Fight massive bosses that will push your skills to the limit.

The aggressive AI will keep you on your toes.

Real-time lighting will amaze you.

Use powerful weapons to pound your enemies.

Pick up tons of cool items and killer weapons to complete your missions.

Mizar is not exactly bursting with kindness -- in fact he spends his spare time
conquering nearby solar systems. Juno, Vela, and their loyal pooch Lupus
ignore the apathetic galactic authorities and set out to drive a stake through
the heart of Mizar's operation.

Visual Sensors Read Positive

There is nothing subtle about Jet Force Gemini's visual package, which
propels players into a futuristic world full of color and volatile special
effects. Character animations are naturally fluid, while smartly
directed cinema scenes provide entertaining breaks in the action.

Graphically, Rare is most proud of JFG's real-time lighting
effects. Weapon blasts shed light on surrounding structures as they
tear toward an enemy, and if the alien dodges the blast it will
continue to affect the environment as far as the eye can see. Each
weapon has a unique lighting effect, which can turn the screen
into a kaleidoscope of colors during heated gun fights.

A Monumental Mission

On their quest to overthrow the maniacal Mizar, Jet Force
Geminians will have to tear way through a staggering 120 stages
of action. The characters travel individual paths to reach
Mizar's home planet, where they regroup for a final confrontation. Each
character is equipped with a unique talent that must be mastered
along the journey.

Vela has the ability to swim long distances underwater, Juno is able
to walk over fiery surfaces, and Lupus the dog can jump much
farther than the other characters. Team members earn the ability
to mech up with robotic power-ups that make them even more versatile.

In an effort to give JFG the feel of traditional stage-based shooting
games, Rare gives you only three chances to complete a world.
Each world is made up of a number of stages, and if you are unable
to complete all of those stages with three lives you'll have to try again.

Alien Intelligence

Rare is already delivering fairly tight play control, which is no
easy task for a 3-D third-person shooter. The camera maintains
an over-the-shoulder position throughout the action, but while aiming
the character turns transparent for a quasi-first-person view.
This view is essential for keeping up with chaotic confrontations,
which can fill the screen with explosive blasts and flying debris.

Alien enemies may be plentiful, but don't consider them expendable.
Airborne drones will flock together to corner an unsuspecting player,
and won't simply stand around waiting to get shot. Rare has designed
some of these flying squadrons to align themselves in the classic
configurations of arcade shooters like Galaxian and Centipede.

Too Much Fun for One

Rare has witnessed the power of multiplayer appeal with the
monstrous success of its own GoldenEye 007, and it's adding
the same kind of fun to Jet Force Gemini. A two-player
cooperative mode allows a second player to control a flying
robotic sidekick named Floyd. Floyd automatically moves in
the same direction as the primary player, but the second player
can control Floyd's weaponry.

The JFG development team previously gave us Diddy Kong
Racing, so  it's no surprise that the new Pak will feature several
variations on four-player racing games.  Other multiplayer games,
including deathmatch, can be unlocked by completing components
of the main adventure mode.

all keys pause press l,r,start
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All Hidden Characters
All the secret deathmatch characters in Jet Force are unlocked by touching the secret Totems hidden throughout the game, except for the Cyborg Ant (see below) and the powered-up versions of Vela, Juno and Lupus, which become available once you have received your powers in the single player mode.

Yellow Ant
Location: Goldwood
Type: Totem Pole
Character: Vela
Requirements: None

Blue Ant
Location: SS Anubis, Generator Room 2F
Type: Totem Pole
Character: Any
Requirements: None

Red Ant
Location: Ichor, Military Base
Type: Totem Pole
Character: Juno
Requirements: None

Green Ant
Location: Spawn Ship, Cargo Sewer
Type: Totem Pole
Character: Any
Requirements: None

Male Tribal
Location: Sekhmet, Channel Area
Type: Totem Pole
Character: Lupus
Requirements: Magenta Key

Female Tribal
Location: Rith Essa, Mine
Type: Totem Pole
Character: Vela
Requirements: Mine Key

Zombie Termite
Location: Tawfret, Treehut
Type: Totem Pole
Character: Lupus
Requirements: None

Beetle Termite
Location: Tawfret, Tomb
Type: Totem Pole
Character: Vela
Requirements: None
 

Metallic Termite
Location: Sekhmet, Spiral Walkway (hover across)
Type: Totem Pole
Character: Lupus
Requirements: None

Purple Termite
Location: Mizar's Palace
Type: Totem Pole
Character: Juno
Requirements: None

Cyborg Ant
Location: N/A
Type: Floyd Mission Award
Character: Floyd
Requirements: Get an Expert Award on all Floyd Missions

Ants into Pants Cheat
This cheat turns all the enemy drones into stick figures with big pants. "Ants into Pants" becomes available in the Cheats menu (located under Options) as soon as you have collected 300 enemy heads.

