=============================================================================== = :: P A N Z E R D R A G O O N M I N I :: = =============================================================================== A GAMEGEAR GAME FAQ/WALKTHROUGH BY: M.COSTANZO/deadbeat_vampire@juno.com (c) 2004-05 version 2.0 =============================================================================== = :: C O N T E N T S :: = =============================================================================== 0.0::Version History 0.1::Introduction 0.2::The Storyline 0.3::Controls 0.4::Basics 0.5::Walkthrough :STAGE 01-THE OCEAN :STAGE 02-THE MOUNTAINS :STAGE 03-THE DESERT :STAGE 04-THE FOREST :STAGE 05-THE OCEAN II 0.6::Passwords 0.7::Contributions 0.8::Conclusion/Legal Stuff =============================================================================== = 0.0:: V E R S I O N H I S T O R Y :: = =============================================================================== -1.0:/12/30/03: -FAQ started. -Layout finished. -'Introduction' section finished. -'Controls' section finished. -'Basics' section finished. -'Walkthrough' section started. -'Passwords' section finished. -'Contributions' section finished. -'Conclusion/Legal Stuff' section finished. -(later that day) -'Walkthrough' section finished. -1.1:/1/2/04: -Some minor corrections. -Corrected a couple boss names. -Fixed some spelling errors. -2.0:/12/20/04: -Dug this out after a year of dormancy, decided to fix some things and probably update for the last time. -Changed Layout. -Added some information concerning the storyline. -Deleted some useless stuff. -Fixed a couple more errors. =============================================================================== = 0.1 :: I N T R O D U C T I O N :: = =============================================================================== Panzer Dragoon Mini (PDM) was released in Japan at the end of the Game Gear's lifecycle in 1996, and is considered to be a gaming enigma. While it was liscensed by Sega, no one knows if it was actually produced by Team Andromeda or not. And though it could never live up to the fame of its Sega Saturn counterparts, it's a spiffy little shooter, nonetheless, and is good enough to get it's own (and probably only) walkthrough. If you're wondering where to get PDM exactly, you can easily find the ROM on the internet, and if you're also looking for an emulator I suggest using the MEKA, which supports PC gamepads, and doubles as a Sega Master System Emulator also. ================================================================================ = 0.2 :: T H E S T O R Y L I N E :: = ================================================================================ Since there are no cut-scenes, or story interaction at all contained within this game, you can imagine it would be more than a little difficult to piece together the storyline to PDM. The only thing for certain is the that game is comprised of stages from Panzer Dragoon and Panzer Dragoon II Zwei, so I'm guessing PDM might just be some horribly condensed version of those two games, but I'm not for certain. ================================================================================ = 0.3 :: C O N T R O L S :: = ================================================================================ Directional Buttons- Move your dragon. You'd think people would know what directional buttons do by now, I mean, we've only had video games for 20+ years, right? A Button- Fires your one and only weapon. Holding it down turns your crosshairs orange, allowing you to perform a homing attack. B Button- ^Does the exact same thing. Start Button- Pauses the game. ================================================================================ = 0.4 :: B A S I C S :: = ================================================================================ There's not much to this game in ways of basics, but uh, here goes. -The orange bar in the bottom left-hand corner is your health. -To perform a successful homing attack, sweep your crosshairs over the enemies (while holding down A...or B, your choice.) you want to target, then let go. -That's about it. ================================================================================ = 0.5 :: W A L K T H R O U G H :: = ================================================================================ Before starting a new game you are asked to pick which dragon you want to pilot. All three seem to be identical play-wise, and only differ in appearance. [BLACK] HEIGHT: 4.24 M WIDTH: 12.04 M WEIGHT: 411 KG [BLUE] HEIGHT: 4.24 M WIDTH: 12.81 M WEIGHT: 397 KG [RED] HEIGHT: 5.01 M WIDTH: 11.89 M WEIGHT: 411 KG **NOTE** By the way, I'm still clueless about a few of the boss names,(I found most of them on the internet,and I made up the ones I couldn't find), so if anyone has the correct information, feel free to e-mail me, and you'll be properly credited. