BHGE_MANUALV03.qxd 8/5/03 9:54 AM Page 1 MANUAL COVER (FRONT) BHGE_MANUALV03.qxd 8/5/03 9:54 AM Page 2 PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE SEPARATE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING YOUR NINTENDO ® HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME DISC OR ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION. WARNING - Electric Shock To avoid electric shock when you use this system: Do not use the Nintendo GameCube during a lightning storm. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning. Use only the AC adapter that comes with your system. Do not use the AC adapter if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Make sure that the AC adapter cord is fully inserted into the wall outlet or extension cord. Always carefully disconnect all plugs by pulling on the plug and not on the cord. Make sure the Nintendo GameCube power switch is turned OFF before removing the AC adapter cord from an outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES WARNING - Seizures Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms: Convulsions Altered vision Eye or muscle twitching Involuntary movements Loss of awareness Disorientation CAUTION - Motion Sickness Playing video games can cause motion sickness. If you or your child feel dizzy or nauseous when playing video games with this system, stop playing and rest. Do not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel better. CAUTION - Laser Device The Nintendo GameCube is a Class I laser product. Do not attempt to disassemble the Nintendo GameCube. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible. Play video games on the smallest available television screen. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep. Play in a well-lit room. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour. CONTROLLER NEUTRAL POSITION RESET If the L or R Buttons are pressed or the Control Stick or C Stick are moved out of neutral position when the power is turned ON, those positions will be set as the neutral position, causing incorrect game control during game play. WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain: Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it. If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again. If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor. To reset the controller, release all buttons and sticks to allow them to return to the correct neutral position, then hold down the X, Y and START/PAUSE Buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. L Button R Button Control Stick C Stick BHGE_MANUALV03.qxd 8/5/03 9:54 AM Page 2 Thank you for purchasing Billy Hatcher and the Giant EggTM. Please note that this software is designed only for use with Nintendo GameCubeTM. Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before you start playing. Nintendo does not license the sale or use of products without the Official Nintendo Seal. 1-4 Player Simultaneous THIS GAME SUPPORTS SIMULTANEOUS GAME PLAY WITH ONE, TWO, THREE OR FOUR PLAYERS AND CONTROLLERS. THIS GAME REQUIRES A MEMORY CARD FOR SAVING GAME PROGRESS, SETTINGS OR STATISTICS. THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE GAME BOY ADVANCE PORTABLE VIDEO Game Boy Advance GAME SYSTEM. Compatible THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE WITH PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE TVs. Memory Card Progressive Scan compatible LICENSED BY NINTENDO, NINTENDO GAMECUBE AND THE OFFICIAL SEAL ARE TRADEMARKS OF NINTENDO. © 2001 NINTENDO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3 BHGE_MANUALV03.qxd 8/5/03 9:54 AM Page 4 Hardware Setup Billy Hatcher and the Giant EggTM is a one to four player game. Connect the Nintendo GameCubeTM Controller to Controller Socket 1 for one player, or Controller Sockets 1, 2, 3 and 4 for up to four players respectively. Using Progressive Scan TV This game can be set to display a higher resolution image on TVs that support progressive scan mode (EDTV, HDTV). In order to use the progressive scan mode, you need a TV that can accept this type of input (see your TV operation manual), and a Nintendo GameCubeTM Component Video Cable (available only through Nintendo, visit www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700). To activate the progressive scan mode, press and hold the b Button while the Nintendo GameCubeTM logo is being displayed until the message "DO YOU WANT TO DISPLAY THE GAME IN PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE?" appears. Select YES to activate the mode. Please note that on some TVs, activating the progressive scan mode will set the format of the image to a wide screen (16:9) format. Morning Land is a peaceful realm inhabited by chickens. One day, a terrible fate befell the land. Black Crows empowered by a mysterious magic appeared as ferocious monsters bent on keeping the world in eternal night. The Chicken Elders whose voices bring dawn each day were captured and sealed within golden eggs. Without their morning cries, the world will remain engulfed in darkness and human hearts will be consumed by evil. Now, only young Billy Hatcher and his friends from the human world can defeat the Crows, release the elders and return morning to the world. Using Dolby Surround PRO LOGIC II Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. This game is presented in Dolby Surround Pro Logic II. Connect your game console to a sound system with Dolby Pro Logic II, and select "Dolby Surround PRO LOGIC II" in the Options Screen of the game to experience the excitement of surround sound. Save Files Billy Hatcher and the Giant EggTM is a Nintendo GameCubeTM Memory Card compatible game (Memory Card sold separately). 2 blocks of free memory space are required to create a save file. Never turn OFF the Nintendo GameCubeTM power or remove the Memory Card while the game data is being saved. Please refer to the Nintendo GameCubeTM booklet (pages 18-20) for directions on how to format and erase Memory Card files. 