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WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. 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, including games played on the PlayStation 2 console, may induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals.
GETTING STARTED STARTING UP ! " #$ % & ' #$ 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. Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button and the disc tray will open.
STORY Virtual Century As human beings responding to the limited capabilities of their race resigned themselves to newly established legislation, conventional methods of warfare were abandoned as outdated and futile. Soon came prosperity in the midst of chaos with the existing administration disintegrating little by little. In their place rose multinational conglomerates, strengthening their endeavors through the utilization of network technology.
BASIC CONTROLS Controls explained in P.6~9 are based on Auto Type (default button configuration). See P.25 for details on other types of control settings. Control settings can be changed from CONTROLLER SETTINGS of the System menu (P.24) or the Pause screen during action. ANALOG CONTROLLER: DUALSHOCK®2 BASIC CONTROLS ACTION CONTROLS In this game, there are 6 Types of Controller Settings (Auto, Type A, Type B, Twin A, Twin B, and Edit) from which to choose.
BASIC CONTROLS BASIC CONTROLS Auto Forward Dash Attack AUTO TYPE ACTIONS Here are the key actions for Auto Type controls. Even while playing in Auto type, a variety of actions are performed by entering the following button combinations. See P.26~35 for details of each actions. Lateral Dash Release the directional button (left analog stick) then press F(D) button during a lateral or diagonal (moving forward) dash to Vertical Turn and perform a Dash Attack.
GAME START DRAMATIC MODE Press the START button when the Title screen appears to display the Mode Selection menu of this game. Select the menu item and press the S button to enter. NEW GAME Choose NEW GAME from the menu whenever you want to play the Dramatic Mode from the very beginning. The Mission Menu screen will be displayed once the Difficulty level and Pilot Name are entered.
DRAMATIC MODE DRAMATIC MODE MISSION MENU SCREEN The Mission Menu screen is the access point for everything that is offered in this mode. Start a Mission, save/load your game data, and other tasks are accessible from the Mission Menu. Select EXIT to return to the Title screen. TACTICAL SCREEN An order is issued for each Mission from the Tactical screen. Read the outline of the next Mission here. Press the S button to forward to the next sequence and START button to skip any sequence.
DRAMATIC MODE DRAMATIC MODE SCREEN DISPLAY Radar Screen Various information is displayed during gameplay. Take advantage of displayed information to earn a flawless victory. Pilot’s Life Gauge Enemy VR’s Life Gauge Time Limit Radar Enemy Remaining Item Effect Lock-On Target Radar screen will display any VRs and Items that are nearby. When the VR is within range, the Radar will also show which way the VR is facing. Check the positions of your enemy and partner to establish ground.
DRAMATIC MODE DRAMATIC MODE PAUSE SCREEN Press the START button during action to display the Pause screen. Use C or V button (left analog stick) to select the menu item and Z or X button to change the settings. RESUME Return to action. RETRY Start over from the beginning of the Stage. SUPPORT’S TARGET Set your Partner’s target mode from Auto, Same (same enemy), Another (other enemy). CONTROLLER SETTINGS Change the type of controller settings. See P.24 for details on each control type.
CHALLENGE MODE CHALLENGE MODE MENU SCREEN Choose from 4 modes (NORMAL, HARD, VERY HARD, and TIME ATTACK) within the Challenge Mode. You may also access your past performances from RECORDS. Select a menu item and press the S button to enter. SCREEN DISPLAY Much like the game screen of Dramatic Mode, various information is displayed during Challenge Mode. Take advantage of all the displays to earn a flawless victory.
CHALLENGE MODE CHALLENGE MODE Rescue Dash RULES OF BATTLE One distinct feature of Challenge Mode is the 2-on-2 team battle. Several rules are in effect especially for this battle. Learn the following rules to improve your game. 2-ON-2 BATTLE 2-on-2 battle is basically a match between 2 VRs per team, but depending on the Mission, your team will face a single enemy. In order to win this battle, you need to utilize the combination of team and individual skills.
VERSUS MODE VERSUS MODE / VR COLLECTION SELECTION SCREEN SCREEN DISPLAY In Versus Mode, the game will take place in a spilt-screen mode (left:1P/right:2P) when two players are involved. The Screen will not be in spilt-screen mode during a 1 player game with AI players. Various settings are available in Versus Mode. The player with the analog controller connected to controller port 1 is 1P and controller port 2 is 2P. When your selection is finished, each player must press the START button to begin.
SYSTEM SYSTEM Modify various settings of the game. The changes made for any of the setting is effective until you switch the console’s power off. Select SAVE SYSTEM SETTINGS to save the settings you modified. Press A button to return to the Title screen. ADVANCED ACTION CONTROLS ■ TYPE A/TYPE B CONFIGURATIONS TYPE A directional button Maneuver left analog stick Controller Settings Use Z or X button (left analog stick) to select the setting and press S button to change.
ADVICE FROM SGT. HATTER ADVICE FROM SGT. HATTER Yeah! Glad to see you join us! I, Sgt. Hatter will teach all there is to know about operating your Virtuaroids. LESSON 1: AUTO TYPE Auto Attack In Auto Type, the attack you execute will be automatically chosen by the AI. Just keep hitting the Attack button and the AI will decide which attack is the most effective in the given situation (based on Weapon Gauge and VR position). Attack varies based on distance of your target.
ADVICE FROM SGT. HATTER ADVICE FROM SGT. HATTER LESSON 2: TWIN TYPE (TWIN A) Once you master the Auto Type controls, its time to tryout the Twin Type controls for you to have maximum control of your Virtuaroids. Move Use the left analog stick or right analog stick to move forward, back, left, right or diagonally. Agility of the VR will increase by moving using both Left Stick and Right Stick.
ADVICE FROM SGT. HATTER ADVICE FROM SGT. HATTER Jump & Jump Cancel Turbo Attack Simultaneously input Z with left analog stick and X with right analog stick while moving or in a stationary position to make your VR jump. Your VR will automatically direct itself to the target enemy. Input X with the left analog stick and Z with the right analog stick during the Jump for an immediate landing.
ADVICE FROM SGT. HATTER Jump Attack As you take off for a jump, use W or R button to perform a Jump Attack. Attack distant enemies without worrying about any obstacles being in your way. Beware, this attack will give your enemies a greater chance for a counter attack! Before Peak of Jump ADVICE FROM SGT. HATTER Close Range Turbo Attack When the Weapon Gauge turns yellow, hold Q or E button and then use W or R button to perform a Close Range Turbo Attack.
ADVICE FROM SGT. HATTER Close Range Quick Step Attack When the Weapon Gauge turns yellow, use W or R button while you either input Z and X with the left analog stick or right analog stick to perform a Close Range Quick Step Attack. The actual steps may vary with the VR you operate, but the result of a blind-sided attack is nothing but fatal! *Input Z with both left and right analog sticks to step around the left side, and input X with both left and right analog sticks to step around the right side.
CREDITS The following credits list the staff responsible for the localization, marketing, and manual for the US version of Virtual-On Marz. See in-game credits for the complete list of the original development staff.
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