Thank you for purchasing Sonic Unleashed™. Please note that this software is designed for use with the WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY/EPILEPSY/SEIZURES PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Be sure to read this software manual thoroughly before A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed you start playing. 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 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. • 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. • Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep. _____________________________________________________________________________ Stop using the system immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: lightheadedness, nausea, or a sensation similar to motion sickness; discomfort or pain in the eyes, ears, hands, arms, or any other part of the body. If the condition persists, consult a doctor. NOTICE: Use caution when using the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller motion sensor function. When using the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller motion sensor function, be cautious of the following points. If the CONTENTS controller hits a person or object, this may cause accidental, injury or damage. Before using, check that there is plenty of space around you. When using the controller, grip it firmly to make sure it GETTING STARTED ............................... 2 cannot slip out of your hand. If using a controller that is connected to the PS3™ system with a USB cable, make sure there is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object. PROLOGUE ...................................... 4 Also, take care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3™ system while using the controller. CHARACTERS .................................... 5 WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS: BASIC CONTROLS ................................ 7 ® Do not connect your PLAYSTATION 3 system to a projection TV without first consulting the user manual STARTING THE GAME ............................ 11 for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage your TV screen. PLAYING THE GAME .............................. 12 HANDLING YOUR PLAYSTATION®3 FORMAT DISC: • Do not bend it, crush it or submerge it in liquids. • Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator LICENSING ...................................... 19 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 Please note that this manual was written while the game was in production, so some screenshots solvents or abrasive cleaners. may differ from those of the final product. 1 GETTING STARTED PLAYSTATION®3 System Front USING The SIXAXIS™ WIRELESS CONTROLLER (FOR PLAYSTATION®3) Slot cover Port indicators USB connector Port indicators USB connector SlotCF* cover1 slot L2 button R2 button CF*1 slot Eject button L1 buttonL2 button R1 button R2 button EjectSD* button2 Memory L1 button R1 button Card slot button 2 SD* Memory Directional button CardMemory slot button Stick™ slot buttons button Directional button Memory button CF SD/miniSD buttons Stick™ slot Insert the disc with the button label side facing up. *1 CompactFlash® button CF SD/miniSD *2 Secure Digital Insert the disc with the Left stick/ Right stick/ label side facing up. L3 button* R3 button* *1 CompactFlash® 2 * Secure Digital SELECT buttonLeft stick/ START button Right stick/ Disc slot L3 button* PS button R3 button* Power button SELECT button START button VentDisc slot PS button EjectPower button button * The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed. WLAN access indicator Vent Note: To use the controller, you must first register or “pair” the controller with the PLAYSTATION®3 system HDD access indicator Eject button and assign a number to the controller. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the system. USB connectors WLAN access indicator SAVED Data FOR PLAYSTATION®3 SYSTEM FORMat softwaRE Some models of the PLAYSTATION®3 system do not include media slots. For specific features Note: Saved data for PLAYSTATION®3 format software is saved on the system’s hard disk. The data is included, refer to the instructions HDDfor use access of your indicator model of the PLAYSTATION®3 system. displayed under “Saved Game System” in the Game menu. Starting a game: Before use, carefullyUSB connectors read the instructions supplied with the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The documentation contains information on setting up and using your system as well as important safety information. Check that the MAIN POWER switch (located on the system rear) is turned on. Insert the Sonic Unleashed™ disc with the label facing up into the disc slot. Select the icon for the software title under [Game] in the PLAYSTATION®3 system’s home menu, and then press the gS button. Refer to this manual for information on using the software. Quitting a game: During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button on the wireless controller for at least 2 seconds. Then select “Quit Game” from the screen that is displayed. HINT To remove a disc, touch the eject button after quitting the game. 2 3 PROLOGUE CHARACTERS A blue whirlwind flashed into view of the gargantuan battle fleet, and began a hasty but destructive path to SONIC THE HEDGEHOG the central fortress where Dr. Eggman awaited. In what Sonic is the world’s fastest supersonic hedgehog, and values was to be their final showdown, Sonic harnessed the freedom and life by his own rules above everything else. He is power of the Chaos Emeralds and transformed into kind at heart, but can be short tempered and is quick to throw Super Sonic, dealing destructive blows to Dr. Eggman’s himself into the middle of trouble without a second thought, precious machinery. remaining steadfast to the end. His personality is a juxtaposition However, unbeknownst to Sonic, he’d run head first of kindness and ferocity, as on the one hand he does all in his into Dr. Eggman’s most devious trap so far. Sonic was power to snuff out evil, but he also can’t look away when somebody suddenly surrounded by a high energy shield, which else is in trouble. stripped him of his Super Sonic powers, while simultaneously robbing him of the Chaos Emeralds. Sonic hates boredom and being tied down, so much of his time is Dr. Eggman had anticipated Sonic’s transformation from the outset, and saw this as the perfect spent running towards the next danger or adventure. opportunity to procure the Emeralds. Dr. Eggman then, from the safety of his control panel, reversed the polarity of the Chaos Emeralds releasing the dark energy within. The energy was then fired as a powerful beam towards the world. With a roar, the world was ripped into seven continents, which floated around the core. From the aftermath of this destruction, the colossal beast Dark Gaia awoke from a very long slumber. Dr. Eggman had planned to exploit Dark Gaia as a means of taking over the world. However, Dark Gaia was not the only beast unleashed. Due to his proximity to the Chaos Emeralds as the dark energy was expelled, Sonic underwent a new transformation. His muscular density increased, his SONIC THE WEREHOG claws sharpened, his teeth grew into fangs and his As a side effect of Dr. Eggman’s latest foibles, Sonic now body became covered with a lush heavy fur. Sonic had undergoes an extreme physical transformation whenever transformed into a Werehog. the sun goes down, but his heart remains the same. Almost. Sonic the Werehog is still willing to His business with Sonic having now concluded, Dr. put his life on the line for his friends without Eggman felt no remorse in ejecting Sonic and the spent any due consideration, but his dedication to Emeralds out of the air lock and into the darkness helping his new friend regain his memory is of space. Sonic soon found himself plummeting to one of the continents of the fragmented world’s in no small part out of guilt that it was his surface. After colliding with a colossal bang, Sonic discovered an imp-like creature nearby that had own fall from space that caused the problem lost all memory of who he was. Sonic, assuming he was responsible, befriended the creature and in the first place. nicknamed him “Chip” on account of his insatiable appetite for desserts. As a Werehog, Sonic is not as fast as his usual As Sonic comes to terms with his own mysterious transformation, he must also figure out a way to self, but he makes up for it with ferocious combat techniques. restore the continents of the planet to their rightful positions.