CRITICOM - CRITICAL COMBAT
Official Title  Criticom - Critical Combat
Common Title  Criticom - Critical Combat
Serial Number(s)  SLES-00196
Region  PAL
Genre / Style  Fighting 

Developer  Kronos Digital Entertainment.
Publisher  Vic Tokai.
Date Released  15 March 1996
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number
DISC 1

SLES-00196
Serial Number In Disc SLES-00196
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )
563 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )
MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
  •  5028587080234  - 
     

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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

Criticom is a one-on-one fighting game where 8 diverse fighters from across the galaxy vie for a crystal artifact. The game features a sci-fi backstory that involves mystery and intrigue surrounding the crystal and each of the 8 fighters is given a unique storyline to explain why he or she is so interested in the artifact. Among the colorful characters are a giant lizard man named Gorm, a ninja lady named Yenji, a killing robot named S.I.D., and a mysterious vampire-like creature named Demonica who places little value on clothing.

The fighting action takes place on a round, elevated platform. Each fighter begins the fight with a full power meter and one power meter refill in reserve that is activated when the primary meter is depleted. Thus, there are no rounds. The fight runs until one fighter is knocked out (no more power in their meter), one is knocked out of the arena (or steps/jumps out), or the time runs out.

Criticom presents a choice of 8 fighters, each with different abilities, strengths and weaknesses.

Fairly standard fare so far, but Criticom has hidden depths to master. When the player defeats the last opponent of the first round, armour is upgraded and new hidden moves come into play.

This introduces whole new strategies into the gameplay, and an interesting element of exploration and discovery. By the time the combatants reach grade 3, they are unstoppable killing machines. Battles take place on a Toshinden-style arena - your opponents can be knocked over the edge, which is a great ploy for close battles.

STORY:

"The Nezom and Zerai clans annointed themselves as the "Chosen Ones" -- a self-proclamation spurred by the acquisition of an ancient relic which bestowed great powers upon its possesors, but not the wisdom to wield that power. Led by their emperor, the Chosen Ones purged all resistance, annihilating entire races. The planet Hyperia fell into the War Era.

In the end, the Chosen Ones achieved compliance, if not obedience. The years of ruthless supremacy took its toll on the Emperor. In his old age, the dying Emperor passed on the relic to its new heirs. A new age of peace and prosperity is about to begin...
... or so it seemed..."

- from the opening

Two flashes of light, and suddenly the relic is gone - its protectors lying on the floor.

The Chosen Ones, fearful that news should leak of the events, quickly replaced the relic with a replica and began taking steps to finding and reacquiring their source of power. Both Delara Zerai and Sonork Nezom, heirs to the throne, went on seperate quests: Delara, to regain her honor, as she was one of the guardians of the relic when it was stolen; and Sonork to prove his fitness to rule, given his brother's untimely passing. The Chosen Ones also hired a soldier-of-fortune, Dayton Trent, to pursue the relic.

However, rumors spread of the existance of the Relic. Rumors which, in certain ears, inspired thoughts of lost pride, power unimaginable -- and a chance for revenge.

  Manufacturer's description:

8 exotic personas with unique transformations resulting in a total of 24 different playable characters.

Hollywood style cinematics in game introduction and individual character introductions.
Multiple hit chain combos, projectile and weapon attacks.
True 3-D character control.

EVERYTHING ELSE IS FOR MERE MORTALS.

  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • SCI-Fi, Futuristic & Fighting themes.
Number Of Players  1 or 2 Players
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )
 Standard Controller ( Digital Controller compatible only )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )
 None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )
 None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )
 None
Vibration Function Compatible  No
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v1.9.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL Driver v2.9 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 53, Compatibility=1,3,2; Shader effects= 1 (Fullscreen smoothin))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.1.9.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe Cdrom plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  The game doesn't have it (Digital only).
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move character:  D-Pad
  Jab 2:  X Button
  Jab 1:  Square Button
  Kick 1:  Triangle Button
  Kick 2:  Circle Button
  Dodge left or right:  L2 or L1 Button
  Special 1:  R1 Button
  Special 2:  R2 Button
  Pause game:  Start Button

 

MISC CODES:
  View endings -  
Display the Load/Save screen and enter TTAM at any character's name. The character's ending movie, access code, and the end credits will be displayed..
 
  Rank 3 characters -  
Display the Load/Save screen and enter FENG at Dayton's name on the player one side. All players will be set at their best rank.
 

GAMESHARK CODES:
  P1 Unbeatable -  
8005A0C8 0320.
 

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DISC
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File Size - 943 KB

 NTSC-J:
  • Criticom - The Critical Combat [SLPS-00229]  - 
     
 NTSC-U:
  • Criticom - Critical Combat [SLUS-00046]  - 
     

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