Super Robot Wars Alpha 3-Unlocking modes & Sub-scenario guide Version 1.2 Written by: Shih Chia Chii User name: shinra7829 Email: shinra78@hotmail.com Copyright 2005 Shih Chia Chii This document may be not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their respective trademark and copyright holders. Exclusive to GameFAQs (www.gamefaqs.com). No commercial use permitted outside of GameFAQs. ============================================================================== ============================================================================== Contents 1. Version History 2. About the Game Modes 3. Cleared Game Bonuses 4. Unlocking Sub-Scenarios 5. About the Special Stage 6. Unlocking Special Stage 7. Frequently Asked Questions 8. Author's Comments 9. Editor's Comments 10. Credits ============================================================================== 1. Version history ============================================================================== Version 1.2-Unlocking all sub-scenarios guide added Version 1.1-1st time writing my guide to help any one who requires help -Unlocking modes, features of modes -Items given when playing in Special mode ============================================================================== 2. About the Game Modes ============================================================================== Extra-Hard Mode (After completing Normal Mode) 1.) Weapon upgrades are not allowed. 2.) PP required for pilots to learn skills is doubled. 3.) Enemy units have weapons and armor upgraded 3 level slots. 4.) Skill points of each stage are harder to obtain. Special Mode (after completing Extra-Hard Mode) 1.) Able to upgrade weapons and armor to a maximum of 15 slots. 2.) The cost of all units cut by -0.5. Minimum cost of a unit is still 0.5 Ex: A unit that normally costs 2.5 will now cost 2.0. 3.) Begin 1st stage with all the lower parts Parts received after clearing Extra-Hard Mode and playing in Special Mode: 1: Booster=Qty5 2: Mega Booster=Qty2 3: Apogeee Motor=Qty3 4: Magnetic Coating=Qty4 5: Bio Sensor=Qty3 6: Psycho Frame=Qty2 7: Custom OS=Qty3 8: Bio Computer=Qty2 9: Haro=Qty2 10: Pink Halo=Qty3 11: Minoskicraft=Qty3 12: Slystar Module=Qty3 13: Defend Device=Qty3 14: Skuryu Module=Qty3 15: A-adapter=Qty3 16: S-adapter=Qty2 17: Chobamu Armor=Qty5 18: Hybrid Armor=Qty4 19: Ultra Alloy Gold Z=Qty3 20: Ultra Alloy Gold new-Z=Qty2 21: Zorumanium Alloy =Qty2 22: Big Generator=Qty4 23: Mega Generator=Qty3 24: SupplementaryGS lid=Qty2 25: Beam Coating=Qty4 26: i-Field Barrier=Qty2 27: Gravity Territory=Qty3 28: Hyper Jammer=Qty2 29: Cost Down=Qty5 30: Hero Seal=Qty3 31: Iron Soul=Qty2 32: Dual Sensor=Qty5 33: Multi-Sensor=Qty4 34: High Aiming Device=Qty3 35: Analyzer=Qty5 36: Analyzer Plus=Qty4 37: Analyzer Plus Plus=Qty3 38: High Performance Radar=Qty5 39: Linear Sheet=Qty3 40: Propellant Tank=Qty9 41: Cartridge=Qty9 42: Repair Kit=Qty9 43: Super Repair Kit=Qty9 44: OVA's Koroke=Qty9 45: Andoromeda=Qty9 46: Victory Key=Qty9 47: Cutna Raiser=Qty9 48: Minmen Model=Qty5 49: Ace's Defense=Qty4 50: Fan's Bouquet=Qty3 51: Minmen Disc=Qty3 52: Basara Disc=Qty3 53: Battle Manual=Qty3 ============================================================================== 3. Cleared Game Bonuses ============================================================================== After you complete the game, you will get special conditions if you load your save data: Reuse the data once: Start with 50% of all your money and PP. Reuse the data twice: Start with 75% of your money and PP. Reuse the data thrice: Start with 100% of your money and PP. ============================================================================== 4. Unlocking Sub-scenarios ============================================================================== There are 9 sub-scenarios (8 sub-scenario + 1 bonus stage). The following list gives the conditions that must be met to unlock each sub-scenario. Sub-scenario 1: Clear stage 13 Sub-scenario 2: Clear stage 18 Sub-scenario 3: Clear stage 26 Sub-scenario 4: Clear stage 27 Sub-scenario 5: Clear stage 36 Sub-scenario 6: Clear stage 42 Sub-scenario 7: Clear stage 44* Sub-scenario 8: Clear stage 49 Special Stage: Clear all scenarios (every single map). *After the route decision is made, you need to select the route 1st then save up later. Both routes are able to unlock it. ============================================================================== 5. About the Special Stage ============================================================================== Here is information about the Special Stage -All your characters are level 70 -All your characters will have optional parts -500 million in money -Each character has 999 PP After killing all enemies units: 1.) Option 1 clears the stage 2.) Option 2 respawns the enemies ============================================================================== 6. Unlocking the Special Stage ============================================================================== In order to unlock the Special Stage, you need to complete the maps listed below: Stage 1-2a Touma; 1-2b Kusuha; 1-2c Kuovire; 1-2d Selena 3-5 6-12a Touma; 6-12b Kusuha; 6-12c Kuovire; 6-12d Selena 13-18 19-23a (earth route); 19-23b (moon route) 24-29 30-33a (Alaska route); 30-33b (space route) 34-35a Touma; 34-35b Kusuha; 34-35c Kuovire; 34-35d Selena 36-37 38-40a (Solo ship); 38-40b (battle 7) 41-42 43-44a Touma; 43-44b Kusuha; 43-44c Kuovire; 43-44d Selena 45-47a [(Return Earth)+(Land route)] 45-47b [(Return Earth)+(space route)] Leads to 48a 45-47c [(to others space area)+(baroota)] 45-47d [(to others space area)+(boazan)] Leads to 48b 49-56 57-58a (bafu-kuran route) 57-58b (space monster route) 57c* 59 Final-a (skill point 56 and below; total turns 421 and above) Final-b (skill point 57 and above; total turns 420 and below) *Only if you have completed the game once; play another round till stage 56 and choose . ============================================================================== 7. Frequently Asked Questions ============================================================================== If you have any questions or need additional information, I do welcome emails (shinra78@hotmail.com). You can also find me on the GameFAQs message boards under the username shinra7829. Please keep your queries intelligent and purposeful. ============================================================================== 8. Author's Comments ============================================================================== This is my first time writing a guide here. I sincerely hope most of you can give me comments by email or message board. Hopefully nice and more encouraging comments than bad ones. I do welcome all suggestions, ideas and comments. ============================================================================== 9. Editor's Comments ============================================================================== I have tried to best preserve the author's original words, while correcting spelling and grammar, and adding elaborations, when needed. My input was on version 1.2. The author takes full responsibility for the content of this guide. I, the editor, can be contacted at dave_goss(AT)yahoo.com ============================================================================== 10. Credits ============================================================================== -Dave Goss for editing the mistakes I have made. -Soft Bank Creative for publishing "Dai-3-ji Super Robot Wars Alpha Perfect Guide". -Banpresto for making this game. -Sony and the Playstation 2. Copyright 2005 Shih Chia Chii