Break Fall
Any veteran Mario or Banjo-Kazooie player will have already figured this one out. Falling from high places causes your character to take damage, but you can break your fall with the help of Lupus' rocket paws or Vela and Juno's jetpacks (only if you have fuel, in the case of Vela and Juno).

Change Characters on Map Screen
Not really a gameplay tip – but this feature isn't mentioned in the manual, so we figured we should include it. There is no need to go to the Character Screen if you need to quickly change characters when selecting a new world to fly to. You can change your character on the map screen, too. Simply use the C Buttons to switch the player icons in the corner until you've got the character you want

Hidden Multiplayer Stages and Modes
Most of the multiplayer modes have to be unlocked before you can play them, including the target ranges, the 2D Super Sprint clone and the 3D racing game. Here's how you can get them:

King of the Hill
Location: Cerulean Holding Room
Type: Totem Pole
Character: Any
Requirements: None

Tunnels Stage
Location: Rith Essa Waterfalls
Type: Totem Pole
Character: Vela
Requirements: None

Rith Essa Mine Stage
Location: Walkway Station
Type: Totem Pole
Character: Any
Requirements: Powered (jetpacks)

Space Station Stage
Location: Space Station Basement
Type: Totem Pole
Character: Any
Requirements: None

Goldwood Target Range
Location: Goldwood
Type: Floyd Mission Award
Character: Floyd
Requirements: Get Gold on Goldwood Floyd Mission

Rith Essa Target Range
Location: Eschebone
Type: Floyd Mission Award
Character: Floyd
Requirements: Get Gold on Eschebone Floyd Mission

Jeff & Barry Arcade Racing
Location: Ichor Arcade
Type: Arcade Score Reward
Character: Any
Requirements: Come in first on Jeff & Barry Arcade Racing

Jeff & Barry Arcade Racing II
Location: Ichor Arcade
Type: Arcade Score Reward
Character: Any
Requirements: Come in first on Jeff & Barry Arcade Racing II

Greenwood Village Race Track
Location: Ichor Arcade
Type: Arcade Score Reward
Character: Any
Requirements: Break the top records on both Jeff & Barry arcade machines.

Mizar 3D Racer
Location: Mizar's Palace
Type: Race Award
Character: Any
Requirements: Come in first in the Mizar races.

Jet Force Kids Cheat
Collect 200 ant heads to unlock the Jet Force Kids cheat, which can be activated from the Cheats/Options menu. This cheat will turn the game's main characters into kids.

Jetpack Tip
Another little feature not mentioned in the manual: use the C Down button to hover in place when using the jetpacks. It only uses half the fuel.

Key Locations
Juno
 

Yellow Key: Goldwood, Outset (hidden in a box in the caves)
Red Key: Goldwood, Outset (receive from Magnus)
Blue Key: Sekhmet, Battle Cruiser (lava pit, through pipe)
Green Key: Sekhmet, Battle Cruiser (jetpack room)
Magenta Key: Eschebone, Thorax (left intestine)
Vela
 

Yellow Key: Cerulean, Dune (holding room)
Red Key: Sekhmet, Battle Cruiser (receive from mole)
Blue Key: Eschebone, Thorax (underwater)
Green Key: Sekhmet, Battle Cruiser (jetpack room)
Magenta Key: Eschebone, Thorax (left intestine)
Lupus

Yellow Key: Spawn Ship, Troop Carrier (sewer pipe)
Red Key: Spawn Ship, Troop Carrier (cargo sewer)
Green Key: Sekhmet, Battle Cruiser (jetpack room)
Magenta Key: Eschebone, Thorax (left intestine)
Note: Lupus cannot acquire the Blue Key.

