Games PS2 SAMURAI JACK User Manual

Getting Started 2

Controller 3

Game Controls 4

Banished to the Future 5

The Main Menu 6

The Game Screen 8

Moving Around 10

Gaining Vital Information 11

Sword Fighting 12

Attacking with Throwing Stars 14

Attacking With the Bow and Arrow 14

Sakai Attack Mode 14

Shrines and Relics 15

Mission Completed Screen 16

The Pause Menu 16

Gameplay Tips 17

Credits 18

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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If you are using a DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller, you can turn the Vibration ON/OFF
from the Options Menu (see page 7).

CONTROLLER

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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. Press the RESET button. When the power
indicator lights up, press the OPEN button and the disc tray will open. Place the
Samurai Jack™: The Shadow of Aku disc on the disc tray with the label side
fa cing up. Press the OPEN button again and the disc tray will close. Attach game
controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and
refer to this manual for information on using the software.

Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2)

To save game settings and progress, insert a Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2)
into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2. You can load saved Samurai Jack:
The Shadow of Aku game data from the same memory card or any memory card
(8MB)(for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games. A minimum of 313KB is
required to create a System File.

GETTING STARTED

MEMORY CARD slot 1

MEMORY CARD slot 2

USB connector

controller port 1
controller port 2

disc tray

RESET button

OPEN button

button

button

button

button

directional
buttons

left analog stick
(L3 button

when pushed down)

SELECT button
ANALOG mode button
START button

right analog stick
(R3 button

when pushed down)

L2 button

L1 button

R2 button

R1 button

DUALSHOCK®2 ANALOG CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONS

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Samurai Jack is a warrior from the past banished to the future by the evil wizard Aku.

From childhood, Jack’s destiny was to free his people from Aku. He trained in the
martial arts, becoming a master with the Samurai sword, Throwing Stars and Bow. But
sly Aku recognized Jack as a threat. In a masterstroke of treachery, the wizard cast
Samurai Jack into the future leaving his people defenseless.

Now Jack’s family and friends are his ancient ancestors. He wanders the world in
search of the portal that will return him home.

And Aku? His evil shadow darkens the future as well. Aku’s robot minions are invading
peaceful lands to imprison, enslave and brainwash innocent inhabitants. The only hope
is Samurai Jack, and every soul he rescues brings him one step closer to his destiny –
the destruction of Aku.

BANISHED TO THE

FUTURE

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Start/Pause game START button

Menu selection, Change settings left analog stick or

directional button

Take Action, Talk, Confirm selection

≈

button

Back to previous menu

√

button

Move Jack left analog stick

Jump

√

button

Double jump

√

button twice

Block with sword Hold R1 button

Sword slash

≈

button

Overhand sword chop and power swing

Ω

button

Use Throwing Stars

ç

button

Use Bow Hold L1 button + left analog stick

to aim and

≈

button to release

the Arrow

Dodge Roll Hold R1 button + √button and

left analog stick at the same time

Sakai Mode Combat Hold R2 button

Look Around/Change camera view right analog stick

Center camera behind Jack R1 button

Stats Display directional button Down

Combo Moves

Note: These moves must be learned. See “Learning Attacks from Combo Scrolls” on
page 12.

Barrel Roll Hold R1 button + ≈, Ω, ≈,

Ω

Windmill Hold R1 button + ≈, Ω, Ω,

≈

Cobra Chop Hold R1 button + Ω, Ω, Ω,

Ω

Kick Slash Hold R1 button + ≈, ≈, ≈,

≈

Au Sem Mao Hold R1 button + ≈, ≈, ≈,

Ω

Tornado Swipe Hold R1 button + Ω, ≈, ≈,

Ω

GAME CONTROLS

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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.

• Beat Easy difficulty to unlock "Sketches" and
reveal original concept artwork of environments
in the game.

• Beat Normal difficulty to unlock "Backgrounds"
to see backgrounds from Samurai Jack artist
Dan Krall.

• Beat Hard Difficulty, to unlock "Models" featuring characters in Samurai Jack:
The Shadow of Aku both as concepts and final forms.

OPTIONS

Change Music and Sound settings or turn the
DUALSHOCK

®

2 analog controller vibration function
ON/OFF here. Press the left analog stick or
directional button Up/Down to select a menu option
and Left/Right to change the setting.

THE MAIN MENU

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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.

NEW GAME

Start a new Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku game. Select an unused save game
slot to save game data. If you do not have a Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation

®

2)
inserted in MEMORY CARD Slot 1 of your PlayStation 2 computer entertainment
system, you will be prompted to confirm if you want to continue play. At the end of
each mission and boss fight, you will be asked if
you wish to save your game progress. Select
YES/NO to continue.

