User manual SEGA PLAYSTATION 2 GAMES YAKUZA

[. . . ] yakuza060607u_fin. qxp 6/9/06 5:58 PM Page 1 yakuza060607u_fin. qxp 6/9/06 5:58 PM Page 2 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. [. . . ] While taunting, you will be off guard, but this lessens the amount of spirit that is reduced. If you master Taunt Grade 2 (p. 26), it becomes more effective. DODGE (S button while Shifting) Press the S button while shifting to make a quick evasive move. EFFECTIVE USES OF DODGING Keeping the Enemy in Front Often the enemies attack in a straight line, so it should be fairly easy to dodge them if you keep your distance. Taking the Enemy's Back Dodge the enemy attack, then shift diagonally forward. This strategy is especially effective against the bosses that guard often. HEAT ACTIONS FOR WEAPONS & DOWN ATTACKS If you raise your level enough to master "Ultimate Weapon" or "Hunt and Kill" (p. 26), you will be able to perform HEAT Actions with weapon attacks or attacks on fallen enemy. 22 23 Drag the enemy to the location where the Action Display for the SPECIAL appears. Press the D button to perform HEAT Action, inflicting great damage to the enemy. yakuza060607u_fin. qxp 6/9/06 5:58 PM Page 24 LESSONS ON FIGHTING SKILLS Whether you have just finished a mission or are just walking on the streets of Kamurocho, fights occur. USEFUL TECHNIQUES Use Finishing Attack to Break Guard Some enemies will guard to defend themselves from your attacks. Although it will not damage the guarding enemy, it will break his guard and put him in a defenseless position. Take Enemy's Back You can only guard against attacks from the front. Against the bosses, who guard more often, utilize the dodging maneuver to slip across to the side or behind the enemy, then attack. When You Are Grappled Whenever an enemy approaches you, he may grapple you. When the Action Display for S button appears, tap on the S button repeatedly. WEAPONS Equip Yourself ALWAYS BE PREPARED FOR BATTLE Some shops in Kamurocho sell items that can be used as weapons. Also, if you are equipped with armor, you will be a little safer. ARMOR RECOVERY ITEMS Drink to Raise HEAT Gauge When you are drunk, it becomes easier to fill your HEAT gauge. On the other hand, it also becomes easier for you to get entangled in trouble on the street. HONE YOUR TECHNIQUES Raising Levels to Learn New Skills When you accumulate Experience Points from battles, access Power Up from the Pause Menu (p. 32) to raise levels of different abilities. Depending on your level of ability, you can either raise your maximum HP or learn a new technique. Successful Escape S button Repeatedly You Are Thrown. . . Eat at Restaurants You can recover your HP by returning to your hideout, using recovery items, visiting an Asian Massage Parlor, or eating in a restaurant. If you take damage from the battle, go to a nearby restaurant and eat. DODGE BULLETS Guarding yourself will not protect you from guns. Move around to look for your chances, or dodge when the enemy is about to fire at you. You may find something to protect you from the bullets. 24 25 yakuza060607u_fin. qxp 6/9/06 5:58 PM Page 26 TECHNIQUES YOU LEARN SOUL TECHNIQUES Dragon Heart Ultimate Weapon Rigid Knowledge Iron Mind Hunt and Kill Taunt Grade 2 Iron Knowledge Steel Mind True Rigid Knowledge LEVELS NEEDED BODY TECHNIQUES Heat Force Strength Reinforcement 1 Strength Reinforcement 2 Dodge Grade 2 Strength Reinforcement 3 Strength Reinforcement 4 Quick Stand Strength Reinforcement 5 Dodge Grade 3 Strength Reinforcement 6 Heat Force 2 LEVELS NEEDED DESCRIPTIONS During HEAT Mode, all your attack power increases. Instant evasion is possible according to the speed at which you start moving. By repeatedly pressing all 4 buttons and the left analog stick, the time it takes to recover from a down becomes shorter. [. . . ] Kazuma Darryl Kurrylo Nishiki Michael Rosenbaum Yumi Eliza Dushku Shimano Michael Madsen Reina Rachael Leigh Cook Majima Mark Hamill Sera Alan Dale Kage Dwight Schultz Haruka Debi Derryberry Date Bill Farmer Fuma Roger L Jackson Jingu Robin Atkin Downes Shinji Daniel Capellaro Lau Ka Long James Horan Saya Nan McNamara Shinji Tanaka A member of the Dojima Family, an affiliate of the Tojo Clan. He entered this world out of admiration towards the Dragon of the Dojima Family, becoming the faithful "younger brother" of Kazuma. Kazuki The young owner of "Stardust, " the most popular host club in town. He is indebted to Fuma, and will be more than happy to help Kazuma out. Additional Voices provided by: Andre Sogliuzzo Andrew Bowen Brian Bloom Cam Clarke Chris Edgerly Collette Whitaker Dave Boat Dave Foquette Dave Wittenberg Fred Tatascoire Gary Anthony Williams Gregg Berger John DiMaggio Kari Wahlgren Keith Ferguson Kim Mai Guest Nolan North Peter Lurie Quinton Flynn Skyler Stone Zane Lamprey Yuya A host at Stardust, and right-hand man to Kazuki. [. . . ]