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Sega Classics Collection (PS2) Secrets/Unlockable Features/Bug Guide
Version 0.10
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Contents
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1. Introduction
2. Sega Ages 2500 Series Game List
3. Virtua Racing - Bugs/Errors
4. Virtua Racing - Secrets/Unlockable Features
5. Virtua Racing - Gameplay Motes And Tips
6. Fantasy Zone - Secrets/Unlockable Features
7. Fantasy Zone - Gameplay Motes And Tips
8. Fantasy Zone - Bugs/Errors
9. Space Harrier - Secrets/Unlockable Features
10. Space Harrier - Gameplay Motes And Tips
11. Space Harrier - Bugs/Errors
12. Alien Syndrome - Secrets/Unlockable Features
13. Alien Syndrome - Gameplay Motes And Tips
14. Tant-R + Bonanza Bros. - Secrets/Unlockable Features
15. Outrun - Secrets/Unlockable Features
16. Version History
17. Contact/Copyright Information
*More to come as information is discovered.*
*No info submissions at this time please. I would like to get all sections in
place first.*
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1. Introduction
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Hello!
This is my 3rd text-based guide. I'm a big fan of classic Sega titles and I
think the Sega Ages 2500 series was a great idea! I've been importing most of
the Japanese versions as they've been released and even pre-ordered Phantasy
Star Generation 1 and the Columns & Tant-R + Bonanza Bros. Set. I was surprised
that Sega published this game in North America after it was reported
that Conspiracy Entertainment had the rights (it seems they still handled the
localization). It's the first Sega Ages title to be released in North America
by Sega (Working Designs brought out the Saturn games).
9 Sega Ages 2500 games at a MSRP of $20 is a great value, although quality
varies between games. I personally think the best work was done on Fantasy Zone
and Space Harrier, which I gladly paid $25 each for the Japanese versions.
Although Sega Classics Collection is 9 Sega Ages 2500 games for less than the
price of 1 Sega Ages 2500 title at 2,500Yen, it's interesting that the reviews
have scored lower than reviews for individual Sega Ages 2500 games. I believe
players were happier with the Sega Ages 2500 titles because each game was
judged for their own content rather than being bogged down by the lower quality
titles.
It's unfortunate that Sega Classics Collection saves data from the individual
games into one save file. Not only does it remove the cool save file icons
that were in the the Japanese versions and makes it difficult to manage files
for the individual games in the collection, but it's also related to a game
bug/error that corrupts Virtua Racing save data.
After researching the Virtua Racing save bug/error, I've decided to document
my findings of the game bugs/errors as well as the bonus features I've found
so that other players may use the information to better enjoy the games.
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2. Sega Ages 2500 Series Game List
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Sega Classics Collection is a compilation of 9 Sega Ages 2500 Series games:
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 2 Monaco GP
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 3 Fantasy Zone
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 4 Space Harrier
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5 Golden Axe
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 6 Ichini no Tant-R + Bonanza Bros.
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 7 Columns
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 8 Virtua Racing Flat Out
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 13 Outrun
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 14 Alien Syndrome
Here is a list of Sega Ages 2500 Series games released or released soon:
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 1 Phantasy Star Generation: 1
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 2 Monaco GP
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 3 Fantasy Zone
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 4 Space Harrier
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5 Golden Axe
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 6 Ichini no Tant-R + Bonanza Bros.
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 7 Columns
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 8 Virtua Racing -Flat Out-
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 9 Gain Ground
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 10 After Burner II
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 11 Hokuto no Ken/Fist of the North Star*
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 12 Puyo Puyo Tsuu Perfect Set
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 13 Outrun
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 14 Alien Syndrome
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 15 DecAthlete Collection
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 16 Virtua Fighter 2
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 17 Phantasy Star Generation: 2
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 18 Dragon Force (Due out June 30, 2005)
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 19 Fighting Vipers
*Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 11 Hokuto no Ken/Fist of the North Star is based
on the Mark III/Sega Master System version of Hokuto no Ken/Fist of the North
Star (AKA Black Belt), NOT the Mega Drive/Genesis version (AKA Last Battle).
