. The entire game took about 25 min- : utes to complete, bonus levels and all. Although this is a serious waste of money for arcade owners, | gamers should sit down and give it one run through. Heck, even at a dollar а pop you could finish © the whole thing on a five-spot! Not even the duels with Boba Fett and Darth Vader can save this game, with its simple Dragon's Lair-like interface. In other words, it's boring.
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Quake Il
EEUU ~ Quake | will make its console debut under heavy * Style: 1 to 4Player fire, challenging GoldenEye 007 and Turok 2: Action/Shooter Seeds of Evil for action/shooter dominance on
i the Nintendo 64. Id Software's Doom- afterthought found immediate success on the PC.
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Triple Play 2000
TEES Sometimes it seems like winter will never end. D Sud НЕ But watching a preview of Triple Play 2000 by EA Sports Sports for the Nintendo 64, you can almost smell БСА the pine tar and hear the crack of the bat. ЗОМ К Although it will be Triple Play's first installment for Team Stadiums. the Nintendo 64, if it's anything like its PlayStation Dozens of Camera brother, we're in for another grand day at the Angles; Varying Play ballpark. With all 30 Major League Teams and БОНИ their home fields, Triple Play 2000 also produces or WEM realistic play that incorporates everything from Pak Compatible intentional bean balls to the home run chase. MULCA With player reactions, facial expressions, а д d ИЩ Career mode, a draft, and even a fast-paced Nintendo 64 Arcade mode, it looks like EA Sports' baseball
franchise will find success on the N64 as well.
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NCAA March Madness 99
March Madness 99 has great graphics, excellent * Style: 1 or 2-Player camera angles, and plenty of options and СЕО УИ features. However, once we started to play the Hs мар) Е game, it really wasn't all that much fun. March * Special Features: і Modes OVE AO MER Madness has the Dynasty mode, but we wished | PET that during the first season, teams could play their IPC OM actual schedules. For instance, the Gophers Icon Passing: ; were playing Big Ten opponents in the middle of па КЕДЩ November while conference play doesn't start • Replay Value: until January. We also found the control to be Moderate sluggish and the animation choppy. As with most 2 yd ae Bes basketball games, MM 99's Al is sub par. Point | віз іно ae guards can basically score at will; and when | інь. playing defense, your teammates almost never | Bottom Line: rotate, leaving clear paths to the basket for the М
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FuncoLand?* Gift Certificate > Long Vo San Jose, CA
Crystal Aura Wilson Eric Chatel Jr. Chicago, І Corona, NY
20 Recognition Awards Winners of a Life Size Tekken Standee
* Size: 1 CD-ROM
* Style: 1-Player Shooting
* Special Features: 4 Ships To Pilot (Plus More Hidden); Non- Linear Missions; Power- Ups To Purchase; Many Missions; Simple Controls
* Replay Value: Moderate
* Created by: Camden for Psygnosis
* Available: Now for PlayStation
Bottom Line:
1 CD-ROM 1 or 2-Player
* Special Features: 4 Modes of Play; 6 Characters; Increase Attributes With Wins; 4 Race Courses, 2 Slalom Courses, Half Pipe, & Trick Ramp.
* Replay Value: Moderate
* Created by: TV Tokyo/FCI for Capcom
* Available: Now for PlayStation
Bottom Line:
* Special Features: Full NBA & NBAPA Licenses; Slam Dunk & 3-Point Shootout Mini-Games; Create & Trade Players; Icon Passing
* Created by: Konami
Computer Entertainment
America * Available: March 1999 for PlayStation
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be mighty familiar to CW fans, but that offers less of everything. There are many missions, and they are non-linear; but the order to play is selectable, rather than based on mission-completion ability. Players can purchase power-ups, but the selection is extremely poor. As in Colony Wars, there are star streaks, explosions, and choices of craft, but all are limited. As with most Psygnosis games, the graphics are purty and in-your-face all the time. So when you are shopping for a new shooter, and you see Blast Radius on the shelves, think “Colony Wars Lite.” That'll guide you on your purchase.
