NINTENDO GameCube Custom Robo User Manual

Nintendo of America Inc.
P.O. Box 957, Redmond, WA 98073-0957 U.S.A.
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WARNING - Seizures

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1.

Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.

2.

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3.

Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.

4.

Play in a well-lit room.

5.

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Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain

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CONTROLLER NEUTRAL POSITION RESET

If the L or R Buttons are pressed or the Control Stick or C Stick are moved out of
neutral position when the power is turned ON, those positions will be set as the
neutral position, causing incorrect game control during game play.

To reset the controller, release all buttons
and sticks to allow them to return to the
correct neutral position, then hold down the
X, Y and START/PAUSE Buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds.

L Button R Button

Control

Stick

C Stick

ProloguePrologueProloguePrologue

There are worlds slightly different from our own.
This is the story of one of them.

Small, powerful robots have become the number-one tool of
criminals around this world.

These tiny, remote-controlled robotic weapons operate within
restricted virtual battlefields known as holosseums. The ability to
mix and match the different parts of these mechanical marvels
earned them the name ”custom robos.“

It was at this point that society saw the rebirth of an old
profession:

the bounty hunter.

Our story follows a young man acting on the last words of his
long-lost father—he must become a custom-robo commander.
With his father’s final words on his mind, he joins up with the
bounty hunters of Steel Hearts.

The people who control custom robos are known as commanders.
The only people who can battle and defeat commanders are other
commanders.

The Police Squad, the law enforcement officials of this world, faced
with this new crime wave, formed their own corps of elite
commanders. They saw many brave people step forward and join
them. However, the number of robo-related crimes increased with
such speed that the police were quickly and severely outnumbered.

At first, our hero is a raw recruit with no training, but he soon
finds that he has a talent for his chosen profession. Spending his
days battling crime with his coworkers Harry and Marcia, he
quickly hones his skills to a high degree.

One day, our hero learns of a strange, autonomous robo of
tremendous power. As he and his friends strive to unravel the
mystery of this robo, they unearth hints of a greater secret
concerning a catastrophic event that transpired centuries ago...

Controls

Menus / Story Mode / Customization Screen

Controls during battle ( ) are different.

Control Stick

Menus and Story Mode

Move character.
Move cursor and make selections.

Customization Screen

Make selections.

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R Button

Customization Screen

Enter Practice mode.

Confirm parts selected and test abilities. Press START and select
RETIRE to return to the customization screen.

Z Button

Customization Screen

Make random selections.

Robo parts are chosen randomly from the available
parts.

+

A Button

Control Pad

Customization Screen

Viewer Mode

Zoom in with , zoom out with .
Rotate camera with .
Press to return to the customization screen.

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START

Story Modes

Display Story menu.

Customization Screen

Finish customization.

In Story and Arcade modes, this brings up the Battle
Preparation screen.
In Vs. mode, this begins the battle.

Display detailed part information in Vs. and Story
modes.

Display help screen.

Press and hold to confirm button functions on the
customization screen.

B Button

Menus and Story Mode

Cancel selections.

Customization Screen

Cancel selections. Press again to return to
the previous screen.

Y Button

Customization Screen

X Button

Customization Screen

A Button

Menus and Story Mode

Speak with other characters.
Investigate objects.
Confirm menu selections.

Customization Screen

Confirm customization.

Controls

Battle

For more information, see the Battle section.

L Button

Attack with pods.

+

Use to
change the pod’s launch
direction.

Control Stick

Move robo.

START

Pause the game and retire from battle.

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R Button

Move targeting reticle.

Press and hold , then use to
move the targeting reticle.

Attack with bombs.

Press to launch bombs.

Y Button

Switch between targets in multi-enemy battle
scenarios.

If you are player 1, press
to change your target from
P2 to P3 to P4, in that order.

Switch places with your partner in Tag Battles.

B Button

Attack with
guns.

If you lose a battle in Arcade mode, a timer will begin counting down.
Press to speed up the countdown. Press START to continue your game.
Each robo type has its own unique abilities.

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X Button

Charge enemies.

Use this to charge

A Button

Jump.

*This is the default button configuration.

*This is the default button configuration.