Sega Ages 2500 titles with no release date set:
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. ?? Alex Kidd in Miracle World
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. ?? Phantasy Star End of the Millennium
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. ?? Bare Knuckle (Streets of Rage)
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. ?? Last Bronx
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3. Virtua Racing - Game Bugs/Errors
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WARNING!!!SEVERE BUG!!!WARNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sega Classics Collection/Virtua Racing Save Corruption
(Caused by saving any other SCC game before Virtua Racing!)
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|A Class |
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|If a Sega Classics Collection save file is created by saving ANY |
|Sega Classics Collection game besides Virtua Racing, the game won't be able |
|to load Virtua Racing data from the memory card. |
| |
|Corruption can be avoided saving Virtua Racing data first, before saving any |
|other Sega Classics Collection data to the memory card. |
| |
|For players who want to keep all their SCC data on 1 card: |
|Because all Sega Classics Collection games save to one file, it's not |
|possible to use the PS2 memory card menu to transfer individual files from |
|one Sega Classics Collection save file to another. However, it's possible to |
|transfer files by loading the file in the game, swapping the memory card in |
|Slot 1, and then causing the game to save (varies by each game). This adds or|
|overwrites the data for the individual SCC game, NOT the whole SCC save file.|
| |
|WARNING!!! IT'S EASY TO ACCIDENTALLY ERASE THE WRONG DATA BECAUSE MOST OF THE|
|SCC GAMES AUTO SAVE WITHOUT WARNING WHEN PRE-EXISTING DATA IS DETECTED! |
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|This method can't be used to salvage corrupted Virtua Racing save data |
|because it can't be loaded. |
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|Notes and observations: |
|When playing Virtua Racing with a corrupted file. the game doesn't show any |
|problems with the save file ("Save Completed" messages still appear) until |
|the player tries to load manually from the SAVE&LOAD options menu. The game |
|will display a "Loading failed" message. Auto loading also appears to load |
|normally, but the player's progress won't be present in the game. |
| |
|Although Virtua Racing data can't be loaded from a corrupted SCC file, saving|
|Virtua Racing data still adds to the size of the corrupted file. This can be |
|seen by observing the size of the file before and after saving Virtua Racing )
|data to the corrupted file. |
| |
|Manually loading from a corrupted Sega Classics Collection file that doesn't |
|have Virtua Racing data brings up the "Loading failed" message rather than |
|"No save file detected." which appears when no SCC file is present. |
| |
|Normally, an "overwrite warning" message when manually saving over functional|
|Virtua Racing data through the SAVE&LOAD options menu. Trying to manually |
|save over a corrupted file brings up the checking, saving, and "Save |
|Completed" messages without displaying an "overwrite warning" message. |
| |
|No problems have been seen so far with other SCC game saves and functional |
|Virtua Racing save data, but problems are still possible. |
| |
|This bug is what inspired me to make this guide. Due to the bug's severity, |
|Game Bugs/Errors is the first section listed for Virtua Racing as opposed to |
|being the last section as it is for other games in this guide. |
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Virtua Racing: All CPU Players Earn 0 Points When Player Loses By Time Over
(Grand Prix Mode can be won by losing all races by Time Over!)