Freestyle Boardin' ‘99
Although Freestyle Boardin’ ‘99 has all the makings of a good snowboarding game, it falls short. There are two problems: (a) the control, although simple, is not responsive, and is very limited in tricks; and (b) there are some problems with collision. Some ramps must be taken on a certain side, because the other side is blocked by an invisible wall. Also, when getting too close to another racer, falling and/or bumping occurs, even when there is no actual contact. The graphics are mediocre with small tears popping up everywhere, and they have an overall grainy
appearance. Snowboarders in need of a fix might =
want to rent it, but everyone else should steer clear at all costs.
NBA In The Zone '99
While NBA fans, players, and coaches are -
looking at а shortened season, gamers can make up for lost time with Konami's NBA In The Zone
‘99. Just like all good basketball games, NBAITZ |
'99 features many modes, from create player to the 3-point shootout and the slam dunk contest. Take a team through an entire season, keeping an eye on injuries, as well as the numbers your players put up. The AI is decent, with the refs refusing to give in, and the drones mustering up some tight defense. Yes, just like the wrestling games, this game is loaded with tons of fantasy features to keep you occupied until next season rolls around.
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Destrega
Destrega, from Koei, pits fighters against each other in huge 3D environments, utilizing long- 3 апа short-range attacks to win. The thing that makes Destrega appealing, however, is that characters have full 3D movement. They are not “tethered” to each other, and using the
— survival. Couple this unique interface with an exceptionally balanced fighting engine, and you have the simple yet captivating Destrega. The ensuing chaos will put off many gamers. However, if you can cast aside what you know about fighters and give Destrega a chance, you will get hooked. The only drawback is that all of the characters are similar, but few will notice (or care). It's that good.
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Bomberman Fantasy Race Although Bomberman Fantasy Race has some +) difficulty in the control department, this game is Still a lot of fun. Choose your favorite Bomberman character and race on these cute little animals, all the while trying to blow up your opponents with bombs, rockets, and more. Save up some money and purchase a new ride, more power-ups, or tickets to enter higher-level, more monetarily productive races. Numerous touches, like a little man screaming out the name of each race, keep the game zany. If you can stomach the -| questionable control, you'll have a lot of fun. It also helps to eat a lot of sugar before playing.
Fisherman's Bait
Unfortunately, Konami was not concerned enough to get us a reviewable copy of this game before its release. However, we'll be nice to the slowpokes and let you know that Fisherman's Bait is one fun fishin’ game. Combinin’ fast, arcade-style gameplay with the action of tryin’ to reel in a big'un, Fisherman's Bait is pretty excitin’. Choose from one of four different modes and compete on different lakes, each with unique hot spots based on location, time of day, and || weather. Only bass are counted as game fish, however, so keep on your toes and avoid the wimpy fish as they will waste your time. Fisherman's Bait will be hittin’ stores on February 15, so keep an eye out.
* Replay Value: Moderately High
* Created by: Omega Force for Koei
* Available: Now for PlayStation
Bottom Line:
Racing * Special Features: Purchas
Use on Opponents; 1-Player, Battle, & Time Trial Modes
* Replay Value: Moderate
* Created by: Hudson for Atlus
* Available: March for PlayStation
Bottom Line:
* Style: 1 or 2-Player Action * Special Features: 6
Analog Arcade-Style Gameplay; 4 Modes (Beginner, Training, Tournament, & Vs.)
* Created by: KCEO for Konami
* Available: Now for PlayStation
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Centipede ~ - Centipede has been revamped, but still includes * Size: 1 CD-ROM the classi ion. In th diti t e Style: 1 or 2Player e classic version. In the new rendition, you mus Shooter conquer four colorful worlds comprised of 23 * Special Features: 4 levels. Also, each level has basic mission ee Mu objectives. In the first world, for instance, you'll Modes; 3 View Points; ЩЩ rescue ‘wee citizens” and protect “wee Power-Ups; Mission buildings” from the evil centipedes. There are a Objectives; Continue couple of different enemies in the new Centipede, КОРАЦИ and the level designs are completely different Analog Compatible; FMV n e Created by: Leaping from the original. Yes, there are mushrooms Lizard for Hasbro littered about; but since everything is now in 3D, * Available: March for a bit of exploration is called for in your new аан shooting craft that also has the ability to jump. Plus, you'll find various power-ups like shields and flame-throwers.
