User manual SEGA GAMECUBE GAMES VIRTUA QUEST

[. . . ] 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. Connect the Nintendo GameCubeTM Controller to Controller Socket 1. SAVE FILES Virtua QuestTM is a Nintendo GameCubeTM Memory Card compatible game (Memory Card sold separately). [. . . ] Sending them into other enemies will cause further damage. There are six different kinds of actions, and the command for each is detailed onscreen. Select the action type, and then choose which Virtua Soul should be associated with it. Dash x Button while running Powerful command used when running. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Take a deep breath and try the following. Lessons can be repeated as many times as you like. The clear time of each lesson is recorded, so develop your skills by trying to beat your previous bests. When the final test is cleared, you will receive a Hunter's License. First, approach a wall and jump. Move the Control Stick towards the wall and press the b Button. Just as you're about to hit the wall, press the y Button and hold it down. Even without moving the Control Stick you'll automatically start to run along the wall. 20 21 The most important thing to get right when Wall Running is the angle that you approach the wall. [. . . ] Some Servers have been hacked and taken over by undesirables who place a logout restriction on anyone that logs in. Somewhere deep in the Server, the Root User is waiting. By defeating the Root User, you can Logout of the Server and return to the Hunter Site. 26 27 At the end of a Mission or when Logging out of a Server, your performance is rated and added as Experience. Find Bit-Food hidden in the Servers and develop your assistant. Different kinds of food have different effects on its growth. Clear Time Time taken from start to finish Soul Finish Number of enemies defeated using Virtua Soul techniques Max Combo Largest combo hit count Enemies Defeated Number of enemies defeated Damage Taken Amount of damage sustained by Sei Clear Rating S is the highest, and D is the lowest As Hunter Experience increases, your Hunter Rank will raise. On reaching Level 3, another Hunter Test must be taken to progress to the next Rank. [. . . ]