Tecmo NINJA GAIDEN, Manual

Page 1: ...0304 Part No X09 46035 EN M ...

Page 2: ...acing a video game on hold or pause Consult your television owner s manual to determine if video games can be played safely on your set If you are unable to find this information in the owner s manual contact your television dealer or the manufacturer to determine if video games can be played safely on your set Unauthorized copying reverse engineering transmission public performance rental pay for...

Page 3: ...n up for the Xbox Live service To determine if Xbox Live is available in your region and for information about connecting to Xbox Live see www xbox com connect Getting Started 02 Using the Xbox Controller 1 Insert the Xbox Controller into any controller port of the Xbox console For multiple players insert additional controllers 2 Insert any peripherals for example Xbox Memory Units into controller...

Page 4: ...ous game settings 05 Basic Controls Black button Display map Left thumbstick Movement Attack command Input Precision aiming with the bow and arrow equipped B button Use projectile weapon Shuriken Bow and Arrow etc START button Start Game Pause Game Displays Pause Menu Screen Right thumbstick 1st person view mode Y button Strong Attack Charge Attacks Special Attacks Combo Finishers etc X button Att...

Page 5: ...he main character Ryu Hayabusa dies Continue After the Game Over screen is displayed selecting Continue will allow you to restart from the last save point at which you saved the game Continuing will not be possible if no saved game data exists Resetting the Game Pressing the Start and Back Buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will reset the game to the Title Screen GENERAL SETTINGS Turn subtitles ...

Page 6: ...the Y Button at the Melee Weapons screen will open the Techniques list for the highlighted weapon Weapon Level Indicator Ninpo Screen One Ninpo magic attack can be equipped using this interface Ninpo Level Indicator Item Screen Items can be used and examined using this interface Health Gauge Ki Gauge Nine Letters Indicator Amount of Yellow Essence Currently in Possession Number of Golden Scarabs i...

Page 7: ...Ninpo Use Ninpo magic attacks by pressing the Y and B Buttons simultaneously Blocking Use the Left Trigger to block enemy attacks Interact Press the X Button when you see the Interact display on the screen to interact with objects in the environment Know the importance of the X Button Wall Running You can run on walls by jumping diagonally towards a wall and continuing to hold down the Left Thumbs...

Page 8: ...n them While swinging press the A Button to jump off making use of your momentum Reverse Wind Technique Leaning the Left Thumbstick in the desired direction while blocking with the Left Trigger performs the Reverse Wind rolling maneuver Use it to dodge enemy attacks and circle around them Wind Run Technique Pressing the X Button and A Button simultaneously allows you to perform the Wind Run a jump...

Page 9: ... it using the Ninpo Screen in the Pause Menu The power of Ninpo can be increased by using an item called the Jewel of the Demon Seal Using Ninpo attacks depletes your Ki power but do not hesitate to utilize them in difficult situations The Art of the Inferno A technique that allows you to control fire at will first enveloping yourself in flame and then shooting a fireball out in front of you This ...

Page 10: ...ese situations your weapon will absorb nearby Essence and become charged with power until it is ready to explode That is when you should release the Y Button The pent up energy of the Essence lends an unfathomable strength to your attack Ultimate Techniques for each weapon are different Also you must not forget that enemies defeated by an Ultimate Technique release more Essence than usual Ultimate...

Page 11: ...ases the level of one of the Ninpo attacks Armlets Armlets allow you to fine tune the balance of Ryu s attributes One Armlet at a time can be equipped using the pause menu There are many others as well The Armlet of the Sun Increases attack power The Armlet of the Moon Increases defensive power Technique Scrolls Scrolls containing the secrets to extremely powerful hidden combat techniques that wer...

Page 12: ...ith Talk Speak with the store owner Muramasa and take advantage of the wisdom of his old age Dragon Sword A Japanese sword passed down through the generations in the Hayabusa Ninja Clan It is said to have been carved out of the fang of a dragon Nunchaku An Eastern weapon made by joining two sticks together with a chain It is very suited to free form combo attacks War Hammer A War Hammer said to ha...

Page 13: ...ng her susceptible to turning into a Fiend like her relative She can sense where Fiends are Murai A Master Ninja possessing unsurpassed skill in all of the Ninja arts Murai also has a deep connection with Ryu Although he was a member of the Hayabusa Ninja Clan events that occurred in the past caused Murai to leave and form his own rogue Ninja organization the Shadow Clan Ayane A kunoichi or female...

Page 14: ...cenes during the events that occur in the Vigoor Empire observing the actions of Ryu and the movements of the Dark Dragon Blade Alma Greater Fiend One of the Greater Fiends a powerful group within the Vigoor Empire she became a Fiend after lured in by Doku Doku Lord of the Greater Fiends One of the Greater Fiends he is a heavily armored dark knight He lured Alma into the fold and turned her into a...

Page 15: ...sult epidemiologists believe it to be endemic to the Vigoor Empire The Fiends have long been subjects of fear and awe and a culture of Fiend worship is still very prevalent in Vigoor Fiends of a special rank and ability are known as Greater Fiends The Vigoor Empire An imperialistic nation located in a land locked area in western Asia The country remains shrouded in mystery due to its long standing...

Page 16: ...he Y Button to return to the opening of the title you are currently playing Press the B Button to stop play and return to the new Ninja Gaiden main game Either of these methods can be used to quit playing the Classic Ninja Gaiden games Also at any time during play of the Classic Series games pressing and holding the Start and Back buttons simultaneously will return you to the new Ninja Gaiden main...

Page 17: ...lth If it runs out he dies The health of the Boss Enemy of the current stage When this is down to 0 you have beaten the stage Ninjutsu Power Gives the points necessary to use Ninjutsu Items Blue is worth 5 points and red 10 Time Stop Freezes all enemies in their tracks for 5 seconds Medicine Restores 6 bars of Ryu s health Ninja Gaiden I Items Item 1 Up Increases Ryu s remaining lives by one Invin...

Page 18: ...NG I has become a freely usable Ninjutsu attack by NG II It makes Ryu invincible for 4 seconds Ninjutsu Power In Ninja Gaiden III blue items are worth 10 points and the red give Ryu the maximum number of points Dragon Scroll Increases the maximum limit on Ninjutsu points 1 Up Increases Ryu s remaining lives by one Sword Extend Causes the soul of the dragons to imbue the Dragon Sword with power ext...

Page 19: ...all based attacks have a high damage potential Aerial combat shows the true worth of the Ninja Shuriken can be thrown at any time Use them to slow down your opponents If you see blue coloring in certain areas of a stage be sure to explore them fully Learn how to fully utilize the Wind Run homing jump Use it in combination with the normal jump when necessary ...

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