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| RAID 2020 |
| Platform: NES |
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| FAQ/WALKTHROUGH |
| Version 1.0 (February 26, 2007) |
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| By The Admiral |
| Email:
[email protected] |
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Introduction
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There are few titles that could legitimately contend for the crown of "Worst
NES Game of All-Time," but Raid 2020 at least merits a nomination. This is
one of the few games released without the "Nintendo Seal of Quality," and it
is very apparent why. The game features Shadow, the futuristic narc who
battles cyborgs and wicked aliens to save the human race from... drugs.
That's right, kids, drugs. This game was probably envisioned just as all
those D.A.R.E. programs were first entering schools in the late 1980s. I'm
sure the creators thought that the wave of anti-drug sentiment would have been
enough to carry this game without any marketing at all. Only they forgot one
detail: no one wants to play crappy video games, anti-drug messages or not.
Raid 2020 plays as a side-scroller with a few adventure elements. Most of the
challenge derives from programming flaws: bad controls and poor enemy
generation. This makes it especially frustrating in stages where you need to
defeat all the enemies to advance. Fortunately, I have endured most of the
frustration for you in the creation of this guide. Whether you are looking
for ways to pass specific sections, locations of hidden items, or strategies
for safely defeating a boss, this guide should help you. While it won't come
close to making this a fun game, it will slightly lessen how terrible your
experience will be. And that is about as much as any guide could hope to do
with Raid 2020.
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D I S C L A I M E R RD0A
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This FAQ is meant for personal use only and cannot be reproduced for
commercial use under any circumstances. No portions of this guide may be
reproduced, in part or in entirety, without the written consent of the author.
If you would like to use any part of this guide in your FAQ or website, I will
probably give you permission if you ask, but you must ask first (Email:
[email protected]). The Raid 2020 title, as well as all contents within,
is copyright of Color Dreams.
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S RD0B
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DISCLAIMER................................................................RD0A
TABLE OF CONTENTS.........................................................RD0B
STORY.....................................................................RD0C
CONTROLS..................................................................RD0D
THE BASICS................................................................RD0E
ITEMS.....................................................................RD0F
WALKTHROUGH
STAGE 1 - PIER............................................................RD0A
STAGE 2 - SWAMP...........................................................RD0B
STAGE 3 - TECHNOPOLIS.....................................................RD0C
STAGE 4 - SPACE...........................................................RD0D
STAGE 5 - COMPUTER STATION................................................RD0E
STAGE 6 – PITBULL'S LAIR..................................................RD0F
ENEMIES...................................................................RD0G
CONTACT INFORMATION.......................................................RD0H
REVISION HISTORY..........................................................RD0I
CREDITS...................................................................RD0J
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S T O R Y RD0C
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The opening screen helps build the dramatic storyline:
"A.D 2020. A plague of narcotics transcending the bounds of race, economy,
and time have put a strangle hold on America. You must destroy Pitbull, the
drug kingpin who has become the overlord of this sinister empire. You,
Shadow, are the last hope..."
You play as Shadow, the undercover narcotics officer, whose mission is to
bring down the evil empire of the Pitbull, the drug lord. Shadow lost his
right arm in a drug bust gone awry many years ago, but has since received a
robotic arm containing an integrated mini-computer. The mini-computer (which
is the menu screen) is used to receive updates from HQ that will help aid in
the pursuit of Pitbull.
Although civilization has advanced to the point of human cyborgs, mechanized
cities, and interstellar travel (amazingly, all by 2020), it simply hasn't
kicked its dope habit yet!. At this point, you need to relax your standards
for what makes sense as you battle through six increasingly absurd settings
before the final showdown. And always remember, "Winners Fight Drugs."
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C O N T R O L S RD0D
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Raid 2020 has a different set of controls for side scrolling stages (1, 3, 5,
6) and overhead stages (2 and 4). The controls for each type of stage are
listed below.
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UP/DOWN
- Side view: Moves "diagonally" up or down. This can be slightly annoying,
especially when trying to navigate between obstacles. It's better to "tap"
the up or down button when moving in those directions. You can also enter
doorways by pressing the UP button when in front of them.
- Overhead: Moves directionally up or down.
LEFT/RIGHT
- Side view/Overhead: Moves left or right across the screen.
SELECT
- Side view/Overhead: Brings up the main menu screen.
START
- Side view/Overhead: Pauses the game.
B-BUTTON
- Side view: Causes Shadow to jump. You can move in the air after jumping by
pressing the directional pad.
- Overhead: Not used.
A-BUTTON
- Side view: Causes shadow to fire his weapon. Note that only one shot can
appear on the screen at once, so pressing the A button after a shot has been
fired will cause the first shot to disappear in mid-air.
- Overhead: Fires the vehicle's weapon.
- Menu: The A button is also used to continue when dying. Hold the A-button
and press Start from the Game Over screen to resume on the current stage.
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T H E B A S I C S RD0E
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The following section explains some of the basic elements of the game. It
should be read for anyone playing the game for the first time, especially if
playing without the instruction manual.
MENU OBJECTS
The following objects are displayed on the menu or main screen.
HEALTH Health (or Hit Points/HP) are represented by the row of
hearts on the top right side of the screen. Each heart
represents 2 HP, and no more than 10 hearts will ever
appear at one time. You begin with 20 HP but can raise
these HP by collecting hearts (even once the maximum
number of hearts are displayed on the screen). The
maximum HP are 255.
LIVES The number of remaining lives are displayed below Shadow's
image on the main menu screen. You lose a life once your
HP reach zero or you come in contact with a fatal
obstacle. You begin with 3 lives.
CONTINUES After losing all your lies, you can continue from the
beginning of the stage by using a continue. When you
continue, any defeated enemies or collected items will be
restored. Your score and inventory will also be reset.
Hold the A button once you receive the game over screen
and press the start button. You begin with 10 continues.
POINTS Points are displayed after "Score" on the menu screen.
Points are obtained by defeating various enemies, but
there is little correlation between enemy difficulty and
number of points. Points have no significance in the
game.
COCAINE Cocaine stashes are the primary drugs seized from enemies.
Cocaine is represented by the white block below the number
of remaining lives. Cocaine is dropped by some enemies or
found randomly in several stages. It has no real use in
the game. You can hold 97 units of cocaine. Upon
collecting the 98th unit, the cocaine is reset to zero and
you receive an extra life.
CASH Shadow frequently finds large quantities of tainted drug
money on foes or in hidden stashes. Cash is the green
item below cocaine on the menu screen and is found in
$1,000 increments. Like cocaine, cash is dropped by some
enemies or found throughout certain stages and has no
direct use. You can hold $97,000. Upon collecting
additional cash after this, your cash total is reset to
zero and you receive an extra life.
SUITCASES Suitcases supposedly hold various types of currency that
are used to purchase drugs. These suitcases are
represented by the suitcase icon below cocaine and cash on
the menu screen. They are dropped by some enemies or
found around certain stages. Suitcases have no direct
use, but you will receive an extra life if you collect 12.
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DAMAGE, HAZARDS, AND ENEMIES
You receive damage primarily from contact with enemies or enemy bullets.
Typically, enemy bullets do much more damage than physical contact. There are
several enemies and obstacles that immediately kill you if contact is made.
The most common type are "mine" enemies, which are found in each stage. You
can avoid death from mines (for three hits) if you pick up the Boots. Most
living (non-fatal) enemies will allow you to safely jump on their head or back
and ride them as they move. This is a useful strategy for reaching high
platforms or even crossing over ground hazards (like mines).
