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Captain America and the Avengers Walkthrough
For Genesis and Super Nintendo
(Preferably for the Genesis)
Author: Cedric Cooks/Oda (Cedoda)
E-mail address:
[email protected]
Table of Contents
1. Controls
2. Characters
3. Differences between SNES and Genesis versions
4. Walkthrough
5. Credits
6. Disclaimer
Update History
6/24/2002
Speficed the guide for the Genesis version, because I play it more
frequently. It still covers both versions, though.
6/5/2002
Just a few error fixes.
1. Controls
This basically depends on which console you are playing. All controls
are at their default setting.
Genesis
A - Jump
B or C - Attack
A and B or A and C together - Fire Projectile
Control Pad left or right twice - Dash attack
A, the B or C at low height - Dive
A, then B or C when high enough - Jump kick in the case of Captain
America and Hawkeye, for Vision and Ironman, fire laser downward
A, then A and B or A and C together - Fire projectile across in midair
B or C while someone's on the ground - Pick up someone (Can also be
followed after throwing some punches, and you can pick up objects, too)
B or C - Throw
Hold B or C Shield Yourself
Super Nintendo
Y - Punch
B- Jump
A- Fire Projectile
Control Pad - left or right twice and A - Dash attack
B, then Y at low height - Dive
B, then Y when high enough - Jump kick in the case of Captain America
and Hawkeye, for Vision and Ironman, Fire laser downward
B, then A - Fire projectile across in midair
Y when someone's on the ground - Pick up someone (Can also be followed
after throwing some punches, and can pick up objects, too)
2. Characters
Captain America
Real name: Steve Rogers
Health: 140
Height: 6' 2'
Weight: 240
Job: Illustrator
Bio: Picked for the experimental "Super Soldier" project during World
War 2. Trained to become a one-man army. A combat expert, his special
skill is his shield throwing ability.
Ironman
Real name: Tony Stark
Health: 155
Height: 6' 4'
Weight: 425
Job: Inventor
Bio: President of Stark Industries, he is an inventor of new weapons.
His power comes from his steel suit of armor. With his armor he can
travel under water or into space.
Vision
Real name: -
Health: 140
Height: 6' 3'
Weight: 300
Job: Adventurer
An artificial being with great knowledge of biology and engineering.
His power comes from light gathered by the gem in his forehead. He
uses this light energy to fire his solar beam.
Hawkeye
Real name: Clint Barton
Health: 70
Height: 6' 3'
Weight: 230
Job: Security Guard
Hawkeye received his training under Captain America. He is also a
naturally skilled marksman with any thrown or aimed weapon. He has
superhuman sight and is skilled in the bow and arrow.
Wonderman: If you're playing as either Hawkeye of Captain A, he'll give
you a hovercraft for Stage 2.
Quicksilver: With how he runs in the game, it's anything but quick. He
throws you a blue plate that recovers 20 hit points of health.
Wasp: Very Helpful on Stages 2 and 5. When fired, she'll help you get
rid of enemies simply by pressing the same button(s) that'll throw a
projectile (See controls above here.). Makes a great pair with Captain
America. And yes, it is a she, I played the NES version of the game
(It's more of a platform game, however.)
Submariner: Provides you with underwater support on Scene 3.
Enemies
Robots: Your basic enemies. They punch, kick, and later, hover in the
air, and kick down towards you whenever you get close (Or after a
certain amount of time.). You usually have to throw projectiles or
jump kick to avoid having them hit you back.
Robots with Guns: There are two variations of these guys. The first is
the one where they fire at you three times. The second is the one
where they jump while firing. You can easily punch these losers out
before they can react.
Robots with shields: Self-explanatory. They carry shields that block
your projectile attacks. Use jump kicks or dash moves to break through
their defenses.
Robots with Arm Grapple: Annoying and dangerous at the same time.
They'll fire an arm grapple to hold you in your place. Press any
button(s) rapidly to escape, because it'll drain your health and
enemies can hit you during this time!
Giant Robots: They'll bear hug you, which will drain your health
rapidly until you escape. Use projectiles or jump kicks.
Bug Robots: They'll jump toward you and explode on contact. Use
projectile attacks only, because if you try anything else, you'll get
hit. They fall in one hit.
Ships: Appearing in the air, they fire downwards toward you! They are
easily avoided, however.
Gunner Ships: Appearing in the flying stages, they fire a few shots,
then fly away.
