Games SEGA DREAMCAST VIRTUA STRIKER 2 User Manual
VS2Manual_1/25/00 2/25/00 3:44 PM Page 02
Thank you for purchasing Virtua
Striker 2. Please note that this software is designed only for use with
the Sega Dreamcast console. Be
sure to read this instruction manual
thoroughly before you start playing.
CONTENTS
2 CONTROLS
6 GAME DISPLAY
7 STARTING UP
8 MODE EXPLANATIONS
9 •ARCADE
10 •INTERNATIONAL CUP
12 •VARIATIONS
16 •MATCH PLAY
18 •REPLAY
20 •OPTIONS
Virtua Striker 2 is a memory card compatible game [Visual Memory Unit (VMU), sold
separately]. Refer below for information regarding the number of blocks required to
save game files. When saving or loading game files, never turn the Sega
Dreamcast power OFF, remove the memory card or disconnect the controller.
•12 blocks of memory are required to save Options, International Cup and League
related files (select the target memory card once the game is activated).
•
20-32 blocks are required to save a replay goal file (select the target memory card
when saving).
VS2Manual_1/25/00 2/25/00 3:44 PM Page 04
CONTROLS
This game is compatible with the Dreamcast Controller and the Arcade Stick (sold
separately). Before turning the power ON, connect controller(s) to Control Port A
and/or B, depending on the number of players.
DREAMCAST CONTROLLER
ANALOG THUMB PAD
*NOT USED
D-PAD
SELECT
START BUTTON
ARCADE STICK
START BUTTON
BUTTON
JOYSTICK
SELECT
✻ To return to the Title Screen at any point during game play, simultaneously press and hold the
, , , and Start Buttons of the Dreamcast Controller or Arcade Stic k.
✻ Never touch the Analog Thumb Pad or Triggers / while turning the Dreamcast power ON.
Doing so may disrupt the controller initialization process and result in malfunction.
✻
Depending on the mode, the number of participating players can be as many as 32. Controllers
can, however, only be connected to Control Ports A and B. For a 1 Player game, use Port A.
BUTTON
BUTTON
BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON
ENTER
TRIGGER TRIGGER
BUTTON
BUTTON
BUTTON
BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON
ENTER
TABLE OF CONTROLS
CONTROLLER
D-PAD
ATTACKING DEFENDING
MOVE
PLAYER
SHORT
PASS
LONG
PASS
MOVE
PLAYER
SLIDE
—
AERIAL
MOVE
PLAYER
DIRECT
SHORT PASS
DIRECT
LONG PASS
—SHOOT SHOOT
FORMATION SELECT/
CHANGE STRATEGY
✻ The controls within this manual correspond to the default controller configuration. To change
the button configuration, select “KEY CONFIG” from the Options Menu (see p.21).
ARCADESTICK
JOYSTICK
FORMATION AND STRATEGY
● SELECT FORMATION
Each country has two types of formations from which the player can select. Press the Button just before the match begins
or during halftime to select a formation. The formation strategy
will initially be set at “NORMAL.”
● CHANGING STRATEGY
Press the Button during game play to select a strategy —
“NORMAL,” “OFFENSIVE” or “DEFENSIVE.” The strategy selected
will affect the team’s formation. It takes a few seconds for the
change in strategy to be fully implemented.
✻ Double Volante (DV): two defensive central midfielders.
32
VS2Manual_1/25/00 2/25/00 3:44 PM Page 06
ATTACKING
● SHORT PASS
Use the D-Pad and press the Short Pass Button to complete a short pass in
the corresponding direction.
● LONG PASS
Use and press the Long Pass Button to complete a long pass in the corresponding direction.
● CROSSING
Press the Long Pass Button in the crossing area (the
opponent’s penalty box and the area on the left or
right side of it — refer to the diagram on the right) to
complete a cross. This cannot be done if the player is
facing the sideline.
● SHOOT
Press the Shoot Button to take a shot on the goal. Use
when taking a shot to adjust the direction of
the ball. The strength of the player’s shot depends on
how long the Shoot Button is held down. Once the
Shoot Button is pressed, a power gauge will appear.
The longer the button is pressed the stronger and
higher the shot.
DEFENDING
● STANDING/SLIDING TACKLE
Depending on the player’s distance from the opponent, press the Slide Button to
complete either a standing or sliding tackle.
Depending on his position to the opponent and the ball, the player can also take
control of the ball automatically.
OTHER
● AERIALS
The player can complete a direct play from an aerial ball. Press the Short Pass Button
to head the ball a short distance. Press the Long Pass Button to head the ball a long
distance. Press the Shoot Button to complete a direct shot or a heading shot.
● FREE KICK
Use to adjust the direction of the player, then press either the Short Pass or the
Long Pass Button to complete the corresponding pass. Use when kicking the
ball to make it curve in the corresponding direction.
● CORNER KICK
Use to adjust the direction of the player, then press either the Short Pass Button
to complete a short pass, or the Long Pass Button to center the ball. Use when
kicking the ball to make it curve in the corresponding direction.
● THROW-IN
Use to adjust the direction
complete a short throw, or the
of the player, then press either the Short Pass Button to
Long Pass Button to complete a long throw.
● KEEPER
Unless the ball has been caught or there is a goal kick, the keeper will move automatically.
When the keeper has the ball, press the Short Pass Button to throw the ball, or the
Long Pass Button to kick the ball. When making a goal kick, press either the Short
Pass or the Long Pass Button to complete the corresponding kick.
● PENALTY KICK (PK)
Kicker: Use to adjust the direction of the player, then press
the Shoot Button. The height of the shot depends how long the
Shoot Button is held. Use at the moment of making the sho t
for the player to make a feint.
Keeper: Use to move the keeper in the direction you
anticipate the ball will come.
54
VS2Manual_1/25/00 2/25/00 3:44 PM Page 08
GAME DISPLAY STARTING UP
ScoreScore Time Remaining
Marker
Indicates the player currently
being controlled. The controlled
player will change automatically.
There are 6 modes of play to select from. While it is possible for up to 32 players to
participate, only two players can engage in simultaneous pla y.
● MODE SELECT
Press the Start Button when the Title Screen appears to display
the Mode Select Menu (press the Start Button while the demo
is displayed to bring up the Title Screen). Use to select a
mode and press the Button to enter.
Radar
Displays the position of the
players on the field.
Strategy
Displays the current strategy.
Press the Button to change.
The Radar is especially important,
so practice using it during a
match.
● PAUSE MENU
Press the Start Button during a match to display the Pause Menu.
Use to select an item and press the Button to enter. Press
the Start Button or select and enter “PLAY” to return to the match.
TEAM SELECT Return to Team Select Screen*
RESET Exit the mode and return to
*Does not appear in International Cup or Variations Modes.
the Title Screen
ARCADE
INTERNATIONAL CUP
VARIATIONS
TOURNAMENT Play in a tournament
LEAGUE Play in a league
RANKING MODE Have your performance ranked
MATCH PLAY
VS MATCH Play against a friend
PK MATCH Play a Penalty Kick match against
REPLAY
OPTIONS
A re-creation of the Arcade version
Experience the thrill of world football
Select one of the following modes:
Select from one of two modes:
a friend
View goals stored in the VMU
Adjust the various game settings,
save and load game files
76
Loading...