Thank you for purchasing The House of the DeadTM 2! Please note that this software is designed only for use with the Dreamcast console. Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before you start playing The House of the DeadTM 2. CONTENTS THE STORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONS .4 STARTING UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 GAME CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . .6 SUB-PLOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 THE GAME SCREEN . . . . . . . . .9 BEGINNING PLAY . . . . . . . . . . .10 ARCADE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 ORIGINAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . .12 TRAINING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . .14 BOSS MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 RANKINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 MONSTER FILE . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 The House of the Dead TM 2 is a memory card compatible game [Visual Memory Unit (VMU) sold separately]. Seven blocks of free space are required to save a game file. Note that because saving occurs automatically, never turn OFF the Dreamcast power, remove the memory card unit or disconnect the controller during game play. ARCADE MODE: After name entry BOSS MODE: ORIGINAL MODE: After the game ends OPTIONS: TRAINING MODE: When you finish the game When you finish the game After changing the settings All characters are fictional, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. THE STORY December 18th, 1998 "The Curien Mansion Incident" There was nothing else that could have been done to prevent that loathsome disaster . . . February 26th, 2000 The world is in chaos. The prelude . . . A new plot is unfolding in a town where the last vestiges of the Middle Ages still linger. A new tragedy unfolds . . . CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONS Gary Stewart A special agent of the government agency "AMS." 24 years old. American. A warm-hearted youth, yet to discover the world's sheer disorder. Whatever he comes up against, his approach is passionate and emotional. He was assigned to "AMS" one year ago. Despite a lack of experience, Gary puts all of his effort into his work. But sometimes he is reckless in his actions, and this worries James. James Taylor A special agent of the government agency "AMS." 35 years old. American. His conduct is cool and logical. He never relies on intuition and guesswork. He handles whatever he faces with the utmost of calmness and clarity. Devoid of excessive emotion, Taylor has an almost computer-like mind. Accordingly he is often dispatched to scenes of immense difficulty and utter confusion. AMS special agents James and Gary are ready for action. But what are they waiting for . . .? And what does the mysterious Goldman really want . . .? vThe Curien Mansion Incident lasted for three days from December 18th - 20th, 1998. It was an event orchestrated by Dr. Curien to destroy mankind. AMS special agents Rogan and G were able to stem this incident, but because of the Government's large role in it, the Curien Mansion Incident has yet to be officially announced. 2 3 CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONS Amy Crystal A special agent of the government agency "AMS." 29 years old. American. A reliable character, who has faced danger on many occasions, Amy is an open, frank, kind woman who never discriminates. She often behaves like a big sister to Gary, and has not yet accepted him fully as a special agent. STARTING UP THE JUMP PACKTM Make sure that you insert the Jump Pack (sold separately) into Expansion Socket 2 of the Controller. The Jump Pack does not lock into place when inserted into Expansion Socket 1, and may fall out during game play, causing problems with game operation. Harry Harris A special agent of the government agency "AMS." Harry is either in his late thirties or early forties. No one knows his nationality. He does not speak about his past. He always seems gloomy. He habitually wears dark glasses, and never shows his expressions. Goldman Goldman is in his early forties, and heads a world famous, distinguished financial group. Using his own substantial financial power, he is actively involved in human genome research. Goldman will soon report the results of his latest research, but none of his projects has ever been officially approved. He has an incredibly cool and intelligent appearance, but inside he is extremely anxious about the future of the natural world and the very existence of the human race. Insert the memory card into Expansion Socket 1 of the Dreamcast Controller, and the Jump Pack into Expansion Socket 2. v For further details, also read the Jump Pack Instruction Manual. 4 5 GAME CONTROLS This is a one or two player game. For a one player game, use either Control Port A or B, and for a two player game, use both Control Ports A and B. You can use a Controller with inserted VMU in any of the Ports to save the game. GAME CONTROLS v All the controls described in this manual are those for the DEFAULT, or initial game settings. v The directions for the Analog Thumb Pad/D-Pad/Joystick are shown with these symbols . THE DREAMCAST CONTROLLER BUTTON ANALOG THUMB PAD D-PAD BUTTON BUTTON THE ARCADE STICK BUTTON (SOLD SEPARATELY) START BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON TRIGGER TRIGGER JOYSTICK BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON START BUTTON v Do not touch the Analog Thumb Pad, or the Triggers while turning the Dreamcast power ON. Doing so may disrupt the controller initialization procedure and result in malfunction. MENU/OPTIONS SCREEN :MENU SELECTION :CHANGE ENTER ENTER CANCEL N/A N/A N/A N/A D-PAD/ANALOG THUMB PAD START BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON TRIGGER TRIGGER DURING GAME PLAY AIMING CONTROLS START/PAUSE FIRE RELOAD/SKIPAN EVENT SPEED UPAIMING N/A CENTER THE TARGET RELOAD MENU/OPTIONS SCREEN :MENU SELECTION :CHANGE ENTER ENTER CANCEL N/A N/A N/A N/A JOYSTICK START BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON DURING GAME PLAY AIMING CONTROLS START/PAUSE FIRE RELOAD/SKIPAN EVENT SPEED UPAIMING CENTER THE TARGET N/A N/A 6 v To return to the Title Screen at any point during the game, simultaneously press and hold the , , , and the Start Buttons. v To return to the Title Screen at any point in the game, simultaneously press and hold the ,,, and the Start Buttons. 