There are six items in the MAIN MENU. The following
describes each item in detail as well as how to play the game.
HOW TO PLAY THE GAME
ARCADE
When this item is selected, the CHARACTER SELECT screen is displayed. If
ROUTE is set to SELECT in OPTIONS:SETTINGS:GAME, you will be asked
to choose a route before selecting a character. Select a route with the directional
buttons
CVand press A or S buttons to enter.
Fight against CPU-controlled opponents.
CHARACTER SELECT Screen : Also applies to VS, QUEST and TRAINING
Select a character with the directional buttons
ZXCVand press A or S
buttons to enter. Holding down START button lets you change
the style of your character’s outfit, and SELECT button displays
the Player Data Select screen. When VS STAGE is set to
SELECT in OPTIONS: SETTINGS:GAME, you can also
choose the stage in VS mode.
Player Data Select : Also applies to VS, QUEST
and TRAINING
By selecting Switch Player Data and pressing
A or S
buttons, you can choose one of two sets of Player Data for
the highlighted character.
Player Data for each character contains a record of match results, proficiency
level and character customization. In QUEST mode, Player Data can be edited
by changing the ring name or purchasing equipment.
Loading Player Data
Player data is included in the System File stored on the memory card (8MB) (for
PlayStation®2) inserted in MEMORY CARD slot 1, and is loaded automatically at
startup. The System File contains a total of 30 sets of unique Player Data
comprising two sets for each character.
1 Time Remaining
When this reaches zero, the round is over
and the player with the highest remaining
Energy wins.
2 Match Credits
Displays how many rounds have been won
by each player. One lamp lights up in
yellow each time a round is won.
3 Selected Character
The name and face of your selected
character is displayed.
4 Energy Remaining
This decreases as your character takes
damage. If it reaches zero it’s a K.O.
5 Ring Name
The ring name of the player is displayed
here (only when Player Data is in use).
6 Stagger Mark
When staggering, the Stagger Mark is
displayed on your player’s side. Press the
directional buttons and other buttons in quick
succession to speed your character’s recovery.
7 Total Time Elapsed and Stage Count
Displays the total time elapsed since the
game began and the stage you are presently
at (ARCADE mode only).
PAUSE Menu : Also applies to VS
If you press START or SELECT buttons during a round, the
game will pause and the PAUSE menu will be displayed. Press
A or S buttons and select YES to return to the MAIN MENU, or
press START or SELECT buttons again to continue the game.
Save Replay
: Also applies to VS and QUEST
By pressing SELECT button during the winning or losing
animation, you can save a replay of the entire match onto
the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) inserted in
MEMORY CARD slot 1. Replay Files require a minimum of
34KB and can be viewed in REPLAY (see p.16).
WHAT’S A MISSION?
During ARCADE mode you are sometimes presented
with missions. If you complete the mission, you will be
awarded with Items or Fight Money, regardless of the
outcome of the match. Items and Fight Money obtained
here can be used in QUEST mode.
GAME SCREEN : ALSO APPLIES TO VS AND QUEST
During gameplay in ARCADE, VS and QUEST, the game screen appears as
below. Some information may vary depending on the mode selected.
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