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SHADOW'S WEAPONS
Shadow has three types of weapons. He begins with the normal gun but can find
gun upgrades. Upgrades will last until Shadow has received 3 hits from
enemies. His weapons types are:
NORMAL GUN The normal gun fires bullets in a straight path. You can
only fire one bullet at a time. If you press the A button
once a bullet is already on screen, the first bullet will
disappear as the second one is fired. The Normal Gun can
travel across the entire screen if uninterrupted.
WAVE BEAM The Wave Beam replaces the normal bullet with a green orb,
which zig-zags up and down in front Shadow once fired.
This beam greatly extends Shadow's range of fire, allowing
him to defeat enemies below him. The Wave Beam is
probably the best upgrade for most fighting situations.
ORBITAL BEAM The Orbital Bun fires green orbs in large, circular orbits
in front of Shadow. This gun allows Shadow to hit enemies
well above or below his position. Unfortunately, this
weapon has a hard time hitting specific targets in front
of Shadow. This upgrade has some great strategic uses,
but is too specialized for most enemy fighting.
Shadow's vehicles also sport unique weapons. These are discussed in the
appropriate section of the walkthrough.
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LEAVING THE STAGES
Each stage has an objective that needs to be completed before you can advance.
The first four stages require that you defeat certain enemies in order to
leave. If you do not defeat all the enemies, you will be forced to complete
the level again once reaching the end. This can be very frustrating, as not
all enemies will appear on the first or second time through. One trick for
finding all the foes is by repeatedly viewing the menu screen, as is mentioned
below.
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THE MAGICAL MENU SCREEN
Viewing the menu screen has strange effects on enemies. It will frequently
cause "untriggered" enemies to appear once you return to combat. This is
important in the first three stages, as you cannot advance until all "drug
dealing" enemies are defeated. Visiting the menu screen also has a few
strategic uses that are described in the walkthrough.
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I T E M S RD0F
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There are various items dropped by enemies or hidden through the stages that
you can pick up along the way.
NORMAL ITEMS
Normal items restore life or boost your basic abilities. With the exception
of hearts, normal items are found planted throughout the stages.
HEARTS Hearts (and double hearts) are dropped by many types of
enemies or found by shooting certain crates. Hearts
restore 4 HP when collected.
GUN UPGRADES Gun upgrades change your weapon's firing pattern and
bullet type. There are two different upgrades available:
the wave beam and orbital beam (described in the previous
section). Gun upgrades are lost if you are hit 3 times.
Gun upgrades will reappear on the screen if you visit the
main menu after collecting one.
1-UP 1-Ups are fairly well hidden, but they give you an extra
life when collected. You receive them by touching a
special area on the screen. Once collected, a bell will
ring and an icon of Shadow will appear above him.
BOOTS Boots allow you to touch mines 3 times without dying.
Unlike other upgrades, Boots will stack when collected
(meaning that collecting two Boots will protect you from
six mines, etc.).
JETPACK The Jetpack is a special upgrade found in stage 1 that
allows you to fly. You will lose the Jetpack if you are
hit 3 times.
VEHICLE UPGRADES In stages 2 and 3, you will receive special vehicle
upgrades. In stage 2, the upgrade is permanent. In
stage 3, you will lose the vehicle if you are hit 3 times.
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DRUG ITEMS
Being an undercover narcotics officer, Shadow is supposed to confiscate drugs
and drug related objects when he encounters them. Drug items are dropped by
certain enemies or found hidden throughout many of the stages. All drug items
in this game are useless. It would appear, from the box description, that
they were supposed to have an extended role in the story (like using
confiscated cash to buy new weapons). However, none of this ever made the
final cut.
COCAINE Cocaine appears as white packages. It looks the same as
the cocaine icon on the main menu. You will receive an
extra life if you collect 98 cocaine packs (which is
virtually impossible).
CASH Cash appears as a roll of bills and is collected in $1,000
increments. You will receive an extra life if you collect
$98,000 (which is virtually impossible).
SUITCASES Suitcases appear either as suitcases or green dollar
signs. You will receive an extra life if you collect 12
suitcases. It is possible to find enough suitcases for an
extra life by stage 5.
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SPECIAL ITEMS
Special items are needed to advance in the game and are only collected once.
COMPUTER CARD The Computer Card is hidden somewhere in stage 5 and is
needed to access Pitbull's Lair. The Computer Card looks
like a green credit card.
KEY Like the Computer Card, the Key is needed to access
Pitbull's Lair. The Key looks like a silver door key.
The Key is the best hidden item in the game.
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W A L K T H R O U G H
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The following section includes a full walkthrough for all 6 stages of the
game. Each mission has a different objective that needs to be completed
before passing to the next stage. These objectives, along with a list of
enemies, are outlined at the beginning of each stage.
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S T A G E 1 - P I E R RD01
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DESCRIPTION: "Mission Briefing. You must rid the pier of all drug dealers.
Get to the boat shop to escape."
OBJECTIVE: You need to defeat all 20 drug dealers in the stage, including
the 3 in the warehouse at the beginning. It may take several
trips through to find all the enemies, as they do not always
appear the first time. Exit at the boat shop once the stage is
clear.
ENEMIES:
HIT POINTS DAMAGE POINTS
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Bat 2 1 500
Butterfly 1 1 500
Cyborg Dealer 6 4/1 0
Dealer 4 1 0
Duck 1 1 2000
Land Mine Inv Fatal N/A
Seagull 2 1 1000
Thug 2 1 200
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The first mission begins as all do with a quick description of your objective:
you need to clear the pier of all drug dealers and exit the stage at the boat
shop.
The stage begins by throwing you right into the fire. You will immediately
come under attack from two Dealers (trench coat), a Thug (green bandana), and
a butterfly (which is actually the most dangerous of the four foes). Move
towards the bottom of the screen and fire rapidly at the enemies. The Dealers
with the trench coats leave hearts when defeated, so be sure to pick these
items up after they're dropped.
The butterfly is a little harder to kill, but you may want to keep it alive.
As with many enemies in the game, you can safely stand on top of the
Butterfly's head and use this to move around. In this case in particular, the
Butterfly can take you near the top of the screen to pick up the BOOTS, which
protect you from 3 land mines.
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WAREHOUSE
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At the top part of this first screen is a doorway leading into a small
warehouse room. The warehouse holds drug dealers, bats, and butterflies.
There are a total of three different drug dealers that will appear in this
room, and you will need to return here and eventually kill all three before
you can leave the stage.
This room also has a GUN UPGRADE on top of a shelf near the top. The gun
upgrade turns your pistol into a WAVE BEAM, which fires green bullets in a
wave-like pattern in front of you (you lose this weapon if you are hit 3
times). To reach it, you will need to jump on either the bat or butterfly.
You should only jump on them when they are moving from right to left. This
can be a tricky upgrade to snag, so simply leave if you find it too
frustrating; it is by no means necessary.
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MINEFIELD
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Moving on from the first screen, you will come across wooden boxes on the
pier. If you stay near the top of the screen and fire, you should open the
boxes and reveal hearts. These hearts restore 4 HP each. There are three
hearts that can be picked up from these boxes at the beginning. Note that
your HP will still increase even after the visible health gauge on the screen
is filled, so never pass up any hearts.
You will soon come upon the numerous red mines scattered along the pier.
