COUNTDOWN VAMPIRES
Official Title  Countdown Vampires
Common Title  Countdown Vampires
Serial Number(s)  SLUS-00898 & SLUS-01199
Region  NTSC-U
Genre / Style  Survival Horror 

Developer  Polygon Magic.
Publisher  Bandai.
Date Released  8 January 2000
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number
DISC 1

SLUS-00898
DISC 2

SLUS-01199
Serial Number In Disc SLUS-00898 SLUS-01199
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )
MB
( .bin / .cue )
MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc 477 MB MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )
MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
  •  045557088538  - 
     

  •  


English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

Because Capcom's Resident Evil single-handedly created the modern survival horror genre, the critically acclaimed adventure spawned countless sequels and clones. Conceived by Bandai Digital Entertainment, Countdown Vampires is one of those clones -- you will maneuver 3D characters throughout 2D backgrounds in a series of fixed camera angles while fending off unspeakable horrors.

As a police officer, Keith J. Snyder has been assigned a security position at the grand opening of Desert Moon -- a hotel casino with a horror theme located in Casino City. While overseeing security and making sure VIPs aren't being hurt at the dance club, something goes horribly wrong. As a sudden fire causes sprinklers to go off, the water turns black and transforms the dancers into murderous vampire monsters. Assuming the role of the brave police detective, a civic servant and the last remaining human alive, Snyder must unravel the mysteries of the black water while defending himself against multiple monstrosities.

Armed initially with a tranquilizer gun, a shock glove and an unlimited supply of vampire-destroying white water, Keith J. Snyder will find and utilize twelve weapons and items throughout the course of his adventure. Also located throughout the hotel casino are computer terminals, maps of the area and vending machines in which helpful items are sold; at computer terminals, he can access an e-mail program that furthers the storyline.

In Countdown Vampires, Snyder's physical health is represented by a color-based condition gauge found in the inventory screen; green indicates a healthy body, yellow represents wounded and red coloring is fatal as Snyder approaches death. You can heal the character using various health items found throughout the casino. In addition to looking out for your character's health, you will solve various puzzles and seek out specific keys and cards for locked doors.

Features:

* Rescue guests and turn them back into humans using an Anesthetic gun and white water
* Take down enemies with a variety of weapons including pistols, shot guns, grenade launchers, and the Stun Glove
* Help navigate Keith J. Snyder through a deserted and deadly casino in Plata Losa

  Manufacturer's description:

Midnight...

Time to devour the humans!

* Take Down the Most Fierce and Evil Vampires!
* Your Main Mission is Guest Rescue!
* Fear Time: The Countdown System!
* Hair-Raising Action-Packed High End CG Movies!

  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Vampires & Horror themes.
Number Of Players  1 Player
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  3 Blocks
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )
 Standard Controller / Analog Controller ( Dual Shock Controller compatible )
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  Yes
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= 63, 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  Yes.
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 or Left Analog Stick
  Enter door / Action:  X Button
  Switch weapon:  Circle Button
  Dash:  Square Button
  Cancel:  Triangle Button
  Map display:  R2 Button
  Attack stance:  R1 Button
  Switch target:  L1 Button
  Reload bullets:  L2 Button
  Options screen:  Select Button
  Status screen:  Start Button

 

MISC CODES:
  Play as Vampire Keith -  
Enter the name Prince Darkness.
 
  Alternate ending sequence-  
Allow Geils to kill you to view an alternate ending.
 
  Blood type and vampires -  
Selecting a blood type (A, B, O, or AB) at the start of the game will have an effect on the type and difficulty of the vampires that will be encounted during the game.
 
  New Life -  
Press X + R1 + L2 while drinking white water.
 
  Level Jump -  
Press X + R1 + Square while earning money.
 

GAMESHARK CODES:
  Infinite HP -  
800B3F2E 0064.
 
  Infinite Stunt Ammo -  
800B3F52 000C
 
  Stop timer -  
800CEB98 0017.
 
  Lots of Cash -  
800B3F38 270F.
 

 - Jewel Case Covers
FRONT BACK INSIDE
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 656 x 650 pix.
Res. - 150 dpi
File Size - 92 KB
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 826 x 650 pix.
Res. - 150 dpi
File Size - 193 KB
MISSING
PLEASE CONTRIBUTE
 - Disc Cover
DISC 1 DISC 2
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 650 x 650 pix.
Res. - 100 dpi
File Size - 61 KB
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 650 x 650 pix.
Res. - 100 dpi
File Size - 60 KB

 NTSC-J:
  • Countdown Vampires [SLPS-02504-5]  - 
     

Gameshark code infinite stunt ammo created by GLADIATOR.
We couldn't find some of the information and covers for this game. When more accurate information or covers are obtained, the entry will be updated adding the missing information. If you have information or covers that would complete this entry, please feel free to contribute them by clicking the CONTRIBUTE link in the menu on the left. You will find instructions on how to proceed.