*This is the default button configuration.
*You can change the button configuration for battles in the Options menu.

*You can change the button configuration for battles in the Options menu.*You can change the button configuration for battles in the Options menu.

into and knock
down foes.

Getting Started

Game Modes

Here are brief explanations of the game modes available in Custom Robo.

Step 1

1

Put the Custom Robo Game Disc into the Nintendo GameCube,

Put the Custom Robo Game Disc into the Nintendo GameCube,
insert a Memory Card into Slot A, close the cover, and press the

insert a Memory Card into Slot A
POWER Button to turn the power on. On the title screen, press

POWER Button to turn the power on. On the title screen, press
START to move to the SELECT MODE screen.

START to move to the SELECT MODE screen.

If your Memory Card contains no Custom Robo save files, the game will ask if you want to

If your Memory Card contains no Custom Robo save files, the game will ask if you want to

If your Memory Card contains no Custom Robo save files, the game will ask if you want to
create a Custom Robo file. (This game requires one file and 15 blocks.)

create a Custom Robo file. (This game requires one file and 15 blocks.)create a Custom Robo file. (This game requires one file and 15 blocks.)

Select Mode

2

Select the mode you would like to play on this screen.

Slot A, close the cover, and press the

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Playing for the First Time

The first time you start the game, you can choose either Story
mode, Vs. mode, or Options. Select Story mode and press to
confirm.

Continuing a Previous Game

If you already have a Custom Robo save file, you will see a different menu. Custom Robo contains
the following game modes; Story, Arcade, and Vs. You can also adjust Controller functions and
game rules in Options and view detailed information for parts you’ve used in Arcade mode in the
Parts Index.
Arcade mode, Vs. mode, and the Parts Index become available as you progress through the Story
mode.

Single Player Only

Mystery and adventure await in this RPG adventure. As a young
robo commander, you’ll work with your friends to protect and
serve the local citizenry. Along the way, you’ll find new robos
and parts for use in Arcade and Vs. modes.

Single Player Only

Battle test the parts you’ve collected. You must defeat your
computer-controlled opponents on eight different stages.
There are various battle types to be played.

1 to 4 Players

Straight-up combat for you and up to three friends. You can
play in a number of different types of robo battle.

Options

Choose controller configurations and adjust game settings.

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Story Mode

Arcade Mode

Vs. Mode

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This game requires one file and 15 blocks on the Memory Card to save game data.
If you have saved game data, you can continue playing at any time. Check to make sure
you have a Memory Card inserted that contains Custom Robo game data.

For more information on managing Memory Card data and formatting Memory Cards, see
the Nintendo GameCube Instruction Manual.

Only robos and parts you have found in Story mode are available in Arcade and Vs. modes.
Those robos and parts will not disappear if your saved story data is deleted ( ).
However, if you delete all game data on the Options screen, your available robo and parts
data will be deleted as well. Be careful.

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Story Mode:

A New Journey

(Excluding customization details)

This is a brief introduction of the basic elements of Story mode.

Selecting Saved Data Files

1

Select which saved data file to play. You can save up to three game data files.

Playing for the First Time

If this is your first time playing, you will see three save-file
slots for your game data. Use to highlight a slot and then
press to confirm. Then, select A New Journey.

Continuing a Previous Game

Use to select a saved file and press to begin the
game from where you last saved. You can also copy or delete
files here.

Selecting a Story Mode

2

Choose which story mode you would like to play—either

Choose which story mode you would like to play—either
A New Journey or The Grand Battle—and then press to

A New Journey or The Grand Battle—and then press to
confirm. In the beginning, you can only play A New Journey.

confirm. In the beginning, you can only play A New Journey.

In the beginning, you can only play A New Journey.

The Grand Battle becomes available once you’ve completed A

The Grand Battle becomes available once you’ve completed A
New Journey.

New Journey.

Playing for the First Time

If you’re playing for the first time, select A New Journey and press to begin.

There are a number of differences between A New Journey and The Grand Battle.

Starting Story Mode

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This is it! It all starts here!
Use to move next to characters you want to talk to and
press . If you see a , press to scroll through to the
rest of the message.