These are a staple annoyance throughout the game. The mines on the pier often
appear in alternating rows along the ground. Walking between them is very
dangerous given the awkward movement of the UP and DOWN buttons on the
directional pad. Instead, try to jump over the rows, as Shadow's jumping
abilities are much easier to handle than his walking abilities. Jumping works
best near the top or bottom of the screen.
As the mines begin to appear, so do seagulls which attack you with vicious...
feces. That's right, seagulls will attempt to end your quest by crapping on
you. Oddly, bird droppings are just as damaging as enemy bullets. It's
better to simply pass underneath the gull droppings than it is to defeat the
gulls. Their droppings can also be destroyed with your gun if you shoot them.
The first door you come to on the pier contains the JETPACK, an awesome
upgrade that allows you to fly over the entire stage. As with all upgrades,
you lose the Jetpack if you are hit 3 times. However, you can always return
to this door to pick up an additional Jetpack. With the Jetpack equipped, fly
above the buildings and pick up the Boots just to the right. Boot upgrades
will stack (meaning picking up two will protect you from 6 mines), so you
should collect as many as you can.
The door just past the Jetpack upgrade takes you out of the Jetpack door, so
ignore it and move on. Defeat any Thugs or Dealers you come across along the
way. You will soon come to a solid field of mines sandwiched between a pair
of doors near the top. This section will kill you even if you have the Boots,
so take the door to bypass it. If you have the Jetpack, make sure you stay
well above it, as you will detonate the mines even if you touch them while
flying.
After the minefield, there are a couple more Dealers and a Thug. The first
wooden box you see can also be shot to reveal two additional hearts. There is
another GUN UPGRADE just above a white building with a door. This upgrade
gives you the ORBITAL BEAM, which fires green orbs in a large circular pattern
that hits enemies well above and below you. The advantage of this gun is that
it allows you to hit flying enemies from the ground (or safely hit ground
enemies while flying with the Jetpack). The downside is that you cannot
control the gun very well or easily hit enemies that are in front of you. You
should pick it up and see what you think.
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BEHIND THE PIER
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The door underneath the gun upgrade takes you behind the pier. The area
behind the pier is a pure side view where you need to jump between three dock
legs to reach the end. The first couple of legs have hearts for you to
collect. Navigating between the legs requires precise jumping, especially
when passing between the second leg to the third. You have a tendency to
overshoot the jump since the third leg is lower than the previous. To make
this jump, begin on the far right side of the second leg and be mindful of
where you land. This should allow you to make it safely. Once you reach the
ledge on the far left, you will receive a 1-UP, which adds an extra life to
your total. You are also sent back to the beginning of the stage.
Once back at the beginning, be sure to reenter the warehouse. There should be
another drug dealer at this point that you will need to kill. If it is the
Cyborg Dealer (white and green with a mask), be very careful when approaching.
This foe always drops cash when killed and also guards a few suitcases behind
him. You should be able to get three suitcases from this room –- the first
two will be visible and the third will appear if you collect the first two and
visit the menu screen. As you proceed back through the pier, all the enemies
you defeated will still be dead, so the challenge should be minimal.
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THE BOAT SHOP
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At the far end of the dock is the boat shop, guarded by three Cyborg Dealers.
You may only see one during your first visit, which is good. The best way to
kill these foes is by attacking from overhead using the Jetpack and Orbital
Beam. Hover just above the fence and your shots will safely hit without any
risk of damage. If you do not have the Jetpack, stay on the other side of the
screen and fire slowly (one shot at a time). Your shots have a full screen's
range, so you should be able to outdistance these dealers and avoid damage.
After the first Cyborg Dealer is killed, press select to view the menu screen.
Once you return to the pier, two new enemies should have appeared. Defeat
them in the same way as the previous dealers. Once the screen is clear,
carefully navigate between the two mines and enter the boat shop.
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I HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN?
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If you did not kill all the deals on the first go around, you will get a
message that drug traffic is down on the docks, but all dealers must be
killed. This means that you missed someone the first time through. The
likely culprit is the warehouse. Be sure to enter there and kill any dealers.
The next likely culprit is the 3 Cyborg Dealers in front of the boat shop.
All these foes must be killed before you can advance. There are a total of 8
Dealers (Trench Coat), 8 Thugs (Bandana), and 4 Cyborg Dealers. When all are
defeated, entering the Boat Shop will take you to the next stage.
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S T A G E 2 - S W A M P RD02
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DESCRIPTION: "Next Stage! Defeat Pitbull's Helicopters. A backup boat is
hidden in the small dock. Seize drugs if you can."
OBJECTIVE: You need to defeat the 9 Silver Helicopters and 3 Gold
Helicopters in the stage. Picking up a boat upgrade or any
drugs is optional.
ENEMIES:
HIT POINTS DAMAGE POINTS
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Gator 4 1 200
Gold Helicopter 12 8/2 0
Log Inv Fatal N/A
Shark 4 2 200
Silver Helicopter 6 4/2 0
Swamp Turret Inv 4/0 N/A
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From the Boat Shop on the Pier, you pick up a small speedboat and enter the
swamp. Unlike the Pier, the swamp takes place in overhead view. The controls
are actually a bit simpler in this mode.
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SWAMP LIFE
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The swamp is much more difficult than the pier, and you will learn this almost
immediately upon beginning the stage. Enemies do A LOT more damage and can
kill you quickly. However, some patience will pay off.
As soon as the stage starts, do not move. Despite all the commotion, only the
silver attack helicopter can damage you. The turret's bullets cannot reach
you and the Shark and Gator do not stray. Fire quickly and take down the
silver chopper. It leaves a pair of hearts when defeated, so hopefully you
will restore any lost damage. Move down slightly and quickly shoot the Shark.
You should be safe from it on the left side of the screen, but watch out for
the pink bullets from the turret at the top. Once in a safe spot, visit the
menu screen to trigger another one or two choppers. Defeat both and then
proceed forward along the bottom of the screen.
Another Silver Helicopter and a Shark should appear near the bottom just after
passing the top turret. Visit the menu again after both are defeated to make
another helicopter appear. Advance very slowly so that you bypass the bullets
from the top turret. Eventually, another turret will appear on the bottom.
You can destroy it's bullets by firing your own, so shoot rapidly as you
approach it. Once you get close, start moving up and quickly look for a safe
spot that takes you out of harm's way.
There are a couple of other neutral threats on this stage: floating logs and
rocks. Floating logs will kill you instantly if touched, but they will freeze
and stop moving if shot. It's best to be patient and allow them to drift away
before passing. Rocks are treated like land mines from the last stage. This
means that if you picked up the Boots, they will work as protection against
contact with rocks for as many hits as you have remaining.
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BOAT UPGRADE
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At this point, you should be just below a small dock with a pair of arrows
pointing up. Another silver helicopter will probably appear once you have the
dock fully within view. You can enter between the two dock legs and pick up a
BOAT UPGRADE. Be very careful, however, as you will be killed if you hit
either leg of the dock. A useful trick is to press select to view the menu
once you are just under the dock. When you return to the swamp, you will, for
some reason, appear to exit the dock entrance. From this point, just press Up
and you will safely enter without any risk of crashing.
The new boat upgrade is much more powerful, equipped with a "2025
plasmaspherical cannon." Not sure how a 2025 weapon can exist in the year
2020, but the weapon will still do twice the damage of the guns on the
speedboat. Also, the weapon has a wide range like the wave beam, so it is
great for hitting enemies slightly above or below.
This new boat also has twice the defense to contact attacks (but not bullets),
so enemies will begin doing reasonable amounts of damage. Unfortunately, the
boat also moves only half as fast. This becomes a problem when trying to
dodge turret fire, which now becomes the most threatening attack.