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Eliminator
In this space-age shooter from Psygnosis, you e Style: 1 or 2Player take command of one of four different space craft. Shooter Your mission? Well, that depends on the mode of MEUM play you choose - single player or battle. The 1- | САЗНА player mode is quite different. You race against an lon Gun & Vulcan the clock. " h tretch of track. Cannons ALDifferent e clock, across a treacherous stretch of track, Fighters; Multiplayer while a heavily armed force of enemies awaits, АИКИДОА convinced they'll have you wiped from the galaxy КЫЫ faster than you can say “space dust.” Your goal Analog Compatible in the 2-pl de i ite simol blast th Претеча ет n the 2-player mode is quite simple — blast the КОЛОЛУУ other guy. Not only do you get to annihilate him
* Size: 1 CD-ROM
* Available: April for or her, but you can do so with quite a variety of Playstation weapons ranging from ion cannons to grenade launchers. 90% Complete Previeu shadow madness
= т From the makers of Secret of Evermore, Shadow * Size: 2 CD-ROMs Mad Crave? ing RPG — is shapi + Style: 1-Player ladness - Crave's upcoming RPG - is shaping Role-Playing up nicely. Instead of simply offering the mundane * Special Features: 6 action sequences found in most RPGs, Shadow АИ Madness tries to do things differently. For Unique Al Interface; ч Large Magic Spells Starters, any menu can be called up with a button. ONERE Also, the battles are more three-dimensional than ШШЕ ДЕРИНЕН other RPGs, as players can corner enemies, and иаа vice versa. Most interesting is the FMVs that Creative User ^ accompany the summoning spells. Huge blasts
Interactivity Ere IU ЕЩ Of light and color streak forth whenever a monster
ПОКЕРУ ЗЕКЕ ШЕШ is summoned. Six characters aid you on your
Н шы Г for quest to discover what is causing the worldwide 74 у plague. Featuring over 60 hours of gameplay оп |a : = 2 CDs, Shadow Madness seems indeed to be an [Fs ^. | fts gonna be REAL 60% Complete PPCES wish come true. ! S25) dont sive vs you о |
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7th Cross Check this out...you start 7th Cross as ап EE Ў amoeba. Then after you collect a lot of green |. style: Player RPG
stuff, you evolve into a lizard known as Evolution || ESen EN] 1. From here, you kill various crabs and slugs to | осе P TUN collect Evolution Points (EVP). Use the EVP to 9490 submit DNA pictures to unlock new arm, head, || ашын ЫШЫ even some surprise came leg, or body parts for your creature. Each || нн ган ШИНА characters, this appendage endows different powers and allows # ДЖЕ ИШҮ access to different parts of the game. However, 5 сатраш. ee unlocking these different limbs is somewhat hit or || ри аве fone miss. Basically, you draw different shapes or dots || Дром on a twenty-by-twenty grid and submit them. = The iene ot Zelda: Sometimes you get what you want, other times link's Mire - you don't. Annoying to say the least. And once Game Boy Color you get out of that dreaded pond, the game TN mas] Bottom Line: 9.25 suffers horrible slow-down. The future of gaming, А : EN Links Awakening DX is
7th Cross is not. us ко basically the same game “©
| - that warmed our hearts on the good white. But now it comes packed wi spanking new dungeon, printer а canvas of атал!