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Start Story Mode

Copy File

Erase File

Begin a new game or continue a saved game. If all three file
slots contain saved data and you want to start a new game,
you’ll have to delete a saved file first.

Copy a saved data file into an empty file slot. If all three file
slots are full, you can overwrite a file. However, once you
write over a file, the old file can never be retrieved.

Delete saved data files from Story mode here.

Delete saved data files from Story mode here.

*Deleted saved data files can never be restored. Think

*Deleted saved data files can never be restored. Think

*Deleted saved data files can never be restored. Think

carefully before deleting a saved data file.

carefully before deleting a saved data file.carefully before deleting a saved data file.

You can even speak to people who are engaged in robo battles.
Helpful game hints appear in green letters. Important terms appear in blue letters.

Once you step onto the city map, you’ll find many different
places waiting for you. Use to move your character in any
direction. The degree to which you tilt determines your
movement speed—tilt a little to walk, tilt a lot to run.
Buildings with name plates above them are ones that you can
enter freely to meet and speak with people.

Story Menu4

Press START anytime outside of battle or conversation to view
the story menu. From this menu, you can check your robo’s
status, change game settings, or quit the game. Use to
choose an item, and press to confirm your selection. To
return to the game, simply select Return to Game or press .

Preparing for Battle

Because sooner or later, you’ll have to fight!

The Flow of Battle

1

This is the way most battles will unfold.

Step 1

Story Menu

Customize Robo

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Strategic Advice

Glossary

Text Speed

Return to Game

Quit

Use the parts you’ve acquired to customize your robo.
Press to return to the previous screen.

View hints and basic strategies for battles you’ve fought.
Press to return to the menu.

View an explanation of terms used in robo battles.

Adjust the speed at which the text inside the message
windows scrolls. Use to select a speed and press
to confirm.

Select this option and press to return to the game.

Choose this option and press to exit the current game.
If you use this option, your game data will not be saved, so
be careful.

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See for more info on saving in Story mode.

Speak with your opponents.

Talk to anyone you want to battle. If a deck (a
stationary holosseum) is present, stand on the side
opposite the other person and press .

Step 2

Investigate opponent information.

Check out the specs of your opponents’ robos to plan
your strategy. Press when you’re finished to
proceed to Step 3.

Step 3

Use the Battle Preparation menu.

Before each battle, the Battle Preparation menu will
appear. On this screen, you’ll customize your robo and
view information on your enemies and the holosseum
so you can form the best strategy.

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The menus for A New Journey and The Grand Battle are different. For details,
please see .
This menu cannot be accessed during battles, customization, or conversations.

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At long last, let the battle begin!!At long last, let the battle begin!!

The Battle Preparation Menu2

On this menu, you can view information on enemies and
holosseums, access strategic advice, and adjust the game
setup. Use to choose an option and press to confirm.
Press to return from submenus to the main menu. When
you’re ready to fight, press START or select Start Battle with
and press to begin fighting.

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Battle Preparation Menu

Customization

As you win battles in Story mode, you’ll gain new robo bodies and parts data. Visit a parts
generator ( ) to access the new robos and parts you can use in future battles. The key to
becoming a master commander is learning how to customize well. Find parts that both fit your
style of play and counterbalance the parts used by your opponents. The more you customize, the
deeper the game becomes.

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See for Controller information on the customization screen.

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Customization Screen (In Single-Player Modes)

Customize Robo

Partner Data

Opponent Data

Holosseum Data

Strategic Advice

Start Battle

Menu options in gray cannot be selected.
Menu options for A New Journey and The Grand Battle differ.

Choose the parts you want to use and create your own
unique fighting machine.

View the setup of your allies’ robos.

View the setup of your opponents’ robos.

View the holosseum for the current battle, and check
holosseum data.

Review robo-battle basics and strategy tips you’ve picked
up in Story Mode.

Take the field and let the mechanized mayhem begin.

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Body

The basic chassis of your robo. There
are many types and styles of bodies.

Gun

Guns are your robo’s primary weapon.
They’re carried in the robo’s right hand.

Bomb

Bombs are long-range explosive
weapons. Bomb launchers are carried
in the robo’s left hand.