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RETURN TO THE SWAMP
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With the new gear, head back to the marshes and move forward, being mindful of
the turret near the bottom of the screen. A Silver Helicopter should approach
shortly. After killing it and the Shark, visit the menu screen and another
Silver Helicopter should appear. Proceed carefully to avoid turret bullets.
Note that the choppy water will pull you backwards and cause you to lose
control, so avoid those sections if you can. Once you see a large dock begin
to appear near the top, visit the menu screen again if a Silver Helicopter
does not appear. This should trigger the ninth and final silver chopper.
Once you get to the large dock, the truly frustrating part of the stage
begins. You will need to defeat 3 Gold Helicopters, which have the ability to
single-handedly kill you even at full HP. The best bet is to stay near the
top of the screen, just below the docks. Creep forward (while repeatedly
firing) until the first gold helicopter appears. Let it move towards you
then, just before it makes contact, HOLD down and move well beneath is so it
does not hit you. Normally, the chopper will make contact and hit numerous
times, taking away up to 8 or so HP in a single swoop. Once the chopper
passes by, turn around and fire as fast as you can. You need to land six hits
to take this foe out. Once defeated, move forward and use the same strategy
on the second chopper. Finally, to reveal the third helicopter, move all the
way to the right so that the rocks are visible. After defeating all three,
enter the clear space at the top of the screen between the two docks.
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ANOTHER TRIP?
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If you are sent back to beginning of the stage once clearing the docks, you
missed some helicopters along the way. This is not uncommon, as many Silver
Helicopters will not initially appear unless you deliberately visit the menu
screen. Defeat any stragglers this time, and make sure you move as far right
as possible on the final dock screen. This is the only way to trigger the
final Gold Helicopter.
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S T A G E 3 - T E C H N O P O L I S RD03
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DESCRIPTION: "Way to go Ace! Technopolis needs your help! Eliminate all
Cyborg drug transporters."
OBJECTIVE: You need to defeat 8 Pink Cyborgs, 8 Bazooka Cyborgs,
14 Blue Saucers, and the Hovercraft. Exit the stage at the
FBI Building entrance.
ENEMIES:
HIT POINTS DAMAGE POINTS
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Bazooka Cyborg 4 4/1 0
Blue Flying Saucer 4/2 Fatal/1 1000
Hovercraft 20 4/1 5000
Levitating Disk Inv 1 N/A
Pink Cyborg 4 4/1 5000
Spark 1 Fatal 1000
Worm 1 4/1 100
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You ditch the boat and hit the streets of Technopolis, another side-scrolling
stage like the first. This is where the game takes a decidedly sci-fi turn.
Gone are the human enemies and real world surroundings. Technopolis is a
futuristic city overrun by Cyborgs and other machines that want to destroy
you... and sell drugs.
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ENTER TECHNOPOLIS
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As the stage begins, a Pink Cyborg and flying Blue Saucer begin charging you.
The Blue Saucer is by far the more deadly foe; any contact with it is fatal.
Move towards the bottom of the screen and blast as fast as you can. Once
defeated, walk up and stand below the door to the cafe (with the McDonalds
arches above it). You can shoot through the window on the left and right
sides to uncover hearts. There are four hearts here in total. Once the
hearts are collected, jump and fire to kill the other Pink Cyborg. Four shots
will kill it. The levitating disk just in front of this Cyborg cannot be
killed, but you can stand on it and use it to reach the platform in the middle
of the screen.
Just ahead, another Pink Cyborg and Blue Saucer will attack you, followed by a
trio of Bazooka Cyborgs. The Bazooka Cyborgs are best killed from the
opposite side of the screen. They drop dollar-sign like items which are
really suitcases. After this point, you will spot a large, neon sign
proclaiming "GUNS... OPEN." Just above the gun store are lightning rods that
fire sparks at fixed intervals. These sparks will move towards you and are
fatal if touched. Enter the gun store and you will be taken to the platform
at the middle of the screen. Defeat the Pink Cyborg on the top left if you
have not done so already, then move right and watch out for another Blue
Saucer.
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HOVERCRAFT UPGRADE
==================
You will soon come to a large pit that can only be passed while on the
platforms near the top of the screen. Jump carefully and watch for another
Blue Saucer on the other side. Several Pink Cyborgs will appear from windows
near the top of the screen, while Blue Saucers and Bazooka Cyborgs appear near
the bottom. Just after clearing the large pit, you can find a 1-UP near the
bottom of the screen underneath the first two circular windows. After
clearing the ground level of the Bazooka Cyborgs and Blue Saucers, you will
come to a door that says "INFO TECH" above it. This door gives you the
HOVERCRAFT UPGRADE. You will reemerge from the door as a small ship, capable
of flying all over the stage, firing a larger beam, and dealing twice the
damage as Shadow's normal weapons. This is a great upgrade that should be
used for the duration of the stage. You will lose it if you sustain 3 hits,
but you should definitely return in that case and collect the upgrade again.
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LEAVING TECHNOPOLIS
===================
Use your new hovercraft to cross the large pit on the right and stay near the
top of the screen. This will give you a heads up on killing the Sparks, Blue
Saucers, and Pink Cyborgs. This section has a lot of Sparks, so try to take
them out quickly. Do NOT hover on top of the lightning rods, as this will
spell instant death if a Spark appears. Every so often, visit the menu
screen; this will make sure to trigger any Blue Saucers, which must all be
killed before you can leave the stage.
The first door on this third section of the stage will give you the MOTO
UPGRADE, which you want to avoid. It swaps the highly versatile Hovercraft
with the speedy (but ground based) attack motorcycle. The Moto Upgrade is
only useful if you lose the Hovercraft, as it jumps far enough to cross the
pit back to the previous section and pick up another hovercraft. Otherwise,
it is little more than an agile version of the normal Shadow.
Navigate the various Sparks as you pass through the final section. Just
before the end of the stage, you will come to an enemy Hovercraft that looks
identical to yours. This foe is extremely hard if you do not have a vehicle,
as it has 20 HP. However, with the Hovercraft Upgrade, your shots will stun
the enemy hovercraft and take it down quickly.
The last screen has a doorway to the FBI building, which is the stage exit.
On this screen, visit and revisit the menu until you have defeated 3 Blue
Saucers and the Pink Cyborg at the top. This screen is the most common place
where players miss enemies. Once you are confident every enemy is defeated,
enter the door to the FBI building.
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I'M STILL HERE?
===============
It's highly likely you will need to repeat this stage unless you were
extremely vigilant with killing Blue Saucers. You will probably encounter a
few on the way back towards the end of the stage. The final section is the
most common place for missing enemies. Using the Hovercraft, move all around
the screen and press select to visit the menu screen from different spots.
This will frequently trigger any enemies you many have missed. Be sure that
you have killed the Pink Cyborg on the final screen, as this is one of the
most missed enemies.
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S T A G E 4 - S P A C E RD04
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DESCRIPTION: "Well Done! Pilot the Czar 1 ship to new L.A. and find Pitbull.
You must destroy his drug satellite along the way."
OBJECTIVE: Destroy the Super Satellite.
ENEMIES:
HIT POINTS DAMAGE POINTS
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Blue Plasma Orbs 1 1/Fatal 200
Enemy Fighters 1 1 2000
Space Mine 1/Inv Fatal 100
Spinners 1 4/1 0
Super Satellite 20 1 5000
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The fourth stage takes whisks you off from the dregs of Earth and throws you
into space, where the true coke fiends must reside. You now man the Czar 1
spacecraft (drug "czar", get it?) as the point-of-view shifts back overhead.
