User manual SEGA PLAYSTATION 2 GAMES VIRTUA FIGHTER 4

[. . . ] Front Cover WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video games, including games played on the PlayStation 2 console, may induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to playing. [. . . ] In the Player's File, you can save data of a Character using Ring Name (within 10 letters), Ranking, Items obtained, or Color. The more you proceed through the game, the more items or colors will be available for you to choose. You can use the Player's File in ARCADE/KUMITE/VS/TRAINING (COMMAND /TRIAL) Mode. REPLAY Replay and view a battle record You can load and play the Replay File saved on a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2). 18 19 HOW TO PLAY THE GAME OPTIONS Change various settings HOW TO PLAY THE GAME s SETTINGS <SOUND> You can change the sound settings and listen to sound effects as well as background music. To select an item, use the up and down directional buttons, and change the selection using the left and right directional buttons. Select "EXIT" to return to the Menu Screen or select "DEFAULT" to default the settings. Change various settings or verify match records in each mode. s SETTINGS <GAME> You can change fighting settings. Select an item to change with the up and down directional buttons and use the left and right directional buttons to change the selection. Note that in some modes, setting changes may not be available. s AUDIO Choose Audio output from Stereo/Monaural. s BGM/BGM VOLUME Listen to the Background Music. Adjust the volume using the left and right directional buttons. s SE/SE VOLUME s DIFFICULTY Change the difficulty level of the CPU. This change will be effective in ARCADE and KUMITE Mode. s ENERGY MAX -1PIncrease/decrease Player One's character's maximum Physical Strength. Adjust the volume using the left and right directional buttons. s SYSTEM FILE You can save or load the System File. The System File is saved onto a memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) inserted into the MEMORY CARD Slot 1. s MATCH COUNT Change the number of rounds necessary to win. This change will be effective in ARCADE and VS Mode. s ENERGY MAX -2PIncrease/decrease Player Two's character's maximum Physical Strength. s ROUND TIME Set the Time Limit for one round. The settings will be available in ARCADE and VS Mode. s RESULTS You can verify not only a match result of each character but also a match record saved in ARCADE Mode. If you select a character and enter using the gA button (or gS button), you can verify the Records of each character. To reset all records, press the SELECT button. s EXIT Return to the Menu Screen. s VS STAGE Select a stage to fight in VS mode from RANDOM (selected automatically) or SELECT (selected by players). s DEFAULT Return to default settings. s HIT EFFECT Set the flashing feature to ON/OFF. If a character has performed a hit, a flashing light will be displayed. s HOW TO READ RECORDS FIGHT Total Number of Matches WIN Total Number of Winning Matches LOSE Total Number of Losing Matches K. O. Number of K. O. 'd Matches out of Total Winning Matches TIME UP Winning Matches due to Time Up s CONTROLLER You can change the button settings of the Controller and switch the vibration function to ON/OFF. By selecting "EDIT, " you can change the settings of each button separately. s ADJUST SCREEN Adjust the screen display position. s HOW TO READ THE RECORDS OF EACH CHARACTER FIGHT Number of Matches WIN Number of Winning Matches LOSE Number of Losing Matches RATIO Winning Percentage 20 21 CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONS & MOVE LIST Character Introductions & Move List MOVE LIST MOVE Normal Move Housui Koboku 2P (Can be blocked high) 214P Akira Yuki PROFILE Country : Japan Sex : Male Blood type : O Job : Kung-Fu Teacher Hobby : Kung-Fu Height : 5 ft. B/W/H : 45/35/37 Fighting Style : Hakkyoku-Ken COMMAND MOVE Shinporiko Junshin Honko Chinho Chinho Shin'iha Kouzanheki Kouzanheki Daiden Housui Youshi Senrin Shin'iha Junho Honko 1P+G COMMAND 64P+G 64P+G8 64P+G2 64P+GP+K 64P+G8P+K 64P+G2P+K 46P+G 43P+G 16P+G 42P+G Hachimon Kaida PP Kansuitai Rimon Chouchu Yakuho Chouchu PK 66P 666P Mouko Kouhazan @6P Jouho Shoushou 46P Byakko Soushouda Fukko Youhou Shoutai Shoutai @46P 43P 33P K ^K (Steps forward) 2K 66KK 3K @6P+K 46P+K (Charges) 466P+K 3P+K Jump Attack Rakuho Shasui Choushitai P K Akira failed to win the Third World Fighting Tournament. After he returned home to Japan and told his grandfather about his loss, he isolated himself in a mountainside retreat to train rigorously to atone for his lack of ability. Whilst questioning himself, "What is true strength?", Akira was suprised to discover a number of devastating new moves. As he continued to improve his style, HakkyokuKen, Akira felt his soul strengthening, and immediately resolved to fight in the tournament once more to demonstrate his improved