Let Floyd Help
If you want to save on ammo, use Floyd -- even if a second player is not available. Find a hiding place, like a crate or a rock, stand behind it and press START on the second controller to activate Floyd (once you have put him together on Tawfret). Now shoot down your enemies from a safe distance, without wasting any ammo. Do the same if you want to take out crates. You can also use Floyd to snip – even when you don't have sniper rifle ammo. When playing with two players, player one can hide behind a box and zoom in on far away enemies with the sniper rifle. Whether player one has a clear line of fire or not, Floyd's higher up position ensures that player two can do the work – without wasting ammo.

Plasma Shotgun as a Flashlight
The plasma shotgun can be used as a flashlight in dark areas. Simply charge up the shotgun and view the area from a first person perspective. This can be useful when looking for secrets in dark areas.

Rainbow Blood Cheat
Collect 100 ant heads of any color to unlock the rainbow blood cheat. You can activate this cheat by going to the Cheat Menu, which is located on the Options.

Reach High Up Gems
In order to grab the many health gems located in seemingly unreachable areas -- such as on the SS Anubis generators or on beams in the cave levels -- shoot them using your pistol or machine gun. If you hit them correctly, they will move and slide down to your level.

Secret Flame Thrower Ammo
If you're low on Flame Thrower ammo, look for Tribals that carry lanterns. Shoot these Tribals once to make them drop their lanterns (be careful not to kill them), then pick them up to use the fire as Flame Thrower ammo

Selective Ammo
If you're running low on ammo for the Shotgun, Pistol or Machine Gun, select the weapon you want to refill (even when it's empty) when collecting weapons from dead enemies. This will automatically give ammo to the weapon you picked. This strategy is invaluable to keep your Machine Gun ammo count high.

Special Item Locations
Jet Force Gemini contains a number of special items in addition to the regular power-ups such as gems, backpacks and Gemini Holders. This listing tells you what the items can be used for and where to find them.

Fish Food
Where: Goldwood, first area after landing pad (treasure chest)
One of the first secrets in the game can be accessed right from the Goldwood entry area, even before you enter the Outset zone. Look for a secret passage near the right rock wall. Behind it, you will find the fishpond and a treasure box that contains fish food. Although it's listed among your weapons, the fish food is hardly lethal. You can use the fish food to feed the fishes (duh) or other hungry creatures, such as the creepy maggots or Flopsy the dog (which keeps them from attacking you). The food can also be used to distract your enemy or to detonate proximity mines without wasting any ammo.

Ear Plugs
Where: SS Anubis, Hold (Floyd Mission)
The ear plugs are the perfect protection for sensitive ears, especially when around noisy Tribals – but the Jet Force team can't use them. To get the ear plugs, get a Gold or Expert rating in the Floyd mission in the Hold area of the SS Anubis. Once you have access to the Water Ruin stage, bring the Ear Plugs to Ivana the Bear.

Pants
Where: Tawfret, Bridge (on top of a tree)
What a charming place to forget one's shorts... In this desolate swamp haunted by zombie drones and giant bettles, a pair of shorts hangs from a tree. Bring them to their rightful owner, Gimlet, who awaits in the same stage.

Crowbar
Where: Tawfret, Bridge (from Gimlet)
This handy tool lets you open the heavy trap doors on Tawfret and Walkway. To get it, bring the pants back to Gimlet.

Jeff & Barry II Arcade Chip
Where: Ichor, Military Base (Floyd Mission)
Only if you have found this circuit board can you play the Jeff & Barry II racing game in the nightclub arcade on Ichor (Jeff & Barry I can be played without it). Get a Gold rating in the Ichor Military Base Floyd Mission.

Specialist Magazine
Where: Eschebone, Cortex
Cough. Specialist magazine, eh? We know where you can find it – if you want it... Go to Eschebone's Cortex stage to find it, then bring it to Fernando who is hanging out on Rith Essa (Bluff). Fernando will give you the Mine Key in return for the... uh... inspiration literature.

Mine Key
Where: Rith Essa, Bluff
You need this key in order to get into the Rith Essa mines. Once you've got the Specialist Magazine from Eschebone, visit Fernando and trade it against the key.

Gold Bars
Where: Celulean, Dune
Look for three gold bars in the Cerulean outdoor area. You can use them as payment for Fish Face's Tri-Rocket Launcher in the same level.