Pod

Pods are trap-like hunting weapons.
Pod launchers are mounted on the
robo’s back..

Legs

Legs affect your robo’s jump and
movement abilities. Legs attachments
go on your robo’s feet.

When there are two or more robos on the customization screen, press and hold
to view an information window.
Press and hold on the customization screen for help navigating.

Customized Robo

View your robo outfitted with all its current parts.

Information

Vital data on robos and parts is listed here.

Customization Made Easy

Here’s a quick explanation of the steps necessary to customize your robo.

1

Select part to be customized

Select the part you want to customize with and
press to view the parts list.

*You can also select parts randomly. For details, see the *You can also select parts randomly. For details, see the

*You can also select parts randomly. For details, see the

section on special customization functions on .

section on special customization functions on .section on special customization functions on .

2

Select part to be equipped

Use to scroll through the available parts, then press
to select one.
Your robo’s body, gun, bomb, pod, and legs can all be
customized. See the information window for a detailed
explanation of each part. The ??? indicates a part you cannot
yet access.

Parts that appear in yellow on the customization menu are parts you have not yet used.
To view detailed information on any part from Vs. mode, press .

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For information on ability
graphs, see .

Color-Change Screen (Body only)

When you select a body, you can also choose a color scheme
for your robo.
You can select from the following color schemes:

Original Red Blue YellowGreen

Parts Graph Explanation

For each part, a corresponding graph illustrates that part’s
abilities. The following is an explanation of the abbreviations
used on the graph.
The bars displayed above an ability indicate the part’s
performance level for that ability.

The max number of bars for
robo parts is 5.

Max of 5 bars, with 3 being standard.

BODY

Down: how difficult it is to knock the

DWN

robo down.
Defense: the degree to which damage

DEF

taken is reduced.
Speed: the robo’s ground speed.

SPD

Sky: how well the robo moves while

SKY

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jumping.
Attack: the robo’s attack strength.

ATK

Max of 5 bars, with 3 being standard.

GUN

Attack: the damage the gun inflicts

ATK

when striking opponents.
Speed: the speed at which the gun’s

SPD

rounds fly.
Homing: how much the gun’s rounds

HMG

home in on opponents.
Rapid: the speed at which rounds can

RPD

be fired consecutively.
Down: how easily the gun knocks

DWN

opponents down.

BOMB

Max of 5 bars, with 3 being standard.
Attack: the damage the bomb inflicts

ATK

when striking opponents.
Speed: the speed at which the bomb

SPD

flies.
Size: the area the bomb’s detonation

SIZ

covers.
Time: the duration of the bomb’s

TIM

detonation.
Down: how easily the bomb knocks

DWN

opponents down.

Max of 5 bars, with 3 being standard.

POD

Attack: the damage the pod inflicts

ATK

when striking opponents.
Speed: the speed at which the pod

SPD

travels.
Homing: to what degree the pod homes

HMG

in on opponents.
Size: the area the pod’s detonation

SIZ

covers.
Time: the duration of the pod’s

TIM

detonation.

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Practice Arena

After you’ve selected your parts, press to enter the Practice Arena. You can test the parts
you’ve selected for speed, power, ease of use, etc. To exit, press START, select RETIRE with ,
and press to confirm. This will return you to the customization screen. There is no time limit
in the Practice Arena.

Practice Arena Display Explanation

Damage

The amount of damage you’ve done to your opponent with the
last attack.

Hit

This tells you how many times you hit the opponent
consecutively.

Viewer Mode

4

Press to enter Viewer mode and look at your robo.
Press to zoom in and to zoom out. You can change
the camera angel with . Press to return to the
customization screen.

Battle!

Finally, it’s time for combat! There are two ways to win: attack your opponent and reduce his or
her hit points to zero or have the most hit points remaining when time runs out.

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See for battle controls.

About Player Colors

The color of your HP gauge, the cannon pod that launches your
robo, etc. are fixed. P1 is always red.

Starting Battles

At the start of each battle, cannon pods launch all participants’
robo cubes into the arena. When the counter reads LAUNCH, all
robo cubes will fire across the holosseum. Aim the cannon pod
with .

