Electronic Arts EA Bulletstorm User Manual

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WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY/

EPILEPSY/SEIZURES

A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain
light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when
playing video games may trigger epileptic seizures or blackouts in these individuals. These conditions may
trigger previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history of prior seizures
or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult
your physician before playing. IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician before resuming
gameplay if you or your child experience any of the following health problems or symptoms:

dizziness
altered vision

RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN.

USE AND HANDLING OF VIDEO GAMES TO REDUCE THE
LIKELIHOOD OF A SEIZURE

Use in a well-lit area and keep as far away as possible from the television screen.
Avoid large screen televisions. Use the smallest television screen available.
Avoid prolonged use of the PlayStation®3 system. Take a 15-minute break during each hour of play.
Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep.

Stop using the system immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: lightheadedness, nausea,
or a sensation similar to motion sickness; discomfort or pain in the eyes, ears, hands, arms, or any other part of
the body. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.

NOTICE:

Use caution when using the DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller motion sensor function. When using the
DUALSHOCK
hits a person or object, this may cause accidental injury or damage. Before using, check that there is plenty of
space around you. When using the controller, grip it firmly to make sure it cannot slip out of your hand. If using
a controller that is connected to the PS3™ system with a USB cable, make sure there is enough space for the
cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object. Also, take care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3™
system while using the controller.

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3 wireless controller motion sensor function, be cautious of the following points. If the controller

WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS:

Do not connect your PS3™ system 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.

HANDLING YOUR PS3™ FORMAT DISC:

Do not bend it, crush it or submerge it in liquids.
Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat.
Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play.
Keep this disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case when not in use.

Clean the disc with a lint-free, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge. Never use
solvents or abrasive cleaners.

eye or muscle twitches
loss of awareness

disorientation
seizures or convulsion.

any involuntary movement

CONTENTS

1 CONTROLLING
GRAYSON HUNT

2 GETTING STARTED
3 PLAYING THE GAME

This product has been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. For information about the ESRB rating
please visit www.esrb.org.

9 MAIN MENU
10 PLAY ONLINE
13 LIMITED 90-DAY

WARRANTY

CONTROLLING GRAYSON HUNT

Move
Look
Crouch
Aim
Fire weapon
Leash
Charge weapon
Swap weapon
Run
Reload/Use
Kick
Slide
Skillshot Database
Pause

PLAYER CONTROLS

left stick
right stick

B button
Q button
E button
W button
R button
D button/directional buttons
S button
F button
A button
S (double-tap)

SELECT button
START button

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NOTICES

Video output in HD requires cables and an HD- compatible display, both sold separately.
Voice chat requires a headset, sold separately. Compatible with most Bluetooth and USB wired headsets.

Some limitations apply.

PLAYING THE GAME

GAME SCREEN

GETTING STARTED

PLAYSTATION

Starting a game: Before use, carefully read the instructions supplied with the PS3™ computer entertainment
system. The documentation contains information on setting up and using your system as well as important
safety information.

Check that the MAIN POWER switch (located on the system rear) is turned on. Insert the
the label facing up into the disc slot. Select the icon for the software title under [Game] in the PS3™ system’s
home menu, and then press the S button. Refer to this manual for information on using the software.

Quitting a game: During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button on the wireless controller for at least
2 seconds. Then select “Quit Game” from the screen that is displayed.

To remove a disc, touch the eject button after quitting the game.

TROPHIES: Earn, compare and share trophies that you earn by making specifi c in-game

accomplishments. Trophies access requires a PlayStation

Saved data for PS3™ format software

Saved data for PS3™ format software is saved on the system’s hard disk.
The data is displayed under “Saved Game Utility” in the Game menu.

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Network account.

