User manual GAMES PC SHADOW OF DESTINY

[. . . ] Here, guided by the mysterious Homunculus, he obtains a time travel device ­ the DIGIPAD ­ that allows him to change the course of his tragic destiny. Activating the device, Eike finds himself in a familiar coffee shop 30 minutes prior to his untimely demise. With only half an hour remaining before the ill-fated moment, Eike has to find a way to prevent his death. Travelling between past and present, using trial and error, Eike must change his fate. [. . . ] Approximately 6 feet in height, he's a mild-mannered youth with just a hint of darkness to him. He seldom talks about himself. Margarete Wagner An alchemist's daughter in the Middle Ages, she is a bright young girl who doesn't hesitate to put her thoughts into action. Plagued by household chores, she hopes to leave it all behind her someday. Through her encounters with Eike, she finds herself increasingly attracted to his world in the present. Homunculus A mysterious Being that assists Eike in his efforts to prevent his own death. Dana She works part-time at the coffee shop where Eike first regains consciousness. Despite the fact that she is slightly timid by nature, deep down she is a very strong individual. Slightly self-centered, her constant concern is that she's alone in a world where nobody really understands her. Eckart Brum The curator of a private art museum, he is an acquaintance of Eike's. With respect to his personality, he is both broad-minded and kind-hearted. His museum is home to several works by local artists, as well as photographs and books related to the city. 8 9 Objects Digipad A mysterious item that Eike receives from Homunculus at the outset of the game. The device allows Eike to travel to the past at the cost of one energy unit per jump. Energy Unit Energy units consist of the raw material necessary to operate the DIGIPAD, and can be found almost anywhere in the world. Lighter An item owned by Eike at the start of the game. Mobile Phone Eike occasionally receives calls on his mobile phone. Although he doesn't call others - perhaps he can discover another use for it during the game. . . Game Description The following is a brief description of the content and options available in the beginning of the game: Prologue commences First event is completed Following his death, Eike wakes up in a coffee shop and meets a fortune-teller who informs him of the time of his fateful encounter. During the prologue, talking with the fortune-teller will allow Eike to travel through time. From this point onward: Eike can move freely until the arrival of the fated hour, during which time he can speak to people, gather information throughout the city, travel to the past, etc. Eike can go to the past and take action that may affect the course of events in the present. Eike can try returning to the present. . . Tips Read Eike's memos. Whenever Eike finds something interesting, he jots it down in his memo pad. At times when you find yourself stuck during the game, you might find that it pays to review his memos. Stockpile energy units: There are times when Eike finds himself involuntarily travelling through time. With this in mind, it's wise to pick up as many energy units as possible. Travel to other time periods: Moving to another time period can lead to unexpected discoveries. 10 11 Improving Performance and Common Problems In the event of performance problems please ensure you are using the very latest video card and motherboard drivers and that there are no programs, or tasks running in the background. [. . . ] KONAMI'S LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO USE THE PROGRAM. SOME STATES/COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND/OR EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM JURSIDICTION TO JURISDICTION. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold Konami, its partners, affiliates, licensors, contractors, officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from all damages, losses and expenses arising directly or indirectly from your acts and omissions to act in using the Program pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. [. . . ]