Mini Ninjas Instruction Manual
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COVER PAGE WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY/EPILEPSY/SEIZURES A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may trigger epileptic seizures or blackouts in these individuals. These conditions may trigger previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before playing. IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician before resuming gameplay if you or your child experience any of the following health problems or symptoms: • dizziness • eye or muscle twitches • disorientation • any involuntary movement • altered vision • loss of awareness • seizures or convulsion. RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN. ______________________________________________________________________________ Use and handling of video games to reduce the likelihood of a seizure • Use in a well-lit area and keep as far away as possible from the television screen. CONTENTS • Avoid large screen televisions. Use the smallest television screen available. • Avoid prolonged use of the PLAYSTATION®3 system. Take a 15-minute break during each hour of play. GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................2 • Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep. ______________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................3 Stop using the system immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: lightheadedness, GAME SCREEN ...........................................................................................4 nausea, or a sensation similar to motion sickness; discomfort or pain in the eyes, ears, hands, arms, CONTROLS .................................................................................................5 or any other part of the body. If the condition persists, consult a doctor. INVENTORY SCROLL .................................................................................6 NOTICE: MEDITATION ...............................................................................................7 Use caution when using the DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller motion sensor function. When using the DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller motion sensor function, be cautious of the following points. If the NINJA FOLLOWERS ...................................................................................8 controller hits a person or object, this may cause accidental injury or damage. Before using, check COMBAT ....................................................................................................10 that there is plenty of space around you. When using the controller, grip it firmly to make sure it cannot slip out of your hand. If using a controller that is connected to the PS3™ system with a USB KUJI SHRINES ..........................................................................................12 cable, make sure there is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object. SPELLS ......................................................................................................13 Also, take care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3™ system while using the controller. TEMPLES ..................................................................................................14 WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS: CHECKPOINT ALTARS ............................................................................15 Do not connect your PLAYSTATION®3 system 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. PAUSE MENU ...........................................................................................15 HANDLING YOUR PLAYSTATION®3 FORMAT DISC: CREDITS ....................................................................................................16 • Do not bend it, crush it or submerge it in liquids. • Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT ..............................................21 or other source of heat. • Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play. • Keep this 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. 1 GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION ® PLAYSTATION 3 system Hiro is a young ninja and the last person that anyone would Starting a game: Before use, carefully read the instructions supplied with the PLAYSTATION®3 expect to be asked to save the world. computer entertainment system. The documentation contains information on setting up and using your system as well as important safety information. Yet that is exactly what happens when the Evil Samurai Check that the MAIN POWER switch (located on the system rear) is turned on. Insert the Mini Warlord hatches a fiendish plan to raise an army bent on total Ninjas disc with the label facing up into the disc slot. Select the icon for the software title under world domination. ® [Game] in the PLAYSTATION 3 system’s home menu, and then press the S button. Refer to this manual for information on using the software. Hiro must lead his small band of ninjas on an exciting Quitting a game: During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button on the wireless journey through a disintegrating world, to battle the controller for at least 2 seconds. Then select “Quit Game” from the screen that is displayed. magical hordes of twisted Samurai, and eventually Hint To remove a disc, touch the eject button after quitting the game. confront the Warlord in his Fortress of Doom. Saved data for PLAYSTATION®3 format software Saved data for PLAYSTATION®3 format software is saved on the system’s hard disk. The data is displayed under “Saved Game Utility” in the Game menu. 2 3 GAME SCREEN 7 STEALTH When crouching in tall grass or bushes, or on rooftops, Hiro is in Stealth Mode. That means he is hidden from enemies. 8 8 HAT 7 The Hat is always available to Hiro and his followers. You can use the Hat as an arrow shield, sled, or boat, depending on the environment. 6 CONTROLS 8 CONTROL ACTION left stick Movement 1 2 5 right stick Camera control F button Primary Attack 3 4 D button Block Breaker Attack 1 EXPERIENCE POINTS D button (hold) Power Attack (if available) Yellow Experience Spheres appear after you defeat an opponent. New levels S button Jump / Interact (context sensitive) increase Hiro’s amount of amount of Health Hearts, as well as other abilities. A button (hold) + left stick Sprint (if Stamina is available) 2 HEALTH HEARTS W button Enter Stealth Mode (in tall grass, on Hiro’s Health level is shown as a row of Health Heart icons. Hiro can rooftops etc.) / Block (Combat only) replenish Health by gathering and eating food or using potions. W button (hold) + Movement in Stealth Mode / 3 KI ENERGY left stick Roll (Combat only) Ki is the foundation of all Kuji magic. Ki is drained when Hiro uses Kuji magic spells; it will replenish over time. Hiro can also replenish Ki by meditating, W button (hold) + F Stealth Attack collecting blue energy spheres, and drinking potions. Q button (hold) + left stick Open Ninja Follower Wheel + Select 4 STAMINA E button (hold) + left stick Open Quick Inventory + Select Stamina is used for physical actions, such as sprinting. It can be seen as R button Use selected Quick Inventory item / a yellow bar appearing above the blue Ki energy bar. Stamina regenerates weapon / spell when it is not used. R button (hold) Target ranged weapons / spells 5 CURRENTLY SELECTED ITEM You can assign a secondary item, spell, or weapon to the Quick Inventory SELECT button Open Inventory Scroll for easy use during gameplay. You can assign up to five “quick items” to the N button Use Hat (arrow shield / Quick Inventory. boat / sled) 6 POWER ATTACK C Meditate / Show objective When the ninjas gather the red Unstable Ki energy spheres, they gain the ability to perform Power Attacks (shown as Red Dots on the right side of START button Pause / Options the screen). 4 5 RECIPES INVENTORY SCROLL This section stores potion recipes you’ve purchased at the Temples. Use the Select Button to open the Inventory Scroll. Provided Hiro has the correct ingredients, you can select these recipes in the You can use the Inventory Scroll to assign items for Hiro to use in the adventure, Inventory Scroll to create potions. and to consume items such as special Health-giving food and potions. INGREDIENTS You can also use it to create potions and see the current amount of collected Jizo View items that Hiro has discovered, such as flowers, mushrooms, and herbs. Statues and Coins. QUICK INVENTORY Press the SELECT button to open the Inventory Scroll. To assign an item from the Inventory Scroll to the Quick Inventory: • Use the left stick to select an item 2 from the selection box. • Hold the S button and use the 1 left stick to assign the item to the 3 Quick Inventory. • Press the A to exit the Inventory. The selected item will be available in the Quick Inventory. To use the item: SKILLS