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TOd ps2 final 8/25/05 7:15 PM Page ii CONTENTS FPO Inside Front Cover GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . 2 CONTROLLER . . . . . . . . . . . 3 D-E-A ... OR D-E-A-D? . . . . . 4 GAME CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . 5 SETTING UP THE GAME . . . . . . 7 GAME SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . 8 MISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 11 EXPLORING THE GAME WORLD . . . 12 KILL MOVES . . . . . . . . . . 13 COMBO SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . 16 PICK-UPS . . . . . . . . . . . 17 LOCO MOVES . . . . . . . . . . 18 SAVING & LOADING . . . . .
TOd ps2 final 8/25/05 7:15 PM Page 2 GETTING STARTED * CONTROLLER DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller configurations * Note: Illustration may not match all PlayStation 2 console types. For owners of SCPH-70000 series PlayStation 2 systems, refer to the setup instructions supplied with your system. Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned ON.
TOd ps2 final 8/25/05 7:15 PM Page 4 GAME CONTROLS D-E-A ...
TOd ps2 final 8/25/05 7:15 PM Page 6 Weapon Controls Vehicle 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. You can drive most vehicles you see, as long as they’re not totaled. Learn how to use most firearms at the Pistoleros Asociados (that’s the Shooter’s Association to you, gringo!).
TOd ps2 final 8/25/05 7:15 PM Page 8 Main Menu You access all game modes from the Main Menu and return here when you quit your game. Main Menu options include: NEW GAME — Start a new game. 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. Gain style points for the seamless way you deliver righteous fury and vengeance upon the scum of the Earth.
TOd ps2 final 8/25/05 7:15 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 the l button 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 ps2 final 8/25/05 7:16 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 ps2 final 8/25/05 7:16 PM Page 14 • To shootdodge, move the left analog stick in the selected direction then press the l button. • You can perform a shootdodge in any direction. • Use the right analog stick to rotate mid-shootdodge. This will help you target multiple enemies in one shootdodge move. • To perform a reverse shootdodge, tap the l button twice in quick succession while moving in any direction.
TOd ps2 final 8/25/05 7:16 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 ps2 final 8/25/05 7:16 PM Page 18 WEAPON SKILL GOODIES — Collect 10 of these puppies to enable Ram to shoot a pair of certain weapons at the same time. Double targeting and double firepower! Collect loads of these goodies to win unlimited ammo for different weapons. EL MARIACHI — Mariachis ply their trade across Mexico bringing sweet music to the masses. El Mariachi promises music but delivers only the final overture in a gangster’s life.
TOd ps2 final 8/25/05 7:16 PM Page 20 Heavy Weapons TOTAL OVERDOSE ARMORY FIREARMS 20 HANDGUN Standard issue automatic pistol. Damage: Range: Accuracy: Fire Rate: LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM Clip Size: Dual-wielding: Headshot: 10 YES YES HEAVY HANDGUN A more powerful revolver type weapon with a sixround capacity. Damage: Range: Accuracy: Fire Rate: HIGH MEDIUM HIGH LOW Clip Size: Dual-wielding: Headshot: 6 YES YES RIFLE Basic rifle commonly used at gun clubs and as home protection.
TOd ps2 final 8/25/05 7:16 PM Page 22 CREDITS DIALOGUE RECORDING Directing/Re-write Alonso Mayo SCi GAMES LTD.
TOd ps2 final 8/25/05 7:16 PM APOCALYPSHIT Performed by Molotov Written by Micky Huidobro © 1999 by Peermusic Ltd. (BMI) Courtesy of Universal Music Latin America Inc. Licensed by kind permission from the Film & TV licensing Division. Part of the Universal Music Group. BEIJING Performed by Delinquent Habits Written by Alejandro Martinez, Ivan Scott Martin Published by Windswept Music (London) Ltd.