User Guide

In FREE mode you can practice any command. Press START or SELECT buttons
to bring up the Pause Menu and change environmental settings.
1 Damage Information
Displays the quantity of damage induced by
most recent attack or combo, and the record
damage for the session.
2 Combo
Shows the Combo count and record count
for the session.
3 Throw Decision Timer
Flashes to help you time throws.
4 Command Information
Displays key presses and frame count in
real time.
5 Motion Information
Meter showing the delivery of the move
counted in frames.
6 Damage Meter
Meter showing hit damage.
7 Evasion Display
Shows which direction to evade to prevent
further attacks.
8 Stagger Mark
Time your opponent’s recovery.
9 Recovery Timer
Helps you time your own recovery
maneuver.
0 Throw Evasion Command Display
Shows the command needed to escape
a throw.
q Command Attributes
Damage attributes of the attack.
HOW TO VIEW THE FREE MODE SCREEN
PAUSE MENU
CPU Settings
Adjust the behavior of the CPU.
: States
Select the CPU’s state and stance.
: Reactions
Select the CPU’s reactions to attacks.
: Actions
Select the CPU’s actions when States is set
to “Fight.”
: Counterattacks
Adjust the CPU’s counterattacks after
guarding.
: Details
Adjust detailed settings for the CPU.
Command List
View a list of all commands available to the
selected character.
Speed Settings
Set the display speed for different types of
movement.
Display Settings
Choose information to display on-screen.
Position Settings
Adjust character positions.
Ring Settings
Adjust wall settings.
Record
Control the CPU and record your motions
into an Action File.
Playback
Play back the recorded CPU motions.
Character Select
Return to the Character Select screen.
Return to main menu
Finish and return to the MAIN MENU.
 Action Files require a minimum of 30KB of free space on the memory card (8MB) (for
PlayStation®2).
FREE
Adjust settings to practice for any situation
TRIAL
Practice with exercises for specific situations
TRIAL mode allows formal training in the complete range of
skills from the most basic moves to advanced techniques and
combos. Choose from one of the four modes below and
select a character to begin your training. Progress is stored in
the Player Data.
TRIAL MENU
Learn about and practice the basic fighting techniques.
Suitable for beginners.
TUTORIAL
Practice mid-air combo moves and attack series. Suitable for
intermediate players.
TACTICS
ADVICE
Practice with more advanced fighting techniques. Suitable for
advanced players.
CHALLENGE
Practice the missions that appear in ARCADE mode.
MISSION
PRACTICE
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