THE GRINCH
Official Title  The Grinch
Common Title  The Grinch
Serial Number(s)  SLES-02974
Region  PAL
Genre / Style  Action / Platformer

Developer  Artificial Mind and Movement (A2M)
Publisher  Konami.
Date Released  8 December 2000
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number		 DISC 1

SLES-02974
Serial Number In Disc SLES-02974
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )		 494 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )		 229 MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )
From the back cover.
  •  4012927310014  - 
     

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English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Menus and gameplay are in Multi-5 (English, French, German, Italian & Spanish).

This version of The Grinch is based on the 2000 holiday movie of the same title, inspired by the Dr. Seuss book and animated special How the Grinch Stole Christmas. PlayStation gamers control The Grinch and his dog Max, swapping between the two with a tap of a button. The troublemakers attempt to stop Christmas from taking place by causing mischief and destroying all the presents, snowmen, and Christmas trees they find.

The villain's driving motivation is to collect blueprints to build an arsenal of inventions that he needs to ruin the Who-ville holidays once and for all. He'll search through four large areas of 3D platforming that emphasize exploration and puzzle-solving challenges. Will the furry green grump really be able to foul the festivities, or will he find that "maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more"?

Features:
- Third-person action-adventure game in which gamers play Mean One himself
- Combines puzzles, nonviolent action, item collection, and exploration
- 24 missions, from Whoville to Ocean Floor
- 4 Seussian environments, with 3 minigames and 1 bonus level
- Weapons include rotten-egg launcher, slime shooter, bad breath, and GrinchCopter

  Manufacturer's description:

You're the Mean One!

As the Grinch, your mission is to undo whoville's Holiday preparations with the use of your most mischievous inventions. With Max the Dog at your side, you'll smash snowmen, solve puzzles, assemble gadgets, and explore magical Whoville and its many surrounding environments.

Features:
- As The Grinch, your adventure-filled guest includes 24 missions, 4 Seussian environments, 3 challenging mini-games, plus a few surprises.
- Your crafty gadgets include a Rotten Egg Launcher, Slime Shooter, and Grinch Copter.
- Use your loyal, though often reluctant, side-kick Max the Dog to explore inaccessible areas.
- A stunning original score and humorous vocalizations of the Grinch and narrator give this action-packed title a life all its own.
- This year-round adventure premieres with Universal Studios' blockbuster movie, "Dr.Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"

  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Fantasy theme.
Number Of Players  1 Player
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
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 v.2.0.5
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL2 GPU Core 2.0.0 ( 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=2,3,2; Shader effects= 5 (GLSlang Files (gpuPeteOGL2-slv/slf))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.2.0.0
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
  Jump -  X Button
  Jumping attack -  X Button (twice)
  Advance text, cancel menu -  Circle Button
  Use Bad Breath -  Square Button
  Grab object -  Triangle Button
  Rotate camera left or right -  L2 or R2 Button
  First person view -  R1 Button
  Control Max -  Select Button
  Pause game -  Start Button

 

MISC CODES:
  Level Skip -   Go to the gadget screen and press X while holding R1 
  How to avoid the lasers on the statue -   Unlock the lasers on the statue in the City Hall by using the Grinch's bad breath 
  Open door at City hall -   To get into City Hall shoot the big clock and the door will open 
  Access to mini games -   Destroy the following number of presents to get the indicated mini game. Go to the upper level of Mount Crumpit to play the games. 

GAMESHARK CODES:
  Infinite Health -  
800E03FC 0078 
  All Missions Completed -  
800100BE FFFF
300100C5 000A
800100C6 0A0A
800100C8 0A0A
800100CA 0A0A
800100CC 0A0A
300100E5 000A
800100E6 050A
300100EE 000A
300100FE 000A 
  Unlock All Levels -  
800100AA 00FF 
  Stop Timer -  
8008F6CA 002B 
 - Jewel Case Covers
FRONT BACK INSIDE
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 1453 x 1488 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 2'18 MB		 CLICK THE IMAGE
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Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 2'90 MB		 CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 1453 x 1488 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 2'05 MB
 - Jewel Case Covers
BACK
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 1772 x 1394 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 252 KB
 - Advert Covers
USA ADVERT USA ADVERT ALTERNATE PAGE 1 USA ADVERT ALTERNATE PAGE 2 SPANISH ADVERT
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 1280 x 1705 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 415 KB		 CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 1641 x 2200 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 1'24 MB		 CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 1632 x 2200 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 1'56 MB		 CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 2664 x 3233 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 2'00 MB
 - Disc Cover
DISC
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 1417 x 1417 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 1'51 MB

 NTSC-U:
  • The Grinch [SLUS-01197]   
     

Thanks to PHILLYMAN for providing the game USA advert hires cover.
Thanks to E-DAY for providing the game USA advert alternate hires covers.
Spanish advert by GLADIATOR.
Thanks to PROVATO for providing the game hires covers.
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