Sega PLAYSTATION 2 GAMES SHINOBI User Manual

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WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR PLAYSTATION®2

Thank you for purchasing Shinobi™

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Please note that this software is designed only for use with the PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system. Be sure to read this instruction manual
thoroughly before you start playing Shinobi™. Also note that this instruction
manual cannot be re-issued, therefore please keep it in a safe place.

This game contains scenes of extreme violence and gore. Discretion is advised.

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

PROLOGUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

THE SHINOBI WORLD . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

IN-GAME CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

STARTING A GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

GAME FLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

SCREEN EXPLANATION . . . . . . . . . .18

TYPES OF NINJUTSU . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

STAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

CHARACTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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

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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.

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 Shinobi™ disc on the disc
tray with the label side facing up. Press the open button again and the
disc tray will close. Insert 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) (sold separately)

Shinobi™ supports MEMORY CARD slot 1. The game data is
automatically saved onto a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) in
Shinobi™. To load the saved game data, select "CONTINUE" on the
Main Menu. Insertion or removal of the memory card (8MB) (for
PlayStation®2) after switching the console on may cause data to be
overwritten or lost.

Shinobi™ is a one-player game that is played using the DUALSHOCK®2
analog controller. Connect the controller to be used to controller port 1.
Do not remove or insert controllers when the power is on.

MEMORY CARD slot 1

MEMORY CARD slot 2

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

disc tray

RESET button

(OPEN) button

button

button

button

button

directional
button

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

DIRECTIONAL BUTTON - MOVEMENT

In this manual, C,V,Z and X are used to denote the direction of
both the directional button and the left analog stick.

DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller

The DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller will default to ANALOG mode
(mode indicator: Red) on boot-up. The vibration function can be
turned ON/OFF from the "VIBRATION" section of the Option Menu (See
P.15 for details).

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10 years passed as the brothers refined their

techniques and honed their senses.

The duel occurred beneath a full moon as cherry

blossoms billowed in the wind.

Not long after, a massive earthquake struck Tokyo,

and a mysterious Golden Palace appeared

in the center of the city.

With the appearance of the palace came the arrival

of a self-proclaimed sorcerer who summoned

hellspawn to wreak havoc upon the city.

Capital members were reported dead, and the city’s

residents became paralyzed with fear.

With the Oboro Clan ravaged and Tokyo on the

verge of collapse, Hotsuma places himself at the

heart of the chaos, determined to reach the

mysterious Golden Palace and avenge

the death of his clan.

Raised together within the Oboro Clan, Hotsuma and
Moritsune were seldom apart during their youth.

Being the younger of the two, Hotsuma looked up to
Moritsune, and considered his older brother a
superior warrior.

Eventually, the Oboro Clan commandment was
revealed to the two boys after they discovered Akujiki,
the sword that would be used in the ritual to decide
the clan’s leader.

The commandment deems that the next clan leader must
be determined by a duel to the death between the eldest
clan heirs---in this case, Moritsune and Hotsuma.

Aware of their destiny, the brothers trained
incessantly, instructed by their foster parent, Kobushi.

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The Oboro Clan is a ninja organization

that fights against conflicts as well as

the evils that exploit them.

Hotsuma and Moritsune grew up as

members of the Oboro Clan and were

trained by Kobushi.

A sword kept in the possession of the Oboro
Clan. Akujiki is powered by sorcery. Apart from
its great cutting power, Akujiki is characterized by
taking Yin from defeated enemies into its blade
and converting the Yin into attacking power to
increase the power of the blade. If Akujiki does
not defeat enemies, then Akujiki
will absorb the life and soul of its
wielder. Once the wielder begins using
Akujiki, he must defeat enemies in order to avoid
having his own life and soul devoured by the
sword’s powerful sorcery.

❋ Note that in this game Akujiki turns into a
sword; Soul Eater absorbing soul and life
of its wielder from a certain stage.

In the Shinobi World, Sorcery exists and is classified as a reasoning of the world. The
balance of the universe, its light side and dark side or Yin and Yang, is acquired by the
reasoning of Yin and Yang. If the balance of either side of this universe is destroyed, the
balance of the other side changes as well. Humans exist in the light side of the universe,
whereas specters exist in the dark side. The reasoning of Yin and Yang can be decrypted
by perceiving energy through flows of weather, the spirit of the earth and Yin and Yang.

Kekkai Fu

Distorts space to seal off
areas.

ATalisman is a tool
used by Sorcerers
that allows them to
manipulate the
balance between
Yin and Yang.
Various examples of
Talismans used in
the Shinobi World
are displayed on
this page.

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A talented Sorcerer may also act as a prophet, foreseeing the future much like a fortune
teller. Sorcerers that have achieved ultimate power have the ability to distort the reasoning

A ghost created by a Talisman in a distorted space. Although Hellspawn usually exist in the
dark side of the universe, a Sorcerer can recall them from the dark side using powerful magic.
Hellspawns can only be defeated by absorbing their souls using the curse of Akujiki’s blade.

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Shoukan Fu

Summons Hellspawns from
the dark side of universe.

Souhei Fu

Turns mechanical
objects into Hellspawns.

Jinsou Fu

Manipulates the corpses
of Genin or Ninja dogs.

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A

button

D

button

F

button

R1 button

S

button

DUALSHOCK®2 Analog Controller

Shinobi™ is compatible with the DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller and is designed only
for use with DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller. A DUALSHOCK® analog controller is
NOT available to use in this game. During gameplay the mode indicator remains lit.

Vibration

The vibration settings can be switched ON/OFF in Options (See P.15).

✽ These are the default controls.

✽ 2. See P.10 to P.13 for detailed in-game controls.

right analog stick

Move cursor / Rotate the camera view around a character /
Adjust the camera view up and down.

Throw Shuriken/Cancel

See P.13 for details.

Jump / Enter

See P.10 for details.

Stealth Dash / Enter

See P.10 for details.

Use Akujiki (Attack)/Cancel

Lock on enemies.

See P.11 for more details.

✽ 1. Select button is not used in this game.

L2 button

Mode indicator

L1 button

START button

directional button

Use ninjutsu.

For types of Ninjutsu, see P.20.

Displays the Pause Screen.

Center camera view.

Move cursor / Select Ninjutsu.

Move cursor / Move character

Remains lit during the game.

left analog stick

R2 button

Switch Lock-on targets.