GAMES MICROSOFT XBOX NINJA GAIDEN Manual

Summary of NINJA GAIDEN

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    About photosensitive seizures a very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cau...

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    Xbox live take ninja gaiden beyond the box xbox live™ is a high-speed or broadband internet gaming community where you can create a permanent gamer identity, set up a friends list with other players, see when they’re online, invite them to play, and talk to them in real-time as you play. Downloadabl...

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    Controls during gameplay basic controls 04 beginning a game press the start button at the title screen to display the main menu. Choose the desired menu item using the left thumbstick or the directional pad and press the x button to confirm your selection. New game this menu item starts the game fro...

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    Saving the state of a game in progress can be saved at a number of save points located throughout the game world. When saving, please choose which file number you would like to save under. A maximum of 10 separate saved games can be created. 06 select options from the main menu. Various game setting...

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    1 health gauge shows ryu’s physical strength. If it is fully depleted, he dies. 2 ki gauge shows ryu’s spiritual power (ki). It is depleted when he uses ninpo magic attacks. 3 ninpo indicator shows the type of ninpo that is currently equipped. 4 breath gauge (when underwater) shows ryu’s remaining b...

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    10 11 basic movements walking and running use the left thumbstick to move: lean it slightly to walk and fully to run. Jump use the a button to jump. Melee weapon attack both the x button and the y button are used for melee attacks; however, the y button is capable of more intense attacks. Use the tw...

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    12 13 wall clinging when jumping on a wall, let go of the left thumbstick right after impact on the wall to perform a wall cling for a short period of time. You can also jump from a wall cling. Horizontal jump jumping from a horizontally-facing wall cling allows for unexpected directional shifts and...

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    14 15 1st person view mode by leaning the right thumbstick you can enter 1st person view mode, allowing you to look freely in any direction. Exit this mode by using any of the keys on the controller other than the right thumbstick. The 1st person view mode can also be toggled on and off by pressing ...

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    16 17 advanced weapon attack techniques advanced weapon attack techniques yellow essence a secretly-used currency. Necessary to buy items or upgrade weapons. A must-have when going to the weapons and tools shop. “these are the most important, most essential techniques available to us. However, i can...

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    18 19 power-up items by using these invaluable items on the pause menu, ryu’s attributes will permanently increase. Items items golden scarabs a legendary treasure, these can be found scattered throughout the world but they are very rare; hence, they are desired by collectors everywhere. It is rumor...

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    20 21 muramasa ’s weapons and tools muramasa ’s weapons and tools an extremely useful shop, run by a wizened old man named muramasa. In addition to blacksmithing, the shop also sells a variety of items. There are 3 categories on the weapon shop menu: shop buy products with yellow essence. Weapons we...

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    22 23 ryu hayabusa the main character of the game. A descendant of the dragon lineage, he is a young member of the hayabusa ninja clan. His father joe hayabusa, the head of the clan, has left the village to train in the mountains and has entrusted ryu with the dragon sword, an ancient sword that has...

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    24 25 muramasa a wizened old man, he appears to be over 100 years old. He runs a weapon and tool shop, but is also a renowned blacksmith. He has erected bronze statues of himself at various locations throughout the world. The dark disciple a mysterious figure who disguises his true identity with a m...

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    26 27 the world of ninja gaiden the world of ninja gaiden the dragon lineage an ancient race of beings that was said to have defeated the sinister evil deities in the age of ancient myth; the descendents of this bloodline came to be known in a later age as the dragon ninja, the modern-day hayabusa n...

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    28 29 the classic ninja gaiden series the classic ninja gaiden series performing a specific action during the game will allow you to play all three of the classic masterpiece ninja gaiden games. You will discover how to unlock the classic ninja gaiden series during your adventure in the new game. Be...

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    31 the screen display in ninja gaiden i 1. Points 2. Stage number 3. Timer 4. Lives remaining 5. Ninjutsu power 7. Ninjutsu item 8. Ryu hayabusa’s health 9. Boss enemy’s health items and ninjutsu items items can be found after destroying lamps and other objects in the environment. Ninjutsu items all...

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    32 33 ninjutsu power in ninja gaiden ii, the blue items are worth 5 points and the red give ryu the maximum number of points. Dragon scroll increases the maximum limit on ninjutsu points. Medicine restores 6 bars of ryu’s health. Ninja gaiden ii items in ninja gaiden ii, items fall from destroyed dr...

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    Tips tips • melee and projectile weapons can be used at the same time. Learn how to combine them effectively! • knowing when to defend is the mark of a true ninja. • wall-based attacks have a high damage potential. Aerial combat shows the true worth of the ninja! • shuriken can be thrown at any time...

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    37 get an edge on the game! Xbox game tips (automated): available 7 days a week including holidays, 24 hours a day. • in the u.S., call 1-900-289-xbox. $.95 per minute. • in canada, call 1-900-561-hint. $1.50 (canadian) per minute. Xbox game tips (support representative): available 7 days a week inc...