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LOST IN SPACE
=============
Unlike previous stages, the sole objective in stage 4 is to defeat the Super
Satellite. You do not even need to move from the starting screen, you just
need to take down this foe. That's something much easier said than done.
First, an overview of the enemies. This stage is occupied by a couple of
stationary enemies: pointy Space Mines and Blue Plasma Orbs. Space Mines will
occasionally break free and pursue you, and they function like all mines
(meaning you can actually take a few hits if you picked up the boots in stage
1 and still have charges remaining). The Blue Plasma Orbs are relatively
harmless on their own, but they release plasma shrapnel once shot that is
immediately fatal. It's best to fly to screens that lack both of these
enemies.
The remaining enemies are emitted from the Super Satellite: Enemy Fighters and
Spinners. Enemy Fighters are small space ships that look identical to the
Czar 1. They are weak and do minimal damage. The Blue Spinners are blue orbs
that rotate around the screen and fire at you. Their shots pack quite a punch
(4 HP of damage), but they leave hearts when killed, which are VERY useful.
Once you kill either an Enemy Fighter or Spinner, the Satellite will emit
another so that four enemies plus the Satellite are always on screen.
One other item the stage holds is a GUN UPGRADE, which looks like a glowing
red sphere. This upgrade gives you the wave beam, which would be very useful
if you did not lose it after 3 hits.
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DEFEATING THE SATELLITE
=======================
The Satellite has 20 HP and therefore requires 20 shots to take down. While
landing 20 shots is not unreasonable, surviving the Satellite long enough to
fire them is. The Satellite moves around in a pattern similar to the Gold
Helicopters in stage 2. The real threat is when it nears -- it will attempt
to fly through you and land a massive amount of hits, sometimes 10 or more per
pass. This will result in death within a few seconds. To make matters worse,
the Satellite is very fast, so nimble flying will not really cut it.
The best strategy is actually more of a passive approach: ignore the Satellite
and instead target the Spinners. Make your goal accumulating as many hearts
as you can. Remember, your health will go up even after all the hearts are
filled on the screen (full hearts on the screen represent 20 HP, but you can
have a maximum of 255 HP).
From the start, immediately move left and onto a screen with no visible mines
or Blue Plasma Orbs; you do not want to be flying around and suddenly die
because you scrape another foe. Now, focus all your efforts on killing the
Spinners. Do not stop firing at any point. Even though you are not targeting
it, the Satellite will still end up taking stray fire as it moves around. If
you can continuously defeat Spinners and collect hearts so that your health
bar remains full, you are doing well. It will take patience, but, after a few
minutes with this approach, the Satellite will eventually go down.
Once this primary foe is defeated, the stage ends.
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S T A G E 5 - C O M P U T E R S T A T I O N RD05
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DESCRIPTION: "Pitbull awaits! You must find the computer card and key to allow
entry to Pitbull's evil hitech center."
OBJECTIVE: Collect the Computer Card and Key and enter the door to Pitbull's
lair.
ENEMIES:
HIT POINTS DAMAGE POINTS
---------- ------ ------
Red Cyborg 2 4/1 0
Black Cyborg 2 1 0
Ceiling Sentry 2 4/1 5000
Stationary Turrets Inv 1 N/A
Amoeba 3 4/1 0
Giant Rat 6 4/1 1000
Green Ooze Inv Fatal N/A
Spider Inv 1 N/A
Antdroid 4 1 1000
Stage 1 enemies: Dealers, Thugs, Cyborg Dealers, Seagulls, Bats, and Land
Mines
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At long last, the headquarters of the nefarious Pitbull. After all, where
else you expect to find a drug dealer than on a beat-up old computer station
on some alien planet? Stage 5 returns to the side view and features the
toughest enemies you have encountered yet.
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SURVIVING THE STATION
=====================
You will need to very cautious and deliberate to avoid taking a lot of damage
from enemies. A useful tip to remember is that enemy bullets are far more
dangerous than enemy contact. Most bullets take away 4 HP, whereas physical
contact only depletes 1 HP.
From the start of the stage, move near the bottom of the screen and fire
slowly to kill the Red and Black Cyborgs. Your bullets will destroy their
laser blasts, so you should be relatively safe from attack. You will need to
move out of the way to avoid the Ceiling Sentry's blasts. The Black Cyborgs
drop Suitcases (look like dollar signs) when killed. If you have been
collecting suitcases along the way, you should be only a few short of 12.
Once you collect 12, you will be awarded with an extra life.
The floor is littered with mines as it was in the first stage. The best way
to pass them is to jump over the rows, rather than to try to navigate through
them. You should remain near the top portion of the floor. As an added
bonus, if you stay near the top and fire, you will blast open the crates to
find a few hearts. These will be quite useful.
Remain near the top once the Turrets begin to appear. It is easiest to avoid
their bullet by jumping right over the turrets. Since the turrets cannot fire
upwards, you are safe in the air. Anywhere below them is very dangerous, as
they fire very rapidly. Jump over three sets of turrets until you see a door.
Just to the left of the door is a small, black area. This black area is a
secret door that takes you to the platform at the top of the stage. You will
want to take this secret door first.
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GETTING THE COMPUTER CARD
=========================
Once you are on the top platform, you can obtain the Computer Card. However,
you may wish to head right first and pick up the Boots. Before doing either,
move slightly left and collect the GUN UPGRADE. It changes your weapon to the
wave beam, which is very useful if you can manage to keep it.
Once you move slightly in either direction, Giant Rats will begin attacking
you. These Rats are quite durable with 6 HP each, so it's not a great
strategy to constantly fight them. One useful trick is to jump in the air and
press select to visit the menu screen. When you return, often Giant Rats will
appear directly below you. You will land on one's back and can ride it all
the way left or right. This is the best way to move around safely. If you
did collect the Boots, move left slightly and use this trick to ride all the
way to the far left.
The COMPUTER CARD can be found at the far left side of the top platform. Ride
the Rats there to collect it, then ride the Rats back to the small gap in the
platform where you can see a pair of boots and two doors. At this point,
dismount from the Rats and drop through the hole, collecting the Boots along
the way. Enter the door on the left, which leads to the Caves.
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THE CAVES AND THE KEY
=====================
The Caves are a confusing set of screens that bring back all your old friends
from the Pier. Yes, even the seagulls are somehow in a subterranean cave on
an alien planet... and they STILL just want to crap on you! The reason you
are entering the Caves is to collect the Key –- the second item needed to
enter Pitbull's lair. Odds are that if you're reading this FAQ at all, this
is the portion where you are stuck.
It is very useful to enter the cave with the wave beam, as this helps defeat
the foes below the height of your weapon (if you don't have it, however, it's
not worth backtracking). From the entrance, move to the right and collect the
various goodies while killing the foes from stage 1. There are pits in the
ground that can be entered to pass into various rooms. The one you are
looking for is the third pit. To get there, however, you will have to pass
through a couple of Cyborg Dealers. This is not an easy feat unless you have
the wave or orbital beams, since you cannot hit the Cyborgs but will still
receive damage from their shots. You will probably need to take some damage
and walk down to their level, blasting as quickly as you can. Once the threat
is terminated, enter the third pit by standing over it and pressing the down
button.
Maps of the entire cave section are shown below. The letter E marks the spot
on each map where you enter. P# marks a pit (corresponds to key below) and #s
mark exits on either side of the screen.