DIFFICULTY

Select a difficulty level and you are ready to
play. Winning the game will unlock new features
depending on the chosen difficulty level. See
“Chronicles” on page 7 for more information.

LOAD GAME

Load a saved game. Select the the saved game
you want to play and press the ≈button.

THE MAIN MENU

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BLADE MAGIC

Jack begins with only a basic blade but can acquire magical enhancements that
increase the damage of each attack. Press the directional button Left/Right to
change the Blade Magic. See Blade Magic Enhancements on page 13 for more
information.

NUMBER OF RESCUED
LOCALS

Many who see the shadow of Aku become his
prisoners. Rescue 30 in each realm and your
compassion will be rewarded with Blade Magic.

RELICS COLLECTED

Collect every Relic you can find. These ancient
artifacts were left long ago by Jack’s ancestors and
are of great value. Use Relics to pay for the right to
meditate at Shrines and increase Jack’s powers.
See “Shrines and Relics” on page 15 for more
information. It is said that large and very valuable
Shrines were hidden.

THROWING STARS & ARROWS

These show how many Throwing Stars or Arrows Jack holds and the maximum
possible for each.

ENEMY TARGET
MARKER

This Target Marker shows which enemy Jack has
targeted and displays its state of health. The
Target Marker must appear over an enemy for Jack
to be able to attack it. When the enemy is healthy
the target marker is Green. As Jack inflicts
damage, the marker drains and changes color to
yellow, then red when the enemy comes close to
defeat. Even though an enemy displays a red marker, it may still be deadly so keep
attacking until Jack is victorious.

THE GAME SCREEN

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• Press the directional button Down to show the full stats display during play.

• Press the START button to pause the game.

THE GAME SCREEN

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HEALTH METER

This is Jack’s life force. If it reaches zero, he is
defeated and the world is doomed. Find Sushi to
heal Jack and replenish the Health Meter. You can
find Sushi of various serving sizes almost
anywhere. When Jack’s health is dangerously low he
also loses his shirt and can no longer run. Collect
enough Relics and you can increase the capacity of
Jack’s Health Meter by visiting a Health Shrine.

ARMOR METER

When Jack picks up armor, the Armor Meter appears. The Armor Meter length varies
depending on the strength of the armor Jack is wearing. Each dot on the meter
represents one hit. Each time Jack is attacked, the armor weakens and one dot
disappears from the Armor Meter. Weak armor can only take three hits. Heavy armor
can take up to 12 hits. As long as Jack is wearing armor his health will not suffer
from attacks.

ZEN ENERGY METER

Zen is the magical energy force that an enemy releases when defeated in combat. Each
time Jack wins a battle the fallen enemy gives up Zen energy that fills Jack’s Zen
Energy Meter. Jack uses this energy to enter Sakai Mode (hold the R2 button). See
“Sakai Attack Mode” on page 14 for more information. After you collect enough Relics,
visit a Zen Shrine to increase the capacity of Jack’s Zen Meter.

Number of Locals
rescued

Relics collected

Throwing Stars

Arrows

Armor Meter

Health Meter

Zen Energy Meter

Blade Magic

Enemy Target Marker

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TALKING

Press the ≈button to talk with anyone who
displays an “X ” over his or her head. Many will
have valuable information.

ANCIENT SCROLLS

Samurai Jack’s relatives knew of his fate. They left
scrolls containing lessons and insights in the hope
that Jack would find them during his trek through
the distant future. Walk up to the scroll and press
the

≈

button to read vital information.

GAINING VITAL INFORMATION

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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.

CLIMBING

Press the left analog stick Up/Down to climb
ladders.

DODGE ROLL

Jack is able to dodge attacks and quickly
maneuver behind enemies by using the Dodge Roll.
To execute a Dodge Roll, hold down the R1 button,
then press the √button and any direction on the
left analog stick. Jack will quickly jump to the
direction pressed on the left analog stick.

KEYS

A key sometimes is the only way to enter an area.
But you must defeat a key keeper first and these
tough enemies often have reinforcements. The Key
Icon appears on-screen when you are carrying a
key.

THE WORLD HUB

The World Hub connects all the realms where
Samurai Jack travels. Aku designed this hub as a
rapid transit system to move his robots quickly
from one evil deed to the next. But Jack can also
use the World Hub to travel quickly between any
realms he has already unlocked. You must find the
person who will show you how to use this area.

CHECKPOINTS

Find one of these and touch it. If you are
defeated, the game will resume from the last
checkpoint you touched.

MOVING AROUND

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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. Each type increases the damage inflicted on specific
enemies by 25% and each damage hit depletes Zen Energy. The trick is discovering
which enemy is most vulnerable to your chosen magic.