Bulletstorm™

disc with

# of Thumpers
remaining in
current weapon

# of rounds
in magazine

Current

Skillpoints

# of rounds
in reserves

# of charged
shots remaining in
current weapon

MISSION INFORMATION

CHARACTERS

DEAD ECHO

DEAD ECHO was once the most elite squad in the confederation of colonies. Today, however, they’re a band
of feared space pirates. Stranded on a once-beatific vacation world full of deadly mutants and psychopathic
flesh-eating gangs, this battle-hardened crew must find a way off the planet to exact revenge on the man who
betrayed them.

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GRAYSON HUNT

This headstrong leader of the surviving members of DEAD ECHO is like a pitbull on the prowl, willing to do
anything necessary to achieve his goals. This killing machine thrives on drunkenness and debauchery to
escape the haunting memories of the atrocities that he committed under the orders of General Sarrano. After
discovering the truth, Grayson Hunt and the members of DEAD ECHO—including his best friend Ishi Sato—went
AWOL and stole a confederation ship, The Spectre. The only means to survive as a hunted man meant
plundering the galaxy with his band of brothers and leading lives as space pirates.

But it wasn’t a life of rum and treasure. Grayson’s once proud profile faded quickly as he chose to become best
friends with booze and bloodshed.

ISHI SATO

An honorable man with a cool head and a focused demeanor in battle, Ishi is a born leader. From a wealthy
family, he chose to pledge his life to peace by enlisting in the Central Unit. Ishi was personally selected by the
General to serve in the Central Unit’s elite DEAD ECHO squad.

Ever loyal to Grayson, he and the other remaining members of DEAD ECHO chose to follow him into a life of
galactic looting and pillaging. Though disapproving of the group’s indulgent behavior as space pirates, Ishi’s
loyalty means he continues to be their voice of reason through thick and thin.

TRISHKA NOVAK

Not much is immediately known about Trishka Novak. Behind her steely and strong willed attitude, a warm and
intelligent woman is obvious.

With a take-no-prisoners resolve, Trishka is one woman you want on your side, as she’s one of the top
members of Sarrano’s newest squad: FINAL ECHO.

DR. WHIT OLIVER

Acting as the resident father figure to the crew of the Spectre, this is the guy you want patching you up after
coming in from a storm of bullets. Hailing from Tennessee, Whit brims with southern charm and education,
having attained two masters degrees and a PhD. In addition to being the crew’s doctor, he loves to tinker and
has assumed the duty of the ship’s primary engineer. Having mastered both professions, Whit perfected his
“Hack and Weld” method of Field Limb Replacement, and can replace any arm, leg, finger, or toe in under
two minutes.

While not as aggressive as some of the crew, Whit often butts heads with Grayson and Rell, often siding with
Ishi on most issues. Like Ishi, the pirate lifestyle doesn’t suit Whit, but he doesn’t have much of a choice as a
wanted man.

RELL JULIAN

Rell never did well in school, but what he lacked academically, he made up for with his aptitude in developing
explosives. General Sarrano made a note of his performance on the battlefield and decided that he wanted Rell
for his Central Unit. While Rell proved an incredible talent in munitions development, he has been docked as
many paychecks as he’s earned under the General’s command.

After DEAD ECHO, Rell and Grayson formed a bond over the art of fighting, intoxication, and skirt chasing. In
battle, Rell is a mastermind when it comes to mines and other explosive traps.

GENERAL VICTOR SARRANO

With an appetite for war and power, this ruthless yet brilliant tactician yearns for an age of martial law
throughout the galaxy, and will stop at nothing to achieve it. As the mighty leader of the Central Confederate Unit
of Resolution (CCUR), he was once considered the most powerful man in the entire star system. Feared for his
ruthlessness in battle, the mere sight of one of his Battleliners causes potential adversaries to flee in terror.

His most trusted band of mercenaries were known as DEAD ECHO. Grayson Hunt led this elite team, and fulfilled
every command General Sarrano gave them. They were a band of ghosts at his loyal command who could make
entire colonial cities vanish. Sarrano’s wrath was tested during a mission, and now they are the most wanted
men in the galaxy.