Spiral Robots: Appearing in pairs, they move up and down. Stay in the
middle so that when they come together, your projectile will hit them
both. Also appears in the flying stages.
Flying laser Robots: They of course fire lasers at you. Also appears
in the flying stages.
Mines: They appear underwater, and are destroyed easily by a few
projectiles.
Scuba Divers: They are armed with harpoons and fire arrows at you.
Only found underwater, of course.
3. Differences between the Super Nintendo and Genesis versions
The enemies take more damage on the Super Nintendo version than the
Genesis version.
Bosses attack differently on the Super Nintendo Version. See
walkthrough for more details.
Music is composed more poorly on the Super Nintendo Version.
More voice acting is done on the Genesis version than the SNES Version.
But voices are pitiful anyway.
The dialogue is different on both versions.
Bosses take a while to recover on the Super Nintendo version. The
Genesis version never does it at all.
The cut-scenes are also different, too. In the Genesis, it's all
dialogue. For the SNES, it's done more like a comic strip (A good one,
too.).
On the Genesis version of the game, you point most of the time when you
talk, but not always. And if there is a 2-player mode, only the first
player points. On the SNES, they always point, and both players in 2-
player mode point at the same time.
Graphics are darker on the SNES version.
The Genesis version has an option to continue up to 7 times. For the
Super Nintendo, up to 5 continues are allowed.
So the Genesis version is the better of the two IMO.
4. Walkthrough
Dialogue is included for both versions! This assumes you're going at
it alone. Oh, throughout the guide, I say to jump kick enemies,
because I mostly play Captain America/Hawkeye. So if you're playing as
Ironman or Vision, you'll have to jump low enough for you to dive at
enemies. Okay? Otherwise, you'll end up firing your laser downward in
mid-air.
(Cut Scene)
SNES: Red Skull Seeks to conquer the world with a team of super
villains. He has used a mind control machine to bring them under his
power. Now he controls their every action. Go at once, Avengers! Try
to crush his evil scheme!
Genesis: By assembling a team of super villains, Red Skull seeks to
conquer the world. He has used his wealth to assemble his evil team.
He has used a mind control machine to bring them under his power. Now
he controls their every action. Go at once, Avengers! Try to crush
his evil scheme!
(End)
Scene 1
The Avengers
(Cut scene)
The stage enters with people running in fear.
SNES: I'll handle this!
Genesis: It's all right, leave it to me!
(End)
Three robots will break through the windows. Throw projectiles at
them. If you're unfortunate to play the SNES version, you'll not only
have to do that, but jump kick and dash attack through enemies, too.
Usually, you don't get hit this way. Go on, and you'll see more robots
(4 to be precise), one of a different kind. Once they are destroyed,
your first mid-level boss battle will appear.
(Cut Scene)
Whirlwind will go through the wall. Then out come two of his friends
will come out to play with you.
SNES:
Bad Guys: Don't interfere, Avenger!
Avengers: Villains like you must be crushed!
Genesis:
Bad Guys: Don't disturb us!
Avengers: Why should it go well?
(End)
These guys aren't so tough. Hit them with projectiles, keeping in mind
that the big fist one of them fires can be destroyed with a projectile.
When they get on opposite sides of the screen, get out of the way
because they will fire lasers at you. After firing, hit either one of
them before they switch sides. Keep it like this until they are
defeated.
Note: On the Super Nintendo version, they gain a slide move.
Afterwards, four more robots come out, and from the left one of them
has a gun equipped. Shortly after the battle, You'll see the Domino's
Pizza delivery guy...oops, I mean Quicksilver throw you a blue plate
that'll recover 20 hit points. Keep in mind it's possible to go past
100.
After destroying two more robots with shields, you'll encounter those
giant robots and hopping bugs-nothing a few projectiles can't take care
of. Afterwards, you'll encounter those ships that fire downward toward
you. While they aren't hard to destroy, it's better to avoid them.
And depending on the difficulty level, a robot or two may be thrown
into the mix. Afterwards, your first boss of the game will appear.
(Cut Scene)
SNES:
Avengers: You cannot escape!
Whirlwind: You'll wish you never came!
Genesis:
Avengers: You can't escape!
Whirlwind: You will be the one escaping!
(End)
Every time he gets close, he'll kick you, but he's easy to outrun.
It's a good time to get in some hits with your projectiles.