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Landers. Play as one of eight different ns ШЕ ; Bonon шз characters, most of which are from other Climax СЕА a à TEn m s games like Land Stalker and Shining the Holy | 250209 aa о : Ark. Players will be able to travel through time ИК |
А | 8 Characters; Monster simplistic goals, and a dull story! and capture different monsters, raising them on || ннн pce hang on to this one for very long. the VMU. Along the way you'll encounter тапу ЖАШ 5 different dungeons, all of which are randomly үш ү Are mna Beyond ihe
isi Include jungle – Game Во! created. Although this idea has not really worked || Mlle by: Climax for ae y
in the past for console games (Virtual Hydlide Sega
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Climax can pull it off. A release for the Опїей 00 and the edu eae
States has not been announced, but keep your definitely vibrant, but the genet fingers crossed. PlayStation forefather also brings
% Complete mechanics. Harry's once again a scorpion: ies n stud, but this adventure is totally bogus. |
Bottom Line: 6.5 | The animation is fantastic
Gex: Enter the Gecko - Game Boy Color _
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ompared to MTC. Nonetheless, it's a solid Tetris | З ЗШ Color 0 title, but the backgrounds will make you sick if 8 RES Portem ше d | you play too long. One really cool thing is that | у оте ит
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| Enter all of these codes at the Enter Cheats menu. This month, we've been bitten by the generosity bug. | Like Rogue Squadron, we've added Quarterback Club codes from the last two months. Now, you won't | need to buy the last two issues (you cheap son of a ріхе!!!!). Alien Stadium - SCLLYMLDR Huge Pylons - PWRPYLNS | Big Coin Toss - BGMNY | Huge Football - BCHBLL
Car Select.
Prass "Z" far color selection
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Main Menu use the analog-stick to highlight the following list. Stop at | each listing and press 2. Here's what to hit: Credits, Championship, Championship, Versus.
All Bonus Cars - Follow the same |
| technique that you just used for the
| Standard Car code. But this time | | stop at: Credits, Versus, Set-Up, |
Championship, Versus, Versus.
Unknown
Unlimited Turbo - TRBMN
No Fumbles - STCKYBLL
Slo Motion - FRRSTGMP.
8 Downs - DBLDWNS
Cheat Teams - XTRTMS
Electric Football Mode – XTRVLTG
Always Fumble - BTTRFNGRS
He's On Fire! - HSNFR
Pinball Mode - PNBLL
Flubber Mode — FLBBR
Land Mine Mode - PPCRNRTRNS
Super Kicker - PWRKCKR
Rugby Mode - RGBY
Raquetball Mode - RCQTBLL
Slip Mode - SLPNSLD
Overweight Players - MRSHMLLW BB
Skinny Players - TTHPCK
More Injuries - HSPTL
Opponent Scores 0 - RLSTN
Start With 12 Points - SHUTOUT
Fast Running - SPRTRBMD | "The Rhino" | Toledo, OH
Enter both of these codes at the Password screen.
| All Gangs (Campaign) -
| LTSETSGNGS
| Storm Ravens Gang -
| WMNRSMRTR
*Virtual Gap Boy 2000" |
Phoenix, AZ
Enter both of these codes at the Cheat Menu.
Juan's Cheat - HEEERESJUAN
Zach's Cheat - AAHGOO
Sam & Twitch New York, NY
| Cheat Mode - From the starting castle, walk to the left, over to the swinging owl. Press A and the owl
| will make eight sounds. Press
| Start and use the C buttons to | copy the owls sounds. Repeat the sequence perfectly and you'll get | a code. To make your lives easier, we've listed all of the codes below. However, if you feel adventurous, || challenge the owl.
“Enter this code at the Cheat Menu.
Master Cheat - BOBBYBIRD
Dave ‘It's a Bad Game, But | Bought It Anyway" O'i Connor
Enter both of these codes when it is your turn to bowl.
White Dwarf — Right, Right, Right, Left, Left, Left Mega Ball - Left, Right, Left, Right
Carl “Switch Hitter” Lorington Round Back Woods, GA
Left, Right,
CODES ;
Unlock Froggy - Up C, Right C,
Down C, Right C, Up C, Left С,
Left C, Up C
All Portals — Up C, Right C, Right
C, Down C, Left C, Down C, Up C, |
Right C
Tilt Camera - Left C, Right C, Up |
C, Up C, Down C, Right C, Down |
C, Right C |
Enemy Ball - Left C, Down C, Up
C, Right C, Left C, Left C, Down
C, Down C
Mad Gerbies - Down C, Right C,
Down C, Up C, Left C, Down C,
Left C, Up C
Fish-Eye View – Left C, Right C,
Left C, Right C, Left C, Right C,
Left C, Right C
Turn Off Cheats - Down C (x8) Danny Glover
Oakland, CA
[Asteroids — playstation
Enter these codes at the Pr M Start screen.