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|B Class |
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|When a Race is lost in Grand Prix Mode by running out of time, the player |
|doesn't earn any Points. However, the CPU players also don't earn any points.|
| |
|At the end of a Set, when everyone has 0 Points, the game seems to assume |
|that the player is 1st in Points and advances to the next Set. |
| |
|Players can advance through Grand Prix Mode and see the ending (small scene |
|with credits) simply by losing all the Races by Time Over. Easy, huh? :P |
| |
|Reminder: Players don't earn Points for unlocking cars in each race they lose|
|by Time Over. |
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Virtua Racing: "RY NEXT STAG" Appears After Losing By Time Over
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|C Class |
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|On a normal TV (not widescreen), Grand Prix Mode, Race 1-5, after losing by |
|Time Over, the message "RY NEXT STAG" appears (part of the "R" and "G" are |
|off-screen). I assume it's supposed to be "TRY NEXT STAGE" but the sides are |
|off-screen since the message is too large and doesn't scale back far enough. |
|:P |
| |
|I haven't seen any indication that this game is capable of displaying in |
|widescreen mode. |
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Virtua Racing: "BAY BRIDGE" Track Name Doesn't Appear On Replay Result Screens
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|C Class |
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|After completing Race 3 in any Set in Grand Prix Mode, the name of 3rd track,|
|BAY BRIDGE is missing from the 1st, 2nd, and 4th result screens. |
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|This also occurs during the replay for Races 4-6, but only on the 4th result |
|screen since the 1st and 2nd screens display the name of the track completed.|
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4. Virtua Racing - Secrets/Unlockable Features
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Unlockable Cars
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|The following cars can be unlocked by earning at least a certain amount of |
|Possession Points in Grand Prix Mode and then completing the current Set. |
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|F-1 70's - Acceleration (51 Possession Points Required) |
|Prototype - Max Speed (121 Possession Points Required) |
|Coupe - Drift (181 Possession Points Required) |
|Classic - Handling (251 Possession Points Required) |
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|Grand Prix Mode Points Earned Per Race Based On Race Rank: |
|1st - 10 Points |
|2nd - 5 Points |
|3rd - 4 Points |
|4th - 3 Points |
|5th - 2 Points |
|6th - 1 Points |
|7th - 0 Points |
|8th - 0 Points |
| |
|Grand Prix mode consists of 5 Sets of races, 6 Races each. |
|300 Points is the most that can be earned in each Grand Prix mode session. |
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|Notes: |
|Possession Points must be unlocked in the same Grand Prix Mode session. |
|For example: Completing a Grand Prix Mode with 200 Possession Points then |
|earning 110 Possession Points in another Grand Prix Mode session will NOT |
|unlock the Classic car. |
| |
|Unlockable cars can't be used in Arcade Mode. |
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5. Virtua Racing - Gameplay Motes And Tips
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Extra Tracks Available In Grand Prix, Free, And 2P Modes
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|There are 3 additional tracks (Island, Mountain, and Beltway) available Grand|
|Prix, Free, and 2P modes. They could be overlooked since they're not |
|available in Arcade Mode. |
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CPU Opponents Will Gang Up On The Player
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|There 7 CPU opponents that the player races against in Arcade, Grand Prix, |
|and Free mode. Be careful when trying to pass them. They may intentionally |
|steer into the player. |
| |
|The CPU opponents also appear to have no collision with each other. |
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CPU Difficulty Varies By Which Car Is Used
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|In Grand Prix Mode, the CPU players use the same car as the player. |
