User manual SEGA GAMECUBE GAMES SPARTAN TOTAL WARRIOR

[. . . ] Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games: 1. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour. CONTROLLER NEUTRAL POSITION RESET If the L or R Buttons are pressed or the Control Stick or C Stick are moved out of neutral position when the power is turned ON, those positions will be set as the neutral position, causing incorrect game control during game play. WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain: Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play. [. . . ] Look out for all sorts of cool things including bombs, weapons, squads of allies, and even a friendly giant. The top arena survivors can enter their highest scores in the High Score table. How long can you stand up to the challenge? Battle Tactics It is essential to master all of the controls in SpartanTM: Total Warrior - aimlessly mashing your controller's buttons will just get you killed. It's an exercise in skill, not speed, where every enemy you encounter will test your ability to pick the right move at the right time. One of the most important aspects of the combat is the shield - this cannot be overstated. As well as protecting the Spartan from attack, the shield can be used offensively to knock back attackers, either by using the raise shield and single attack buttons (r Button and a Button) to hit a single enemy, or the raise shield and radial attack buttons (r Button and b Button) to clear a space in the crowd. This allows the Spartan to take control of the battle, and steer it his way. Once this has been mastered, the Spartan has a range of weapons and attacks that must be deployed strategically throughout the game. Keep an eye on the enemies' tactics and help allies in trouble, because keeping them alive may just win you the battle. The outcome of the war, however, is up to you. SINGLE MISSION REPLAY Here you can select any level completed in the game to play as a stand-alone mission. As you complete each level in Story Mode, it will be unlocked here. OPTIONS The options screen allows you to customise various aspects of the game to suit your preferences. It is only displayed when the Spartan's bow is drawn. POWER OF THE GODS Radar/compass The Power of the Gods can be used in conjunction with any of the Spartan's weapons, including the shield. HEALTH BAR Look out for green shrines to refill your health bar. Some defeated enemies will drop green orbs, which will also replenish your health. POWER OF THE GODS Pray at the blue power shrines or collect blue orbs from defeated opponents to increase your power. RAGE BAR In addition to the Power of the Gods, the Spartan can strengthen his attacks when this bar is full. Rage builds up with each successful hit on an enemy, and when fully charged, powerful moves can be executed by holding down the l Button (Soft) and either of the attack buttons. Both the Rage Bar and the current weapon being used will glow when you are ready to start a Rage Move. Check out the controls on page 10. Each use drains the Power from the Spartan, so praying at shrines or harvesting the souls of the dead is essential for replenishing his powers. 12 13 Spartan GC Manual v2. qx 10/20/05 11:57 AM Page 14 Weapons As the Spartan progresses in his journey through the game, he will obtain different weapons that can be added to his inventory. The Spartan will begin the game with the basic elements of Spartan weaponry - a sword, shield and bow. The shield forms a critical part of defensive and offensive moves, and it is essential to become skilled with the shield in order to advance through the story. All the weapons can be charged up for Rage and Power moves. Ancient Artefacts BOMBS: Look for bombs placed around the level. They will not always be in obvious places, and may even be hidden inside other objects. If you are having trouble finding a way forward a path may be revealed once these explosives have been used. BARRELS AND AMPHORAE: Almost everybody (allies and enemies) can be burnt and are vulnerable to death by fire. 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