B A T T L E S H I P Navy at war B A T T L E S H I P ===================== FAQ/Strategy Guide Author: Gamer003 Date: 8/19/00 Version: Final Game Data --------- Company - SEGA Console - Game Gear Release - 1992 (NA) Genre - Action CREDITS. Jeff Veasey a.k.a CJayC - This guy runs Gamefaqs, a massive site all by himself. For that he deserves praise, but then he also has like over 750 k in FAQ's of his own, this guy is amazing. Dingo Jellybean - A great writer - inspired me to do my very first FAQ, as well as being the most prolific writer ever, and always willing to answer a question. Dallas - Info on how to send in my first FAQ when I was new. Myself - I typed the FAQ and compiled all of the information. Table Of Contents +++++++++++++++++ 1. Starting the Game 2. How to Play 3. Stages - Levels 4. Weapons List 5. Tips - Strategy Well, if you are reading this, its probably because you have purchased the game "BattleShip." This classic board game has been turned into quite a nifty little game by the people at SEGA. This game is one of the best for long car trips. Well anyway, this FAQ is only a basic outline of the game, mostly. Though, I hope it helps you if you are having any trouble at any point in the game. Well, that's about it, so have fun and please don't sink my battleship! STARTING THE GAME - - - - - - - - - 1. Make sure that your SEGA Game Gear is turned off. 2. Put the BATTLESHIP game cartridge into your Game Gear system. 3. Turn the SEGA Game Gear system on. 4. Press START at the main title screen. Game Controls - - - - - - - Directional Pad (D-Pad) - Press up, down, left or right to position a ship or aim a weapon. Buttons: Start Begin the game. D-Button* Pick a special weapon. Button 1 Change ship location Horizontal or Vertical - fire weapon. Button 2 Place ships on the grid, accept set up, pick special weapon. *NOTE - The D Button is the space in the middle of the D-Pad. PLAYING THE GAME. - - - - - - - - - The game has very basic gameplay, only 2 major operations: 1. Positioning your warships on the grid. 2. Using weapons and strategy to destroy the enemy fleet. The Grid: The grid is your 12 x 8 box battlefield. Use this to position your ships and to aim weapons at enemy war vessels. This is kind of like Your radar for hunting and destroying enemy ships - GOT IT! Battle Craft: Before every battle, all of your ships will appear one by one. Move them up and down, side to side using the D-pad, to get them into the strategic position that you want. Press Button 1 one to rotate a ship from vertical and back. Once your ship is positioned where you want it to be, press the Button2 to place it there for good. Battle Operations: Each player will take turns shooting your selected weapon at the enemy fleet. During your turn, your gun sights will appear in the upper left square of your grid. Use the D-Pad to move the gun sights into your the Position that you desire. Press button 2 to activate the special weapon Menu. Then use the D-Pad to select the weapon, if it is available. Now press the 2 button to select your weapon choice. Use the D-Pad to aim At the target on the grid and then press the 1 button to fire the guns. A record of all your shots is kept on the grid as the game progresses. Blue circles are shots that missed and red circles are shots that hit the target. And explosion icons will show you where you are hitting an enemy vessel. Every square of an enemy ship must be hit to sink it. You may also watch the enemy gun fire at you, and your fleets status. STAGES - LEVELS. There are eight levels in this game. To get promoted you must win 5 matches on your current rank, each rank up gives you new options. RANK SHIPS WEAPONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Seaman Frigate Polaris Destroyer Asroc 71 Cruiser Seadart Battleship Tomahawk Petty Officer Frigate Polaris Destroyer Asroc 71 Cruiser SeaDart Battleship Tomahawk Submarine MK-48X Skipper Frigate Polaris Destroyer Asroc 71 Cruiser SeaDart Battleship Tomahawk Submarine MK-48X Destroyer Sonar Lieutenant Frigate Polaris Destroyer Asroc 71 Cruiser SeaDart Battleship Tomahawk Submarine MK-48X Destroyer Sonar Cruiser Aerial Recon Lt. Commander Frigate Polaris Destroyer Asroc 71 Cruiser SeaDart Battleship Tomahawk Submarine MK-48X Destroyer Sonar Cruiser Aerial Recon Commander Frigate Polaris Destroyer Asroc 71 Cruiser SeaDart Battleship Tomahawk Submarine MK-48X Destroyer Sonar Cruiser Aerial Recon Carrier P3 Orion Captain Frigate Polaris Destroyer Asroc 71 Cruiser SeaDart Battleship Tomahawk Submarine MK-48X Destroyer Sonar Cruiser Aerial Recon Carrier P3 Orion Battle Ship Harpoon Admiral Frigate Polaris Destroyer Asroc 71 Cruiser SeaDart Battleship Tomahawk Submarine MK-48X Destroyer Sonar Cruiser Aerial Recon Carrier P3 Orion Battleship Harpoon Carrier Talos WEAPONS LIST. All ships have the PIM-66 as a standard missile, of which you have an unlimited supply. You also have special weapons which are listed here. Polaris - Four Warheads that strike four different squares. Asroc-71 - Also has four warheads, but fires a wider range. Seadart - Five missile warhead. Tomahawk - Cruise missile that can strike six squares. MK-48X - Flying Torpedo, hits five squares compacted. Harpoon - Tomahawk with a different pattern. Talos - Fires and L shaped pattern. Aerial Recon - Reconnaissance missions to detect enemies. Sonar - An 8 square submarine sensor. P-3 Orion - A sub hunter that can also attack other ships. TIPS AND STRATEGY. Lay down a pattern ------------------ Having a method for firing at battleships always helps. Remember how many squares your opponents ship still occupies. This way you won't waste as much firepower. Use your Firepower Wisely ------------------------ Since your special weapons supply is limited, you have to be careful of what you use them for. Try to mix up your attacks and save the biggest one for last, when you may have to pull out a miracle. And remember, if a vessel gets sunk, you lose its weapons. So if your ship has one hit left before it is sunk, use its most powerful weapon. Spread your ships out --------------------- Most likely, if an opponent hits your ship in an area they are going to savagely bombard the surrounding area. So never have all of your ship in one little bunch, or they may all get sunk when that sort of thing happens. Keep your sub separate ---------------------- Keep this far away from large ships so it is not as easy to locate. - Sorry I never got to do as much to this FAQ as I would have liked to, but I have some newer things to work on, but please still send me all your questions, Ill gladly answer them. COPYRIGHT. This Document may not be copied and pasted into any other document. It may not be posted at any web site without the expressed written consent of the author. This FAQ is for your use only and may not be distributed or sold. Violations of these terms cam and may result in a law suit. Gamer003 (c) 2000 The Game Battleship for SEGA Game Gear is copyrighted to SEGA of America. Battle Ship Warning -------------------- Warning - this game may cause epilepsic seizures do to extreme light. Warranty: This warranty will be voided if any purposeful damage is done to the cartridge. Only malfunctions will be refunded. Handling your cartridge ----------------------- 1. This is for SEGA Game Gear only. 2. Do not bend it, crush it or submerge in liquid. 3. Do not leave in direct sunlight. 4. Be sure to take occasional recess's during extended play. THE END