|If they seem too hard, try using different cars if they've been unlocked. |
|For example: CPU cars seem to be easier to beat with the Prototype car, while|
|they're much harder when the Classic car is used. |
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6. Fantasy Zone - Secrets/Unlockable Features
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"WRONG END" (Bad Ending) And True Ending In Normal Mode
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|In Normal Mode, completing the game without unlocking all the Rounds/Stages |
|will give the player the "WRONG END," while beating the game with all the |
|Rounds/Stages are unlocked will give the player the true ending (same as |
|Arcade mode, except it's followed by credits with boss art). |
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|Note: |
|It's easy to miss the "WRONG END" (bad ending) because there's no way to get |
|it after unlocking all the Rounds/Stages. |
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Gallery Mode Character Locations
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|Character models can be unlocked in Gallery mode by playing Challenge mode. |
| |
|When enemies and bosses are destroyed in Challenge mode, they may drop a red |
|coin. Collecting the red coin and completing the stage without dying will |
|unlock the character model in Gallery mode. |
| |
| Character - Rounds/Stages They Can Be Found In |
|1. Opa-Opa - Unlocked By Default |
| |
| Enemies |
|2. Kiri-Kiri - Round01 Plaleaf, Round02 Tabas, Round04, Round07 |
|3. Moocoron - Round01 Plaleaf, Round06 Mockstar |
|4. Bottaco - Round01 Plaleaf, Round08 Dawndusk |
|5. Clon - Round01 Plaleaf, Round03 La Dune, Round05 Polaria |
|6. Sawsang - Round01 Plaleaf, Round07 Pocarius, Round11 Depooble |
|7. Chamba - Round02 Tabas |
|8. Haname - Round02 Tabas, Round09 Apochal |
|9. Seesowl - Round02 Tabas, Round03 La Dune, Round08 Dawndusk, Round10|
|10. Poterin - Round02 Tabas, Round06 Mockstar |
|11. Eathwon - Round02 Tabas, Round07 Pocarius, Round10 Cavian |
|12. Bol-Bol - Round03 La Dune |
|13. Mechafish - Round03 La Dune, Round06 Mockstar, Round11 Depooble |
|14. Goro - Round03 La Dune, Round05 Polaria, Round10 Cavian |
|15. Shuttboo - Round03 La Dune, Round05 Polaria |
|16. Efzab - Round04 Dolimicca |
|17. Oniyanma - Round04 Dolimicca, Round08 Dawndusk |
|18. Squal - Round04 Dolimicca, Round06 Mockstar, Round09 Apochal |
|19. Rhicrew - Round04 Dolimicca, Round05 Polaria, Round10 Cavian |
|20. Vont - Round04 Dolimicca, Round07 Pocarius, Round09 Apochal |
|21. Billian - Round05 Polaria, Round06 Mockstar, Round09 Apochal |
|22. Saya-Saya - Round05 Polaria, Round07 Pocarius, Round08 Dawndusk |
|23. Jully - Round05 Polaria, Round11 Depooble |
|24. Poyong - Round06 Mockstar, Round07 Pocarius, Round11 Depooble |
|25. Pata-Pata - Round07 Pocarius| |
|26. Hitodenashi - Round08 Dawndusk, Round11 Depooble |
|27. Baringo - Round08 Dawndusk |
|28. Bonziri - Round08 Dawndusk |
|29. Gembshi - Round09 Apochal |
|30. Chemirror - Round09 Apochal |
|31. Den-Den - Round09 Apochal |
|32. Rukpa - Round10 Cavian |
|33. Andes - Round10 Cavian |
|34. Kikko - Round11 Depooble |
|35. Cardlo - Round11 Depooble |
| |
| Generators |
|36. Dralinflore - Round01 Plaleaf |
|37. Byeberb - Round02 Tabas |
|38. Pattertone - Round03 La Dune |
|39. Dringa - Round04 Dolimicca |
|40. Paccarian - Round05 Polaria |
|41. Balloonga - Round06 Mockstar |
|42. Rollinga - Round07 Pocarius |
|43. Grounche - Round08 Dawndusk |
|44. Eggertun - Round09 Apochal |
|45. Picabo - Round10 Cavian |
|46. Palshe - Round11 Depooble |
| |
| Bosses |
|47. Stunpalon - Round01 Plaleaf, Round12 Salfar |
|48. Volanda - Round02 Tabas, Round12 Salfar |
|49. Cobabeach - Round03 La Dune, Round12 Salfar |
|50. Crabumger - Round04 Dolimicca, Round12 Salfar |
|51. Poppoos - Round05 Polaria, Round12 Salfar |
|52. Winklone - Round06 Mockstar, Round12 Salfar |
|53. Ida-2 - Round07 Pocarius, Round12 Salfar |
|54. Skarotten - Round08 Dawndusk, Round12 (After unlocking Round08.) |
|55. Poganel - Round09 Apochal, Round12 (After unlocking Round09.) |
|56. Metistuta - Round10 Cavian, Round12 (After unlocking Round10.) |
|57. Pickon - Round11 Depooble, Round12 (After unlocking Round11.) |
|58. Alien - Round12 Salfar |
|59. Opapa - Unlocked when the Alien model is unlocked. |
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|Notes: |
|I recommend unlocking Alien and Opapa before unlocking Rounds/Stages. |