MAIN CAVE
__________________________________________________________
|E |
|________P1____ |
| |____________P2__ |
| |__________P3_______ |
|___________________________________________________|__P4__|
CAVE 1 (From P1) BAT CAVE (From P2, P4, P7, 1)
_______E _________ ______ E _________
| | | | __| |
| | _P5_ | | | 2
| | | | | | _| __
|_|_ | | __| |_| | |
1 | | |__| | | |
___ | | ___| | |_|
|_|____|____|__|___| |__________________|
CAVE 2 (From P3) CAVE 3 (From P6) CAVE 4 (From P8)
E ________________ ______ E _________ ______ E _________
| | _| | _| | | ____| |_________| | ____| |_________|
| |_| |_| | | | 2 | | 2
| | __ | _ _ | | | _ | | _
| _|| _|| | | || |_| _| | |_| _| |
| _| | _| |_| |_|| 1 _| | 1 _| |
| _| | _| P6 P7| ______P8____| | ______P9____| |
|_|___|_|__________| |__________________| |__________________|
CAVE 5 (From P9)
_____E ___________
| |_____ | |
| _____| | |
| | _______| |
| | |___________|
| |_ 2
| |_____________
|__________________|
CAVE GUIDE
==========
Pit 1 (P1) to Cave 1
P2 to Bat Cave
P3 to Cave 2
P5 to Exit
P4 to Bat Cave
P6 to Cave 3
P7 to Bat Cave
P8 to Cave 4
P9 to Cave 5
1 to Bat Cave
2 to Exit
The "Bat Cave" mentioned numerous times above is a common destination when
taking incorrect paths. This room has a Dealer (trench coat) and 4 Bats. You
must ride on the head of the Bats to reach the ledge on the top right. This
can often be extremely frustrating and health consuming. If you end up here,
always defeat the Dealer and 3 of the Bats. It is a lot easier to mount the
lone Bat when there is no other interference.
The correct path involves the third pit from the main room. This takes you to
Cave 2 on the map above. Cave 2 is filled with Spiders and spider webs.
Climb the rock stairs and pass underneath the Spiders while they are elevated.
Take the first of the two pits at the end.
From Cave 2, you will fall into a flat room with a Dealer and a Bat, along
with a pit and exits to the left and right. The correct path is the pit, as
the two side exists lead back to the station or to the Bat Cave. You will
pass into an identically shaped room with slightly different colors. Again,
take the pit.
You will now fall into a room with a couple of platforms, an Antdroid (giant
ant), and a Dealer. This is Cave 5 on the map above. You can pick up a
suitcase and heart (hidden in the wall) on the left. At this point, make your
way down. The Antdroid in this room will drop the KEY when defeated. If you
do not have the wave beam, stand on the head of the Dealer or the small ledge
at the far left side of the screen. You will need to jump and time your shots
carefully. If you defeated the Dealer, you will need to wait a few seconds
for a Bat to appear and then ride the Bat to the Antdroid's platform to
collect the Key. After getting the Key, take the exit on the bottom right
back to the station.
=======================
ENTERING PITBULL'S ROOM
=======================
After coming out of the Caves, you return to the station on the door to the
right of the Caves entrance. Each time you return from the Caves, all enemies
(and upgrades) will be reset. You *could* run through the stage a few times
and collect some extra lives by finding 12 suitcases. However, the odds are
more likely that you will lose more lives than you collect in the process.
From here, head right and be VERY careful to avoid the green oozes on the
screen –- contact is fatal. Pitbull's door should appear quickly. It has two
downward pointing triangles on it and is surrounded by a couple of stationary
turrets. Approach as quickly as you can to avoid turret bullets, and press
the up button once in front. If you have the Computer Card and Key, you will
enter the door to Pitbull's Lair.
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S T A G E 6 - P I T B U L L ' S L A I R RD06
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DESCRIPTION: "The end is near, ahead lies the final challenge. Only
Pitbull's Computer Card can destroy the control center. You
must destroy him to get it."
OBJECTIVE: Defeat Pitbull insert the Computer Card into the computer.
ENEMIES:
HIT POINTS DAMAGE POINTS
---------- ------ ------
Green Orb 2 1 0
Pitbull 20 4/1 0
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Your long and tedious adventure has reached the final obstacle. The evil drug
lord is actually... a walking frog? Well, who knows what he is. Nothing in
this game has made sense up to now, and that's not about to change at the last
boss.
The final stage is simply Pitbull's room. All you have to do is kill him.
Luckily, if you lose all your lives, you will continue right at this point.
The fight with Pitbull can be very tough without the right strategy.
Pitbull's attacks consists of a deadly knife projectile (4 HP of damage), a
swarm of orbs (1 HP of damage per hit), or physical contact (1 HP of damage,
chance for numerous hits). The orbs may seem like a tedious and unending
nuisance, but they are your best friend since they usually drop a pair of
hearts when killed.
As soon as the fight begins, fire of a shot at Pitbull and move towards the
very bottom of the screen. The bottom is a great place to be, since you will
not be at a height disadvantage from Pitbull's attacks. Now, just as with the
Satellite in stage 4, make your priority to destroy as many Green Orbs as you
can and collect as many hearts as possible. Be a real heart hog (and
remember, you still accumulate health after the on screen bar is full). Focus
on nothing but the orbs and Pitbull will take his share of damage from stray
fire, although slowly. It is important not to stand still. Keep walking back
and forth, even if Pitbull attempts to walk through you. If you are each
moving in opposite direction, you will only receive 1-2 hits from contact. If
you remain still, you can receive 6 or more hits from contact. That much
damage in a single pass will doom you pretty quickly.
If you can survive the initial onslaught and collect hearts efficiently, this
fight poses surprisingly little danger. Personally, I have managed to enter
the fight with Pitbull with 20 HP and defeat him with 70 HP. Heart collection
is the key.
Once defeated, Pitbull drops the COMPUTER CARD. The Orbs can still kill you
even after Pitbull is dead, so do not let up until the screen is completely
cleared. Insert the card into the less-than-subtle slot that says "INSERT
CARD." The computer and station will now begin to detonate, and Shadow's drug
busting mission comes to a conclusion. Enjoy the "ending" and always
remember:
WINNERS NEED NO DRUGS
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E N E M I E S RD0G
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The following section contains a detailed list of all enemies with strategies
for defeating each one. These enemies are listed in order of appearance in
the game.
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NAME: DEALER (TRENCH COAT)
STAGES: 1 and 5
HP: 4
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: 0
Dealers are the tall, trench coat wearing goons occupying much of the pier.
They secretly sell drugs to helpless users. They move slowly and carry a
concealed weapon, firing when close. Dealers are best taken out from afar.
Your shots will destroy their bullets, so you should be relatively safe when
firing from the distance. Dealers make good platforms; you can stand on their
head and move around, using them to reach new heights. Dealers also drop
hearts when killed.
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NAME: THUG (GREEN BANDANA)
STAGES: 1 and 5
HP: 2
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: 200
Thugs are more aggressive drug dealers, sporting green bandanas and more
"gang-like" clothing. Thugs move faster than Dealers but have fewer HP. They
are slightly more of a threat, so take them out quickly before they come too
close.
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NAME: BUTTERFLY
STAGES: 1
HP: 1
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: 500
Butterflies (could also be Bumble Bees) occupy the crates and deserted
buildings on the pier. Butterflies exist in endless quantities, so they will
repeatedly appear no many how many times you defeat them. These foes fly all
over the screen and can be difficult to target due to their small size.
