User manual SEGA GAMECUBE GAMES SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG

[. . . ] Shadow (NGC) Manual FRONT COVER PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE SEPARATE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING YOUR NINTENDO ® HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME DISC OR ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when their children play video games. [. . . ] Approach Vehicle/Turret « x Button Depending on the Stage, a variety of Vehicles that can be driven and Turret Weapons that can be mounted and fired are available. Approach the Vehicle or Turret and press the x Button to take control. Controls vary depending on the Vehicle/Turret (p. 21-22). 8 Items are required to perform these moves. When an appropri- ate Item is at hand, an icon will appear in the Item Window at the lower right of the screen indicating the action's availability. 14 15 SPECIAL ACTIONS Chaos Control Hero Shadow « y Button As Hero Shadow (the Hero Gauge is full), use Chaos Control to manipulate time and fastforward through the stage at breakneck speed until the gauge is empty. Items or operations necessary for the completion of your chosen Mission may be missed, so use with caution, and if necessary cancel the move by pressing the x Button. See p. 17 for more information on Hero Shadow. % During Boss battles, Chaos Control has the effect of slowing 1P GAME STORY MODE Lead Shadow through a series of action Stages to reveal the story. Along the way, Shadow will encounter both Dark and Hero Mission Characters who will offer alternative Missions to complete. Depending on Mission choices, subsequent Stages and story development will vary considerably. Typical Missions are as follows: Dark Mission Incapacitate a specified number of GUN agents. Normal Mission Touch the Goal Ring at the end of the Stage. Access the Pause Menu, or use the + Control Pad 4 2 6 to switch between Dark, Normal and Hero Missions. When a Dark or Hero Mission has been selected, the requesting Mission Character will travel with Shadow assisting and recommending actions in line with the Mission goals. Mission progress will also be displayed on the left or right side of the screen. % Any Mission can be completed, even if a different Mission and down time, giving Shadow the advantage. Chaos Blast Dark Shadow « y Button As Dark Shadow (the Dark Gauge is full), use Chaos Blast to wipe out everything within a 20-yard range. The destructive discharge will not discriminate between Dark and Hero targets, so choose your timing carefully. See p. 17 for more information on Dark Shadow. Mission Character are selected. % Depending on circumstances, it may become impossible to complete the selected Mission ("Mission Fail") and you will need to complete the Stage via other means. Grind Jump towards rail Slide along beams, ropes, vines and other narrow rails. While Grinding, press the x Button to increase speed, the a Button to jump, and the b Button to attack. Stage 1 Dark Mission Normal Mission Hero Mission Stage 2a Stage 2b Stage 2c Stage 3a Stage 3b Stage 3c SHADOW'S MIND SYSTEM Poles Jump towards pole Jump near a vertical or horizontal pole to take hold of it. With a vertical bar, move the Control Stick 8 2 to climb and 4 6 to rotate. With a horizontal bar, use 4 6 to shuffle along it. Depending on Shadow's behavior, it is possible to awaken Hero Shadow and Dark Shadow for a short period of time. During this time, the following special abilities become available. T Chaos Control (Hero Shadow only) T Chaos Blast (Dark Shadow only) T Invincibility T Unlimited ammunition 16 17 1P GAME To awaken Hero Shadow and Dark Shadow, fill the Hero Gauge and Dark Gauge respectively. As time passes in that state, the gauge level will drop until it reaches zero and Shadow returns to normal. Use of Chaos Control and Chaos Blast will reduce the gauge levels significantly. [. . . ] The contents of this notice do not interfere with your statutory rights. This booklet and other printed materials accompanying this game are protected by domestic and international intellectual property laws. Rev-D (L) 30 31 NOTES *THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID FOR U. S. AND CANADIAN NINTENDO GAMECUBE TM MANUFACTURED FOR SALE IN AND PURCHASED AND OPERATED IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, ONLY! [. . . ]