|Unlocking Rounds/Stages adds bosses to Round12 Salfar, making the Round more |
|difficult. |
| |
|When viewing Opa-Opa in Gallery mode, pressing Left on the directional button|
|turns his legs on and off, while pressing Right changing the type of wings |
|he's using. Evil Wings are also available after it's unlocked by purchasing |
|it from the Challenge mode Store. |
| |
|The boss, Ida-2, is a reference to Ida, a stage and boss from Space Harrier. |
|Space Harrier was released in 1985 and Fantasy Zone was released in 1986. |
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Challenge Mode Store Prices And Effects
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|The Store accessible from the Challenge mode menu allows players to use Gold |
|collected in Challenge mode to unlock new options, weapons, and stages. |
| |
| Stages |
|Item Name Cost Effect |
|NEWROUND Dawndusk $10,000 Adds Round08 Dawndusk to Normal mode and the |
| Challenge mode menu. |
| |
|NEWROUND Apochal $15,000 Adds Round09 Apochal to Normal mode and the |
|(Available after Dawndusk Challenge mode menu. |
|is unlocked.) |
| |
|NEWROUND Cavian $20,000 Adds Round10 Cavian to Normal mode and the |
|(Available after Apochal Challenge mode menu. |
|is unlocked.) |
| |
|NEWROUND Depooble $25,000 Adds Round11 Depooble to Normal mode and the |
|(Available after Cavian Challenge mode menu. |
|is unlocked.) |
| |
| Options In The Extra Options Menu |
| (Extra Options menu: L1/R1 in Options menu after purchasing an option.)|
|Sound Test $20,000 Unlocks the Sound Test on the extra Options |
| menu. |
| |
|Continue $100,000 Allows the player to turn on the Continue |
| option in the extra Options menu. |
| |
|Auto Rapid $100,000 Allows the player to turn on the Auto Rapid |
| option in the extra Options menu. |
| |
|Infla (Inflation) $500,000 Allows the player to turn off the Inflation |
| option in the extra Options menu. |
| |
| Parts Shop Power-Ups |
| (Parts descriptions in next section.) |
|Barrier $100,000 Unlocks the Barrier power-up in the Parts Shop|
| in Normal and Challenge modes where it costs |
| $20,000. |
| |
|Evil Wings $200,000 Unlocks the Evil Wings power-up in the Parts |
| Shop in Normal and Challenge modes where it |
| costs $200,000. |
| |
|Wild Beam $200,000 Unlocks the Wild Beam power-up in the Parts |
| Shop in Normal and Challenge modes where it |
| costs $10,000. |
| |
|14Way Shot $200,000 Unlocks the 14Way Shot power-up in the Parts |
| Shop in Normal and Challenge modes where it |
| costs $40,000. |
| |
|Gravity Bombs $200,000 Unlocks Gravity Bomb power-up in the Parts |
| Shop in Normal and Challenge modes where it |
| costs $50,000. |
| |
|Inf. Smart Bombs $9,999,990 Unlocks the Infinite Smart Bombs power-up in |
| the Parts Shop in Normal and Challenge modes |
| where it costs $0. |
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|Notes: |
|After unlocking Continue, Auto Rapid, or Infla (Inflation), they have to be |
|activated from the extra Options menu, which is accessed by pressing L1 or R1|
|in the Options menu. The Sound Test is also found on the extra Options menu. |
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Parts Shop Prices And Effects
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|The Parts Shop is accessed by touching the SHOP Balloon that appears now and |
|then from the top of the screen during gameplay in all modes except in the |
|final Round/Stage. |
| |
|The final Round/Stage starts in the Parts Shop and after each time Opa-Opa is|
|defeated in the final Round/Stage. |
| |
|Prices listed are their based on their starting/non-inflated prices. Prices |
|increase on weapons/bombs each time they are purchased (speed power-ups don't|
|increase) unless the unlockable Inflation option is set to "OFF." |
| |
| All Modes |
|Part Cost Effects |
|Big Wings $100 Increases Opa-Opa's speed. Lasts until Opa-Opa is |
| defeated or the player changes the part. |
| |
|Jet Engine $1,000 Increases Opa-Opa's speed more than the Big Wings. |
| Lasts until Opa-Opa is defeated or the player |
| changes the part. |
| |
|Turbo Engine $10,000 Increases Opa-Opa's speed more than the Jet Engine. |
| Lasts until Opa-Opa is defeated or the player |
| changes the part. |
| |
|Rocket Engine $100,000 Increases Opa-Opa's speed more than the Turbo |
| Engine. Lasts until Opa-Opa is defeated or the |
| player changes the part. |
| |
|Laser Beam $1,000 Allows the player to equip the Laser Beam for about |
