WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY/EPILEPSY/SEIZURES Thank you for purchasing Valkyria Chronicles™. Please note that this software is designed for use with the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Be sure to read this software A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed manual thoroughly before 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 Story 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 In 1930s Europa, tensions rise to an all-time high between the continent’s two distinct military use and consult your physician before resuming gameplay if you or your child experience any of the powers – the Empire and the Federation. In the struggle for ultimate supremacy, the Second following health problems or symptoms: Europa War (E.W.II) erupts, and Gallia, the small independent nation situated between the two • dizziness • eye or muscle twitches • disorientation • any involuntary movement super powers, now faces attack. • altered vision • loss of awareness • seizures, or or convulsion. The Empire’s Imperial Army is first to strike Gallia, forcing the young lieutenant Welkin Gunther to pull back his small platoon. As the RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN. _____________________________________________________________________________ invading forces charge toward the Use and handling of video games to reduce the likelihood of a seizure capital city, Welkin discovers that not only are they outmatched in scale and • Use in a well-lit area and keep as far away as possible from the television screen. weaponry, but the enemy army also has • Avoid large screen televisions. Use the smallest television screen available. Valkyria, an unusually powerful race, in ® • Avoid prolonged use of the PLAYSTATION 3 system. Take a 15-minute break during each hour of play. their ranks. • Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep. _____________________________________________________________________________ As the war rages, the capital city is Stop using the system immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: lightheadedness, about to fall to the enemy, but Welkin’s unique battle strategies bring hope to nausea, or a sensation similar to motion sickness; discomfort or pain in the eyes, ears, hands, arms, or his homeland… any other part of the body. If the condition persists, consult a doctor. There may be a chance for Gallia after NOTICE: all. This is Welkin’s story. 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 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 CONTENTS 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. Getting Started . 2. Also, take care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3™ system while using the controller. Controls . 3. WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS: Starting Up . 4. 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. Book Mode . 6. HANDLING YOUR PLAYSTATION®3 FORMAT DISC: Battle . 12. • 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 Military Units . 22. disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case when not in use. Clean Combat Tips . 24. 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 CONTROLS PLAYSTATION®3 System Front Using the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller (for PLAYSTATION®3) Slot cover Port indicators USB connector Slot cover Port indicators USB* The connecto L3 andr R3 buttons CF*1 slot CF*1 slot L2 button R2 button function when the sticks are Eject button L1 button L2 button R1 button R2pressed. button Eject buttonSD*2 Memory L1 button R1 button Card slot button Note: To use the controller, 2 SD* Memory Directional button Card slotMemory you butto mustn first register or Stick™ slot buttons button Directional “pair” butto nthe controller with the Memory button CF SD/miniSD PLAYSTATION®3 system Stick™ slot Insert the disc with the buttons button label side facing up. and assign a number to the *1 CompactFlash® button 2 CF SD/miniSD * Secure Digital Left stick/ Right stick/ controller. For details, refer to Insert the disc with the L3 button* R3 button* label side facing up. *1 CompactFlash® the instructions supplied with *2 Secure Digital SELECT buttonLeft stick/ START button Rightthe system. stick/ Disc slot L3 button* PS button R3 button* Power button COMMANDSELECT button BOOK MODE STARTBATTLE button Vent Disc slot PS button Eject button directional buttons Move cursor Move character / Move reticle (fine adjust) Power button WLAN access indicator left stick Move cursor Move character/Move reticle Vent HDD access indicator right stick - NOT USED - Rotate camera view USB connectors Eject button S button Enter / Next page Enter / Terrain Actions / Use weapon or item WLAN access indicator A button Cancel Cancel HDD access indicator D button Display menu Display menu / Detailed information USB connectors F button Chapter selection Squad List / Change weapons Note: Some models of the PLAYSTATION®3 system do not include media slots. For specific features included, refer to the instructions for use of your model of the PLAYSTATION®3 system. Q button Turn pages Mini-Map / Change Lock-on targets Starting a game: Before use, carefully read the instructions supplied with the PLAYSTATION®3 computer E button Turn pages Target Mode / Change Lock-on target entertainment system. The documentation contains information on setting up and using your system as well as important safety information. W button Tab Menu Sneak-in view / Change viewpoints Check that the MAIN POWER switch (located on the system rear) is turned on. Insert the R button Tab Menu Sneak-in view / Change viewpoints Valkyria Chronicles™ disc with the label facing up into the disc slot. Select the icon for the B button - NOT USED - Switch unit to use Ragnaid (medical item) software title under [Game] in the PLAYSTATION®3 system’s home menu, and then press the N button - NOT USED - Reset camera gS button. Refer to this manual for information on using the software. START - NOT USED - Display Sight Lines 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. Saved data for PLAYSTATION®3 format software HINT: To remove a disc, touch the eject button after quitting the game. 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 STARTING UP OPTIONS When you start the game, the opening demo movie will be played followed by the Title Screen. Use the directional buttons/left stick C/V to select Press the START button to bring up the Main Menu, then select from the menu items as detailed one of the settings and Z/X to make changes. below: Choose “Confirm” to implement your changes and “Default” to restore all of the settings to their default NEW GAME values. Press the gA button to exit the screen without Start the story from the beginning. The story will start once the prologue is told. making any changes. LOAD GAME ACTION CAM UP-DOWN Continue playing a previously saved game. Select a Play Data from the list to continue the game. Switch the camera controls for combat. Set it to “Normal” if you prefer pushing C (right stick) to look up, V to look down. Select “Reversed” to OPTIONS have the controls reversed. Make changes to a variety of game settings. Refer to p.5 for details of each option. ACTION CAM RIGHT-LEFT INSTALL Switch the camera controls for combat. Set it to “Normal” if you prefer pushing X (right stick) Install the game data of Valkyria Chronicles™ to your PLAYSTATION®3 system’s hard disk. to pan right, Z to pan left. Select “Reversed” to have the controls reversed. Approximately 4GB of free space is required to install the game data. Installing game data will TARGET CAM UP-DOWN speed up the loading process while you play this game. Switch the up/down targeting controls for combat. Set it to “Normal” if you prefer pushing C (left stick/directional buttons) to move the target up, V to move it down. Select “Reversed” to SAVE DATA have the controls inverted. There are two kinds of save data for this game. System Data saves your game settings and Play Data saves your game progress. Approximately 1MB of free space for the System Data TARGET CAM RIGHT-LEFT and 4MB of free space for the Play Data is required to save each save data.