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ::STAGE 01:THE OCEAN:: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [SUMMARY]: This level is extremely easy, enemies rarely fire shots at you, and the boss at the end of the stage is a pushover. You should clear the level losing little or no health at all. -MID-BOSS: FLYING FORTRESS Strafe back and forth firing away, making sure to hit any of the projectiles it shoots at you. Watch out for the annoying little ship that flies back and forth occasionally. -END BOSS: NARAKA CLASS IMPERIAL BATTLE SHIP Basically the same situation as described above. New look, same taste. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ::STAGE 02:THE MOUNTAINS:: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [SUMMARY]: This stage is just a little harder than the first. The ground-based enemies can prove to be a nuisance. -MID-BOSS:FLYING FORTRESS II Same as the first stage, except this time it will scroll across the screen instead of staying in one place. -END BOSS:MOBILE TOWER This thing's a little bit harder. It jumps around constantly, shooting multiple rounds. Just dodge it's bullets and blast away. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ::STAGE 03:THE DESERT:: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [SUMMARY]: This is where things can get pretty ugly. Enemies are in full force, especially ground forces, and on top of that, the end boss is actually challenging. -MID-BOSS: FLYING FORTRESS III Same as Stage 02.^ -END BOSS: DARK DRAGON This guy is evil. He fires two different kinds of bullets consecutively, and once his health gets low he'll begin to strafe quickly across the screen. You'll need all your skills to beat him. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ::STAGE 04:THE FOREST:: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [SUMMARY]: It's about here that the game decides to throw in a sudden spike in difficulty. You'll most likely have to retry this stage a couple of times, but you should get the hang of it. -MID-BOSS: FLYING FORTRESS IV Use the same strategy described above, except increase the difficulty a couple of times. -END BOSS: HANUMUNN Like Dark Dragon, he strafes across the screen quickly, firing both types of bullets. Hang in there and hammer him with everything you've got. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ::STAGE 05:THE OCEAN II:: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [SUMMARY]: This stage is a walk in the park. There are very few enemies, and after every boss your health is refilled. -MID-BOSS I: NARAKA CLASS IMPERIAL BATTLE SHIP II The Flying Fortress has finally been destroyed, and now the Battle Ship has taken its place. To beat this boss, use the strategy described in level one. -MID-BOSS II: DARK DRAGON II Dark Dragon returns, but with your full health bar, he should be easily destroyed. Use the strategy desribed in level three. -MID-BOSS III: HANUMUNN II Another boss that's not half as hard as he was before. Use the strategy described in level four. -FINAL BOSS: GUARDIAN DRAGON The Guardian Dragon is a beast. It can 14 rounds at once, on top of the fact that regular enemies are constantly flying around during this battle. By now you should have developed some exceptional flying skills, so evade any projectiles that come your way and put this guy in his place. After you beat him, you are rewarded with an ending screen stating 'congraturations', lol, gotta love that engrish. ================================================================================ = 0.6 :: P A S S W O R D S :: = ================================================================================ These are the passwords to each of the levels. LEVEL 02- OMOSYQHA LEVEL 03- ONOSXQIB LEVEL 04- IPPUWQJA LEVEL 05- KJIGVQKD ================================================================================ = 0.7 :: C O N T R I B U T I O N S :: = ================================================================================ -Panzerdragoon.net, for all their helpful information. -EnemyZero's Panzer Dragoon FAQs, for a couple enemy names. -Moonapples.com/lagi, for some more of the enemy names, in addition to a *bunch* of PDM info. -Me, for writing this FAQ. ================================================================================ = 0.8 :: C O N C L U S I O N / L E G A L S T U F F :: = ================================================================================ In closing I would like to thank Sega and Team Andromeda for spawning an amazing series that should live on forever, and the internet, otherwise I wouldn't have learned of this particular game's existence. LEGAL STUFF This document is (c) copyright 2004-05 to Matt Costanzo. I doubt many will read this guide anyway, let alone the legal stuff, so lemme just say, um, stealing is wrong, this FAQ is for private, non-profit use only, and The Panzer Dragoon series is copyright to it's respective owners. Lastly, if for some odd reason you want to post this guide on your site, e-mail me. ================================================================================ = :: E N D O F D O C U M E N T :: T O T A L S I Z E : 11.3 KB :: = ================================================================================