Afterwards, he'll laugh, signaling that he'll spin towards you. If you
let him have his way, he'll spin all over the place, making him hard to
hit. He can be knocked out while he's like a tornado. You can also
prevent him from spinning towards you if you're quick enough. He's not
hard to beat. You'll clear stage 1 for this.
Note: On the Genesis version, you'll notice some junk throughout the
battle you can throw at him. However, while he's spinning around like
a maniac, he'll suck it up with his tornado abilities and have him
thrown from there. I usually stop him from doing that, though.
(Cut Scene)
Both versions:
Whirlwind's attack was just a set up! Other towns are being taken
over. Hurry Avengers!
(End)
Scene 2
Target Town
My favorite stage! Your battle starts off on a rooftop with robots,
some with shields and some with guns. The gunned robots will have now
obtained the part of jumping and shooting, and by now the unarmed
robots should have their jetpack to hover and kick at you by now. Be
careful!
Afterwards, you'll jump downward to another rooftop. This is where you
begin to take flight...keep in mind Captain America and Hawkeye need a
hovercraft to fly, while Ironman and Vision can fly on their own.
(Cut Scene)
SNES:
Wonderman: Get on! (Only if you are Captain America or Hawkeye)
Avengers: OK go! (Just says that line if you're Ironman or Vision)
Wonderman: Hey, get on! (Only for Captain America and Hawkeye)
Genesis: Thank you, Wonderman! Ok, go! (Just says Ok, go if you're
Ironman or Vision)
This is way too linear, so I'll put it in short. You just fly,
throwing projectiles at enemies. Yawn...You'll also get to destroy two
planes. They attack differently on both versions of the game. See
below for more details. Health is restored courtesy of blue plates for
the Genesis version, and huge white dots for the SNES version (Only 10
hit points each). Oh, Wasp can be found before the second plane comes.
SNES:
Hard, I tell you, HARD! Here, two missiles will come out of the plane.
One is fired from the top, and one from the bottom. Also, a laser is
fired from behind, and flying robot soldiers are being deployed from
below. They'll try to fly into you. I honestly don't see how you can
get through this without taking so much damage, so just fire like
there's no tomorrow. Both planes attack this way.
Genesis:
Easier. The first plane only launches missiles and soldiers from
below. The second plane does the same thing, but has a laser firing
from behind. Isn't that much easier now?
Eventually Wasp will fly away, leaving you to deal with a Sentinel.
Shouldn't those be on X-men, however? I know Marvel comics does both,
but still...
(Cut Scene)
(It says nothing on the SNES Version)
Genesis:
Sentinel: I'll kill you all!
(End)
SNES:
Too easy! It fires a fist that'll grab you, but it's slow and easy to
dodge. It also fires lasers in a 3 way spread, but with only a
difference in height when fired from time to time, it can be avoided by
going to the right. You have to hit around the neck area to do damage.
Genesis:
A little tougher, first you have to avoid not only about 7 laser shots
fired at different angles (NOT GOING IN A PARTICULAR PATTERN), but also
his fists, and his arm. But if you find a gap in the lasers and can
dodge his arm, it's not hard. Keep in mind that he can be hit
anywhere, too.
After you drop down, big robots will surprise you from both sides of
the screen. Jump away, get them on one side, and throw projectiles at
them. You'll encounter the usual crowd of enemies here, and on the
Genesis version, the less than speedy Quicksilver throws you a blue
plate (This is also the last time he ever does this, to my knowledge).
Don't scroll too far to the right. If you do you'll bump into some
explosive bugs by accident. You'll then face your second boss.
(Cut Scene)
SNES:
Grim Reaper: You'll never escape me alive!
Genesis:
Grim Reaper: You came here to die!
(End)
This guy's insane. He'll hit you with his sickle, spin it like a
helicopter blade and rush towards you with it, and use it to fly, too.
Plus, a projectile that follows you is fired when he lands. When he
starts to dash toward you, run. He can be hit out of the air, but it's
better with a projectile, because if you get hit, you might hit by his
sickle. If he's walking towards you, jump kick. If you kick too
early, he'll hit you with his sickle, too. So watch it. He's fast
too, so stay on your toes at all times. Scene 2 is finished when he's
defeated.
Note: On the Super Nintendo version, his projectile is fired in a
straight line towards you instead of following you, so that's easier to
dodge.
(Cut Scene)
SNES:
Red Skull has commanded his team of villains to fight the Avengers to
the finish! What has Red Skull planned next?