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Finish Customization

When you’ve finished customizing your robo,
press START to return to the Battle Preparation menu.

After finishing customization in Vs. mode, press START to go straight to battle.

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When the robo cube lands, a timer starts counting down the
time it will take your robo to transform. This timer starts at a
random number between one and six. Repeatedly press ,
, , or to speed this countdown up. Once the
countdown reaches zero, your robo will transform and be
ready to attack.

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Viewing the Battle Screen

Pause Screen in Battle

Story-mode battle screen

Time Remaining

Time Remaining

*Some battles have no time

limit.

Player 1’s Robo

Player 1’s Robo

Player 2’s Robo

Player 2’s Robo

Player 2Player 2’s HP Gauges HP Gauge

Player 2’s HP Gauge

Player 1’s HP Gauges HP Gauge

Player 1’s HP Gauge

Player 1

*This is a 2-player Vs. match. In 3- and 4- player matches, the number of gauges *This is a 2-player Vs. match. In 3- and 4- player matches, the number of gauges

*This is a 2-player Vs. match. In 3- and 4- player matches, the number of gauges
increases correspondingly.

increases correspondingly.increases correspondingly.

Viewing HP Gauges

Player

Player

HP GaugeHP Gauge

HP Gauge

Robo Condition

Robo Condition

Knockdown MeterKnockdown Meter

Knockdown Meter

*This decreases

when you are hit.
When it is depleted,
your robo will be
knocked down.

Remaining HP

Remaining HP

Robo Status

Press START to halt a battle in progress.

Continue Fighting

To return to the match select CANCEL with and press
to confirm.

Retire

To exit a battle and return to the previous screen, select RETIRE
with and press to confirm.

If you retire from a match, that counts as a loss.

Battle Results

A battle ends when one of the participants loses all HP or when time runs out.

Victory

If you win a battle, you continue to the next scenario.

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ACTIONACTIONACTION

H I TH I TH I T

DOWNDOWNDOWN

REBIRTHREBIRTHREBIRTH

XCHANGEXCHANGEXCHANGE

The robo has just transformed and is ready for action.

The robo is taking damage.

The robo has been knocked down.

The robo’s systems are rebooting after the robo was knocked down.

The robo cannot change with its partner in Tag Battle.

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Defeat

If you lose a battle, you will be returned to the scene
immediately prior to the battle. In Story mode, ties are treated
as losses.

Story Mode:

A New Journey

(Outside of Battle)

After winning a battle, you continue the story where you left off. Sometimes, you will gain access
to new parts, so be sure to stop by a parts generator and check. At a certain point in the game
you will enter your name on the Name Entry screen.

Parts Generator

1

If you win a battle, you gain access to parts data from your
opponent. You cannot use those parts until you download the
data from a parts generator, though.

Name Entry

2

At a certain point in the game, the Name Entry screen will allow
you to enter your name. You can use up to eight characters in
your name

Use to choose letters, numbers, or symbols, and
press to input them. Use to delete characters. Once
you’re finished, select END and press .

If the name you’ve entered is OK, select YES and confirm
with .

Locations of Parts Generators

All parts generators look like the one shown here. You’ll find
them all over town, so be sure to check them often.

Using Parts Generators

To use parts generators, simply stand in front of them and
press . The parts generators automatically upload any
new data to you, giving you access to the new parts. If you
have no new parts data, the parts generator will let you know.

Once you have downloaded parts data, you can use those parts
to customize your robo.

Remember, you cannot change a name once it has been
entered and confirmed.

Saving in Story Mode3

Your progress is saved automatically in Story mode. If you do
not have a Memory Card inserted, you will be asked if you
want to save. If so, insert a Memory Card, select YES, and
press . Don t risk losing your progress! Make sure you
have a Memory Card inserted into your GameCube’s Memory
Card Slot A!

Managing Memory Cards

*Do not remove your Memory Card or touch the POWER Button *Do not remove your Memory Card or touch the POWER Button

*Do not remove your Memory Card or touch the POWER Button

while saving. This may damage your Memory Card or the

while saving. This may damage your Memory Card or the while saving. This may damage your Memory Card or the
Nintendo GameCube.