Butterflies make excellent mobile platforms when you jump on top of them,
allowing you to reach items at even the highest parts of the screen.
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NAME: BAT
STAGES: 1 and 5
HP: 2
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: 500
Bats are similar to Butterflies but are a bit larger and move in more of a
swooping pattern. Bats can also be ridden to reach higher platforms. These
foes are mainly found indoors.
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NAME: DUCK
STAGES: 1
HP: 1
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: 2000
Small black ducks occupy the docks and run around quickly, seeking to harm
you. Ducks are not terribly threatening but can be annoying, as they are
difficult to target. Move towards the bottom of the screen to take them out.
Ducks can also be ridden to pass over mines.
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NAME: LAND MINE
STAGES: 1 and 5
HP: Invincible
DAMAGE: Fatal
POINTS: N/A
Land mines have been planted all along the ground of several stages. For some
reason, mines do not harm enemies but will instantly kill you. Mines are
often arranged in alternating rows or similarly complex patterns. It's much
easier to jump over them than it is to walk between them. You can avoid mine
damage by collecting the Boots, which protect you from 3 mine hits.
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NAME: SEAGULL
STAGES: 1 and 5
HP: 2
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: 1000
Ah, the nefarious seagull! The true evil that occupies the pier. Seagulls
attack for with a lethal attack of... bird droppings. And lots of them.
These "extra regular" winged fiends attempt to impede your progress with their
aerial assault. It's easier to simply pass under them and avoid the droppings
than it is to kill them. Seagulls also go down easily if you have the Orbital
Beam, so use that weapon liberally if you have it.
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NAME: CYBORG DEALER
STAGES: 1 and 5
HP: 6
DAMAGE: 4 (bullet)
POINTS: 0
Cyborg Dealers are clad in white and green and sport a robot-like helmet.
These are by far the toughest foes on the pier. They are nimble and fire a
dual laser that depletes 4 HP per shot. Cyborgs Thugs on the pier are best
taken out using the Jetpack and Orbital Beam from overhead; you can safely
kill them without taking damage. From the ground, try to stay on the opposite
side of the screen and fire. Be sure to fire one shot at a time so the
bullets can make it across the screen. Cyborg Dealers drop Cash when killed.
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NAME: SILVER HELICOPTER
STAGES: 2
HP: 6
DAMAGE: 4 (bullet); 2 (contact)
POINTS: 0
Silver Helicopters are the predominant villain in the swamp. They fire
crippling bullets and attempt to repeatedly ram you. It's better to remain
close, as their physical attack is not as damaging as their bullets. For some
reason, Silver Helicopters do not always take off when you approach them in
the swamp, so you may need to visit the menu screen before they are activated.
The Silver Helicopters drop hearts when defeated.
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NAME: SHARK
STAGES: 2
HP: 4
DAMAGE: 2
POINTS: 200
Strangely enough, Sharks are found in the swamp. Not very a common in modern
times, but supposedly pretty normal in 2020. Sharks move around in a circular
pattern and usually remain within a fixed area. Given their lack of range,
you can usually take them out safely by moving to their level and firing.
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NAME: SWAMP TURRET
STAGES: 2
HP: Invincible
DAMAGE: 4
POINTS: N/A
Swap Turrets are planted all around the swamp and fire damaging red blasts.
They can only fire in 45 degree angles, but they still pose an enormous
threat, especially if two are on the same screen. Their shots take away 4 HP
and present a major obstacle, so try to pass by them while keeping maximum
distance and remaining in "safe spots" where their shots cannot hit.
Interestingly, touching the turrets does not cause any damage, but there is
not a good strategy that ever takes you that close.
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NAME: GATOR
STAGES: 2
HP: 4
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: 200
In the same swamp as the Sharks are Gators. Gators are slower moving than the
Sharks and do not cause as much damage. They also occupy a smaller general
area. They should be relatively easy to take out from the distance.
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NAME: LOG
STAGES: 2
HP: Invincible
DAMAGE: Fatal
POINTS: N/A
Logs drift from the top to bottom of the screen. Logs are inanimate objects,
but they will kill you if you make any type of contact. You can stop a log
from moving by shooting it. It's best to be patient and wait for them to move
before proceeding.
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NAME: GOLD HELICOPTER
STAGES: 2
HP: 12
DAMAGE: 8 (bullet); 2 (contact)
POINTS: 0
Gold Helicopters are the most dangerous foe in the swamp, and possibly even
the most dangerous non-boss foe in the game. They fire devastating bullets
and then charge you with great speed. Their charge often connects for 6-8
hits, depleting most of your HP. This can be fatal with anything less than
full HP. The best way to approach them is to attack as soon as they appear.
The Gold Helicopter will then move towards you. Just before contact, move FAR
down as fast as you can. With any luck, the Gold Chopper will pass over you
without contact. Quickly turn and continue to fire. Gold Helicopters are
much easier to defeat if you have the Boat Upgrade. They also drop Hearts
when defeated.
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NAME: PINK CYBORG (A-PEX #72-168)
STAGES: 3
HP: 4
DAMAGE: 4 (bullet); 1 (contact)
POINTS: 5000
Pink Cyborgs occupy the streets of Technopolis and attempt to snipe you from
windows high above the street. They can be killed relatively easy when on the
ground, but present real headaches when sniping. You will need to remain on
the higher platforms to kill them, at least until you pick up a vehicle
upgrade.
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NAME: BLUE FLYING SAUCER
STAGES: 3
HP: 2 or 4
DAMAGE: Fatal (contact); 1 (bullet)
POINTS: 1000
Blue Flying Saucers are extremely numerous in Technopolis. They apparently
act as secret drug transporters in addition to aerial sentries. Blue Saucers
are extremely dangerous because they kill you immediately upon contact.
Killing them should be an immediate priority once they appear. Blue Saucers
also seem to remain hidden and "untriggered" in many parts of Technopolis.
Frequently visit the menu screen to activate them.
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NAME: LEVITATING DISK
STAGES: 3
HP: Invincible
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: N/A
Levitating disks are inanimate objects that appear in several spots around
Technopolis. Jump on top of them to rise to higher platforms. These disks
will temporarily stop moving if you shoot them.
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NAME: SPARK
STAGES: 3
HP: 1
DAMAGE: Fatal
POINTS: 1000
Sparks are created by the lightning rods atop many buildings in Technopolis.
Sparks will pursue you when fired and are fatal if touched. Sparks also exist
in limitless supply, so they will remain a constant threat throughout the
stage. If you are in an aerial vehicle, remain near the top of the stage and
stay away from the lightning rods. Try to destroy the sparks quickly before
they accumulate in number.
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NAME: BAZOOKA CYBORG
STAGES: 3
HP: 4
DAMAGE: 4 (bullet); 1 (contact)
POINTS: 0
Bazooka Cyborgs are the heavy fighters on the streets of Technopolis. They
fire fast moving bazooka shots that take away 4 HP. They also have quite a
few HP of their own that you will need to deplete. Surprisingly, these foes
are still some of the easier on the stage. This speaks more to the difficulty
of the enemies than to their easiness. Take them out from afar, but make sure
any fatal enemies (Blue Saucers or Sparks) are killed first. Bazooka Cyborgs
drop Suitcases when killed.
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NAME: WORM
STAGES: 3
HP: 1
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: 100
For some reason, small worms also occupy the city streets. They are small and
fairly harmless, in addition to being quite rare. Destroy them if they get in
the way, but they are a minimal priority.