SWORD FIGHTING

Jack is a master swordsman and he will grow
stronger with each devastating attack he learns.

BASIC SWORD ATTACKS

The most basic sword attack is a quick side-to­side slash achieved by tapping the ≈button.
Press the Ωbutton for a more lethal attack that
begins with an overhand chop. Additional presses
on either the ≈or Ωbuttons reveal more
complex combinations. To deliver an airborne
downward thrust, tap the

√

button twice for a
double jump then press the ≈or Ωbutton to
thrust the blade straight down.

LEARNING ATTACKS FROM
COMBO SCROLLS

Samurai Jack’s super lethal attack combinations
combine sword slashes with incredible martial
arts moves. But to learn these devastating skills,
he must pick up a Combo Scroll. When you
discover one, it will reveal the exact button
controls to unleash the attack. Once you have
picked up a scroll, Jack will be able to execute
the attack throughout the rest of his journey.
Review all the combo attacks in the Game
Controls section on page 4.

SWORD FIGHTING

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GUARDING TO BLOCK OR
DEFLECT ATTACKS

Press and hold the R1 button to block attacks with
Jack’s sword. Be careful though. Some attacks can
overwhelm a guarding move. React quickly and you
can also use your sword to deflect a projectile back
at an attacker to inflict damage.

standard blade

crystal

flame

electrIc

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Meditating at Shrines will increase Samurai Jack’s powers in some specific way.
But in order to gain these rewards, Jack must pay with the ancestral Relics
collected during his journey. Each Shrine will display the number of required Relics.
Once granted, Jack’s newfound powers are permanent.

1. Walk Jack up to a Shrine and press the ≈button.

2. Read about the meditation and press the ≈button. The required number of Relics
will be taken and Samurai Jack’s power enhanced.

DAMAGE SHRINE

Make Jack’s warrior attacks more powerful.

HEALTH SHRINE

Increase the capacity of Jack’s Health Meter.

ZEN SHRINE

Increases the capacity of Jack’s Zen Meter and
slows its depletion during Sakai Attack Mode.

SHRINES AND RELICS

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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. Bundles
of Throwing Stars are contained in breakable
items throughout the realms.

ATTACKING WITH THE
BOW AND ARROW

Bow and Arrow attacks can be performed at a
greater distance than Throwing Stars and are
more powerful. Arrows can be found in breakable
items throughout the realms. To attack with the
Bow: Press and hold the L1 button to draw the
Bow. Use the left analog stick to aim your shot.
When the Target Marker appears over the enemy,
press the

≈

button to release the Arrow.

SAKAI ATTACK MODE

Each fallen enemy provides Jack with Zen, which
fuels his devastating Sakai Attack Mode. When
the Zen Meter shows blue, press and hold the R2
button to enter Sakai Attack Mode. Instantly,
Jack’s enemies slow to a small fraction of normal
speed while he moves at 50% of normal speed to
create a tremendous attack advantage. This is a
lethal technique especially when fighting multiple
enemies. Any attacks inflict increased damage.
Sakai Attack Mode ends when the blue drains from the Zen Meter or you release the
R2 button.

ATTACKING

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• 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.

• The Blade Magic you acquire by rescuing locals powers up your Throwing Stars
and Arrows as well as your sword.

• The Bow and Arrow is more powerful than the Throwing Stars, but slower because
you must take the time to aim.

• Sakai Attack Mode slows your enemy down. Save it for when you battle multiple
opponents or you need to trick a very fast and powerful enemy.

• Combo attacks inflict heavy damage. Use them often.

• Rescue all of the kids in Aku City and you’ll receive a very special power-up.

• Perform a string of attacks without interruption and Auto-Sakai will be
triggered. During Auto-Sakai, the action slows down as in normal Sakai but Jack
does not lose any Zen Energy while the Sakai is active.

GAMEPLAY TIPS

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View your stats at the completion of a mission.
Note the percentage of villagers you rescued and
how many Relics you found.

THE PAUSE MENU

RESUME

Continue the current game.

STATS

View the number of rescues made and Relics
collected compared to the maximum possible.
Press the left analog stick or directional button
Up/Down to view the stats for each level in a
realm and Left/Right to select a different Realm.

OPTIONS

Change Music and Sound settings or turn the
DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller vibration function
ON/OFF here. Press the left analog stick or
directional button Up/Down to select a menu
option and Left/Right to change the setting.

QUIT GAME

Return to the Main Menu.

MISSION COMPLETED SCREEN

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Amaze
Entertainment

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Dan Elenbaas
David Mann

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Phil Trumbo

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Jack Brummet

DIRECTOR OF DESIGN

Kris Summers

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCE

Mike Dean

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Curtis Asplund

EXECUTIVE STUDIO DIRECTOR,
KNOWWONDER

Lindsay Gupton

EXECUTIVE STUDIO DIRECTOR,
ADRENIUM GAMES

Stephen Clarke-Willson, Ph.D.