| 20 seconds. Less powerful than than normal shot when|
| used with Auto Rapid. |
| |
|Wide Beam $500 Allows the player to equip the Wide Beam for about |
| 20 seconds. Less powerful than than normal shot when|
| used with Auto Rapid. Not very strong because each |
| shot can only hit 1 enemy once. |
| |
|7Way Shot $5,000 Allows the player to equip the 7Way Shot for about |
| 20 seconds. Very good for clearing out |
| Rounds/Stages, but not effective against all bosses.|
| |
|Twin Bombs $100 Allows the player throw 2 normal bombs at a time. |
| Lasts until Opa-Opa is defeated or the player |
| changes the part. |
| |
|Fire Bomb $2,000 1 use per bomb, up to 10 can be stocked. When it |
| hits the ground, it creates a wave that hits |
| everything visible on the ground |
| |
|Smart Bomb $2,000 1 use per bomb, up to 10 can be stocked. Hits |
| everything on the screen and destroys most enemy |
| shots. Doesn't do much damage to enemies that take |
| more than 1 hit. |
| |
|Heavy Bomb $2,000 1 use per bomb, up to 10 can be stocked. Drops |
| straight down just behind Opa-Opa. |
| |
|Extra Ship $5,000 Adds 1 Extra Ship. Not available in Challenge mode. |
| |
|The following weapons must be unlocked from the Challenge Mode Store before |
|they're available in the Balloon Parts Shop. |
|(Unlocked weapons are only available in Normal and Challenge modes only.) |
| |
|Barrier $20,000 Equips Opa-Opa with a Barrier that absorbs 3 hits |
| from weak enemies and most enemy shots. |
| |
|Evil Wings $200,000 Fastest speed power-up in the game. Lasts until |
| Opa-Opa is defeated or the player changes the part. |
| |
|Wild Beam $10,000 Allows the player to equip the Wild Beam for about |
| 20 seconds. A wider version of the Wide Beam. Weak |
| and each shot can only hit 1 enemy. Shots are likely|
| to be absorbed by other enemies or obstacles instead|
| of hitting the intended target. |
| |
|14Way Shot $40,000 Allows the player to equip the 14Way Shot for about |
| 20 seconds. Similar to the 7Way Shot, except it also|
| fires behind Opa-Opa. |
| |
|Gravity Bombs $50,000 1 use per bomb, up to 10 can be stocked. Drops a |
| horizontal row of Heavy Bombs that cover the entire |
| screen. |
| |
|Inf. Smart $0 Lasts until Opa-Opa is defeated or the player |
| changes the part. Same as Smart Bombs except it's |
| free from the Parts Shop (after it's unlocked) and |
| it can be used unlimited times as long as it's |
| equipped. Useful, but not always the most effective |
| weapon. |
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7. Fantasy Zone - Gameplay Notes And Tips
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Heavy Bombs Can Defeat Round11 Depooble Boss, Pickon, With 1 Hit
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|If the player hits Round 11 boss, Pickon, with a Heavy Bomb (bought from the |
|Parts Shop) it will be destroyed. This can be useful when collecting Gold in |
|Challenge mode. |
| |
|This also works with Gravity Bombs, but they're much more expensive. |
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Evil Wings Don't Affect The Ending
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|I didn't notice any difference in the ending after beating Normal mode on |
|Hard without dying, all Rounds/Stages unlocked, equipping the Evil Wings in |
|the last stage. |
| |
|I was curious if there would be a Fantasy Zone 2 reference. |
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8. Fantasy Zone - Bugs/Errors
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Game Display Shows Player 2 Information When The Game Is Only 1 Player
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|C Class (Could be more severe since it can be considered false advertising.) |
| |
|At the top of the screen, there are areas for "2UP" Score and Gold even |
|though the game is only 1 Player. |
| |
|*This is mentioned at the bottom of page 11 in the Sega Classics Collection |
| manual. |
| |
|The "2UP" could be there because the display appears to be based on the |
|arcade version which has a 2 player alternating mode. |
| |
|An alternating mode in this version would have made Arcade mode more accurate|
|to the original arcade version. |
| |
|I think the best-case scenario would have been the addition of a 2 player |
|simultaneous mode with player 2 as Upa-Upa from Fantasy Zone The Maze/Akai |
|Koudan Zillion (the anime series). |
