Basic Controls Zoom Run Notebook/Action System Menu/Money Conversation Look Help Cancel/Navigation Mark Conversation Walk Fighting Controls Run Run Punch Guard Move Help Throw Kick Walk 0902 Part No. X08-87242 ® Get the strategy guide primagames.
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Destiny From a distant land in the East, from across the sea, he shall appear. He does not know of the strength hidden within him. The strength that would destroy him. The strength that would fulfill his wishes. When he is ready, he shall seek me out. And we shall brave together the rocky path. I shall wait... This encounter has been my destiny since ancient times. A Dragon shall emerge from the earth, and dark clouds shall obscure the heavens.
Starting Ryo’s Quest in Shenmue II Shenmue II is a one-player game. Starting a Game (New Game) If you’re new to this story and are playing Shenmue for the first time, you’ll need to start a new game. Please refer to the back cover of this manual if you’re unfamiliar with the Xbox™ game controller. To start a new game 1. Insert the Shenmue II game disc into your Xbox video game system console. 2. When the title screen appears, press g to display the Start Menu. 3.
Finding Your Way As Ryo Hazuki, it’s your mission to gather information so you can find Yuanda Zhu, the man who sent the letter to your father that warned of danger, and learn the mystery behind the Phoenix Mirror. The Main Screen Once you start a game, the Main Screen appears. It has four features, shown below, that you can use to explore the world of Shenmue II. Action Selector Watch/Direction Ring Time in Shenmue II In the world of Shenmue II, time passes just as it does in the real world.
Basic Controls Icon Selector Zoom (Left trigger) Run (Right trigger) Notebook/Action System Menu/ Money Conversation Look (Left thumbstick) Cancel/ Navigation Mark Help Conversation Walk (D-pad) Note: The button layout on your controller may differ slightly from the one shown here. Gameplay is exactly the same. Movement Press q on the D-pad to move Ryo forward, k or o to move left or right, and m to turn around. To make Ryo run in the direction he is facing, press and hold the Right trigger.
Money Conversation As the game progresses, there will be times when Ryo needs money. In these cases, the Money Conversation icon appears in the Icon Selector. Conversations started through the Money Conversation icon will (naturally) be related to money. When you select the Money Conversation icon, the Action Selector appears with the options Pawnshop, Gambling, Part-time Job, and Quit. Use the D-pad to select what you want to ask for.
Searching for Objects You can help Ryo in his quest by searching for various objects, such as a billboard, a map, or a notice board found in a town, as well as items placed in a room. If you press and hold the Left trigger, the camera view shifts to a firstperson perspective, as if you were seeing the world from Ryo’s eyes. While in the first-person perspective, you can zoom in on various objects. Use the thumbsticks or the D-pad to adjust the camera angle as needed.
Navigating You can find your way by using the Navigation Map, which appears on the lower-left corner of the screen. The map rotates when Ryo changes direction, and a red dot on the map indicates his present location. Navigation Marks You can mark the map with a navigation mark. This feature is useful when you want to note an important spot for future reference. To display the navigation mark mode 1. Press b to select the Navigation Mark icon when it appears in the Icon Selector. 2.
Save Select to save the current game. To save a game 1. Select a file to save the game to. 2. Press a. When you save the game, you can resume that game by selecting Continue on the Start Menu. Options Select to modify the game settings. For details on the controls required and the features available, select Options on the Start Menu. Moves Scroll This scroll contains details of all of the martial art moves Ryo has mastered.
To choose Sleep actions • Use the D-pad to select an action, and then press A. Returning to a previous night’s place When you leave a lodging place in the morning, the Action Selector will appear for a time with the following options: Area Name, From Yesterday, or From Here. When you select Area Name, Ryo jump-starts from that particular area. Selecting From Yesterday will jump-start Ryo to his previous position.
Fighting Moves You can make Ryo perform various fighting moves by pressing different combinations of the D-pad (q,m,k, and o) and buttons (a, b, c, and d). You can check the Moves Scroll on the System Menu to see what moves Ryo can use in a given situation. The following tables list the martial art moves Ryo has previously mastered. These moves are available at the start of the game. Use these commands in situations where Ryo is facing to the right and his opponent is positioned on the left.
Victory and Defeat You’ll know when Ryo has won his fight because he’ll be the only one left standing. However, Ryo will lose if the Strength Gauge (lower-left corner) reaches zero and Ryo’s opponent knocks him down. Failing to execute the QTE that occurs during a fight may count as your loss. Moves Scroll The fighting moves that Ryo has mastered are listed in the Moves Scroll on the System Menu.
Mini-Games You can play a variety of mini-games in Shenmue II. If you want to take a break from the quest for a while and try some other skills, play a minigame. You can choose a mini-game from the Shenmue Collection on the Start Menu. If you forget how to play a particular game, press g to display the Help Menu for the game controls. To start a mini-game 1. Use k or o on the D-pad to select the mini-game category. 2. Press q or m to select the mini-game that is registered in the list. 3.
The Characters of Shenmue II Ryo Hazuki Ryo is a strong, noble young man who lost his mother during his infancy. Raised by his strict but loving father, Ryo devoted himself to the practice of kung fu under his father’s guidance. Although very reckless and hot-tempered, Ryo possesses a strong will. Determined to solve the mystery of his father’s death, Ryo leaves for Hong Kong in search of the killer.
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