Games PS2 SOCCER SLAM User Manual

Front Cover

GETTING STARTED............................................................2

STARTING UP ..................................................................3

Showboat Screen ..............................................................3

DEFAULT COMMAND SUMMARY ........................................4

MAIN MENU ..................................................................5

ARCADE MODE ................................................................6

Quick Start ......................................................................6

Playing an Exhibition Game ................................................7

Choosing Sides ................................................................7

Choosing Teams ..............................................................7

Selecting The Venue ..........................................................8

Mini Games ....................................................................8

ON THE FIELD ................................................................10

Power Meter ..................................................................12

Killer Kicks ....................................................................13

Spotlight Shots ..............................................................14

Pause Menu ..................................................................14

Halftime/End Of The Game ................................................15

BATTLING THROUGH QUEST MODE ....................................16

Quest Manager ..............................................................17

TAKING ON THE CHALLENGE ............................................19

Challenge Mode ..............................................................19

COMPETING IN A TOURNEY ............................................20

Match Schedule ..............................................................21

HITTING THE PRACTICE FIELD ..........................................23

Running Drills ................................................................23

TEAM BIOS ..................................................................24

OPTIONS MENU ............................................................25

CREDITS ......................................................................28

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WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM.

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. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to playing. If you experience any of the following symptoms while playing a video game – dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement, or convulsions – IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your physician before resuming play.

WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS:

Do not connect your PlayStation 2 console 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.

USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT:

The use of software or peripherials not authorized by Sony Computer Entertainment America may damage your console and/or invalidate your warranty. Only official or licensed peripherals should be used in the controller ports or memory card slots.

HANDLING YOUR PLAYSTATION 2 FORMAT DISC:

• This disc is intended for use only with PlayStation 2 consoles with the NTSC U/C designation.

• 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 compact 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.

GETTING STARTED

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 SEGA SOCCER SLAM disc on the disc tray with the label side facing 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.

SHOWBOAT SCREEN

Once you're up and running, the Sega Soccer Slam intro begins, followed by the Sega Soccer Slam title screen, or what we like to call the Showboat screen. The players

parade onto the screen one-by-one, giving you your first taste of what's in store.

•To go directly to the Main Menu, press the START button, see Main Menu on p.5.

• If you do not take an action, a brief game demo begins after one character from each team struts his or her stuff.

Starting up

MEMORY CARD slot 2 MEMORY CARD slot 1

USB connector S400 i.LINK connector controller port 1 controller port 2

disc tray

RESET button

(OPEN) button

DUALSHOCK®2 ANALOG CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONS

L2 button L1 button

directional buttons

left analog stick (L3 button SELECT button ANALOG mode button START button right analog stick (R3 button

when pushed down)

R2 button R1 button

▲

button button

●

button

✖

button

■

MAIN

With the Ball (Offense)

✖

button Pass/Switch

■ button Shoot

● button Deke ▲ button Protect

L1 Power Up R1 Turbo left analog stick Move/Aim Passes and Shots

Without the Ball (Offense or Defense)

✖

button Switch Player (Unless Player Locked)

■ button Hit

● button Steal/Slide Tackle ▲ button Protect

L1 Power Up R1 Turbo left analog stick Run

Goalie With the Ball

✖

button Pass

■ button Kick ▲ button Protect the Ball

left analog stick Move/Aim Kicks and Throws

Goalie Without the Ball (Goalie Control Option ON)

✖

button Switch to Goalie (Hold for One Second)

● button Dive for Ball

left analog stick Move/Aim Save Attempt

Advanced Moves

To learn how to perform advanced ball handling moves such as one-timer passes and shots, Killer Kicks, and Spotlight Shots, see On The Field on p.10.

Note: To return to the title screen at any time, press and hold down both the Start and

the Select buttons.

DEFAULT COMMAND

SUMMARY

As your launch pad into the scrum, the Main menu offers access to all five Sega Soccer Slam game modes as well as team bios and game options.

ARCADE

Arcade mode consists of four "sub-modes." Choose Quick Start for the fastest way to get onto the field. See Quick Start on p.6. Exhibition offers a single-game match with full control over all setup decisions and options. See Playing An Exhibition Game on p.7. For 1 – 4 player mini-game mayhem, select Hot Potato or Brawl. See Mini-games on p.8.

QUEST

Go for the Continental Cup! Compete in a multi-round quest for Sega Soccer Slam glory. Along the way, you'll earn prize money, purchase super gear, compile comprehensive stats, and more. See Battling Through Quest Mode on p.16.

CHALLENGE

Create custom teams and compete in a series of matches to unlock secret characters. See Taking On The Challenge p.19.

TOURNEY

Enter a round-robin tournament in which each Sega Soccer Slam team takes on every other team once, vying for the Tourney Championship. You can control up to all six teams and take part in all 15 games! See Competing In A Tourney on p.20.

