User manual SEGA DREAMCAST GAMES SONIC ADVENTURE

[. . . ] Seven precious emeralds with a m ysterious and compelling power Relics from an ancient warrior land An epic tale full of joy and sorrow Now fate has opened a new chapter Destiny repeats itself as the adventure unfolds. . . Thank you for purchasing Sonic Adventure!Please note that this software is designed only for use with the Dreamcast console. Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before you start playing CONTENTS CONSOLE AND CONTROLLER OPERATION . . 15 PLAYING "CHAO ADVENTURE" USING YOUR VMU . [. . . ] As the absorption takes place, your Chao creature will visibly trans form. Chao will also undergo physical and Happy Alarmed Confused 14 ACTION STAGE = Enter, or = Cancel Select "Action Stage" to display the character selection screen and select a character. All the action stages that have been previously cleared by the selected character appear. Select the action stage you wish to play. When the confirmation screen listing the character and stage you have selected appears, select either "OK" or "Cancel". Keep tabs on the mood and health of your Chao by noting these mood indicators. behavioral changes according to the food you provide and manner in which you treat it. Once matured, your Chao can be bred with another mature Chao. This mating process will yield a new egg for you to hatch and raise. 15 RACING CHAO C REATURES AT CHAO STADIUM MINI-GAME = Enter, or = Cancel Select "Mini-game" to display the character selection screen, and then select a character. All the mini-games that are available for the selected character appear. When the confirmation screen listing the character and mini-game you have selected appears, select either "OK" or "Cancel". Pit your Chao against seven other Chao in the Chao Stadium races. Select a level and style and watch `em go!Don't forget to cheer your ENTERING A CHAO RACE Jump on the "Entry" button in the lobby of the Chao Stadium. When the race menu appears, set the appropriate items and start the race. Race Mode Selection - Chao Race (Jewel): A jewel goestothewinner ofthis advancedcourse(oneentryonly). - Chao Race (Beginner): Beginner course (one entry only). - Multi-entry: Pit a number of raised Chao against one another in this mode. Racecourse Selection = Select a course from the available options. Chao Selection = Select the location of your Chao from the available options. P LA Y I N G " C H A O AD V EN T U R E " US I N G Y O U R V M U TAKING YOUR CHAO FOR A WALK Transfer your Chao to a Visual Memory Unit (VMU) to take them on an adventure. To do this, use a character to pick up* your Chao and carry it over to the "Transporter Machine" located in the Chao garden. Jump on the red button and set the Chao down. The Chao will automatically be transported to your VMU. [. . . ] To do this, once the fish (or frog) bites the lure, press on the Analog Thumb pad to hook (secure) the lure and then reel it in. HOW LEVEL UP ITEMS AFFECT B IG LIFE BELT ACTION STAGE DISPLAY Normal Mode (Before Casting) Display Fishing Mode (After Casting) Display Weight in Grams of Entire Catch Number of Collected Rings Remaining Lives Line Tension Gauge Reel Position Line Length Rescued Animals Cast Indicator BIG'S UNIQUE ACTIONS w For a description of the actions common to all the characters, see p. 2. POWER M OVES (CARRYING, THROWING, PULLING OR P USHING) or Button 29 Automatic FLOATING Once Big has the life belt, he will automatically float when he is in the water. Use the Analog Thumb Pad to move Big around or to position him for casting. [. . . ]