User manual SEGA GAME BOY ADVANCE GAMES ASTRO BOY: OMEGA FACTOR

[. . . ] Astro must use not only his super powers, but his human Omega Factor to bring peace to robots and humans. CHARACTERS ASTRO The most technologically complex robot in the world, Astro has an artificial brain that allows him to reason and feel emotions just like a human. X-Ray Vision Electronic Brain Supersonic Hearing Finger Laser Arm Cannon 100, 000 Horsepower Strength Rocket Powered Feet 6 7 Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual. qxd 4/15/04 8:52 AM Page 8 CHARACTERS Dr. He secretly desires to have his robotic empire rule the world. CHARACTERS Atlas Zoran Astro's sister was created by Dr. She is somewhat spoiled and tends to get both herself and Astro into trouble. [. . . ] Note that you cannot change the difficulty level once it is selected at the beginning of the game. Since her caring nature has been highly praised by Dr. She always carries Band-Aids with her and she has an interest in ancient civilizations. He pursues Kinsankaku and its gangsters, who are on international Most Wanted lists. He also seeks to uncover the mystery of the Marine Express. 16 17 Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual. qxd 4/15/04 8:52 AM Page 18 HOW TO PLAY How To View The Screen 1 2 3 4 1 Life Bar: If the bar drops to zero, Astro will be knocked unconscious. 6 Opponent's Life Bar: Defeat opponents by continually inflicting damage until this bar is empty. HOW TO PLAY Game Flow Throughout the game, you will encounter characters from the works of Osamu Tezuka, the creator of the Astro Boy comic and cartoon. Explore as much of the game as possible to find all the characters. Even after completing all of the stages, you can continue to replay the game to encounter new characters and unlock new stages. . 20 - Tezuka Characters Part 2 Amazing Three 6 5 By pressing START during gameplay, the game is paused and the Pause Screen appears. Highlight a selection and select it by pressing START or the A Button. CONTINUE: Returns to the game. EXIT: The Amazing Three traveled to Earth as a group of three and disguised themselves as animals. Traveling on a huge tire-shaped vehicle called Big Rolly, they go from place to place bringing peace to everywhere they go. 18 19 Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual. qxd 4/15/04 8:52 AM Page 20 HOW TO PLAY Omega Factor What is Omega Factor?In Astro's electronic brain, there is the equivalent of a human heart called Omega Factor. How to View Omega Factor HOW TO PLAY Meet the "Tezuka characters" After meeting the Tezuka characters hidden in various stages in the game, the screen switches to the Omega Factor Screen shown on the right. Each Tezuka character discovered is shown in a hexagonal box on the screen. Note, that Astro's level of understanding and information on the character, will determine whether or not a character is displayed in the box. To fill the boxes, gather as much information as you can on the characters. Also strengthening Astro's sensor may also help you find information. To view the Omega Factor Screen anytime during the game, press SELECT. The Tezuka characters are categorized into 4 types; TENDERNESS / BRAVENESS / JUSTICE / EVIL. When Astro figures out the qualities of the character, the character is shown in a box somewhere on the Omega Facter Screen. For instance, if the character is displayed in a box on the left above Astro, it indicates that the character has been perceived as being "tender with a strong sense of justice. (see 1. ) On the contrary, if the character is put in a box on " the right beneath Astro, it describes the character as being "evil and brave. (see 2. ) " TENDERNESS 1 JUSTICE 2 EVIL BRAVENESS 20 21 Astro Boy(US)(GBA)_manual. qxd 4/15/04 8:52 AM Page 22 HOW TO PLAY Astro's Power Up Astro has six special skills. With each Tezuka character you encounter, you can power-up one of your abilities. [. . . ] YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. SEGA is registered in the U. S. SEGA and the SEGA logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sega Corporation or its affiliates. www. sega. com © 2004 Tezuka Productions/Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) Inc. ASTRO BOY character and all related indicia: TM or ® & © 2004 Tezuka Productions. [. . . ]