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Darkness_360_ManInt_TCad.qxp 5/21/07 4:06 PM Page 4 Background Jackie Estacado As a child, Jackie lost his parents and was consigned to an orphanage. The children’s home was a difficult place to grow up and Jackie and his childhood sweetheart, Jenny, spent most days wishing for a place to belong…a family. One day, Jackie’s wish came true. He was taken in by Paulie Franchetti and indoctrinated into the ways of the mob.
Darkness_360_ManInt_TCad.qxp 5/21/07 4:06 PM Page 6 Main Menu New Game Select to start a new Darkness game, choose from one of three variations of difficulty. Easy – new to gaming Medium – experienced gamers Hard – gaming veterans looking for a real challenge Options Controls Adjust things like the default controller layout, inverse look and sensitivity, etc. Audio Adjust the volume settings of the music and sound FX.
Darkness_360_ManInt_TCad.qxp 5/21/07 4:06 PM Page 8 Controls Additional Controls Below is the controller layout that is used in The Darkness: WEAPON SWITCHING ] Fire Left < _ To switch weapons in the game scroll through them using the 1/5 l. x Fire Right Journal > Pause DARKNESS POWER SWITCHING Switch Darkness powers using the 7/3 ` Activate Darkness Power Manifest the Darkness l. ZOOM Depressing the C will switch Jackie from normal to Zoom Mode.
Darkness_360_ManInt_TCad.qxp 5/21/07 4:06 PM Page 10 Playing the game AIMING RETICULE The HUD ( Heads Up Display) DARKNESS ENERGY METER This shows what you are targeting with your weapons. OBJECTIVE INDICATOR DARKNESS POWER ICON WEAPON ICON The color of the markings on the sides of the Demon Heads’ show what Darkness Power is currently selected. The length of the markings show how much Darkness Energy the player has.
Darkness_360_ManInt_TCad.qxp 5/21/07 4:06 PM Page 12 The Darkness CREEPING DARK CONTROLS This timeless force is now part of Jackie. Jackie is able to wield incredible power by absorbing the shadows around him. The light is now his enemy! Climb Walls – pressing towards a wall will cause the Creeping Dark to automatically climb it. Manifesting The Darkness Pressing the y manifests the Darkness. With the Darkness manifested, Jackie can wield the various powers they bestow upon him.
Darkness_360_ManInt_TCad.qxp 5/21/07 4:06 PM Page 14 DARKLINGS Darkling Types The Darkness bestows the power of creation upon the one who wields it. However, the Darkness itself is a sentient being. Darklings are impish, demon-like creatures that are born from The Darkness. The Bearer can command the sentience of the Darkness to manifest itself physically – typically in the form of Darklings. Darklings serve, assist, and instruct the Bearer in the ways of The Darkness.
Darkness_360_ManInt_TCad.qxp 5/21/07 4:06 PM Page 16 LIGHT KILLER This Darkling will destroy all the lights it comes in contact with. Journal The Journal provides you with vital information on your current missions and Darkness Powers, as well as a map of New York. Phones Use phones and dial certain numbers to see who picks up. Xbox Live ® KAMIKAZE This Darkling is more than willing to take one for Jackie.
Darkness_360_ManInt_TCad.qxp 5/21/07 4:06 PM Page 18 • Quick Ranked Match – Quickly search for and automatically join a ranked match. SERVERS LIST • Custom Ranked Match - Create or search for ranked matches that meet selected conditions you setup. MATCH ROOM Shows a list of available games that meet the criteria set by the player A button on the • System Link Shows the current match you are in. Press the READY option to toggle status.
Darkness_360_ManInt_TCad.qxp 5/21/07 4:06 PM Page 20 Darklings and Humans CREDITS DARKLINGS: Starbreeze Studios Able to leap huge distances and scurry along walls and ceilings, these little demons are a challenge to catch. But be careful since they are fragile and cannot take a lot of damage.
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Darkness_360_ManInt_TCad.qxp 5/21/07 4:06 PM Page 24 2K Publishing President Christoph Hartmann C.O.O.
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