Things You Should Know Before Playing PDS
Don't Miss the Rare Enemies! There are eight rare enemies you can fight in Panzer Dragoon Saga. Below are descriptions and where you can find them in the game! |
| Rare Enemy: Sand Mite
1. Sand Mites are parasites that feed off of worms. They infest the underground tunnels and drive the worms from their burrows. They were discovered by a hunter named Underwood. Info Found: After returning to Garil Desert Blue Ruins (Disc 1) upon Gigra's defeat. You can fight this rare enemy along the perimeter of the rock face that surrounds the Blue Ruins. It's a great way to earn a few extra levels!
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| Rare Enemy: Dracolyth
2. Flocks of Dracolyths are in a constant state of migration. Once they reach a breeding ground, they transform into ferocious dragons. No sightings of mature Dracolyths have ever been recorded. Info Found: You can fight the Dracolyth upon first entering Uru (Disc 2). It will take a while but eventually you will fight them. |
Rare Enemy: Absorborac
3. Absorborac are Absorbora at an advanced stage. They have displayed intelligence patterns, and will attack all intruders with a type of plasma bomb. Info Found: These rare enemies can be found within the Underground Ruins of Uru (Disc 2-4). You will find them on floor B3F East. They reside on the slope leading downward. |
| Rare Enemy: Battle Cruiser
4.The Battle Cruiser is the most feared of the Empire's armada. It is armed with the most powerful weapons and can destroy targets in the air and on land. Info Found: The first time you enter the Imperial Air Force Post (Disc 3). It will take a number of battles but eventually you will encounter them. |
Rare Enemy: Warship
5. The Imperial Warship is a formidable opponent. Its odd shape allows it to fly straight up and down. It can land almost anywhere. the Empire uses Warships for ambushes. Info Found: The first time you enter the Imperial Air Force Post (Disc 3). It will take a number of battles but eventually you will encounter them. |
Rare Enemy: Kolba
6. The Kolba are peaceful, but extremely paranoid creatures. They will assume anything invading their space is a predator and will attack. Their bodies are covered with markings that resemble eyes. Info Found: In Uru at the start of Disc 3. While seeking out the baby Tobitama locations, fly below and to the right of the Tobitama nest, to find an area full of small trees. Flying near this area will trigger a battle against rare enemies called Kolbas.
Note: Kolbas only appear during the daytime and once you fight them twice, they won't appear around the tree area until you exit the map and come back. They give you an important item called the Macran Jewl and are also a good enemy to fight if you want to level up a bit. |
Rare Enemy: Golia Hunter
7. Golia Hunters are predators of the forest. For an ancient battle, the Golia were created. In time, it appears the Golia have adapted to hunt in forests. They were created to hunt, but they do not eat. Info Found: Above the Forest of Zoah (Disc 4) upon returning after you defeat the Infested Grig Orig. The Golia Hunter (Misnamed as Golia Tracker) can be found in the middle of the three surrounding Naga Cocoons, found at the bottom half of the map. Note, if you have a Telepathy Shard, your radar will turn yellow when you're over the spot.View the Hostile Enemies Section, to find out how to take it down. |
| Rare Enemy: Warship
8. Golia trackers are similar to Golia Hunters, but instead of bounding through the forests, they fly above the trees, and search for victims. Info Found: Above the Forest of Zoah (Disc 4) upon returning after you defeat the Infested Grig Orig. The Golia Tracker (Misnamed as Golia Hunter) can be found around any of the three Naga Cocoons, found at the bottom half of the map. They are the very same Cocoons that surround the area where you can find the Golia Hunter. Again, if you have a Telepathy Shard, your radar will turn yellow when you fly over any one of the three Naga Cocoons.View the Hostile Enemies Section, to find out how to take it down. |
| How to Acquire the Aronak Unit and get Free Dynes with a Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei Save File Before you start playing Panzer Dragoon Saga, be sure to have a Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei save file, on your Saturn's Internal Memory. Having this file will allow you to get an item called the Aronak Unit, later in the game. Also, depending on how long you've played Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei, when you begin Panzer Dragoon Saga, you will start out with a certain number of Dynes (Panzer Dragoon Saga's form of money). |
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1. Make sure you have a Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei save file, on your Saturn's Interal Memory, before playing Panzer Dragoon Saga. |
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2. Having this file on the Saturn's Internal Memory, will make it possible for you to recieve an item called the Aronak Unit, later in the game. |
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3. Also, depending on how long you've played Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei, you will start Panzer Dragoon Saga, with a certain amount of Dynes. |
| How to Unlock Pandra's Box in Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei Instantly with a Panzer Dragoon Saga Save File With a Panzer Dragoon Saga Save file on your Saturn's Internal Memory, you can unlock Pandra's Box instantly, in Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei. It certainly beats unlocking it the hard way! |
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1. Having a Panzer Dragoon Saga save file, on your Saturn's Internal Memory, will allow you to unlock Pandra's Box in Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei, instantly! |
| Editing the Color of Defeated Enemies While in the player menu, you can view data on enemies you've defeated. When viewing a certain enemy, press start on controller 2. Another menu will appear on the right hand side. By pressing X, Y, Z, A, B, C, L or R, you can edit the color of the enemy you're currently viewing. |
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1. While viewing a defeated enemy, press start on controller 2, to bring up a right hand menu. Also on controller 2, if you press X, Y, Z, A, B, C, L, or R, you can change the enemies color. |
| Clear the End of Disc Text When you get to the end of disc 1, 2, or 3, of Panzer Dragoon Saga, you will be prompted to insert the next disc. If you hold X, Y, and Z together, you can clear the text away. This allows you to view the nice artwork in the background. |
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1. Hold X, Y, and Z together, to clear the end disc text. |
| Speed Up or Slow Down Game Dialogue and Voices During in game conversations or when talking to towns people, hold L to speed up game dialogue and voices, and hold R to slow down game dialogue and voices. This is good for a few laughs at most! |
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1. Hold L, to speed up game dialogue and voices, Hold R, to slow down game dialogue and voices. Be prepared to laugh! |
| Rotating the World Map While on the World Map, you can rotate it by pressing L or R, on the Saturn Controller. |
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1. Press L or R to rotate the World Map. |
| View Panzer Dragoon's Opening Movie and Unlock "8th" and "Special" Episodes in Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei First, when at the title screen of Panzer Dragoon Saga, do a soft reset (hold A, B, C, and press Start). You will then be taken to the Saturn's system configuration screen. Second, without shutting the system off, open the lid and take Panzer Dragoon Saga out, replace it with Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei, and close the lid. Lastly, select "Start Application", and Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei, will load. The opening movie of the game, will now be replaced with Panzer Dragoon's opening movie (weird). Also, you will unlock the "8th" and "Special" episodes in Pandra's Box. These are both test episodes. Awkwardly, you will be forced to play the "Special" episode, on a small screen, in the middle of your TV. |
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1. When at Panzer Dragoon Saga's title screen, do a soft reset (hold A, B, C, and press start). |
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2. You will then be brought to the Saturn's system configuration screen. Without shutting off the system, open the lid, take out Saga, replace it with Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei, and close the lid. Now, select "Start Application", and the game will load. |
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3. You will then see Panzer Dragoon's opening movie, instead of Zwei's opening. |
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4. Also, you will unlock two new episodes called "8th" and "Special" (both test episodes) , in Pandra's Box. |
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5. Unfortunately, you will have to play the episode called "Special", within a tiny screen in the middle of your TV! |