PRACTICE

Perfect 16 moves, from the fundamentals to the most advanced, on the practice field without the burden of a high-pressure opponent. See Hitting The Practice Field on p.23.

TEAM BIOS

Study the background and skill levels of each team and every player. See Team Bios on p.24.

OPTIONS

Customize the game, manage your Game Data, and view credits. See Options Menu on p.25.

To choose a menu item, press the left analog stick $^ to highlight it, then press the

✖ button to select.

QUICK START

Quick Start mode is the fastest way to get onto the field, but what you gain in speed, you give up in free will. The teams and venue are randomly selected.

To begin a Quick Start game:

1. Select Quick Start from the Arcade mode menu or from the Main menu, highlight Arcade, press and hold both the L1 and R1. The Quick Start option appears.

2. Continue to hold the L1 and R1 and press the ✖ button. The Choose Sides screen appears displaying the two randomly selected teams’ logos.

3. Press the left analog stick $^ to move your Controller icon to the team you wish to control during the game.

•To assign a name to your controller, press the ●button. When the Enter Name

pop-up appears, press the left analog stick *@ to change letters, ^ to advance to the next characters, and press the ✖ button to accept.

4. Press the ✖ button to select. The game begins. See On The Field on p.10.

Arcade Mode

PLAYING AN EXHIBITION GAME

An Exhibition game is your basic mano-a-mano, no-holds-barred battle for Sega Soccer Slam bragging rights. Call out your best friend, your worst enemy, or a

computer-controlled opponent for a test of skills on the field.

•To begin an Exhibition game, from the Arcade Menu, choose EXHIBITION. The Choose Sides screen appears.

CHOOSING SIDES

At the Choose Sides screen, you have the option of controlling the Home or Away team. An icon for each Controller connected to your PlayStation 2 appears on the screen in the middle of the field. The Home team takes the first kickoff.

To choose a side:

1. Press the left analog stick $^ to move your icon to the side you wish to control during the match.

•To assign a name to your Controller, press the ●button. When the Enter

Name pop-up appears, press the left analog stick

*@ to change letters,

^ to advance to the next characters, and press the ✖ button to accept.

2. Press the ✖ button to select. The Choose Teams screen appears.

Note: If you leave all Controller icons in the center of the screen, the game is played in Demo mode, which means all players are computer controlled.

CHOOSING TEAMS

Select the team you wish to control in the upcoming match. You can compare all six teams in five skill categories.

To choose a team:

1. Press the left analog stick $^ to highlight the team you wish to control during the match.

•To lock your Controller onto a single player, rather than your entire team, press

the ● button. When the pop-up appears, press the left analog stick ^ then *@ to the player you wish to control, then press the ✖ button to accept.

2. Press the ✖ button to select. If a Controller is assigned to the other side, your opponent chooses his/her team next. If not, you have the option of choosing the opposing team.

3. When both teams are chosen, the Venue Select screen appears.

ARCADE

MODE

SELECTING THE VENUE

Sega Soccer Slam features nine unique, international venues (only three are available from the beginning) including a home field for each team and three neutral arenas.

To select a venue:

1. Press the left analog stick $^ to highlight the venue in which you wish to play the upcoming match.

2. Press the ✖ button to select. When the option screen appears, press the left

analog stick

*@ to select an option and $^ to adjust. When all options are set,

press the ✖ button to to start. The game loads (see On The Field on p.10).

MINI-GAMES

Select Hot Potato or Brawl for exciting 1 – 4 player mini-game action. Participants can choose any of the available Sega Soccer Slam characters to find out who is king of the roost.

Hot Potato:

1. Use the left analog stick to highlight a character and press the ✖ button to select.

2. When the mini-game options screen appears, press the left analog stick *@ to select an option and $^ to adjust. When all options are set, press the ✖ button to start.

Object:

Maintain control of the ball to accumulate your bonus. You can protect or "bank" your bonus by passing ball. When another player is in possession of the ball utilize the "hit," or "steal" moves to acquire the ball. If you successfully steal the ball from an opponent, their bonus is multiplied by 1.5 and transferred to you. Don’t hang onto the ball too long, when time expires the ball will blow up and anyone within its blast radius will lose points. The player with the most points at the end of the final round will be the victor.

Arcade Mode

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Brawl:

1. Use the left analog stick to highlight a character and press the ✖ button

to select.

2. When the mini-game options screen appears, press the left analog stick *@ to

select an option and $^ to adjust. When all options are set, press the ✖ button to start.

Object:

Hammer your opponents until they are out of hit points. Holding down the hit button causes the power meter to appear. Release the hit button when the meter reaches its highest point to deliver strong attacks. Make sure you pick up the "power-up" icons (when they appear) to gain an advantage when battling with your opponents. Do you have what it takes to be the last person standing?

Arcade Mode

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