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SamJack_PS2_manual2.qxd 1/22/04 12:22 PM Page 2 GETTING STARTED CONTROLLER MEMORY CARD slot 2 ® MEMORY CARD slot 1 disc tray DUALSHOCK 2 ANALOG CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONS RESET button OPEN button L2 button R2 button L1 button R1 button USB connector controller port 1 controller port 2 Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned on.
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SamJack_PS2_manual2.qxd 1/22/04 12:22 PM Page 6 THE MAIN MENU Press the START button at the Title Screen to bring up the Main Menu. • Press the left analog stick or directional button Up/Down to highlight a selection and press the ≈ button to confirm. THE MAIN MENU CHRONICLES There are three levels of unlockables in the Chronicles section. Beating the game at a certain difficulty unlocks one of these hidden game features.
SamJack_PS2_manual2.qxd 1/22/04 12:22 PM Page 8 THE GAME SCREEN • Press the directional button Down to show the full stats display during play. • Press the START button to pause the game. Enemy Target Marker Armor Meter Health Meter Zen Energy Meter Blade Magic Number of Locals rescued Relics collected Throwing Stars Arrows THE GAME SCREEN BLADE MAGIC Jack begins with only a basic blade but can acquire magical enhancements that increase the damage of each attack.
SamJack_PS2_manual2.qxd 1/22/04 12:22 PM Page 10 MOVING AROUND Search every corner of the world for valuable treasure and hints about what to do next. JUMPING Press the √ button to jump up or over openings. Sometimes a double jump (√ button twice) will be the only way to reach new heights or clear large gaps. GAINING VITAL INFORMATION TALKING Press the ≈ button to talk with anyone who displays an “ X ” over his or her head. Many will have valuable information.
SamJack_PS2_manual2.qxd 1/22/04 12:22 PM Page 12 SWORD FIGHTING Jack is a master swordsman and he will grow stronger with each devastating attack he learns. SWORD FIGHTING BLADE MAGIC ENHANCEMENTS Once Samurai Jack has been rewarded with Blade Magic he can switch from a standard blade to one of the more powerful blades by pressing the directional button Left/Right. There are a total of three types and they enhance the power of Throwing Stars and Arrows too.
SamJack_PS2_manual2.qxd 1/22/04 12:22 PM Page 14 ATTACKING ATTACKING WITH THROWING STARS Throwing Stars are lethal at a distance. Use them when you cannot attack with a sword or want to keep your distance to avoid injury. If an enemy is displaying a Target Marker you can hit him with a Throwing Star. Press the ç button to use the Throwing Stars. You will always attack the closest enemy. Some enemies can block your Throwing Star attacks, so don’t waste ammunition.
SamJack_PS2_manual2.qxd 1/22/04 12:22 PM Page 16 MISSION COMPLETED SCREEN View your stats at the completion of a mission. Note the percentage of villagers you rescued and how many Relics you found. GAMEPLAY TIPS • Collect every Relic you can find. Look everywhere. These valuable items are a gift from your ancestors and provide you with access to Shrines for power-raising meditation. • Choose your Shrine meditations wisely. Try to match your own fighting style with the kind of enhancements you choose.
SamJack_PS2_manual2.qxd 1/22/04 12:22 PM Page 18 CREDITS Adrenium Games – An Amaze Entertainment Studio EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Stephen Clarke-Willson Ph.D. ENEMY CHARACTER DESIGN Jay Barber PRODUCED BY Alex Pantelias LEVEL ART BY Derek Bowman Kham Udom DIRECTED BY Dominick Meissner DESIGN AND STORY BY Geoff Card LEAD ARTIST Jason Zayas LEAD PROGRAMMER Dave LeCompte MUSIC BY James L.
SamJack_PS2_manual2.qxd 1/22/04 12:22 PM Page 20 CREDITS SPECIAL THANKS Jason Ades Jamie Bafus Wendy Bozzi Eric Bram Marielle Henault Louise McTighe Gary Sheinwald Korin Williams Geraldine Wong VOICE TALENT Mako……………........ as Aku Phil LaMarr……....... as Samurai Jack, Mad Jack, Foreman, Archeologist Jeff Bennett……..... as Extor, Jack’s Father, The Priest, Lead Kid, Kami Jennifer Hale…….....as Kid(female), Lizard(female), Villager(female), Slave(female) John DiMaggio….....