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9. Space Harrier - Secrets/Unlockable Features
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Turn Object Shadows On (Fractal OFF ONLY)
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|*This code only works if Fractal is set to OFF in the Options menu. |
| |
|To activate ground shadows under objects (such as Harrier, enemies, and |
|shots), on the title screen or title menu, input the following code with the |
|directional button: RIGHT, LEFT, DOWN, UP |
| |
|Harrier's hit-reaction sound ("Aaaaaaugh!") will play indicating the code has|
|been input. (The code can also be input multiple times to make Harrier yell |
|over and over. :P) |
| |
|During the game there will be shadows displayed under objects such as |
|Harrier, enemies, and shots. |
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|Notes: |
|Shadows make the game look more like the original versions of Space Harrier |
|(which have shadows by default) and can help make it easier to judge object |
|distances. |
| |
|This code is the same as the sound test code for the Sega Master System |
|version of Space Harrier. Sadly, there doesn't appear to be a sound test in |
|this version. T_T |
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10. Space Harrier - Gameplay Motes And Tips
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Fractal Option Affect Many Aspects Of The Game
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|The Fractal option in the Options menu changes a lot of the game's aspects. |
|Turning it "OFF" does things that makes the game much more like the classic |
|versions of Space Harrier. |
| |
|Here's a list of elements that the Fractal option affects: |
| |
|When Fractal is set to "OFF," the following stages are skipped: |
|Peetaan, Bonus Stage 3, and Sdune. This makes the game much easier. |
| |
|With Fractal set to "OFF," the ground is always flat and Harrier can always |
|run on it. There are rough surfaces that Harrier floats over instead of |
|running on when Fractal is set to "ON." |
| |
|When Fractal is set to "OFF," the game always begins with the phrase: |
|"Welcome to the Fantasy Zone. Get ready!" |
|The phrase used is random when Fractal is set to "ON." There is a Starting |
|Phrases list below. |
| |
|Fractal set to "OFF" also allows the player to turn on ground shadows by |
|inputting the code from the "Secrets/Unlockable Features" section above. |
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Flash Bombs Destroy Power-Ups
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|Flash Bombs destroy power-ups, so be careful when using them. |
| |
|Power-ups are also destroyed when Flash Bombs destroy power-up ships. |
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Starting Phrases
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|Here is a list of lines the games says when a game begins: |
| |
|"Welcome to the Fantasy Zone. Get ready!" |
| |
|"You've got an attitude. Harrier, release yourself now!" |
| |
|"Get busy, Harrier! Dragon Land is screaming!" |
| |
|"Cool, Harrier! You can beat 'em all!" |
| |
|The game always uses "Welcome to the Fantasy Zone. Get ready!" when Fractal |
|is set to "OFF." The starting phrase is random when Fractal is "ON." |
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Stage List
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|Here is the list of stages in Space Harrier based on Fractal set to "ON." |
| |
|3 Stages: Peetaan, Bonus Stage 3, and Sdune are skipped if Fractal is "OFF." |
| |
|Stage 1 Moot |
|Stage 2 Geeza |
|Stage 3 Amar |
|Stage 4 Ceiceil |
|Stage 5 Bonus Stage 1 |
|Stage 6 Olisis |
|Stage 7 Lucasia |
|Stage 8 Ida |
|Stage 9 Revi |
|Stage 10 Minia |
|Stage 11 Parms |
|Stage 12 Bonus Stage 2 |
|Stage 13 Peetaan (Tunnel 1) |
|Stage 14 Drail |
|Stage 15 Asute |
|Stage 16 Vicel |
|Stage 17 Natura |
|Stage 18 Bonus Stage 3 |
|Stage 19 Sdune (Tunnel 2) |
|Stage 20 Nark |
|Stage 21 Abysmbel |
|Extra Stage* |
| |
|*Extra Stage is only played when certain conditions are met. |
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11. Space Harrier - Bugs/Errors
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Credits Continue After Music Ends
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| |
|Near the end of the game's ending credits, there is a "moment of silence." |
| |
|This occurs because the credits have been extended by the addition of the |
