Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.qxd The official seal is your assurance that this product is licensed or manufactured by Nintendo. Always look for this seal when buying video game systems, accessories, games and related products. Nintendo does not license the sale or use of products without the Official Nintendo Seal. LICENSED BY 4/15/04 8:52 AM Page 2 THIS GAME PAK WILL WORK ONLY WITH THE GAME BOY® ADVANCE VIDEO GAME SYSTEM.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.qxd PROLOGUE In the future.... 4/15/04 8:52 AM Page 4 After losing his only son in a car accident, a genius scientist named Dr. Tenma created a robot in memory of his son. This robot was a scientific wonder unlike any other robot that existed. He had six super abilities including 100,000 horsepower strength, rocket-powered feet, and the Omega Factor, which allowed him to experience human emotions.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.qxd PROLOGUE 4/15/04 8:52 AM Page 6 Astro, who embodies both human and robotic traits, stands as a bridge between the two races and will always fight to reunite these two factions. Astro must use not only his super powers, but his human Omega Factor to bring peace to robots and humans. 6 ● ASTRO The most technologically complex robot in the world, Astro has an artificial brain that allows him to reason and feel emotions just like a human.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.qxd CHARACTERS ● Dr. O’Shay Dr. O’Shay became the head of the Ministry of Science after Dr. Tenma’s departure. He is both foster father and mentor to Astro. He believes in equal rights for both humans and robots. 8:52 AM Page 8 Astro’s sister was created by Dr. O’Shay. She is somewhat spoiled and tends to get both herself and Astro into trouble. Despite this, she and Astro have a very strong bond. ● Zoran 4/15/04 8 ● Dr.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.qxd CONTROLS 4/15/04 8:52 AM Page 10 ■ Astro’s Abilities CONTROLS S Controls for Shooting Stages The control scheme for Astro will vary depending on the type of stage you are playing. Please refer to the following notations as a reference for each ability: A Controls in mid-air Use the Control Pad 4 6 to move. G Controls on the ground Move S G A Use the Control Pad 82 to move up and down, and 4 6 to move sideways.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.qxd CONTROLS 4/15/04 8:52 AM Press the B Button. If you press the Punch Button three times in a row, you will perform the Kick and Throw move on the fourth hit. Press the A Button. Jump G Punch G A Press the B Button while pressing the Control Pad 2. Kick and Throw G A Note that it is effective to kick and throw opponents, especially when you are surrounded by them. You can damage opponents by throwing another opponent at them.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.qxd 4/15/04 8:52 AM Page 14 ■ Data Select Screen GAME START ■ Start The Game GAME START Press START at the Title Screen to display the Mode Select Screen. Press the A Button to select a mode after highlighting it using the Control Pad 82. 15 ● DELETE: Delete the saved data. Once the saved data is selected to delete, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the A Button to delete the selected data. Beware that once the data has been deleted, it cannot be restored.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.qxd GAME START Play the game from the beginning 4/15/04 8:52 AM Page 16 By choosing an empty slot, the Name Entry and Difficulty Setting Screen will appear. Once you have entered your selection, the game will begin. ● NAME ENTRY: Move a cursor using the Control Pad 46 and use the Control Pad 82 to enter alphanumeric characters and symbols. Press the A Button to end the Name Entry.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.qxd HOW TO PLAY 2 3 4 ■ How To View The Screen 1 4/15/04 8:52 AM Page 18 1 Life Bar: If the bar drops to zero, Astro will be knocked unconscious. 2 EX Gauge: By hitting opponents successfully, the EX Gauge fills. Every time it is filled, Astro’s EX Points increase. 3 EX Points: The EX Points decrease as you use the EX attacks. 4 Score: Your Score will go up as you defeat opponents. 5 Time: Displays time elapsed from beginning of the stage.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.qxd HOW TO PLAY ■ Omega Factor What is Omega Factor? 4/15/04 8:52 AM Page 20 In Astro’s electronic brain, there is the equivalent of a human heart called Omega Factor. The Omega Factor develops itself as Astro meets new people. ★ Meet the “Tezuka characters“ After meeting the Tezuka characters hidden in various stages in the game, the screen switches to the Omega Factor Screen shown on the right. Each Tezuka character discovered is shown in a hexagonal box on the screen.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.qxd HOW TO PLAY Astro’s Power Up 4/15/04 Astro’s number of lives goes up. 8:52 AM Astro has six special skills. With each Tezuka character you encounter, you can power-up one of your abilities. Once the Screen on the right is displayed, select a skill you wish to strengthen. Press the A Button to enter a selection. For details on the 6 skills, see below.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.qxd OPTIONS 4/15/04 8:52 AM Page 24 Information on the Tezuka characters and score data can be viewed here. Select an item you wish to view using the Control Pad 82 and press the A Button. To quit Options, press the B Button. ■ Tezuka characters View details on the Tezuka characters that Astro meets during the game. Use the Control Pad 46 to choose a character, and press the A Button to display the details. To return to the previous screen, press the B Button.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.qxd CREDITS 4/15/04 8:52 AM Page 26 The following credits list the staff responsible for the localization, and marketing for the North American release of Astro Boy: Omega Factor. See in-game credits for the complete list of the original development staff. ❚ Executive Producer : Hisao Oguchi ❚ Project Lead : Shawn Dobbins ❚ Producer : Mie Kumagai ❚ Build Engineer : Rick Ribble ❚ Director/Game&Visual Concept/Story : Tez Okano ❚ VP of Marketing : Scott A.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.qxd NOTES 4/15/04 28 8:52 AM Page 28 LIMITED WARRANTY *THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN GAME BOY ADVANCED PAKS MANUFACTURED FOR SALE IN AND PURCHASED AND OPERATED IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, ONLY! Limited Warranty Sega of America, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the Game Boy Advance Game Pak shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90-days from the original date of purchase.
Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual.
