SKYGUNNER
OFFICIAL TITLE  SkyGunner
COMMON TITLE  SkyGunner
SERIAL NUMBER(S)  SLUS-20384
REGION  NTSC-U
GENRE / STYLE  Action / Shooter.

DEVELOPER  Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (Japan).
PUBLISHER  Atlus USA.
DATE RELEASED  26 June 2002
DISC NUMBER &
PRINTED SERIAL NUMBER
DISC 1

SLUS-20384
SERIAL NUMBER IN DISC SLUS-20384
MEDIA DVD-5
NUMBER OF TRACKS 1
( 1 Data Track )
BARCODE NUMBER(S)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

A modern 3D shooter with more than a passing tribute to similar games of old; Sky Gunner takes place in a fantastic world, with the focus on a small island by the name of Rive. Every year, the denizens of this island celebrate their inventive achievements by holding a showcase for these mechanized wonders. This year, however, the show's most prized asset -- the Eternal Engine -- is stolen by the maniacal Ventre, a sophisticated criminal genius. After choosing one of the Gunner duo (Ciel and Femme), you set out to put a stop to this evil scheme. The title's unique camera system allows players to focus on an enemy unit at all times, regardless of your current bearing or orientation.

Utilizing the various weapons and sub-weapons at your disposal, you'll need to eliminate the throngs of enemy units that swarm about the game's five main environments. And by destroying large groups of enemies, combos can be linked together to increase your score. The off-the-wall special weapons include missiles of varying type, such as Fireworks, Cross, Dog, Pumpkin, and Bat. The fireworks-themed missiles explode in a rainbow of pyrotechnic color, while the Cross missiles are quite simply that -- holy crosses that stick to enemy units and can be subsequently detonated with a few well-placed shots. The Dog missile type decreases an enemy's mobility and delays their attacks. In addition, each plane is capable of performing a unique special maneuver. And should the considerable firepower at your disposal prove ineffective, a limited-time turbo boost can be employed. Prize money, based upon your performance, is earned at the conclusion of each mission.

Two control schemes, for both novice and expert players, are available. The latter of which allows players more control over the plane's pitch and yaw. Additionally, players can choose from two graphic modes, one that allows for full graphical effects, but at the cost of a consistent frame rate, while the other stabilizes the frame rate, but to the detriment of visual quality. A language select option is included, allowing players to listen to the original Japanese voices with English subtitles or the dubbed English voice-overs. New characters and modes, such as an Album, Time Attack, and Survival mode can be unlocked by completing specific objectives.

Features
* Choose from Ciel and Femme as well as unlockable characters like Copain, each with their own fighter planes
* Engage in aerial combat with hordes of on-screen enemies
* Chain attacks together and defeat enemies quickly to obtain high scores



  MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:

"AN AERIAL ADVENTURE UNLIKE ANY OTHER!"

- Powerful game engine allows for expansive environments and an insane amount of on-screen action!
- Choose from three SkyGunners: Ciel, Copain, and Femme. Take on a multitude of spectacular missions.

"SkyGunner offers high-flying action, aerial dogfights, massive boss battles, and some truly amazing airship design" - EGM

- Take advantage of the intricate scoring system to unlock hidden secrets and modes!
- Choose between the original Japanese and the new English Voice-overs that are interwoven throughout the action.



  FEATURES:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • SCIFI, Futuristic & Fantasy themes.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS  1 Player
NUMBER OF MEMORY CARD BLOCKS  280 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 = Yes / Dolby Surround = 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.0.1.4.0 (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.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:

Right Analog Stick view
D-Pad or Left Analog Stick Down climb
D-Pad or Left Analog Stick Up dive
D-Pad or Left Analog Stick Left or Right bank
Triangle Button lock on to new target, change view point
X Button speed boost
Circle Button optional weapon, acquire lock-on for optional weapon
Square Button fire machine guns
R1 Button special maneuver
L1 Button switch the optional weapon
Start Button pause
Select Button skip message
D-Pad or Left Analog Stick Left or Right (hard, then release) barrel roll



 

MISC CODES:

Unlock Variable / Uniform Processing Mode (Frame Rate)
To unlock Variable / Uniform Processing Mode input the following command on the title screen:

Up, Triangle, Left, Circle, Down, X, Right, Square


RAW CODES:

Infinite Fuel Codes Scene 1
201D85E0 00000000

Infinite Fuel Codes Scene 2
201D8770 00000000

Infinite Fuel Codes Scene 3
201DF440 00000000

Infinite Fuel Codes Scene 4
201DA538 00000000

Infinite Fuel Codes Scene 5
201D9888 00000000

Infinite Ammo Codes Scene 1
201BA108 00000000

Infinite Ammo Codes Scene 2
201BA3A8 00000000

Infinite Ammo Codes Scene 3
201BD028 00000000

Infinite Ammo Codes Scene 4
201BB6E8 00000000

Infinite Ammo Codes Scene 5
201BB320 00000000

All Scenes
20166834 FFFFFFFF
20166838 FFFFFFFF
2016683C FFFFFFFF
20166840 FFFFFFFF
20166844 FFFFFFFF

Infinite All Optional Weapons
4017E840 00040001
63636363 00000000

Have All Modes & Planes
201667CC FFFFFFFF

Have All Ventre's Photos
20166830 FFFFFFFF


Have All Event Photos Codes
20166834 FFFFFFFF
20166838 FFFFFFFF
2016683C FFFFFFFF
20166840 FFFFFFFF
20166844 FFFFFFFF



 - JEWEL CASE COVERS
FRONT
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Dim. - 3211 x 2156 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 1'17 MB
 - ADVERT COVERS
USA ADVERT JAPANESE ADVERT
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Dim. - 2329 x 3136 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 2'97 MB
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Dim. - 2145 x 1073 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 884 KB
 - DISC COVER
DISC
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 800 x 795 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 108 KB

 NTSC-J:
  • SkyGunner [SCPS-11006]   
     

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