User manual GAMES PS2 MORTAL KOMBAT-ARMAGEDDON

[. . . ] If you experience any of the following symptoms while playing a video game -- dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement, or convulsions -- IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your physician before resuming play. WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS: Do not connect your PlayStation 2 console to a projection TV without first consulting the user manual for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage your TV screen. USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT: The use of software or peripherals not authorized by Sony Computer Entertainment America may damage your console and/or invalidate your warranty. [. . . ] AMAHAGANE This will shine when you are ready to use your Kamui. HEALTH BAR The health level of the main characters. KAMUI GAUGE This gradually increases over time. It will increase more quickly when you successfully attack enemies. EXPERIENCE You will obtain more experience points if you attain high Battle Scores and Kamui Scores. ITEMS Displays the items, accessories, and money amounts you have obtained. ATTACK COUNTS "Hit" represents the number of successful continuous attacks you've landed in a single combo, while "Slash" and "Crush" represent the number of enemies you've defeated with the combo. BATTLE SCORE Based on your total number of combos. ENEMY HEALTH BAR The health level of the main enemies. 16 17 USING ITEMS After you've assigned an item, you can use it by pressing the directional buttons. You can assign items to one of the four directional buttons at the Status Screen by selecting the Item option, highlighting Assign and pressing S, then pressing one of the four directional buttons C, V, Z and X to assign the item to that button. NOTE: You may also select and use an item from the Status Screen. BATTLE START At the beginning of combat, a "barrier" will appear in the environment around the main characters. In order to leave the area, you must first defeat all of the enemies within the barrier area. WHEN YOU DEFEAT AN Some items available for use in this game include: Potion of Power: When you drink this mysterious water, it grants Hsien power. This will increase your attack power for a certain amount of time. Tengu Herb: This is a medicinal herb that Tengus secretly grow. You must use recovery items or wait for a certain amount of time to elapse in order for a character with an abnormal effect to return to normal. The Abnormal Effects to watch out for include: Fire: Your character will be engulfed in flames and continually take damage. Ice: Your character will be frozen in place, and unable to move. Paralysis: You will be able to move normally, but will not be able to attack. Poison: Your offensive and defensive power will decrease. BATTLE END A battle ends when you have defeated all of the enemies. If you are surrounded by a barrier, then it will be lifted. BATTLE CONTROLS A O These are the control options available to you during battle. MOVE When you move the left analog stick, your main character will run in that direction. If you move it slightly, the character will walk. When in a Defensive Stance, the character can only move at a walking pace. JUMP You can make your character jump by pressing S. [. . . ] Abilities can only be enhanced to their maximum value. Use your Kamui well. This is the greatest power granted you by the Amahagane. Without it, you may not be able to defeat the Heishi. Leveling up is the easiest and most efficient way to achieve stat growth. [. . . ]