PORTAL RUNNER
OFFICIAL TITLE  Portal Runner
COMMON TITLE  Portal Runner
SERIAL NUMBER(S)  SLES-50444
REGION  PAL
GENRE / STYLE  Action.

DEVELOPER  The 3DO Company.
PUBLISHER  The 3DO Company.
DATE RELEASED  19 October 2001
DISC NUMBER &
PRINTED SERIAL NUMBER
DISC 1

SLES-50444
SERIAL NUMBER IN DISC SLES-50444
MEDIA DVD-5
NUMBER OF TRACKS 1
( 1 Data Track )
BARCODE NUMBER(S)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
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French

German

Italian

Spanish
Menus and gameplay are in Multi-4 (French, German, Italian & Spanish).

Though she made her name fighting alongside Sarge and the "Greens" in 3DO's Army Men series, the able Vikki Grimm strikes out on a new adventure all her own in Portal Runner. Vikki is not completely alone as she ventures forth into new territory, as she is joined by Leo, a powerful lion who serves as her loyal companion. While Vikki is artful with her bow and dangerous in ranged combat, Leo is nearly unstoppable in hand-to-hand skirmishes. The skills and abilities of both characters will be crucial as they adventure ahead together.

The action in Portal Runner is viewed from a third-person perspective and is reminiscent of other 3D platform shooters, though gameplay also involves fast-scrolling escapes, puzzle solving, and even role-playing. Players will take control of Leo from time to time, entering into close combat as the ferocious feline. Vikki will have to keep track of Leo's temper, soothing her friend if he becomes too upset.

The nefarious Brigitte Blue has had her plans foiled by Vikki in the past, so she has devised a trap to capture the Green heroine and stop her meddling once and for all. Tricking Vikki into investigating a bogus story, Brigitte sends the heroine through a strange portal to another world. Once Vikki is out of the way Brigitte hopes she'll be able to subvert Sarge himself, tricking the noble hero with her wily ways. Don't count Vikki out yet, though. She and Leo must adventure through a variety of dangerous and fascinating environments to make their way home, stop Brigitte, and save Sarge before it is all too late.

Features:
Wide variety of enemies include wizards, skeletons, dinosaurs, aliens, and more
Some levels offer multiple portals to access secret areas
Three difficulty options help customize gameplay for different skill levels
Resume games with a password provided at the end of each stage

  MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:

STEP THROUGH THE PORTAL AND INTO ADVENTURE!

Vikki G. and Leo the Lion meet adventure head on! After Vikki is led into a sinister trap set by her nemesis, Brigitte Bleu, Vikki and Leo are hurled through a portal into treacherous new worlds! Now they must work together to battle deadly foes, solve perplexing puzzles and explore new realms in search of a way home.

FEATURES:
Extreme types of gameplay!
Includes shooting, puzzle-solving, exploring and multiplayer!

4 ways to play!
Play as Vikki alone, with Leo at her side, Vikki riding Leo or on the prowl as Leo himself!

Over 25 challenging levels!
Explore 5 unique worlds filled with carnivorous dinosaurs, fire-spewing dragons, maniacal martians and more!

Get a jump on the enemy!
Use the exclusive OrbitCam to have a spectacular 360 view of the surrounding terrain!

Tame Leo's rage!
As his Fury Meter rises, he becomes stronger, faster and more vulnerable. Only the proper strategy will keep Leo at the right level of Fury.

  FEATURES:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • SCIFI, Magic & Fantasy themes.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS  1 or 2 Players
NUMBER OF MEMORY CARD BLOCKS  60 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 = Yes / 60 Hz = No / Progressive Scan = No / 16:9 Option = No
AUDIO MODES  Stereo = Yes / Mono = Yes / Dolby Surround = No / Dolby Digital = No; Dolby Pro logic II = No
MULTI-TAP FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  
LANGUAGE SELECTOR  Yes
NETWORK ADAPTOR (ETHERNET) COMPATIBLE  No
EMULATOR  PCSX 2 v.0.1.4.0 (Videos in software)
SPEED HACKS USED  EE Cyclerate = 0; VU Cycle Stealing = 0; Enable INTC Spin detection = Yes; Enable Wait Loop Detection = Yes; Enable fast CDVD = No; mVU Flag Hack = Yes; MTVU (Multi-Threaded Micro VU1) = Yes
SPECIAL GAME FIXES USED  None
VIDEO PLUGIN  GSDX v.1.1.0 ( Allow 8-bit textures = Yes; Alpha Hack = No; Offset Hack = No; Skipdraw Hack = 0 )
AUDIO PLUGIN  SPU2-X v.2.0.0 ( 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.
 

 VIKKI CONTROLS:
 Move character -  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
 Jump -  X Button
 Hotshot mode -  Circle Button
 Shoot arrow -  Square Button
 Cycle arrows -  Triangle Button
 Leo attack -  L1 Button
 Call Leo -  R1 Button
 Strafe left or right -  L2 or R2 Button
 Recenter orbitcam -  R3 Button
 Camera zoom in or out -  Select Button
 Pause game -  Start Button


 VIKKI RIDING LEO CONTROLS:
 Move character -  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
 Jump -  X Button
 Hotshot mode -  Circle Button
 Shoot arrow -  Square Button
 Cycle arrows -  Triangle Button
 Leo attack -  L1 Button
 Calm Leo -  R1 Button
 Hop left or right -  L2 or R2 Button
 Recenter orbitcam -  R3 Button
 Camera zoom in or out -  Select Button
 Pause game -  Start Button


 LEO CONTROLS:
 Move character -  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
 Jump -  X Button
 First person view -  Circle Button
 Claw attack, pounce attack -  Square Button
 Leo roar -  Triangle Button
 Leo attack -  L1 Button
 Hop left or right -  L2 or R2 Button
 Pause game -  Start Button

 

MISC CODES:

Heal -   Pause the game, and while holding L2, press: Circle, Circle, Circle, R2, R1, Up, Circle 
Level Skip -   During gameplay, press start. Now hold L1 and press Circle, Left, Circle, Right, Circle, Square, Left, Left, Right, and R2 
Movies and Extras -   From the main menu, while holding L1, press: Left, Right, Left, Down, Up, Down, R1, Circle, R2 


RAW CODES:

999 Basic Arrows -  
2028AD7C 000003E7
 
999 Fire Arrows -  
2028AD80 000003E7
 
999 Golden Arrows -  
2028AD8C 000003E7
 

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DISC
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 NTSC-U:
  • Portal Runner [SLUS-20003]   
     
 PAL:
  • Portal Runner [SLES-50263]   
     

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