WARNINGS Read Before Using Your Sega Dreamcast Video Game System CAUTION Anyone who uses the Dreamcast should read the operating manual for the software and console before operating them. A responsible adult should read these manuals together with any minors who will use the Dreamcast before the minor uses it. TABLE OF CONTENTS HEALTH AND EPILEPSY WARNING Some small number of people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or light patterns that they encounter in everyday life, such as those in certain television images or video games. These seizures or loss of consciousness may occur even if the person has never had an epileptic seizure. If you or anyone in your family has ever had symptoms related to epilepsy when exposed to flashing lights, consult your doctor prior to using Sega Dreamcast. In all cases, parents should monitor the use of video games by their children. If any player experiences dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of consciousness, disorientation, any involuntary movement or convulsion, IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE USE AND CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE RESUMING PLAY. To reduce the possibility of such symptoms, the operator must follow these safety precautions at all times when using Dreamcast: · Sit a minimum of 6.5 feet away from the television screen. This should be as far as the length of the controller cable. · Do not play if you are tired or have not had much sleep. · Make sure that the room in which you are playing has all the lights on and is well lit. · Stop playing video games for at least ten to twenty minutes per hour. This will rest your eyes, neck, arms and fingers so that you can continue comfortably playing the game in the future. Introduction Starting the Game Control Summary Menu Controls Offense Defense Basic (Goalie) Advanced (Goalie) Fighting Game Setup Selecting Your Teams Coaching Strategies Chris Drury Bio Pause Menu Replay Controls Settings Options Saving / Loading Credits Notes 2 2 4 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 20 21 22 23 23 24 27 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS To prevent personal injury, property damage or malfunction: · Before removing disc, be sure it has stopped spinning. · The Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM disc is intended for use exclusively on the Sega Dreamcast video game system. Do not use this disc in any thing other than a Dreamcast console, especially not in a CD player. · Do not allow fingerprints or dirt on either side of the disc. · Avoid bending the disc. Do not touch, smudge or scratch its surface. · Do not modify or enlarge the center hole of the disc or use a disc that is cracked, modified or repaired with adhesive tape. · Do not write on or apply anything to either side of the disc. · Store the disc in its original case and do not expose it to high temperature and humidity. · Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat. · Use lens cleaner and a soft dry cloth to clean disc, wiping gently from the center to the edge. Never use chemicals such as benzene and paint thinner to clean disc. PROJECTION TELEVISION WARNING Still pictures or images may cause permanent picture tube damage or mark the phosphor of the CRT. Avoid repeated or extended use of video games on large-screen projection televisions. SEGA DREAMCAST VIDEO GAME USE This GD-ROM can only be used with the Sega Dreamcast video game system. Do not attempt to play this GD-ROM on any other CD player; doing so may damage the headphones and/or speakers. This game is licensed for home play on the Sega Dreamcast video game system only. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, rental, public performance of this game is a violation of applicable laws. The characters and events portrayed in this game are purely fictional. Any similarity to other persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. 1 INTRODUCTION STARTING THE GAME YAWL READY FOR THIS? X Button It's time to lace up your skates and head back to the ice arena. NHL 2K2 explodes onto the Sega Dreamcast to complete the phenomenal series of 2K2 sports games. And hockey has never been this good. All the hits, all the speed, all the shots, and all of the saves basically everything that you've come to expect from Sega. All of the realism, controls, and amazing graphics are waiting for you inside. Do you want to play a full season? How about a half season? Just the playoffs? Or what about a tournament with your friends? It's all there. Spy the puck carrier along the boards and deliver a bone crunching check or hit the open man with a beautiful pass for a perfect one-timer. So what are you waiting for? All of the great hockey match-ups are right there at your fingertips. Lace up your skates and get your game face on. This is hockey, and this is NHL 2K2. Expansion Socket 1 Expansion Socket 2 Analog Thumb Pad Directional Pad (D-Pad) Y Button B Button A Button Start Button L/R Triggers Keyboard It's easy to use. Simply plug into a Dreamcast controller port. Key spacing, size and tactile feedback same as the finest keyboards. Compatible