Fourth Ship — Hold Select and press A, 6, ©, A, H, ©, E Level Select/Invincibility — Hold Select and press W, A, Ө, A, A, Wi, © (then during gameplay press Start and Select simultaneously. Choose the level, then tap L1 to warp.)
Extra Life (Classic Only) - Up, Down, Left, Right, Ө, lll, ж, A 499 Lives (Classic Only) - Up, *€ Down, А, Left, IB, Right, €
і Star Wars: Rogue Squadron —
Enter all of these codes at the
Password screen. For those who missed out last month, we've
included February's cheats as well.
Bonus!
Unlimited Lives - IGIVEUP
View Credits - CREDITS
Enhanced Radar - RADAR
Control AT-ST - CHICKEN
More A-Wing Use - ACE
View Cinemas - DIRECTOR
Soundtrack - MAESTRO
All Power-Ups - TOUGHGUY
Pilot M. Falcon - FARMBOY
Pilot TIE Interceptor -After entering FARMBOY, input TIEDUP. Then head to the vehicle select screen, highlight the M. Falcon, and hold Up on the analog-stick for two seconds.
New Title Screen - HARDROCK (return to the Title Screen and let the demo begin. Press A and a new Title Screen will appear.)
Invincibility (Classic Only) - Down, Down, Up, Up, ©, Е, A, ||
“The МаМап" ІМ Uptown, MN
Enter all of these codes with the ШШШ Enter all of these codes at the [| Enter all of these codes from the | game paused. - MI Password screen. pause screen. Refill Health – Left, Right, Left, ШШШ Level Select - GOANYWHERE Red Beam Mode – Right, Up, Lett,
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Right, B s = : || Invincibility - DONDACHAOS ©, Up, ©, © Refill Атто - Left, Right, Up, ИШ Nine Lives - DONTDIONME Add 10 Missiles - ж, Ө, Ri, Down, Ө, m = Right, A, €, А Huge Characters - INLILLIPUT
Refill Mana — Left, Right, Left,
Right, © Add 10 Grenades – ВІ, Ж, ВІ,
Right, М, Right, Bl. Restore Health - R1, A, 11, Left, 4, өх Unlock All Levels – Up, Left, Down, R2, Right, IIl, 3€ Dinko Haboo Philadelphia, PA
Tiny Characters - SIZOFANANT Speedy Dek - DEXPOWERUP Putz Dek - CLAPPEDOUT
Low G - WALKONMOON
[ Tae ME Upside Down - TOPSYTURVY 4 ріауданоп О Infinite Jelly - JELLYJELLY
Slip N’ Slide - GREASEDDEK Peter *12 Inch" Power
Long Pier M | Street Fighter Alpha 3 — | PlayStation
| Note: These codes were compiled using a Japanese version of the game. However, we strongly believe that these techniques (along with the moves we printed last month) will be in the finished
: ame U.S. version as well. Call it a Nintendo64 > ` ч hunch!
7 p Evil Ryu and Guile - Build a Capturing Medals - You havent World Tour character to level 30
truly played Rogue Squadron until Е
you at least attempt to capture every B | WCW/NWO Thunder- — m. b ha n iuc medal. If you snag all Bronze (or BENE I PlayStati _ characters 9
better) you'll unlock a Beggar's і 7
Canyon level featuring а playable T- Shin Akuma - Build a World Tour 16. If you obtain all silver (or better) character to level 32, then head to you'll unlock a Death Star trench run the Character Select screen. (with X-Wing's of course). And if Highlight Akuma, hold L2, then
press any button.
you're truly a stud, snagging all Gold's, you'll unlock the Hoth battle Battle Super Akuma (Final Battle) - Enter Final Battle mode
(with speeders). Sean "The Dark-Jedi" Davis and select any character. Now, hold L1 and L2 until the Versus
screen appears. Akuma will take the place of M. Bison.
Laura Dern Ororo, SD
Taunts - |n a multiplayer game (with two or more human players) press L1, L2, R1, R2, %, Ш, A, or Ф to fluster the opposition. Blow Away the Range Cart - Enter the Driving Range through the Practice Facility and hit the range cart three times to make it explode.
Jarvis Yakamaka Winsey, MA
Enter all of these codes at the Title Screen.
