Disruptor

Use a variety of futuristic weaponry, as well as versatile psychic powers using "Psionic" implants, in this sci-fi first person shooter for the PS1.

PlayStation

Overview

Disruptor is a sci-fi first-person shooter developed by Insomniac Games and published by Universal Interactive Studios for the Sony PlayStation in North America on November 20, 1996, with a release by Interplay in both Europe (on December 1996) and Japan (on April 1997).

The first game developed by long-running studio Insomniac Games and originally prototyped for the 3DO, Disruptor plays similar to other first-person shooters of the era with a unique twist: players gradually gain access to special "Psionics" for both restorative and destructive powers. In addition, the game features full-motion video cutscenes.

Set in the far future, Disruptor puts players in control of Jack Curtis, a new recruit of the United Earth's elite LightStormer Corps. Under orders from his superior officer and older brother Blake, Jack must rise through the ranks, eventually getting caught up in a conspiracy involving his Psionic power.

Gameplay

Psionics

One unique aspect of the game is the "Psionics" system, which is a set of supernatural abilities acquired through Jack's psionic implants. These utilize a shared energy meter (shown on the bottom-right of the HUD) and are activated separate from Jack's weaponry.

Shock (5 pt.) - Launches a short-ranged electrical blast. First acquired in Mission 2.

Drain (1 pt.) - Launches a barrage of orbs at an enemy to weaken them, which can re-form into larger orbs that can be collected to replenish psionic points. First acquired in Mission 3

Heal (20 pt.) - Restores 20% of Jack's HP. First acquired in Mission 4.

Shield (15 pt.) - Grants temporary invincibility. First acquired in Mission 7.

Blast (25 pt.) - Launches a room-clearing explosive orb, dealing high damage and leaving replenishing orbs in its wake. First acquired in Mission 6. Upgraded to TeraBlast in Mission 10, where its destructive power can phase through walls.

Weapons

18mm Automatic (Clips) - Simple fully-automatic sidearm. In the training mission, players instead start with a semi-automatic 18mm Pistol before finding the standard Automatic version.

Phase Rifle (Cells) - Semi-automatic energy rifle. Can be temporarily upgraded by collecting High Frequency Cells.

Phase Repeater (Cells) - Rapid-fire tri-barreled energy rifle that fires in a wide pattern. Can be temporarily upgraded by collecting High Frequency Cells.

Lock-On Cannon (Clusters) - Launches exploding cannonballs that lock onto enemies.

AM Blaster (AM Canisters) - Dual-barreled energy shotgun.

AM Cyclone (AM Canisters) - Energy blaster that fires in five-round bursts.

Zodiac - Single-use weapon that activates a destructive blast around Jack.

Plasma Lance - Single-use weapon that fires a destructive stream for a lengthy amount, similar to a flamethrower.

Missions

The Gauntlet
Chemical Factory
Rooftops
Jupiter Station
Triton
Mars
Antarctica
Io
Reactor
Orbiting Habitat
Dream
Prison
Fortress

Cheat Codes

Press the SELECT button enter the code then press it again to return to gameplay.

Invincibility: O, O, Square, O, Triangle, X, X, O
Full Life: L1, Square, Triangle, Square, Square, O, Square, O, Triangle
Full Psionics: Triangle, X, X, O, X, Triangle, Square, Square
Full Ammo: L1, X, Square, Triangle, Triangle, X, O, Triangle, X

Credits

Created by Insomniac Games
Artwork and Game Design: Ted Price and Craig Stitt
Programming and Game Design: Alex Hastings and Brian Hastings
Artwork: David Ehlers, Travis Price and Martin Bruinsma
In Association with Universal Interactive Inc.
Executive Producer: Mark Cerny
Producer: Michael John
Production Design: Catherine Hardwicke
Conceptual Design: Stephen Alesch and Luis Hoyos
Music: David Bergeaud
Sound Effects by Universal Sound Editing: Ron Horwitz, Kevin Spears and Rich Cusano
In-Game Voice: Tami Heide
Quality Assurance Manager: Craig Perkins
Quality Assurance: Micheal Alphonzo, Joe Labbe II and Steve Rosenthal
Additional Programming: John Brooks
Additional Artwork: Mark Glaser, Dallas Good and Kieron Lo
Addtional Character Design: Brandon Humphries, Barry Pringle and Willis Wong
Special Thanks to: Rob Biniaz, Kelly Flaherty, Naughty Dog Inc., Nick Earl, Roxanne Lippel, Donna Smith and Don Zepfel