Warning: Read Before Using Your PlayStation®2 Computer Entertainment System. A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video games, including games played on the PlayStation 2 console, may induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to playing. If you experience any of the following symptoms while playing a video game ­ dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement, or convulsions ­ IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your physician before resuming play. Warning to Owners of Projection Televisions: Do not connect your PlayStation 2 console 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. Use of Unauthorized Product: The use of software or peripherals not authorized by Sony Computer Entertainment America may damage your console and/or invalidate your warranty. Only official or licensed peripherals should be used in the controller ports or memory card slots. Handling Your PlayStation 2 Format Disc: · This disc is intended for use only with PlayStation 2 consoles with the NTSC U/C designation. · 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 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. EIDOS, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY Eidos, Inc., warrants to you, the original purchaser of this disc, that for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of your purchase, this disc shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship. If, at any time during the applicable ninety (90) day warranty period you determine that this limited warranty has been breached, Eidos, Inc., agrees, in its sole option, to repair or replace, free of charge, any such disc, provided the disc is returned postage paid to the Eidos, Inc., Factory Service Center and a proof of date of purchase is included. This limited warranty is not applicable to normal wear and tear and shall be void with respect to any defects that arise from disc abuse, unreasonable use, mistreatment or neglect. This disc is sold "as is" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, other than the limited warranty expressly stated above. No other claims arising out of your purchase and use of this disc shall be binding on or obligate Eidos, Inc., in any manner. Eidos, Inc., will not be liable to you for any losses or damages incurred for any reason as a result of your use of this disc, including, but not limited to, any special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your possession, use or malfunction of this disc. This limited warranty states the entire obligation of Eidos, Inc., with respect to the purchase of your disc. If any part of this limited warranty is determined to be void or illegal, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect. For warranty support please contact our Customer Support department at (415) 615-6220. Our staff is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. You are responsible for all toll charges. Customer Support Representatives will not provide game hints, strategies or codes. PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE In the event our support agents determine that your game disc is defective, you will need to forward material directly to us. Please include a brief letter explaining what is enclosed and why you are sending it to us. The agent you speak with will give you an authorization number that must be included. You will also need to include a daytime phone number so that we may contact you if necessary. Any materials not containing this authorization number will be returned to you unprocessed and unopened. Your postage paid package should be sent to the following address: Eidos Inc. Customer Services RMA# (include your authorization number here) 651 Brannan Street, suite 400 San Francisco, CA 94107 Note: You are responsible for postage for your game to our service center. Register your game at www.eidos.com FPO Inside Front Cover Placeholder 2 rted 3 ing sta trols gett 6 con game ing play 7 start ombat c 8 meter 9 turbo ctions a t inter r mode 10 nmen caree 11 enviro ode ition mtlers 11 exhib wres 11 custom stom logo 12 cu room media tions 12 e op gam ncept me co b Dyer o in l ga origeva Gill & R in by K intro Thank you for purchasing BACKYARD WRESTLING 2: THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. In BACKYARD WRESTLING: DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME we shattered the popular perceptions of what a wrestling game should be. We combined all the action and excitement of a traditional wrestling game with overthe-top moves and fast arcade fighter style play. Our highly interactive, destructible environments raised the bar for all other wrestling games on the market. Now with BACKYARD WRESTLING 2: THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD we have extended our groundbreaking ideas even further: · Our beefed-up hybrid wrestling-fighting system now includes Submission Holds, new Counters, and Blocking. · We have raised the bar for interactive environments again with gorgeously detailed levels where anything you break can be used as a weapon! Hidden, contextsensitive moves can be found in each level, increasing the possibilities for hardcore mayhem and making each match a unique experience. · Our powerful Enviro-MentalTM engine brings the personalities of BYW, CZW, JCW and other hardcore wrestling federations to life with awesome graphics and dynamically moving hair and cloth. · The improved custom wrestler system has enormous potential for you to create your own unique personality and style. Change outfit styles, colors, moves, and even add tattoos and logos of your own design! We hope you enjoy playing BACKYARD WRESTLING 2: THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD as much as we enjoyed making it! -PARADOX DEVELOPMENT game controls DUALSHOCK®2 ANALOG CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONS getting started Connect the DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller to controller port 1 before starting play. For 2 Player games, connect a second controller to controller port 2. When the vibration function is ON, the controller will vibrate in response to game events. You can turn the vibration function ON/OFF in the Options Mode. See page 12. standing Note: illustration may not match all PlayStation 2 console types. For owners of SCPH-70000 series PlayStation 2 systems, refer to the setup instructions supplied with your system. Movement Dash* Grapple Attack 1 Attack 2 Guard Break 1* Guard Break 2* Pickup Weapon Block Attack Counter* Pin Ground Submission* Ground Attack 1 Ground Attack 2 Ledge Throw 1 Ledge Throw 2 Left analog stick or directional buttons Hold r button while moving c button s button x button r + s buttons r + x buttons t button Hold d button Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned ON. Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button and the disc tray will open. Place the BACKYARD WRESTLING 2: THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the OPEN button again and the disc tray will close. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software. MEMORY CARD (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 before powering on the console. · At least 150KB of free space on the memory card is required to save game data. · This game supports saving and loading of game data in MEMORY CARD slot 1 only. · You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card containing previously saved BACKYARD WRESTLING 2: THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD games. l + r buttons as opponent begins attack l button while opponent is on ground r + c buttons while opponent is on ground s button while opponent is on ground x button while opponent is on ground s button while holding opponent on ledge x button while holding opponent on ledge 2 · This action requires some amount of Turbo Meter. For info, see Turbo Meter on page 8. 3 while dashing Turbo Attack 1 Turbo Attack 2 back grapple Attack Throw Slam Submission Left analog stick/directional buttons + s button Left analog stick/directional buttons + x button Left analog stick/directional buttons + c button s button x button front grapple Attack Throw 1 Attack Throw 2 Attack Throw 3 Attack Throw 4 Slam 1 Slam 2 Slam 3 Slam 4 Submission 1 Submission 2 Irish Whip Enviro-MentalTM Throw Drag Opponent Switch to Left Grapple Switch to Right Grapple Super Move* Left analog stick/directional buttons 1 + s button Left analog stick/directional buttons 4 + s button Left analog stick/directional buttons 3 + s button Left analog stick/directional buttons 2 + s button Left analog stick/directional buttons 1 + x button Left analog stick/directional buttons 4 + x button Left analog stick/directional buttons 3 + x button Left analog stick/directional buttons 2 + x button Left analog stick/directional buttons 1 or 2 + c button Left analog stick/directional buttons 4 or 3 + c button Switch to Right Grapple Switch to Left Grapple , button d button while being grappled Grapple Meter Escape· Reverse Attack Throw Reverse Slam Reverse Submission Reverse Irish Whip l + r buttons s button as opponent begins move x button as opponent begins move c button as opponent begins move t button as opponent begins move t button t button when Enviro-MentalTM indicator appears Left analog stick/directional buttons while holding a weapon Movement Attack 1 Attack 2 Attack 3 Drop Weapon Ground Attack 1 Ground Attack 2 Left analog stick/directional buttons s button x button c button t or x button s button while opponent is on ground c button while opponent is on ground , button d button s + x buttons when Turbo Meter is full left grapple/right grapple Attack Throw Slam Submission Switch to Front Grapple Switch to Back Grapple Left analog stick/directional buttons + s button Left analog stick/directional buttons + x button Left analog stick/directional buttons + c button Movement Jump Attack 1 Jump Attack 2 ready to jump Left analog stick/directional buttons d button (Left Grapple)/ , button (Right Grapple) , button (Left Grapple)/ d button (Right Grapple) s button, hold to increase distance x button, hold to increase distance · This action requires some amount of Turbo Meter. For info, see Turbo Meter on page 8. · This action requires some amount of Turbo Meter. For info, see Turbo Meter on page 8. 4 5 starting play PLAYING YOUR FIRST CAREER MODE MISSION Your goal in Career Mode is to win the three belts for each of the local federations (tiers) and enter the final tournament in an attempt to win 1 MILLION DOLLARS. combat SLAMS, ATTACK THROWS & SUBMISSIONS Slams, Attacks, Throws and Submissions are available while you're in the Grapple state. You must first grapple the opponent using the c button. · See GAME CONTROLS beginning on page 3 for info on how to perform each move. Shortly after you power up the game, the Main Menu appears. · To select an option, highlight it with the left analog stick or directional buttons and press the x button to confirm. CREATING A NEW CAREER MODE GAME & YOUR FIRST CUSTOM WRESTLER 1 2 3 4 5 6 From the Level Select screen, select BACKYARD. Select SELECT MISSION. Select the mission entitled BLOCKING. Read the description for the mission, and press the x button to continue. Select BEGIN MATCH: BLOCKING to enter match play. Once the match begins, you will see your current mission and progress in the lower left corner of the screen. If you forget what your mission goals are, press the w button to pause the game and select MISSION to review the goals. Fight your opponent and block three of his or her attacks. The mission progress will change to COMPLETED. If you beat your opponent before achieving the mission goals, don't worry! A new opponent ...