[. . . ] WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. TM 1 Getting Started . . 41 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. [. . . ] When you execute the attack by pressing the button, follow quickly with the next two attack buttons in the left to right order. Instant Kill Combos Some combos result in an instant kill. When done, surrounding enemies will become scared and back away, allowing time to gather your thoughts for your next attack. The more these combos are used, the better the enemies become at defending the instant kill attacks. Wall Stealth 1. Put away Rau's weapon by pressing and holding the R2 button and selecting the hand. Press the /ñ Directional button or Left analog stick to move Rau to the edge of the wall closest to the enemy. If you are in range, the icon will be solid and you can press the button for the kill. Rau can wall stealth around corners so be careful not to go around the wall and bump into an enemy! STEALTH ATTACK In a stealth mode, Rau can quietly ambush enemies with his bare hands. The victims must not make eye or physical contact with Rau as he moves in for the kill. To stealth attack one enemy: 1. Put away Rau's weapon by pressing and holding the R2 button and selecting the hand. Approach the enemy from his blind side and focus on him with the Right analog stick. If you are too close and near to bumping the enemy, the Icon will flash rapidly as a warning. 18 19 Roof Stealth 1. Put away Rau's weapon by pressing and holding the R2 button and selecting the hand. Release the Directional button or Left analog stick so you do not run Rau off the roof. If you are in range, the icon will be solid and you can press the button for the kill. T I P S & S T R AT E G I E S STEALTH · Always be aware of the sign of the Kasai. A bloody face painted crudely on a door means enemies are probably close by. · Flock of birds as a tactic: Sometimes Kuzo can be used to disturb a flock of birds. This will draw attention to the disturbance and not Rau, allowing you to use the situation to your advantage. 20 21 WEAPONS As Rau's combat skills become keener, and he lends his services to those in need, he will win possession of more powerful weapons. Each weapon varies in striking power, speed and range of effectiveness. Learn to select the correct weapon for the task at hand. The Broadsword Rau begins his quest with a Broadsword. The Broadsword is swift, easy to control, and has a definite advantage in close range combat against a Taiaha or Axe. Be aware that defending against an Axe will cause Rau to stumble back from the blow, knocking Rau out of optimal range. THE WEAPON INVENTORY The weapons Rau carries are stored in his inventory. · To change weapons, use the Directional button or Left Analog stick while holding down the R2 button. [. . . ] When you speak to him, the prompt asking if you want to see his Options cards will appear. Press the Directional button or Left analog stick /ñ to cycle through the cards, and press the button to make your selection. Battle Arenas are unlocked each time Rau completes all of Baumusu's Challenges for each level. You can then choose to enter an Arena and try to complete further Challenges in each of two modes: Time Attack: Rau must defeat nine enemies as quickly as possible. Body Count: Rau must defeat as many enemies as possible in a given amount of time. T I P S & S T R AT E G I E S WEAPONS In first-person Bow view you can auto-lock on targets if within range. [. . . ]