THE SKY ODYSSEY
OFFICIAL TITLE  The Sky Odyssey
COMMON TITLE  The Sky Odyssey
SERIAL NUMBER(S)  SCPS-15003
REGION  NTSC-J
GENRE / STYLE  Action / Racing

DEVELOPER  Cross Co. Ltd., Future Creates, XAX Entertainment, Inc.
PUBLISHER  Sony.
DATE RELEASED  25 January 2001
DISC NUMBER &
PRINTED SERIAL NUMBER
DISC 1

SCPS-15003
SERIAL NUMBER IN DISC SCPS-15003
MEDIA DVD-5
NUMBER OF TRACKS 1
( 1 Data Track )
BARCODE NUMBER(S)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
  •  4948872150033  - 
     

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Japanese
Menus and gameplay are in Japanese.

With a combination of futuristic and old-school flying methods, Sky Odyssey launches the PlayStation 2 to the moon. Well...not really, more like the friendly skies. As the first flight simulation released on the 128-bit console, players are given 40 missions that range from landing planes on aircraft carriers to navigating caverns and waterfalls, rescuing an out-of-control hot air balloon, and refueling on a runaway train.

Additionally, there is an assortment of weather conditions to avoid such as gale-force winds, torrential downpours, blizzards and thick fog. Perhaps the friendly skies comment was a bit on the false side of things. After individual missions have been completed, pieces of an ancient map will be uncovered and the player will be one step closer to earning the prestigious "Pilot's Wings."

When all pieces of the map have been accumulated, a final mission will open up -- the nature of which remains a secret. Until that time, however, players will maneuver their chosen plane through exotic locations including mountainous peaks, tropical islands and disaster-ridden areas.

What kinds of planes will you be piloting? The ten available planes include a Sword Fish Mk. I Biplane, an F4U Corsair, and a Stealth plane, although some are hidden. By completing the missions and revealing pieces of the map, hidden aircraft will become readily available. While planes come with handling issues and unique physics, you can enhance the aircraft with performance upgrades.

Sky Odyssey has five gameplay options including the Adventure, Free Flight, Sky Canvas, Target and Training modes. Whereas the Adventure mode will have you uncovering lost pieces of the ancient map and unlocking hidden aircraft, the Free Flight gives you the option of exploring the exotic locations sans penalty.

In the Sky Canvas mode, a smoke generator is used to create pieces of sky-based artwork. The Target mode enhances maneuvering skills by having you fly through a series of suspended targets in the sky. Finally, the Training mode is for novice players, teaching the mechanics of gameplay and offering helpful suggestions on becoming a better pilot.

So there you have it. Are you good enough to plow through the given missions and unlock the hidden mysteries of your final destination? Sky Odyssey awaits!

  MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:

Action. Adventure. Adrenaline. Check.

Take to the sky in addictive, action-packed missions, flying authentic planes and jets - even experimental aircraft. Attempt to refuel from a moving train, fly through underground tunnels, and touch down on an aircraft carrier at sea. From the thrill of barnstorming to the challenge of rescues, your piloting skills and nerves will be tester to their adrenaline-screaming limits. The sky awaits...

  FEATURES:
  • Third or First person perspectives.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Plane races theme.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS  1 Player
NUMBER OF MEMORY CARD BLOCKS  246 KB Minimum
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
VIDEO MODES  50 Hz = No / 60 Hz = Yes / Progressive Scan = No / 16:9 Option = No
AUDIO MODES  Stereo = Yes / Mono = No / Dolby Sorround = No / Dolby Digital = No / Dolby Pro logic II = No
MULTI-TAP FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  No
LANGUAGE SELECTOR  No
NETWORK ADAPTOR (ETHERNET) COMPATIBLE  No
EMULATOR  PCSX 2 v.0.1.0.0 (FMV intro sequence only in software mode and slow)
SPEED HACKS USED  EE Cyclerate = 1; VU Cycle Stealing = 0; Enable INTC Spin detection = Yes; Enable Wait Loop Detection = Yes; Enable fast CDVD = Yes; mVU Flag Hack = No; MTVU (Multi-Threaded Micro VU1) = Yes
SPECIAL GAME FIXES USED  None
VIDEO PLUGIN  GSDX r5559 ( Allow 8-bit textures = Yes; Alpha Hack = No; Offset Hack = No; Skipdraw Hack = No )
AUDIO PLUGIN  SPU2-X r5545 ( Interpolation = 4; Disable Effects Processing = No; Use the de-alias filter = No; Enable Dubug options = No; Module = 1; Synchronizing Mode = TimeStretch Mix; Audio Expansion Mode = Stereo )
CD-ROM PLUGIN  CDVDolio Cdrom plugin v.0.1.0
GAME PAD PLUGIN  LilyPad svn (r3993) 0.10.0
VIBRATION COMPATIBLE  Yes.

  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.
 

 ADVANCED CONTROLS - TYPE A:
  Move plane -  Left Analog Stick
  Move camera -  Right Analog Stick
  Lower throttle -  X Button
  Action Button -  Circle Button
  Increase throttle -  Square Button
  Lower / Retract landing gear -  Triangle Button
  Air Brake -  L1 + R1 Button
  Rudder left or right -  L1 or R1 Button
  Show / Hide instruments -  R2 Button
  Show / Hide radar -  L2 Button
  Change camera -  Select Button
  Pause game -  Start Button

 



 
 

 - JEWEL CASE COVERS
FRONT BACK
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Dim. - 1517 x 2179 pix.
Res. - 400 dpi
File Size - 1'28 MB
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Dim. - 2019 x 2894 pix.
Res. - 400 dpi
File Size - 1'36 MB
 - DISC COVER
DISC
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Dim. - 1500 x 1495 pix.
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File Size - 302 KB

 NTSC-U:
  • Sky Odyssey [SLUS-20134]  - 
     
 PAL:
  • Sky Odyssey [SCES-50105]  - 
     

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