Big Heads - R1 (x7), R2, Select Big Everything — R2 (x7), R1, Select
Hidden Characters - В1(х4), L1 (x4), R2 (x4), L2 (x4), Select
Enter this code at the options Screen.
Ring Select - ВІ, R2, ВІ, R2, Select. Everything you press Select (in this sequence) a new ting will appear. To scroll backwards through the ring list, press L1, L2, L1, L2, Select.
Gary Bisslehoff St. Louis, MO
Alternate Introduction Sequence — Unlock every single stinkin' ending (even for the hidden characters) and a snazzy new sequence will appear during the intro.
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All Cars & Tracks Menu hold Select and tap L1, Left, L2, Right, L2, Left, L1, L1.
Extra Vehicles - Enter Single Race or World Tour, then at the Transmission screen hold Select and input the code for the desired
|| vehicle. School Bus - L1, Up, L2, Down, |
Down, L2, L2, R2
Ice Cream Truck — R2, L2, L2, Down, Down, L2, L2, R1
Black Widow Truck — R1, L2, L2, Down, Down, Up, L2, L1
- Yaga "Son of Reik" Metasu Washington, DC
Marvel Super Heroes m | street Fighter — PlayStation
To unlock these secret characters, follow these commands at the Character Selection screen.
Armored Spider-Man - Highlight Spider-Man, hold Select, then press any punch or kick. Mephisto - Highlight Omega Red, hold Select, then press any punch or kick. U.S. Agent - Highlight M. Bison, hold Select, then press any punch or kick. Shadow - Highlight Dhalsim, hold Select, then press any punch or kick. Mech-Zangief = Highlight Blackheart, hold Select, then press any punch or kick.
Dark Sakura - Highlight the Hulk, hold Select, then press any punch or kick.
McFarlane Hulk — Enable and choose Dark Sakura, then choose the Hulk as her partner. Dan Explosion - Choose Dan,
then hold WP until the words fight ||
appear. | "The Rhino” Toledo, OH
= At the Main
Spyro the Dragon = | PlayStation —
Enter both of these codes from the Inventory menu located on the Pause screen.
99 Lives - I, IBI, E, E, E, H, ө, Up, ©, Left, @, Right, €
Level Select - W, IB, ©, Ш, Left, Right, Left, Right, ©, Up, Right, Down
Zoro, The Straight Blade Vermada, NM
| Akuji The Heartless — | PlayStation
Enter all of these codes from the der
|| Pause screen. Note: These codes were tested on a Beta version and
d may not work on the finished
product.
Invincibility - Hold R2 or L2 then press Right, Right, Left, A, 3€, Up, 6, Left All Levels - Hold R2 or L2 then press Left, Up, Up, A, Right, lil, Left, A, Up, Down, Right, Right GI Droid (location unknown)
"| Dynasty Warriors Characters —
Beat 1P Battle with any character, then head back to the Character Select screen and press Start on the icon of the character you just beat the game with. A Dynasty
И Warrior will take his or her place.
Note: This technique works for all of the characters.
John “Loving Man" Beatskids Abusington, RI
To unlock al of these characters
follow these commands at the ШЕ
Character Selection screen. Marionet - Highlight the “?” box and press Select (x7).
Shadow - Highlight the “?” box and press Select (x5).
Sean Davis
Flint, Michigan
Start With Cash - Simply start a new game and input your name as ASTARTE to begin the quest with a whopping $2800 in the
й bank.
Irvine Enivri Shakaka, MI
| Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus =. | PlayStation "
Segment Skip - During gameplay hold R1 and press 6, 6, Ж, Ж,
Wi, E to skip to the beginning of the next path.
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| Pitfall: Beyond the Jungle — | бате Boy
Enter all of these level codes at the Password screen.
Underground Caverns -
B FLTYWTRS
Volcano - GNGDWN Prison - BNGDNSD Scourge - SWPNGBLW
Paul Johnson Walkerton, KY
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX = Game Boy Bonus Music - Start a new game and name yourself ZELDA (all caps) to unlock a frightening 3 variation of the theme song.
Marc "Waffle Dong" Skeetch
| Gex: Enter the Gecko — "Й GameBoy |
| Enter this code at the Password screen.