skill. Youzentai Renkantai Sokutai Maho Shoukou Chouzan Housui Tetsuzankou Souka Housui Down Attack Soukahou Gekihousui 3P 8P Rising Attack Katsumen Kousentai Chisoukyaku KKK @KKK Doppo Choushitsu K+G (Release G after 1 frame ) Gekiko Honko Kaiko Tenzankou Soutoushou Hougekishu Gaimon Chouchu Hougeki Unshin Soukoshou 2P+G (Disrupts high block) 6P+G (Disrupts high block) P+K+G (While evading) 46P+K+G 3P+K+G (Parry) 3P+K+GP P+K+G43P+G26or4P Reversal Gaimon Chouchu Youhou Tan'yokuchou Gaimon Chouchu Jouho Shoukou Haiho Richu Senpu Soushou Shoutenkou Souhakushu Honshin Tanda Tsutenhou 4P+K or 1P+K (Right high or mid P) 4P+K or 1P+K (Left high or mid P) 4P+K or 1P+K (High mid K) 1P+K (Elbow) 1P+K (Right mid K) 1P+K (Left mid K) 1P+K (Knee) 1P+K (Somersault) 2P+K (Low K) 2P+K (Low P) 4P+K+G (High PK Low P deflects attacks) Shura Ha'ou Koukazan 3K+G6P466P+K Fujin Shoushitsu Fukkogeki 2K+G6K46P Akira specializes in overpowering opponents with powerful elbow thrusts and heavy blows using his shoulders and back. He also has an arsenal of moves that disrupt his opponents' defenses. [. . . ] From Koko Shiki) 2KPP (From Koko Shiki) Throw Raishin Senbu Haizan Toukai Kyusen Shouheki Haikyaku Soutou P+G 3P+G 66P+G 64P+G Jump Attack Chouhosui Choutotsushu P K Down Attack Toushingeki 3K Rakugeki Houda 8P Rising Attack Haishutai Chisou Sentai KKK @KKK Normal Move (Hai Shiki) Hai Shiki 2P+K+G (Goes to Hai Shiki) Housui P (Goes to Hai Shiki. From Haishiki) Reversal Dokuritsu Senshou Dokuritsushiki Stance (High, mid or low P and elbows. ) 44 45 Character Introductions & Move List Character Introductions & Move List MOVE LIST MOVE Normal Move One Two Low Shadow Combo High Kick Feint Body Crush Jaw Leg Guard Crush Back Knuckle Stream Back Knuckle Toe Kick Back Knuckle Toe r Front Sleeper Ducking Body Smash Heavy Impact Intrude Combo Defensive Elbow Front Kick Switch Left Slicer Switch Right Slicer Half Moon Kick Stopping Low Smash Sitdown Low Kick Cut-in Knee Kick r Front Sleeper Shadow Slicer Counter Strike Parrying Combination Right Angle Toe Kick Bone Crush Middle Heavy Hook Combo Bomber Strike Lightning Lancer r Takedown Pass Guard Knuckle Lightning Combination Cut-in High Angle Fist Drop Guard Crush Tornado Low Spin Slicer Heel Kick Leg Cut Low Leg Cut Low r Takedown Switch Back Middle Back Charge Kick Step Out Step In Leg Bomber Stomach Crush Stomach Crush r Front Sleeper Intrude Hook Intercept Body Blow Gliding Slicer Gliding Back Knuckle Gliding Middle Gliding Middle r Hold Gliding Toe Gliding Toe r Hold Set-up (Muay Thai Style) Set-up (Defensive Style) Flicker Combo Strike Defensive Elbow Elbow Storm Assault Combination Upper Heel Sword Smash Out Stopping Knee Bomber 2 Half Moon Kick Stopping Low Smash Stopping Low Knee Bomber Low Kick Knee Kick Combination Step-in Knee High Kick Step-in Knee Combination PPK PPPK P3P P (While rising from a crouch) 2P (Can be blocked high) 6PKK 6P3K 6P3K6P+G (Hit-throw, during P3K6P hit) 66PP 4P 3PP 1P (Deflects attacks) K K8K K2K K (While rising from a crouch) 2KPP @K 6K6P+G (Hit-throw, during 6Kcounter hit) 66K 4K 46KP (Deflects attacks) 8K 3K (Charges) P+KP 2P+K 66P+K (High catch throw) 66P+KP (Throw combo, during 66P+K hit) 46P+KP 43P+K (Deflects attacks 2K) 3P+K K+G 2K+G 6K+G 66K+G 66K+G6P+G (Throw hit, during 66K+G hit) 4K+G (Turns back to opponent) 44K+G (Charges) 44K+G (G While holding K) 44K+G G 1K+G 3K+G 6P+G (During 3K+G hit) 8P While holding G 2P While holding G 9P While holding G 3P While holding G 7K While holding G 7K6P+G While holding G 1K While holding G 1K6P+G While holding G P+K+G P+K+G PPP 2P (Deflects attacks) 6PPK 46PPPK 3PK KKPP KKPK K (While rising from a crouch) 2KPP 2KPK @K 6KKP 66KK 66K2KK Vanessa Lewis PROFILE Country : Unknown Sex : Female Blood type : AB Job : Security Officer Hobby : Singing Height : 5 ft. B/W/H : 37/22/37 Fighting Style : Vale Tudo Moves in Defensive style are on orange. Moves in Muay Thai style are on blue. COMMAND MOVE Slicer Hurricane Low Kick Short Jump Middle Heavy Hook Combination Lightning Elbow Heavy Hook Tornado High Angle Fist Drop Guard Crush Tornado Low Spin Slicer Heel Kick Neck Slicer Switch Back Middle Back Charge Kick Step Out Step In Leg Bomber Intrude Hook Intercept Body COMMAND 46KK 1K 3K P+KPK 6P+K 66P+KPP 3P+K K+G 2K+G 6K+G 66K+G 4K+G (Turns back to opponent) 44K+G (Charges) 44K+G (Hold K, then G) 44K+GG 1K+G 8P While holding G 2P While holding G Throw Canyon Dive Replace Throw Elbow Rush Arm Crush Throw Army Combination Hell's Gate Heaven's Gate Legbreaker Rib Crush Body Rib Crush Knee Elbow Slash Replace Throw Triple Heavy Smash Double Knee Strike Rib Crush Body Rib Crush Knee P+G 1P+G 6P+G 33P+G 41236P+G 62P+G 2684 or 8624P+G 24868 or 426P+G 2P+K+G (opponent crouching) 3P+K+G (opponent crouching) P+G 1P+G 6P+G 3P+G 2P+K+G (opponent crouching) 3P+K+G (opponent crouching) Held by "J6" at a young age, Vanessa developed very powerful physical abilities. [. . . ]