EXECUTIVE STUDIO DIRECTOR,
GRIPTONITE GAMES

Steve Ettinger

EXECUTIVE STUDIO DIRECTOR,
THE FIZZ FACTOR

Rodney Gibbs

EXECUTIVE STUDIO DIRECTOR,
BLACKSHIP GAMES

Scott K. Tsumura

SPECIAL THANKS,
AMAZE ENTERTAINMENT OPERATIONS

Kevin Burdick
Susan DeMerit
Christian Kimball
Stephanie Hjertager
Mia Robinson
Paul Stokes
Brian Decker

Cartoon Network

CREATOR - SAMURAI JACK

Genndy Tartakovsky

PRODUCER

Lara Kiang

SENIOR MANAGER

Chelsea Reeves

SENIOR DESIGNER, COVER ART

Jay Rogers

CARTOON NETWORK STUDIOS

Dan Krall, Background Artist
Paul Rudish, Storyboard Artist
Amy Rogers, Writer
Charlie Bean, Storyboard Artist
Todd Garfield, Production Manager

SPECIAL THANKS

John Friend, SVP Cartoon Network Enterprises
Michelle Parrish McKnight, Digital Artist
Kevin Mackenzie, Digital Artist

Warner Bros.

DIRECTOR, INTERACTIVE
ENTERTAINMENT

Scott Johnson

PRODUCER

Heidi Behrendt

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION

Brett Skogen

MARKETING MANAGER

Susannah Scott

MARKETING COORDINATOR

David Cohen

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Jason Hall

VICE PRESIDENT, INTERACTIVE
ENTERTAINMENT

Philippe Erwin

CREDITS

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Adrenium Games –
An Amaze
Entertainment
Studio

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Stephen Clarke-Willson Ph.D.

PRODUCED BY

Alex Pantelias

DIRECTED BY

Dominick Meissner

DESIGN AND STORY BY

Geoff Card

LEAD ARTIST

Jason Zayas

LEAD PROGRAMMER

Dave LeCompte

MUSIC BY

James L. Venable, Paul Dinletir and
Mark Yeend

SOUND DESIGN BY

Ian Rodia
Drew Cady

SAMURAI JACK ANIMATION AND
CONTROL SYSTEM BY

James “Silver” Beattie and
David Hunt

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER AND TEST LEAD

Anil Joshi

PROGRAMMED BY

Darryl Mlinar
Jack Song
James “Silver” Beattie

LEVEL DESIGN BY

Dominick Meissner
Geoff Card
Daniel Meissner

ENEMY CHARACTER MODELING AND
ANIMATION BY

Clay Corbisier
David Hunt

ENEMY CHARACTER DESIGN

Jay Barber

LEVEL ART BY

Derek Bowman
Kham Udom

CUT SCENE STAGING AND ANIMATION BY

Jason Zayas
David Hunt

SPECIAL EFFECTS BY

Jay Barber

CONCEPTS AND TEXTURES BY

Memo Diaz

3D SOUND DEVELOPED BY

Ian Rodia
Drew Cady

TESTED BY

Anil Joshi
Alex Stamati
Jordan Shafer
Elizabeth Cummins
Joel McCone
Kyle Lingol

ADRENIUM GAMES SENIOR
MANAGEMENT

Jon Mavor
Jeff Petkau
John Cutter
Max Chapman

ADRENIUM ENGINE AND TOOLS BY

Jon Mavor, Graphics System Architect
Jeff Petkau, Game System Architect
William Lott
Josh Taylor

CREDITS

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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…..... as The Scotsman,

The King, The Tree
Spirit, Announcer

Tom Kenny…….........as First Villager,

Brave Slave,
Villager(male),
Slave(male), Other Kid

VOICE ACTING DIRECTED BY

Collette Sunderman

Recorded at Salami Studios,
North Hollywood, CA

SEGA of America, Inc.

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Osamu Shibamiya

PRODUCER

Klay Vorlick

OFFSHORE MANAGER

Shawn Dobbins

RELEASE MANAGER

Rick Ribble

VP OF ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING

Scott A. Steinberg

PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER

Heather Guzenda

PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER

Bret Blount

SENIOR MEDIA SPECIALIST

Teri Higgins

MANUAL COPY

Hanshaw Ink and Image

PACKAGING DESIGN

Price Design

SPECIAL THANKS

Hide Irie
Rob Lightner
Noah Musler
Lori Von Rueden
Ethan Einhorn

CREDITS

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