Genesis:
Grim Reaper has regained consciousness, and Red Skull has commanded him
to fight the Avengers to the finish! What has Red Skull planned next?
(End)
Scene 3
Challenge at the Bottom of the Sea
You're now on what appears to be a wrecked battleship with oil spilling
all over the ocean. Your usual old friends are here, of course, and
for the Genesis players: Those ships are back! You'll reach your first
mid-level boss at the end of this short part.
(Cut Scene)
SNES:
Avengers: I'm here to teach you a lesson!
Bad Guy: Puny superheroes, all talk and no action!
Genesis:
Avengers: What an evil thing you've done!
Bad Guy: Puny superheroes, I'll shut you up for good!
(End)
Always jump kick, because he's too fast, and he throws projectiles at
you. Jump to avoid.
Note: On the Genesis version, he dives at you to knock you out of your
attacks! Careful!
(Cut Scene)
SNES:
Submariner: They're in an underwater cave!
Avengers: Thank you Submariner!
Genesis:
Submariner: They're in the sea!
Avengers: Thank you, submariner! (They must have took etiquette class)
(End)
You'll then dive into the watery depths of the sea, keeping in mind
that Captain America and Hawkeye need special underwater gear to stay
in there. It's just like the Target Town stage, only there's no Wasp.
Submariner, however, can provide you with help by swimming through some
of the underwater dangers like mines and all. And he'll be invincible!
Weird...
Note: Submariner doesn't provide you with help on the SNES version,
last time I remember (And I sometimes don't).
Your second mini-boss isn't far from here...
(Cut Scene)
(It says nothing on the Super Nintendo version)
Genesis:
Giant mechanical octopus pilot: I'll make seaweed out of you!
(End)
The game designers did little to hide the fact that it's too easy on
both versions. It fires five lasers, all which leave gaps for you to
dodge them all. Just watch out for the tentacle, and you'll be fine.
You'll then drop down into the enemy base. They have a whole mess on
objects for you to throw, but I don't recommend it. Just take care of
them in the usual fashion. You'll get to a wall which you'll have to
destroy (It doesn't matter how, too). I'll no longer mention this
throughout the rest of the guide, as there are several more like this.
On the SNES version, Quicksilver will throw you a blue plate to recover
your health.
Your third level boss is just around the corner.
(Cut Scene)
Both versions:
Mandrin: See my power!
He attacks the same on both versions, but acts completely different on
both versions.
SNES:
Once you figure out how to get him into a pattern, he's easy. First do
jump kicks at him first, because he moves too fast. Make him dash
toward you, and get away when he does. Stay on one side of the screen,
and let him stay on his. When he sends out a clone toward you, throw a
projectile at him. Avoid the clone and continue to keep him into this
pattern until he's defeated!
Genesis:
He never gets knocked back when hit by projectile or jump kicks. So
use jump kicks on him and he's a goner.
(Cut Scene)
Red Skull's ugly face appears on the screen and laughs.
Genesis: You cannot defeat me! (He says the line after the Character
Bios on the SNES version.)
The screen turns off.
(End)
(Another cut-scene)
SNES:
The Avengers have located Red Skull's Hideout, have uncovered his plans
to build a secret base on the moon, and to arm it with a giant laser
cannon. If his plan is carried out it will mean not only the
destruction of not only America, but of the whole earth as well.
Genesis: The Avengers have located Red Skull's hideout, and have
uncovered his plans to build a secret base on the moon, and to arm it
with a giant laser cannon. If his plan is carried out, it will mean
the destruction of not only America, but of the whole earth as well.
Scene 4
The Giant Laser Cannon
Despite the fact that you're nowhere near that stupid laser, you'll be
dropped off on what appears to be a space station. Nothing new here,
other than the giant robots being tougher, and the enemies with laser
guns being more numerous. To put it this way, it's short. It won't be
long before your first mid boss...
(Cut Scene)
SNES:
Juggernaut: My function is to destroy you!
Genesis:
Juggernaut: Obey me, or die!
(End)
As before, do jump kicks on him. He's too quick for projectiles and he
can't be knocked out of his roll attack. It's best if you hit him when
he's standing still. Not much to explain for the next section, just
more of the same. Keep in mind on the SNES version, there are no
walls. The Genesis version has a couple of them.
(Cut scene)
SNES:
Avengers: Where is the laser cannon?
Bad Guy: I will tell you, then I will destroy you!
