User manual SEGA PLAYSTATION 2 GAMES SHINING FORCE NEO

[. . . ] Front Cover WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video games, including games played on the PlayStation 2 console, may induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to playing. [. . . ] DESCRIPTION A brief description of the currently selected Item. CAMP MENU Press the START button in the gamefield to bring up the Camp Menu. Here you can check the characters' statuses, change Weapon and Armor settings, and organize your possessions. Level Experience to next level Coins (G) Force Energy () ITEMS Items currently held in possession. 16 17 SHINING FORCE NEO GUIDE READING THE STATUS PANELS At the Equipment/Items screen, the right panel displays the changes to Status according to the selected equipment. Use the directional buttons or left analog stick ZX to switch views as follows. SHINING FORCE NEO GUIDE WEAPON SKILLS/SPELLS Shows the Weapon Skills and any Spells contained in certain Weapons. Weapon Skills and Spells are detailed on p. 23. ATTACK Shows the attack strength of the selected Weapon. T Attack Power Player's attack strength. T Combo Number of combo hits possible. T Atk. Speed T Critical DEFENSE Shows your defense condition. Chances of hitting a vital point, and the extra damage it would give. T Knockback T HP S is fastest, E is slowest. A different ranking system is used for bows. T Stun Blow Player's maximum health points. T MP Chances of knocking out an opponent with one hit. S is most likely, E is least likely. Chances of sending enemies flying. T Atk. Range Player's maximum magic points. T Defense Power The maximum strike distance. SPECIAL EFFECT Shows any Special Effects cointained in certain Weapons and Armor. Typical Special Effects are as follows: T HP Absorb Reduces the amount of damage you sustain when attacked. Damage from Magic attacks is not effected. T Res. /Rec. Critical Resistance to vital point attacks. T Ptfy. Recovery Resistance to stun attacks and recovery time. T Res. Knockback Recovery time when turned to stone. T Speed Draws Health from enemies being attacked. T MP Absorb Resistance to knockback attacks. The speed the player can move. S is fastest, E is slowest. Draws Magic from enemies being attacked. T Petrify Turns enemies to stone. T Element Attack SPECIAL POWER/SECRET ARTS Shows any Special Powers or Secret Arts held in a given Weapon. When such a Weapon is equipped, the Status is adjusted accordingly. Secret Arts can be embedded at the Force Arts shop (p. 15). Gives greater damage to enemies of the opposing Element. KNOWLEDGE OF SPELLS Shows the attack and resistance power of each Magic Element. Damage received from magic attacks is reduced by the percentage displayed under Res. for each magical Element. 18 19 SHINING FORCE NEO GUIDE STATUS Check the player status. Use the left analog stick or directional buttons ZX to switch between Attack/Special Attack/Defense/Magic screens. [. . . ] Graham is a highly-skilled knight and uses his weighty build to employ effective charge assaults. 30 31 *THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID FOR SEGA PRODUCTS FOR PLAY ON PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FOR SALE IN AND PURCHASED AND OPERATED IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, ONLY! Limited Warranty A lady of Cantore. She is a loyal defender of the weak, and will fearlessly step in to right injustice with little regard for her own safety. Her skills in recovery Spells are unrivaled, and is a figure of strength in battle. Sega of America, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the PlayStation 2 Game Disc shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90-days from the date of purchase. [. . . ]