User manual SEGA GAMECUBE GAMES VIRTUA QUEST

[. . . ] FRONT COVER Thank you for purchasing Virtua QuestTM. Please note that this software is designed for use with the Nintendo GameCubeTM. Be sure to read this instruction booklet thoroughly before you start playing. During the game and within this manual, there are frequent references to Servers and Logging in, which are simulated as story elements. This game does not support online play. 3 HARDWARE SETUP Virtua QuestTM is a one player game. [. . . ] Can launch entire groups of enemies in one go. Jump x Button while jumping Flying attack that launches enemies. Continue your attack while they float to score greater combos. 14 15 BATTLE MODES Each Virtua Soul is one of three Types depending on the style of the Virtua Fighter. While fighting inside a Server, the Virtua Soul techniques you use when defeating enemies (Virtua Finish) have an effect on Sei's Battle Mode after the Server is cleared. Press START/PAUSE at the Title Screen to bring up the Title Menu. Here you can select from New Game or Continue. When continuing a game, you will need to select which game data to play from either the Hunter Site or a Server, and you will then be returned to the point where you saved. I'm Bit, your friendly navigational assistant. You'll be guiding the hero "Sei" as he adventures his way round the virtual realm of Nexus. A typical game pattern is show below. Hunter Site Take Hunter Test Gather information to access new Servers Purchase Upgrade Tools Light Mode Middle Mode Heavy Mode Server When the battle mode changes, the types of combo attacks available also change. Additionally, the following effects can be felt. Light Mode: Combo hits priority Combos are easy to score, and defeated enemies often drop Items. Middle Mode: Synapse Breaks priority The rate that SP diminishes during Synapse Breaks reduces. Heavy Mode: Powerful attack priority Attacks become stronger and more effective as HP drops. Fight off enemies Search for Data Chips Search for Virtua Souls Fight the Root User (Server Boss) SAVING GAMES At the Hunter Site and inside the Servers are Save Terminals. Here you can save your progress up to that point. 7 Blocks of free memory are required to save a game, and up to three sets of save data can be created each for the Hunter Site and within the Servers. 16 17 STATUS INSIDE THE SERVER 1 HP Gauge Sei's physical health. The game ends if this reaches zero. 2 SP Gauge Synapse Points. This drops when using Virtua Soul techniques, Synapse Breaks or Synapse Bomber. When this reaches zero, it will automatically recover over a short period of time. 3 Map Displays the immediate area and location of enemies with Sei at the center. Exits and routes to adjacent areas are also highlighted in red. You can also sell Upgrade Tools you no longer need. Resetting the Camera Efficiently Press the l Button whenever you need to see in the direction you're facing. TAKING THE HUNTER TEST Before you can explore the Servers, you must first take the Hunter Test to obtain a Hunter License. Here you have an opportunity to learn and practice the main actions used in the game. Approach the Instructor to begin the Hunter Test. The test is broken down into a series of one point lessons, each centering on fulfilling conditions and reaching the goal mark. When you can't see ahead, it could be dangerous to proceed. Like this, you'll feel much safer jumping. Don't be afraid to run along the walls This can be a little scary until you get used to it, but once mastered it's easy. [. . . ] Once passed, you will achieve Level 1 of the next Rank up, and will be able to access previously unavailable areas of the Hunter Site. Hunter Ranks and Levels You can view Bit's current status by selecting Status from the Control Panel. Bit has three basic parameters as shown on a graph. These are intelligence, courage and kindness. [. . . ]