|Conspiracy Entertainment staff credits. |
| |
|This problem is a North American Sega Classics Collection-exclusive and |
|doesn't occur in Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 4 Space Harrier. |
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12. Alien Syndrome - Secrets/Unlockable Features
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Retro Mode
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|Retro mode becomes available on the difficulty select menu after the player |
|completes the game on Normal or Hard difficulty settings. |
| |
|Retro mode differences: |
|Player characters die with 1 hit. |
|Most normal enemies die with 1 hit. |
|Option Bombs can't be used. |
|Options always shoot behind the player instead of changing depending the |
|weapon being used. |
|All captives must be rescued to open the Exit Gate. |
|Captives don't give the player time or health. |
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Hidden Opa-Opa During The Stage 3 Boss
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|During Stage 3 Boss, Opa-Opa appears if the player destroys the capsule at |
|the top of the room, second from the left. |
| |
|It seems that it can't be collected or destroyed. |
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13. Alien Syndrome - Gameplay Motes And Tips
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Players Can Shoot/Aim With The Right Analog Stick
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|A reminder in case some players haven't read/are unable to read the manual: |
|The Right Analog Stick can be used to shoot/aim in any direction. Being able |
|to aim while moving makes the game a lot more fun. |
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14. Tant-R + Bonanza Bros. - Secrets/Unlockable Features
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Unlimited Credits (Not really a secret, but it is sort of hidden.)
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|In the Options menu accessible from either game, Credits can be set to |
|Unlimited by pressing LEFT (which usually lowers the # of Credits) until it |
|reads Unlimited. |
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15. Outrun - Secrets/Unlockable Features
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Camera Can Be Moved To Explore The Music Select Menu
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|In the Select Music By Steering menus, the camera can be moved by holding |
|L1 or L2 and moving the directional button (this doesn't work with the left |
|analog stick. |
| |
|With L1 Held: |
|LEFT: Move Camera Back |
|RIGHT: Move Camera Forward |
|UP: Slide Camera Left |
|DOWN: Slide Camera Right |
| |
|With L2 Held: |
|LEFT: Slowly Rotate/Pan Camera Right |
|RIGHT: Slowly Rotate/Pan Camera Left |
|UP: Rotate/Pan Camera Left |
|DOWN: Rotate/Pan Camera Right |
| |
|This allows the player to explore the menu which normally just shows a hand |
|on a car radio. |
| |
|When the camera is moved back, it becomes clear that it's a dismembered arm |
|that's changing the radio station. O.o |
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16. Version History
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5/16/2005 Version 0.10
Added Outrun - Secrets/Unlockable Features section.
Text cleanup. Submitted to GameFAQs.com.
5/11/2005-5/15/2005 Version 0.07
Added Sega Ages 2500 Series Game List section.
Added Tant-R + Bonanza Bros. - Secrets/Unlockable Features section.
Text cleanup.
5/10/2005-5/11/2005 Version 0.06
Fixed up text. Submitted to GameFAQs.com.
5/1/2005-5/3/2005 Version 0.05
Added Space Harrier sections.
4/28/2005 Version 0.04
All Fantasy Zone sections are in place (more notes need to be added).
Added 2 Alien Syndrome sections.
4/26/2005 Version 0.03
Fantasy Zone: Finished documenting character locations.
4/23/2005: Version 0.02
Started working on Fantasy Zone sections.
4/22/2005: Version 0.02
Finished working on Virtua Racing sections for now.
Tweaked formatting and text.
4/19/2005 1:20pm: Version 0.01
Decided to create this guide. This is going to be a challenge, since this game
is a collection of 9 separate Sega Ages 2500 games games. O.o
Started working on Virtua Racing sections.
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17. Contact/Copyright Information
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Copyright 2005 Michael Tang
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