Nintendo GameCube.Nintendo GameCube.

Story Mode:

The Grand Battle

Once you clear A New Journey, you can choose The Grand Battle from the Select Mode screen. The
Grand Battle are a series of competitive tournaments for players who finished A New
Journey—the opponents are more powerful, more parts are available, and there is a greater
variety of battles. Play The Grand Battle to acquire parts you missed in A New Journey and
maximize your customization options.

Menu Differences

The Story [ ) and Battle Preparation ( ) menus are slightly different in the two
Story modes. The differences are explained here.

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The Grand Battle Story Menu

In addition to the menu options from A New Journey ( ), The Grand Battle menu also
contains Grand Battle Rules and Score Data.

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Starting The Grand Battle

You can begin playing The Grand Battle by selecting it at the end of A New Journey or from the
Select Mode screen. Either way, you must clear A New Journey before you can play The Grand
Battle.

What’s the Difference?

In The Grand Battle, you don’t play through a traditional story as you do in A New Journey. Instead,
you fight in a series of tournaments against the residents of your city. Your performance is rated,
and your scores recorded.

Scoring System

The following criteria determine your points for winning battles:

Bonus Points

Hit Points 30 points per remaining hit point
Time 100 points for each second remaining on the timer
Perfect 5,000 points for taking no damage
Destruction 10,000 points per robo destroyed

Deducted Points

Losses Lose 10% for each loss
Handicap* Lose 25% for each 25% handicap–illegal parts count as handicap

*About Handicaps

If you lose to the same opponent two or more times in The Grand Battle, you get the option of
adjusting your opponent’s HP. If you do so, the battle will be scored as a handicap match.

Grand Battle Rules

Score Data

Check the rules of a particular battle and view explanations
of unique terms.

View scores for individual tournaments.

The Grand Battle Battle Preparation Menu

The Battle Preparation menu here has all of the selections of the A New Journey menu ( )
plus Score Data.

Score Data

View scores for individual tournaments.

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Battle Differences

In comparison to A New Journey battle options, The Grand Battle contains a variety of different
battles. They include Tag, Handicap, and Battle Royal matches, among others. For specific rules,
please see the Arcade and Vs. Mode sections.

Arcade Mode

In this single-player mode, you’ll take on CPUs and try to clear all 8 stages. Arcade mode
becomes available once you complete A New Journey. Select Arcade mode from the Select Mode

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screen to begin playing.

Match Selection

1

Use to select the type of battle you want to play and
press to confirm.

Continue Screen

3

If you are defeated, press START to return to the Battle
Preparation menu and try again. If the timer reaches 0, the
game will end, taking you back to the Select Mode screen.
Press to speed through the countdown.

Single Battle
2-ON-2

Tag Battle

3-Player Battle Royal

4-Player Battle Royal

Battle Preparation Menu

2

Navigate the Arcade mode Battle Preparation menu in the same
manner as the Story mode Battle Preparation menu.
Use to highlight a selection and press to confirm.
From any submenu, press to return to the Battle
Preparation screen. Once you’re ready, press START or choose
Start Battle with and press to begin the match.

A simple 1-on-1 battle.
A 2-on-2 team battle.

Choose a 2-robo team, then swap your robos during the battle.

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A 3-player battle. The last robo standing wins.

A 4-player battle. The last robo standing wins.

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Vs. Mode

Vs. mode is a 1- to 4- player mode where you can battle against friends or CPU
enemies. Once you’ve saved a game in A New Journey, Vs. mode will open. Once
you clear A New Journey, you can battle CPUs in Vs. mode. To play Vs. mode,
simply select it on the Select Mode screen.

Match Selection1

First, use to choose a match type, then press to
confirm.

Single Battle
2-ON-2

A simple 1-on-1 battle.
A 2-on-2 team battle.

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Player Selection

2

On this screen, you determine the number of human players
and CPU participants. Use to highlight a selection and
press to confirm.

CPUs become available only once you’ve cleared A New Journey.
If you choose to use CPUs, you can set individual CPU strength and robo
customizations.

Stage Selection

3

To select a holosseum, simply highlight it with to view it
in the upper portion of the Stage Select screen, then confirm
your choice with . Then, you will proceed to the
customization screen.