7 SUB-PLOTS This game is unlike most games, because the path your character takes is based on his actions using "Sub-Plots." You can play again and again and discover new routes each time. THE GAME SCREEN GUNSIGHT This is shown when using the Controller or the Arcade Stick. For Example . . . REMAINING ROUNDS The number of bullets left in your gun. Reload before the bullets run out. LIVES These are reduced if you are hacked at, bludgeoned, gouged, or chewed, or if you accidentally shoot one of the civilians. Monsters are attacking a civilian! Rescue succeeded! CREDITS This shows the number of remaining continues. If you use them all, the game is over! BOSS LIFE GAUGE This decreases as you damage the boss. Clear the stage by reducing the gauge to zero. TIME Rescue failed. This is displayed during BOSS MODE (See P.15). It indicates the time taken to destroy the boss. 8 9 BEGINNING PLAY When the Title Screen appears, press Start to display the main menu. Use to select a mode and press /Start to enter. A second player can join in by pressing Start on another Controller (etc.) during game play. ARCADE MODE The arcade version has been faithfully ported to Dreamcast. STARTING THE GAME Select "ARCADE MODE" from the main menu and press after the opening sequence. /Start. The game starts CONTINUE/GAME OVER ARCADE MODE (See P.11) THE COURSE SCREEN When the game ends, the course that you followed during the game is displayed on the Course Screen. BOSS MODE (See P.15) The arcade version has been faithfully ported to Dreamcast. This is a time attack mode where you can confront the bosses of every chapter. How quickly can you topple those bad guys? Once your character loses his last life, the Continue Screen is displayed. Press Start before the counter reaches zero to continue. However, if you have no credits left, then the game is over! NAME ENTRY ORIGINAL MODE (See P.12) RANKINGS (See P.15) This is a Dreamcast ORIGINAL MODE where you can use acquired items. Here you can see the top 10 ranked players for each mode. The Name Entry Screen is displayed if you clear all the chapters with your score in the top 10. Select three letters before the counter reaches zero. Use to return to the previous letter. Your name will be recorded when you select "END". SCORE SCREEN/GAME CLEAR SCREEN When you clear a chapter, the Score Screen is displayed, and you can check the following information. Furthermore, if and when you clear all of the chapters, you will be judged on your overall performance. vSCORE SCREEN TRAINING MODE (See P.14) OPTIONS (See P.16) This is a mode where you can practice the game's basic techniques. This is where you can modify various settings of the game, such as difficulty settings, controller configurations and sound tests. RESCUED: The number of people you saved SCORE: Your current score ACCURACY: Your accuracy percentage vGAME CLEAR SCREEN 10 11 ORIGINAL MODE This is a Dreamcast ORIGINAL MODE where you can use acquired items. ITEM SELECTION MENU (1P) ITEM COMBINATIONS There are an enormous number of effective item combinations. There are also items that can not be combined, (in this case, "You can not make this combination" is displayed) so try as many variations as possible. Select items that you'd like to use. You can take two items. Select items from the trunk using , then press . The items will move to the "Take Out" window. Once two items are in the "Take Out" window, the cursor will indicate "END". To change an item, use to select the item, then press . The item will be returned to the trunk. When you are finished, select "END" and press Start. ACQUIRING ITEMS Items are hidden in various things such as barrels and oil drums. Shoot at these things to reveal hidden items, and shoot at the items to get them. All acquired items will be stored in your trunk. v Read the Items Explanation on page 18. ITEM SELECTION MENU (2P) When there are two players, each player can only take one item. Select items from the trunk using , then press . v In a two-player game, when one player loses, the items from the previous game will no longer be available when he or she presses Start. v If you continue on a two-player game, you won't lose any items. v If a second player joins the game at any time other than during the Item Selection Menu, he will have no items. Once two items are in the "Take Out" window, the cursor will indicate "END". To change an item, use to select the item, then press . The item will be returned to the trunk. When you are finished, select "END" and press Start. The window of the player who has finished will darken. The game starts when both players are finished. CAUTION Once you take an item, it disappears from the trunk -- you can only use it once. Think very carefully about what to bring. 12 13 TRAINING MODE Use this mode to improve your game skills. BOSS MODE This is a time attack mode where you can confront the bosses of every chapter. How quickly can you topple those bad guys? THE TRAINING SELECTION SCREEN Select a training session using . James will then explain what to do. To select a training session with multiple star marks, use to select a mark. Press /Start to begin the training. The first time that you play the TRAINING MODE, you will only be able to select "Training 1." CHAPTER SELECTION MENU Select a boss using . If the boss has multiple star marks, use to select a mark. The more star marks, the more difficult to defeat. Press /Start to begin a boss fight. JUDGMENT HIEROPHANT A/B TOWER A/B CHAPTER 1 BOSS CHAPTER 2 BOSS CHAPTER 3 BOSS STRENGTH A/B MAGICIAN CHAPTER 4 BOSS CHAPTER 5 BOSS CLEARING A TRAINING SESSION/CONTINUE "Success" will be displayed if you successfully clear a training session. Press /Start to return to the Training Selection Menu. If you fail, the screen will change to the Continue Menu. Use to select an item from the Continue Menu. AGAIN QUIT Try again Return to the Training Selection Menu v The location at which the A/B bosses will appear varies according to the route that you take during Arcade or Original Modes. v For an explanation of star marks, see p.14. GAME OVER The game ends when your character runs out of lives. You can not continue. NAME ENTRY The Name Entry Screen will be displayed if you can defeat a boss within one of the top 10 RANKINGS. Select three letters before the counter reaches zero. Press to return to the previous letter. When you are finished, select END and your name will be recorded. INCREASING TRAINING SESSIONS Once you clear the current training session, you can advance to the next session. INCREASING STAR MARKS If you clear a training session or a boss, a star mark w ...