All Levels -
Kenny "The Gameasuar" David Miami, FL
Men In Black: The Series — - GameBoy - Enter all of these level codes at the Password screen. Manhattan - 2710 Sewers - 1807 Aerodrome - 0309 = Rooftops – 2705 Forest - 3107 || Ending - 1943 || Jimmy Johnson
Goranda, TN
Enter these codes at the Exhibition Match-Up screen. Start toggles the first digit, A the second, and B the third. Once the digits match the code press the directional command.
Night Game - 2, 2, 2, Right Infinite Turbo – 5, 1, 4, Up
|| Invisible Receiver - 4, 3, 3, Up No Pointer —3, 3, 3, Left
No Fumbles - 4, 2, 3, Down
“Virtual Gap Boy 2000” Phoenix, AZ
_ It your GameShark is version 2.0 or lower (PlayStation) or 1.08 and lower (Nintendo 64), then | you may want to upgrade it. For details on how to do this call 410- 785-4064 to talk to an Interactive Accessories representative. What do the updates do? For Nintendo 64 the upgrade contains all of the Zelda codes built-in. You'll also have the ability to input key codes (required for many games). For PlayStation, you'll have access to use cheat codes or several other games that are locked from older GameSharks.
invasion From Beyond - PlayStation
nfinite Scientists — 800856c8 0063
infinite Component 1 - 800856cc 0063
infinite Component 2 — 800856d0 0063
* Infinite Component 3 – 80085604 0063
- Milo's Astro Lanes — Nintendo 64
Perfect Game - 800ac9f0 000a 800ac9fc 000a 800aca08 000a 800aca14 000a 800aca20 000a 800aca2c 000a 800aca38 000a 800aca44 000a 800аса50 000a 810аса5с баба 800асабе 000a
March Madness 99 —
PlayStation
Score 0 (Home) - 80015204 0000
Score 0 (Away) — 80016700 0000
Score 150 (Home) — 80015204 0096
Score 150 (Away) — 80016700 0096
Infinite Create Points — 80136148 0259
Darkstalkers 3 — PlaySta
Infinite Health — 801с0е54 0120 801с0е56 0120
Infinite Health (P2) - 80101228 0120 801с122а 0120
i | Kenogears — PlayStation Note: This code requires a 2.2 (or higher) version of the H GameShark. | | | ђ | | i | і i | і
Extra Items - 50003602 0000 8006f5c4 0101 50003602 0202 8006f65a 0201
Star Wars — Game Boy
Infinite Continues — 0109a3ca
Banjo-Kazooie — Nintendo 64 | These codes only work for GameShark version 1.09 or higher.
Lock Out Code (Must Be Entered) – de000400 0000 8124c9d8 1700 81287624 1700 812d3dc0 1300
Levitate — d0281251 0020 8137c4bc 43e0
Pokémon — Game Boy
Note: Entering these codes WILL | erase all saved data. Beware!!!
Infinite Energy — 0111640
No Random Baitles — 01033cd1
Infinite Cash — 019947d3 01994843 01994943
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Game Informer є March '99
Mortal Kombat 11 - Genesis
Fergality - To get this special move, you'll have to go through a number of steps, so read carefully. First, go into the Options and bring your cursor down to Done. Now, press L, D, L, R, D, R, L, L, R, and R. If this is done correctly, Test Modes will be added to the Options list. Go into the Test Modes and set the game to Ooh, Nasty, then go to Backgrounds and set it at 6. Also at this time set any other Options that you want to access. Exit the Options and start the game. Now, pick Rayden, and once you've beat your opponent hit L, L, L, and S. Doing this should access the Fergality.
Astal - Saturn
Replenish Life - Down, R Button, Up, L Button, X, A, Y, B, Z, C, Right, Left, and unpause
Invincibility — Up, Y, Left, A, Down, B, Right, C, and unpause
Foes of Ali - 3DO Cheat Mode — Wait until the fight begins then press the
classic codes
press C. If this is done cor- rectly a secret Cheat menu will appear.
Solstice - NES 90 Lives and More Potion - Press Select to open the Options menu, and then hit BSS, BBS, SBB, SSS, BSB, BBS, SSB, SBS, SBS, SBB, SBS. (Note: S - Start Button, B - B Button.) Press Select twice to go back to the game. You now have 90 lives and full potions.