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Tag Battle

1-ON-2 Handicap

3-Player Battle Royal

4-Player Battle Royal

Choose a 2-robo team, then fight the foe while swapping your

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robos.

A 1-on-2 handicap battle.

A 3-player battle. The last robo standing wins.

A 4-player battle. The last robo standing wins.

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Press to see Controller information on the Stage Select screen.

Special Functions on the Stage Select Screen

Random Stage

Select the ? icon if you want to pick a holosseum randomly.
Press here, and the holosseum will be displayed on­screen. Press again to battle on this holosseum. If you
want to select another holosseum, select ? again and
press .

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Secret Select Mode

Press to block the screen with static. This prevents
other players from knowing which holosseum you’ve selected.
Holosseum selection continues as normal, using and .
Press to exit the Stage Select screen, or press
again to exit the Secret Select mode.

Customization Screen4

Basic customization is the same as in Story mode ( ).
However, there are also additional features that appear only in
Vs. Mode. Press START to begin fighting.

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If you choose Random Stage while in Secret Select mode, no one will
know which holosseum has been selected.

Battle Rule Settings

Press on the Stage Select screen to manually set up battle
rules. Press up or down on to highlight an option then
press right or left on to adjust that option. Select OK at
the bottom of the screen and press confirm the rules
setup. To return to the previous screen without changing any
rules, press .

Adjustable Battle Rules

Battle Time

Victory Conditions

Friendly fire damage
Allies block gun rounds
Friendly pod and bomb blasts cause damage
Pods explode on robos other than their primary targets
Ally’s charges cause damage

90, 120, 180, ∞ (Endless)
Change conditions for winning

(2-on-2 Handicap only)

ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF

Press on the customization screen to see Controller functionality.

Special Functions on the Customization Screen

Random Customization

Use Random Customization to choose your robo’s parts
randomly from the available parts. Press and hold and
then press to select your robo’s parts randomly. If you
don’t like the random parts you receive, you can still choose
your parts manually by using the Control Stick and the A Button.

Secret Select Mode

Press to conceal your parts. Part names will appear as
???, and your robo will not be visible, preventing your
opponents from seeing which parts you’ve equipped. You still
customize your parts using and . However, you can
remain on the same screen, moving the cursor with , even
after your selections have been made. Press once to
finish customizing that part. To exit Secret Select mode, simply
press one more time.

*Rules differ depending on the game mode and the number of participants.*Rules differ depending on the game mode and the number of participants.

*Rules differ depending on the game mode and the number of participants.

In Secret Select mode, you can select parts repeatedly by pressing . The last
part you select and confirm with will be the part equipped.
After completing customization in Secret Select mode, press to return to the
Stage Select screen. If you enter the customization screen again, Secret Select
mode will be turned off.

Setting CPU Strength

If you choose to have CPU participants in a Vs. match, you can
adjust each CPU’s strength.
There are 5 strength settings: Very Easy, Easy, Normal, Hard,
and Very Hard. Press left or right on to choose a setting.

Next, move to the TYPE option and again move left and right. The
robo will change to match the type selected. When you’re finished,
press START.

Adjusting HP Settings

By adjusting the HP gauge located below the robo parts, you can
handicap certain players in battle. Use to select the HP gauge,
then press right or left on to set the HP amount to any of the 6
levels, between 20% and 100%. Press START to finish customization.

Special Rule Battles

Here are explanations of special battle types that appear in The Grand Battle and Vs. mode.

2-on-2 Battle

1

Rules

You and your partner compete against two
opponents. In The Grand Battle, you lose once
your HP reach zero, even if your partner robo
still has HP remaining. In Vs. mode, the battle
continues even if one robo is defeated.
Press to change the opponent you are
targeting. You can not switch targets while
firing your gun. Your ally cannot hurt you with
gun fire, but you will take damage from your partner’s bombs and pods, so move with caution!

Handicap Battle

2

Rules

This battle pits you against two enemy robos.
Press to change the opponent you are
targeting. You can not switch targets while
firing your gun.

Do not press START until all customization is finished. If you press START, battle will
begin immediately.

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