User manual GAMES PS2 GOD OF WAR

[. . . ] Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned on. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button and the disc tray will open. Place the GOD OF WAR disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the open button again and the disc tray will close. [. . . ] Open your senses. . . MEMORY CARDS PLEASE NOTE: throughout this manual, the term `Memory Card' is used to describe the Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) (product code SCPH-10020 E). Memory Cards (SCPH-1020 E) designed for use with PlayStation® (PS oneTM) format software are not compatible with this game. To save game settings and progress, insert a Memory Card into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2. You can load saved game data from the inserted Memory Card, or any Memory Card containing previously saved RezTM data. Make sure there is enough free space on your Memory Card before commencing play. 4 5 CONTROLS STARTUP Use overdrive item / cancel menu selection Pause LOAD DATA If there is a Memory Card containing previously saved RezTM data inserted into MEMORY CARD slot 1, the data will be automatically loaded on startup. A message notifying you of this will be displayed. Press the button to continue. DISPLAYING THE MAIN ACCESS MENU Aim laser sight Fire laser / confirm menu selection Aim laser sight / select menu option NOTE: This is the default button configuration. You can change the SHOT and OVERDRIVE buttons from the Options screen. Press the START button at the Title Screen to display the Main Access Menu. You will be given the following options: TRAVELLING, PLAY, OPTIONS and HOW TO PLAY. These options are explained in more detail later in this manual. NOTE: Two additional modes, Score Attack and Beyond Mode, eventually become available based on your performance within the game. 6 7 SUB-SYSTEM SELECT SCREEN THE GAMESCREEN Score Information window Laser sight Progress gauge Overdrive This screen gives you access to the Network Sub-Systems or `Areas'. However, in the Boss Phase, you will have a 360º clear view. 10 11 SUPPORT ITEMS EVOLUTION These items will appear when you destroy certain Viruses. To collect an item, lock onto it and shoot as you would an enemy. Level 00 PROGRESS NODE Level 01 Level 02 Level 03 If you fill up the Progress Gauge by collecting eight of these, you will evolve into the next form. 3X PROGRESS NODE Level 04 Level 05 These are the forms you can evolve and devolve into. When your hacking session begins, you will be in the First Form state. Evolution only occurs when the user acquires enough Progress Nodes to fill the 8 blocks in the Progress Gauge. Keep in mind that normal Progress Nodes fill only 1 block in the Progress Gauge, while a 3X Progress Node will fill 3. If you are damaged by a Virus, you will devolve into the previous form. If you are already in the Zero Form state when you are damaged, it's game over. These will fill up three bars in your Progress Gauge. 12 13 OVERDRIVE NODE AUTOSAVE To save data, insert a Memory Card with at least 54KB of space into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your console. Data will then be automatically saved when: · You · You · You · You exit the Options Screen log-out of an Area via the Pause Screen clear an Area improve your high score in Score Attack Mode Each time you collect one of these, your Overdrive Gauge will fill up by one red bar. To use an Overdrive Node, press the button. All the Viruses on-screen will be automatically destroyed for a limited time. Overdrive Nodes are very effective when facing Firewalls. MEMO: Do not turn the console off or remove the Memory Card while data is being saved. BONUS NODES PAUSING THE GAME Press the START button during a hacking session to display the Pause Screen. [. . . ] This limited warranty does not apply if the defects have been caused by negligence, accident, unreasonable use, modification, tampering or any other causes not related to defective materials or workmanship. Please retain the original or a photocopy of your dated sales receipt to establish the date of purchase for in-warranty replacement. For replacement, return the product, with its original packaging and receipt, to the retailer from which the software was originally purchased. In the event that you cannot obtain a replacement from the retailer, please contact Sega to obtain support. [. . . ]