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TOd pc final 8/29/05 12:26 PM Page ii CONTENTS EPILEPSY WARNING A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video games may induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy.
TOd pc final 8/29/05 12:26 PM Page 2 SETTING UP Please take time to make sure your system meets the Minimum Specification requirements listed below and on the back of the box. It is essential that your system meet these requirements in order for TOTAL OVERDOSE to function properly. Minimum Specification • Windows XP or Windows 2000 only • Pentium 1.5 GHz or faster processor or AMD Athlon XP (1400 MHz) • 256MB system RAM • DirectX 9 compatible sound card • DirectX 9 compatible graphics card • 1.
TOd pc final 8/29/05 12:26 PM Page 4 GAME CONTROLS You may have been told that violence never solved anything. You clearly never worked on the front line of the War on Drugs before. Menu Controls Start/Pause/Skip scenes/ In-game menu/Objectives Esc Highlight menu options Adjust option setting 1/2 cursor keys 4/3 cursor keys Confirm/Next screen Enter/left-click Learn how to use most firearms at the Pistoleros Asociados (that’s the Shooter’s Association to you, gringo!).
TOd pc final 8/29/05 12:26 PM Page 6 Vehicle Controls SETTING UP THE GAME You can drive most vehicles you see, as long as they’re not totaled.
TOd pc final 8/29/05 12:26 PM Page 8 SAVING & LOADING TOTAL OVERDOSE autosaves at key points in the game. If Ram dies, you can use a rewind or access the Load Game menu where your most recent save game (or autosave) is highlighted automatically. STYLE POINTS — These measure your success in completing a mission in style! Link acrobatic skills and special moves in quick succession to earn big scores.
TOd pc final 8/29/05 12:26 PM Page 10 ADRENALINE — Adrenaline lets you pull off incredible feats of acrobatic carnage against multiple opponents — if you’ve got the moves, that is. • Make sure some bad guys are nearby, then press Spacebar to perform a SHOOTDODGE move. The adrenaline bar activates and time slows down while Ram is airborne. HEALTH — As Ram suffers injuries, the RED section of the bar shrinks. When the bar is empty, Ram dies. • Health boosts (page 18) heal Ram.
TOd pc final 8/29/05 12:26 PM Page 12 EXPLORING THE GAME WORLD Just south of the U.S.-Mexico border lies the sprawling, chaotic, dusty city of Los Toros. It’s home to murderers, bandits, prostitutes and drug traffickers — and one or two innocent civilians. Getting around in the City Adrenaline! Adrenaline lets Ram defy the laws of time and motion — for a few moments at least. Enemies, cars and other objects move more slowly but Ram still rotates and shoots at his normal speed.
TOd pc final 8/29/05 12:26 PM Page 14 • To shootdodge, move in the selected direction of the dive, then press Spacebar. • You can perform a shootdodge in any direction. • Roll the mouse to rotate mid-shootdodge. This will help you target multiple enemies in one shootdodge move. • To perform a reverse shootdodge, press Spacebar twice in quick succession while moving in any direction.
TOd pc final 8/29/05 12:26 PM Page 16 COMBO SYSTEM TOTAL OVERDOSE is all about taking out the bad guys in pistolero style and not taking your time about it. Each time you waste an enemy you score style points and start the combo timer. Unique combo moves allow you to gain extra style points on top of those gained through kill strings.
TOd pc final 8/29/05 12:26 PM Page 18 COMBO TIMER GOODIES — These little beauties give you double combo time to find and waste the next bad guy. POINTS GOODIE — Points goodies are scattered everywhere. A bit of sight-seeing and exploration could reap extra points. Big scores mean bonus missions and extra pick-ups. BODY ARMOR — Collect a body armor goodie to temporarily increase Ram’s resistance to gunfire. When the BLUE overlay shrinks to nothing, the protection ends.
TOd pc final 8/29/05 12:26 PM Page 20 Heavy Weapons GRENADE LAUNCHER Break-barrel loaded, shoulder fired antipersonnel grenade launcher. CREDITS Damage: Range: Accuracy: VERY HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM Fire Rate: Clip Size: MEDIUM NONE SCi GAMES LTD. Chief Executive Officer Jane Cavanagh Commercial Director Bill Ennis Damage: ROCKET LAUNCHER Range: Two shot rocket launcher. Accuracy: Ideal for eliminating large vehicles or major hoods.
TOd pc final 8/29/05 12:26 PM Page 22 DIALOGUE RECORDING Directing/Re-write Alonso Mayo Producer Nina Leidersdorff Dialogue Mixer and Editor Mark Mercado Dialogue Recorded at Salami Studios, LLC Audio/ Video Post Production Voice Actors Additional Voice Acting Angel, Hooker: Yeni Alvarez Cesar Moralez, Papa Muerte: Simon Isaacson Marco/Rat, Mendez, Guard, 2nd in Command, Truck Driver: Carlos Carrillo Tommy, Ram, Ernesto: Daniel E. Mora Jr.
TOd pc final 8/29/05 12:26 PM Page 24 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Register your game at www.eidosregistration.com NOTE: OUR SUPPORT AGENTS DO NOT HAVE AND WILL NOT GIVE GAME HINTS STRATEGIES OR CODES CONTACTING TECH SUPPORT If you have a technical problem with the game, our Support Department is here to help. Our web site contains up-to-date information on the most common difficulties with our products; this information is the same as that used by our support agents.