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NAME: HOVERCRAFT
STAGES: 3
HP: 20
DAMAGE: 4 (bullet); 1 (contact)
POINTS: 5000
The Hovercraft is the boss guarding the end of Technopolis. It is amazingly
strong with 20 HP and inflicts a damaging 4 HP per blast. The best way to
defeat this foe is to use the Hovercraft Upgrade of you own. With a similar
looking ship, you will freeze the enemy Hovercraft and take it out quickly.
Without this vehicle upgrade, you are in for a long battle, especially since
sparks will be raining down around you during the fight.
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NAME: SPACE MINE
STAGES: 4
HP: 1 (moving); Invincible (stationary)
DAMAGE: Fatal
POINTS: 100
Space mines are the pointy, star-like objects that occupy the background of
space. They are the same as regular mines and are fatal if contact is made.
Some of these mines will break loose from their orbit and pursue you. While
these mines can be killed, they are still fatal if they reach you. Simply fly
off the screen to escape any stationary mines and do battle where the area is
unoccupied.
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NAME: BLUE PLASMA ORBS
STAGES: 4
HP: 1
DAMAGE: 1 (contact); Fatal (shrapnel)
POINTS: 200
Blue Plasma Orbs are small, blue orbs that remain stationary in some parts of
space (usually near the starting position). They are relatively harmless in
themselves, but they release a fatal plasma ball when killed that will hurl
towards you. As with the mines, fly until these foes are off screen.
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NAME: ENEMY FIGHTERS
STAGES: 4
HP: 1
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: 2000
Enemy fighters are small spacecraft released by the Satellite. The Satellite
has an endless supply of fighters. Destroy these fighters if they get in your
way, but they are a secondary priority to taking out the Spinners.
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NAME: SPINNERS (BLUE)
STAGES: 4
HP: 1
DAMAGE: 4 (bullet); 1 (contact)
POINTS: 0
The Spinners are small, spherical fighters that are also deployed by the
Satellite. They are more dangerous than the Enemy Fighters (their bullets do
4 HP of damage), but they drop hearts when killed. This is an invaluable
asset that will make the difference in the Satellite battle. Focus most of
you attention on killing the Spinners and accumulating as much health as you
can.
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NAME: SUPER SATELLITE
STAGES: 4
HP: 20
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: 5000
The Super Satellite is the dreaded boss of Stage 4. The Satellite is possibly
the hardest enemy in the game. See Stage 4 of the Walkthrough for a detailed
strategy on beating the Satellite.
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NAME: RED CYBORG (RHINO-R02881)
STAGES: 5
HP: 2
DAMAGE: 4 (bullet); 1 (contact)
POINTS: 0
Red Cyborgs guard the hallways of the Computer Station. They are relatively
slow moving but do have a powerful blaster. You can take your time and
exterminate them from afar. The Red Cyborgs drop Cocaine when killed.
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NAME: BLACK CYBORG (HANDGUN-HGxr6 SERIES)
STAGES: 5
HP: 2
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: 0
Similar to Red Cyborgs, Black Cyborgs also patrol the Computer Station
corridors. These robotic foes are slightly easier than their red
counterparts, as they inflict less damage. The Black Cyborgs drop Suitcases
when defeated, which can be useful if you have collected close to 12 (the
twelfth gives you an extra life).
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NAME: CEILING SENTRY
STAGES: 5
HP: 2
DAMAGE: 4 (bullet)
POINTS: 5000
The Ceiling Sentry zooms along the ceiling of the Computer Station and fires
bullets down on you. It is relatively slow moving but can be annoying when
you are trying to kill other enemies. You can only defeat it by standing atop
other enemies or using a different gun.
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NAME: STATIONARY TURRETS
STAGES: 5
HP: Invincible
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: N/A
Stationary Turrets are planted at numerous places in the Computer Station and
fire numerous bullets in succession. This can quickly deplete your HP.
Fortunately, the turrets cannot fire upward. Stay as far up as you can and
jump to dodge their bullets. It is best to pass by them as quickly as you can
to minimize damage.
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NAME: AMOEBA
STAGES: 5
HP: 3
DAMAGE: 4 (bullet); 1 (contact)
POINTS: 0
The Amoeba is the floating, amorphous blob that hovers near the ceiling of the
Computer Station. It is largely harmless but occasionally fires a small
lightning bolt. You should make an effort to kill Amoebas when at the top of
the stage, as they drop Hearts when defeated.
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NAME: GIANT RAT
STAGES: 5
HP: 6
DAMAGE: 4 (bullet); 1 (contact)
POINTS: 1000
Giant Rats are large, mutated creatures who live in the crawl space above the
Computer Station. They are very hearty with 6 HP of health. Instead of
fighting them, either jump on their backs or jump over them. You can often
make a Giant Rat appear on screen by visiting the menu screen while on the
platform at the top of the stage. Jump in the air and try doing this; you can
get a Giant Rat to appear just below you (which can be safely ridden all the
way across the stage).
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NAME: GREEN OOZE
STAGES: 5
HP: Invincible
DAMAGE: Fatal
POINTS: N/A
Green Ooze has seeped out of Pitbull's chamber and moves around the floor
before his room. This ooze is fatal if touched and cannot be killed. Do your
best to dodge it and try to avoid spending too much time on the same screen.
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NAME: SPIDER
STAGES: 5
HP: Invincible
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: N/A
Spiders occupy one of the rooms within the Caves. They move up and down along
an invisible silk strand. They are more of an annoyance than a real threat.
Wait until they are near the top of the screen, then pass quickly underneath.
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NAME: ANTDROID
STAGES: 5
HP: 4
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: 1000
Antdroids are giant insects that occupy a few rooms in the Caves. They are
not very aggressive, but walk about slowly along a fixed path. They are below
the path of your normal weapon, so you will either need to move to lower
ground or use a gun upgrade (preferably the Wave Beam).
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NAME: GREEN ORB
STAGES: 6
HP: 2
DAMAGE: 1
POINTS: 0
Green orb swarms are emitted endlessly by Pitbull. While they can inflict
several hits very quickly, they do drop hearts when destroyed. This is a very
valuable asset that you can exploit during the final battle.
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NAME: PITBULL
STAGES: 6
HP: 20
DAMAGE: 4 (knife); 1 (contact)
POINTS: 0
This is him, the big tuna. Or big toad, more aptly. See Stage 6 of the
walkthrough for a detailed strategy on defeating Pitbull.
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C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N RD0H
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Thank you for taking the time to read through this guide. I hope you found it
informative and useful in your adventures through Raid 2020. If you have any
comments on the guide, whether they be corrections, suggestions for future
revisions, spelling/grammar mistakes, formatting problems, additional
strategies, or any other type of feedback, please let me know. Anything
contributed will be credited in detail to the sender.
I can be reached regularly at the following email address:
[email protected]. Please include "Raid 2020" or something along those
lines in the email subject heading if you can, so I don't accidentally delete
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Version 0.99 – February 25, 2007
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Version 1.0 – February 26, 2007
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This FAQ/Walkthrough was completed as part of the NES Completion Project, an
ongoing effort to make sure every Nintendo game ever created has a useful
guide. Big thanks to everyone at the FAQ General Board at GameFAQs.com for
starting this initiative, without which this guide would not exist.
Particular thanks to the following:
- adamL (alamont1 at maine.rr.com): For helping me find the Key in stage 5 and
savings potentially endless hours of frustration. This guide could not have
been written without your assistance.
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