Bubsy - Jaguar Level 2 - 392652 Level 3 - 458227 Level 4 - 958936 Level 5 - 139294 Level 6 - 184792 Level 7 - 812615 Level 8 - 181367 Level 9 - 126712 Level 10 - 236721 Level 11 - 673167 Level 12 — 792323 Level 13 - 672328 Level 14 - 782389 Level 15 - 612345
Tomb Raider - PlayStation
Level Skip — While in game- play hit Select to bring up your inventory. From here press L2, R2, L1, 6, A, L1,
P Button to pause. From here (the Pause menu) hold the L and R Buttons and
R2, L2 to skip to the next level.
Availability: Common Replay Value: High Similar Games: Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf (NES), Golf (NES), Jack Nicklaus Golf (NES) Created by: Nintendo
Access Tip: Keep a close eye on the wind as you'll have to club up frequently.
Overall: 9
This golf game is a sequel to Golf (a.k.a. Mario Golf), the first golf game for the System. NES Open arrived in the fading days of the NES, and a lot of cutting-edge gamers overlooked it as they were more interested in. saving their pennies for the upcoming Super NES. Yet, this game gained tremendous popularity and still stands up to many of today's golf titles. In fact, Hot Shots Golf for the PlayStation draws plenty of inspiration from this Nintendo title. The great thing about. this game, then and now, is the inclusion of many features like ball spin, fade, draw, and others. NES Open also has a battery to store player data and earnings, a betting mode, and three courses. NES Open is easily the best golf game for NES.
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Weapon Cheat — Enter the Inventory Screen and hit L1, A, R2, L2, L2, R2, 6, Li to bring up all the weapons and infinite ammo.
WCW Vs. the NWO: World
Tour - Nintendo 64
Turnbuckle Bash – When the opponent is standing on the outside of the ring apron, press A to grapple, then hit Down C to bash his head into the turnbuckle.
Lift and Carry - Spin to the backside of your opponent, perform a strong grapple (holding A longer), and press the Right Button. Hitting the Left Button as opposed to R will allow you to hold the opponent so that an ally can hit him.
Tag Team Clothesline — Spin to the backside of your opponent, perform a strong grapple, and press the Left Button. Now, have your tag partner ascend the turnbuckle, and he will automatically launch and clothesline the opposition off your shoulders.
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Suger Dodge Ball
Availability: Uncommon Replay. Value: Moderately High Similar Games: Super Spike Volleyball (NES) Created by: Technos Japan for
CSG Imagesoft Inc.
Access Tip: Try to make your opponent throw at you by getting close and then
timing a catch.
Overall: 8.5
Most of you probably discovered dodge ball in elementary school. Dodge ball is known by many different names, but the premise remains the same: Kill or be killed. Your weapon: a playground ball. This classic NES simulation was released in 1988 and is still one of a kind. The control is simple enough for beginners with a simple pass and throw button, but soon you learn to execute jumps and interceptions. Ultimately, a running jump to power throw will mow down your opponents = just don't let them catch it. The one-player game is an international tournament culminating in a match against the Russians (the Cold War was alive and well back then). Like many sports games, Super Dodge Ball’s greatness lies in its two-player game. The games are hard fought and extremely entertaining.
Eternal Champions
Availability: Common
Replay Value: Moderate
Similar Games: Street Fighter 2 Special (SG), Mortal Kombat, WeaponLord (SN, SG) Created by: Sega
Access Tip: This game can be extremely difficult so be sure to use the training and practice modes.
Overall: 8
Sega of America went after the Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter craze when it released this fighting game in the latter part of 1993. Looking back to the pages of our January ‘94 issue, we had plenty of positive things to say at the time. The general consensus was that the only fighting game on the Genesis that was better was Mortal Kombat. This changed only slightly through the years. Then a subsequent version of Eternal Champions on the Sega CD over- shadowed the original. A version for the Saturn was originally planned, but it never got the green light. The Genesis game features nine fighters and though it's like most fighters on many fronts, it is memorable for the incredibly difficult one-player game and gruesome death sequences.
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