Genesis:
Avengers: Where's the laser?
Bad Guy: Ask the police! (Yeah! Let's dial 911...)
(End)
SNES:
Okay, the key to not getting hit by him is to keep moving. Jump
whenever he becomes a fireball and comes toward you. When he gets to
the center of the screen and causes lasers to rain from the sky, stay
on the ground and fire a projectile at him. Keep this up until he's
dead.
Genesis:
Easier than the SNES version, jump kick at him while he's firing his
laser toward you. Jump out of the way after he's hit too, or you'll
get hit. He thankfully doesn't turn into a fireball in this one.
(Cut Scene)
Both versions:
The laser cannon has been completed. There's only a short time before
the laser is set to fire! Hurry Avengers! Crush Red Skull's plot!
(End)
Scene 5
The End of Red Skull
Just like in Scene 2, you're flying in space en route to the laser
cannon. The flying part is shorter on the SNES version, though I'm
sure it's not as difficult as it was before. Also, you get Wasp in
both games, but Wasp comes in at the last minute on the SNES, making
her almost useless. The Genesis version is longer, complete with
another plane, and lots of enemies. I usually stay toward the bottom
of the screen to avoid the shots.
Eventually, you'll reach the laser cannon.
(Cut Scene)
Nothing happens on the SNES version, you just drop down next to it.
Genesis:
Avengers: There's the laser cannon! Destroy it! Now!
You then fly down, killing anyone using it as a sniper post. This is
done manually, however.
(End)
After destroying it (Which shouldn't take long), you'll continue to
destroy your every day robots until...
(Cut Scene)
Avengers: WHAT'S THIS?
A trap door opens and they slide into a room.
Crossbones: Adios, Avenger! You're history.
Genesis:
Avengers: WHAT'S THIS?
A trap door opens and they slide into a room.
Crossbones: You're trapped!
(End)
You're now inside with two soldiers who look alike and have the same
attacks. Saws will appear from time to time, adding to the
frustration. I usually, as always, do jump kicks to these losers,
because they stick together most of the time. After beating these
losers, Quicksilver on the SNES version throws you a well-needed blue
plate. Make good use of it, because after a few more enemies, you'll
be fighting another mid-stage boss.
(Cut scene)
SNES:
Crossbones: You'll never get past me!
Genesis:
Crossbones: You can't go through!
(End)
Again, do jump kicks. He fires projectiles-lots of them, too. Beware
of the mines he sends out, along with his daggers.
(Cut Scene)
Genesis Only:
Avengers: Stop, Red Skull!
Red Skull: Bye, Avengers!
Avengers: No matter where you escape to we'll be right behind you!
(End)
After smashing your final robots to junk, you'll get to fight him...
(Cut Scene)
SNES:
Avengers: It's over, Red Skull!
Red Skull: That's what you think!
Genesis:
Avengers: You can't escape!
Red Skull: It's not over, yet!
He's not really so tough as he appears to be. He does a jump kick and
will try to punch you. Just stay on your toes and you're ok. That is,
until this happens...
(Cut Scene)
A huge beast appears.
SNES:
Red Skull: You fools! You thought you could defeat me so easily!
Avengers: The forces of good will triumph!
Genesis:
Avengers: What's this?
Red Skull: It's another trap! You stupid men! Ha ha ha!
Avengers: We'll teach you the meaning of "Justice"!
(End)
SNES:
Always jump kick. It's the only way to do damage to him. Jump and
move around to avoid his projectiles.
Genesis:
Screw anything fancy, throw projectiles as fast as you can at him.
Make sure you have enough continues, too!
And you have beaten THE AVENGERS!!! YES!!!!
(Cut Scene)
Thanks to the efforts of our brave and valiant heroes, the Avengers,
Red Skull and his evil plan were crushed, and the world could once
again breathe easily. But for the Avengers, the battle doesn't end
here. Wherever evil exists in this world, they must confront it. In
the name of justice AVENGERS UNITE!
Credits roll.
(End)
5. Credits
Data East: For making this game.
Mindscape: For helping out with the SNES version, which really stinks.
Thanks for Paperboy, though.
Marvel Comics: For making the comic strip series.
Myself: Writing this guide.
CJayC: Webmaster of www.gamefaqs.com.
6. Disclaimer
FOR THE WEBMASTERS:
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the previous one better.
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Until the next guide everyone...
BE A HERO AND SAVE AMERICA!!!
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