4 5 BHGE_MANUALV03.qxd 8/5/03 9:54 AM Page 6 Billy is an inquisitive boy from the human world. With the courage bestowed upon him by the Chicken Lords, he dons the legendary chicken suit and embarks on a grand adventure to save Morning Land from eternal night. Bamtam is a gentle giant and only uses his strength to look after his friends. Despite his rough outward appearance, he adores cuteness but hates injustice. Rolly is a lighthearted and carefree girl. She always tries to help others when in trouble, but can be a little scatterbrained. Residents of Morning Land. Approach the baby chicks for assistance and advice as you progress through the game. Each of the regions of Morning Land is ruled by an elder, who brings morning to the world each day with a hearty "cock-adoodle-do." The Crows however have captured the elders and sealed them within golden eggs. Through some strange power, the Crows have taken the form of ferocious monsters and plan to engulf the world in eternal night. Chick may look small but his spirit is strong, giving him a misplaced air of superiority. He has a tendency to act before thinking, which always makes his friends a little nervous. 6 7 BHGE_MANUALV03.qxd 8/5/03 9:54 AM Page 8 In addition to the basic controls, the following player actions can also be performed. Rolling Eggs Approach an egg using the Control Stick and push towards it to take control. You can now run with the egg in any direction. Jumping with an Egg Press the Game Start Move cursor (Select Menu Item) Move cursor (Select Menu Item) Enter Selection Cancel (Return to Previous Screen) a Menu Controls START/PAUSE Control Stick + Control Pad a Button b Button Button while rolling an egg. Egg Shoot Press the an egg. b Button while controlling During the Game START/PAUSE Control Stick a Button b Button x Button y Button l Button r Button c Stick Egg Dunk Press the an egg. b Pause the game (Pause Menu) Move character Jump / Egg Driver / Bounce Jump Egg Shoot / Egg Dunk / Speak Command Egg Animal Use Item Center Camera / Lock-on Rooster Call / Dash / Roll (while jumping) Rotate Camera Button while jumping with Dash Press the r Button while rolling an egg. Long Jump Press the a Dash. a Button during 8 9 BHGE_MANUALV03.qxd 8/5/03 9:54 AM Page 10 Egg Driver Hold down the with an egg. a Setting Up Button while jumping Press START/PAUSE during the Title Screen to access the Game Data screen. The Game File contains three Game Slots. Use the Control Stick or + Control Pad to select the Game Data you wish to play and press the a Button to bring up the Game Data Menu. a Bounce Jump Press and release the jumping with an egg. Button while Game Data Menu Use the Control Stick or + Control Pad to select START to begin/continue the game, COPY to make a copy of the Game Data, or DELETE to erase the Game Data and press the a Button to enter. When copying, select another Game Data slot to save the copied data into and press the a Button to enter. Mode Select Screen After you have chosen a Game Data, the Mode Select Screen will be displayed. Use the Control Stick or + Control Pad to select from the following and press the a Button to Enter. Hatching Eggs The procedure for hatching eggs is detailed as follows. 1 First, find an egg. There are many different kinds of eggs containing items and Egg Animals. The content of the egg is determined by the design. 2 Feed the egg by rolling it over fruit and watch it grow. When fully grown, it will start glowing. Now is the time to hatch the egg. 3 Stand facing the egg and press the r Button to use the Rooster Call. This will cause the egg to hatch releasing an Egg Animal or item. STORY BATTLE OPTIONS Play the game to reveal the story (see p.12). Multiplayer game in a split screen environment (see p.17). Change settings for sound and Rumble Feature (see p.19). To save a Game File onto a Nintendo GameCubeTM Memory Card, at least 2 Blocks of free space must be available. 10 11 BHGE_MANUALV03.qxd 8/5/03 9:54 AM Page 12 If the selected Game Data is empty, a new game will begin automatically. An introductory sequence will be shown before the game begins. Rank Stage Image Coins Stage Name Stock Emblems When continuing a game in progress, the Stage and Mission Select screens will be shown in turn. Only current and previously completed Missions can be selected. Use the Control Stick to select a Stage and Mission and press the a Button to enter each. Game Flow Stage 1 - Mission 1 Life Gauge Time Egg Lock-on Cursor Items Egg Gauge Egg Animal Lock-on Cursor Lock-on to nearby enemies. Mission Information varies depending on the mission. Time Time taken. Items Items collected. Egg Gauge Condition and growth of the selected egg. Stage 1 - Mission 2 Mission Stock Number of lives remaining. Emblems Number of Emblems collected. Rank Present rank (S-A-B-C-D), score and record time (completed missions only). Coins Number of Chick Coins collected (completed missions only) Life Gauge (remaining energy) Decreases as player sustains damage. BOSS Stage 1 - Mission 3 Stage 2 - Mission 1 At the beginning of each Mission, instructions will be given. When the conditions have been cleared, you can progress to the next Mission. After the second Mission in each stage, the Dark Gate will open and you must challenge the Boss. When defeated, you may either proceed to the next Mission in that stage, or begin Mission 1 in a new stage. 12 An additional Egg Gallery lets you see all of the eggs that have hatched so far. 13 BHGE_MANUALV03.qxd 8/5/03 9:54 AM Page 14 Pause Menu During gameplay, press START/PAUSE to bring up the Pause menu and select from the following. CONTINUE Continue the game. RESTART Restart the current mission. SELECT Return to the Stage Select Screen. END GAME Exit to the Title Screen. A variety of items can be found within eggs and hidden around the ga ...