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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. If you

experience any of the following symptoms while playing a video game –

dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness,

disorientation, any involuntary movement, or convulsions – IMMEDIATELY

discontinue use and consult your physician before resuming play.

WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS:

Do not connect your PlayStation 2 console to a projection TV without first

consulting the user manual for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD

type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage your TV screen.

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The use of software or peripherals not authorized by Sony Computer

Entertainment America may damage your console and/or invalidate your

warranty. Only official or licensed peripherals should be used in the

controller ports or memory card slots.

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Summary of content (25 pages)

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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.
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DOA2 HARDCORE PROLOGUE Contents ~ Disaster of Tengu at the end of the century ~ A great leader was killed at the end of the 20th century. His name was Fame Douglas, and he was renowned as the sponsor of the legendary world battle championship "Dead or Alive." Since his death—and in the absence of his charisma and leadership--the world has become chaotic. Amid this chaos, it is announced that "DOA2: HARDCORE Championship" will be held.
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Operation controller DualShock™2 analog controller This game is designed for use by one to four players. This section describes basic controller operations. Operations shown in black letters are battle operations. represents the Square button in the game. Likewise, L1/L2 buttons represents the Triangle button and represents the Circle button. R1/R2 buttons Combine with the Directional button for free steps. + + Tag change (for use during Tag battle only) Changing screens, displays, etc...
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Starting the Game Mode Select Press the START button on the Title screen to display the Mode Select screen. Use the directional buttons to select a mode and press the START button or “X” button. Character Select Use the left and right arrows on the directional buttons to select characters. The character’s costume can be selected using the Up arrow on the directional buttons when the cursor is on a character in the top row, or the Down arrow when the cursor is on a character in the bottom row.
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start game Battle screen Set count: Displays the number of sets required for victory. One light will illuminate for each set victory. The battle is won when all lights are lit. Time: Time up occurs when this counter reaches 0. The player with the most remaining on his or her life gauge wins. Life Gauge: A player loses if his or her gauge drops to 0. About the menu during game pause Pressing the START button during a game pauses the game. A menu screen will be displayed.
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Basic Operations operations This section explains the basic operations applicable to all characters. Instructions for keys apply when the characters are facing to the right.
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operations By properly timing the entry of your command against the strikes of your opponent, you can fend off his or her attacks and launch a counterattack. Be aware, however, that the method of entering the Hold command differs depending on the type of strike. Throws + Ordinary throw + Low throw Critical Hold When too close to your opponent, you can use the F + P buttons to throw him or her. Different characters have their own special throws.
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operations Modes Getting Up 1. Press P button several times in succession: Get up quickly at your present location 2. UP + Press F button several times in succession: Side roll at back of screen 3. DOWN´ + Press F button several times in succession: Side roll at front of screen 4. Press the K button several times in succession while getting up: Middle kick while getting up 5.
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play modes TIME ATTACK MODE This mode involves fighting in a race against the computer, in which you’ll compete for the time remaining until Game Clear. Conduct a tournament of eight bouts; when Game Clear is displayed, the Result screen will appear. If your total time is in the top ten at Game Clear in Time Attack mode, you can record your name. See “Name Entry” (page 21). VERSUS MODE This is a special mode for two-player battles.
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play modes Tag Combo Items (Move toward enemy) + (Move toward enemy) + + or Tag Combo + In Tag Battle mode only, two characters can execute tag combos together. These may be initiated by either character. The moves available depend on the character combination. However, tag combos cannot be employed, when one character has already been knocked out. 5000 points Carrot 10,000 points Lipstick * Some character combinations have their own special tag combos.
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play options TEAM BATTLE MODE Players make up teams consisting of several characters and battle in teams. This mode can be used between players or against the computer. * Number of team member is selectable from 1 to 5. * Matches are in tournament format. SPARRING MODE This mode allows you to learn the basic systems and techniques of the game, and to practice moves freely. Use it for training for real battles by practicing holds and developing original mid-air combos. * There are no KO’s.
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Option Settings settings Players can select OPTION MODE from the Mode Select screen to reconfigure the game to suit their preferences. AUDIO SETTING Settings for game sound GAME SETTINGS SPEAKER: Switches between stereo and mono sound These settings control the difficulty of the game and rules. Settings can be adjusted for each mode.
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settings Basic battle know-how MEMORY CARD The techniques and tips below will help you win DOA2:HARDCORE battles. Used to save/load data such as settings and match records SAVE DATA: Saves data on the memory card (for PlayStation 2) Defensive Position LOAD DATA: Loads saved data from the memory card (for PlayStation 2).
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Characters skills Off the Edge Stages such as “The Great Opera” and “The Dragon Hills” feature multiple levels. You can send your opponent off the edge by striking or throwing him or her at the edges of these stages, or by the wall. Be aware that falling to the lower levels of these stages will result in damage. The key to winning is using free steps to position yourself in accordance with the layout of the stage.
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Kasumi ~ The Kunoichi of Destiny ~ 28 Ryu Hayabusa ~ Solitary Super Ninja ~ 29
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Gen Fu ~ The Legendary Goken ~ 30 Helena ~ The Prima donna of Revenge ~ 31
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Tina Armstrong ~ Women’s Wrestling Superstar ~ 32 Bass Armstrong ~ Unhappy Father Pro-wrestler ~ 33
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Zack ~ Funky Muay Thai Dude ~ 34 Leon ~ The Warrior ~ 35
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Jann Lee ~ Passionate Fighter ~ 36 Leifang ~ T’ai Chi Quan Genius ~ 37
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Ayane ~ Kunoichi with Murderous Intent ~ 38 Ein ~ The Iron Fist with a Lost Past ~ 39
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Tengu The World of “Dead or Alive” !? He’s an evil villain of the Tengu world, having murdered “Kuramasan Maouson,” the Tengu at the top of the hierarchy. Subsequently he has broken the Tengu rules, descending into the human world. His official name is “Gohhyapou Bankotsu-bo.” He considers all functions of the human world to be insignificant, claiming that all disasters are nothing more than illusions he has brought about.
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DOA world The secret to living life in this manner can be summed up in one word: "shinobi." Their very existence and purpose required that each Shinobi be able endure circumstances that would otherwise be impossible to accept. The weak who were willing to abandon this endurance were considered a threat to the shinobi tribe, and were often killed on the spot. This iron-clad unity was the rule of blood that allowed the shinobi tribe to carry forth its tradition.
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DOA world What is a "runaway shinobi"? Runaway Shinobi are ninjas that abandon the Shinobi tribe to which they’re related. Secession is under circumstances allowed in Shinobi society. The shinobi always keep their secrecy, and in order to do so they follow an unbreakable code that maintains their livelihood and existence. Accordingly, those who escape the tribe’s control with sensitive internal information are a very serious threat.
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DOA world What is "Xynyi Liuhe Quan"? Xynyi Liuhe Quan is a powerful form of martial art capable of ending a battle with a single blow. In fact, it’s considered by many to be the most powerful of all Chinese martial arts, and is a secret martial art form passed down through the ultimate secrecy of the Kaizoku (Chinese followers of Islam). Xynyi Liuhe Quan was introduced into the world recently, and its deadly combat characteristics became quickly well-known.
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Staff The term "mountain people" refers collectively to those who live in the mountainous regions that make up the majority of Japan. It refers to those people who don’t conform the central governmental society of Japan. (Ninjas originated from these mountain people. See "What is a ‘Shinobi’?") Mountain people are independent and secretive, with little respect for any attempt at control by the centralized government. Furthermore, the Tengu--mountain people among mountain people--are even more secretive.