with Dreamcast internet browser. Unique shape. Full keyboard functionality. Virtual Memory Unit Jump Pack Cap Connector STARTING THE GAME NOTE: Sega SportsTM NHL 2K2 is a one to four-player game. Before turning the Dreamcast Power ON, connect the controller(s) or other peripheral equipment into the control ports of the Dreamcast. To return to the title screen at any point during gameplay, simultaneously press and hold the A, B, X, Y, and START buttons. This will cause the Dreamcast to softreset the software and display the title screen. Directional Pad (D-Pad) LCD Screen Sleep Button Mode Button B Button A Button 2 3 MENU CONTROLS CONTROL SUMMARY NHL 2K2 is designed with analog functionality in mind. The SEGA Dreamcast analog controls provide a fuller range of motion and add to the overall depth of the game. Go to Settings -> Controller to view and configure the controller setup. There are Basic controls for the new player but added flexibility is given to the more experienced hockey player with Advanced Controls. To highlight and select specific menu items, press the Analog Stick (or D-pad) in the direction of the menu item until it highlights, and press the A button. If you have questions when viewing most menus and screens, press the Y button for Command help. OFFENSE Here's a break down of the standard controls when you or one of your teammates has the puck and you are on offense. Use the Deke, Speed Burst and Sidestep to elude the defenders and put the shot on net. One of your best chances to score is the One-Timer. Get the pass to your teammate and shoot it as soon as you get the puck. The misdirection can get the goalie out of position for an open look at the net. BASIC OFFENSE Offensive Moves with the Puck port A power button port B port C port D open button Offensive Moves without the Puck Button Y X B A L Trigger Action Deflection One-Timer / Hook Speed / Check Change Players Sidestep Button Y X Action Deke / Dump Shoot Speed Burst Pass Protect / Sidestep MENU CONTROLS Button Analog Stick (or D-Pad) A B X Y Action Highlight menu options Select / Scroll through the highlighted selections Cancel selection / return to previous Special Menu Functions Command Help Menu B A L Trigger Coach's Corner: Use your teammates Hockey isn't played one on five - it's a team game so use the rest of your players. Crisp passing will help you find the man with the best look at the goalie, and the best chance of putting the biscuit in the basket. 4 5 Coach's Corner: Shoot the puck When you get the puck in the offensive end of the arena, shoot the puck. Wrist shots, slap shots, wrap-arounds, and one-timers; the more shots you put on goal the better your chances are of scoring. Coach's Corner: Controlling the shot Direct your shot by using the analog stick while shooting the puck. Look where the goalie is setting up and use it to your advantage. If he has flopped onto the ice, press up on the analog stick while shooting to send the puck high. If he's still on his feet, you can try going five hole (between his legs) by pressing down on the stick while shooting. Offensive Moves without the Puck Advanced Offense Offensive Moves with the Puck Button Y Y + L Trigger X X + L Trigger B B + L Trigger A A + L Trigger R Trigger L Trigger Action Dump Deke Wrist Shot / Snap Shot Slap Shot Protect Puck Side Step Pass Flip Pass Speed Burst Modify Buttons Button Y X X + L Trigger B B + L Trigger A A + L Trigger Action Deflection One - Timer One - Timer Check Side-step Change Skaters Control Goalie Coach's Corner: Two Line Pass You've got a teammate flying down the right wing and you make the pass but when he touches the puck, the referee whistles the play dead. You have to be careful when you make long passes in the NHL. If the puck crosses a blue line and the red center line without being touched by another player, it is considered a two line pass. (When you do this the play will stop and you will have to face-off where the two line pass originated). 6 7 DEFENSE You have to play a strong defense to win at hockey. Check the other team's skaters early and often. The other team can't score if you keep them out of your zone. BASIC DEFENSE Button Y X B A Action Block Shot / Dive Poke Check / Hook Speed Burst / Check Change Players GOALIE CONTROLS You can let the A.I. control the goalie for you, or with Advanced controls you can step in and save the shots on your own - the ultimate challenge. Strap on the pads and see if you can make all the big saves. BASIC Goalie with the Puck Coach's Corner: Dumping the puck When your players are in need of a line change and are having trouble getting the puck out of their zone, or if you are trying to keep the puck in the opposing team's zone, utilize the Advance controls to take advantage of the "dump" and "dump block" features. On offense, you can dump the puck by pressing the Y button once you gain control of the puck in your zone. On defense, with a defender near the boards, pressing the Y button will cause your defender to snug up against the boards to block the opposition's dump attempt. Button Y X B A Action Cover Clear Leave Puck Pass ADVANCED DEFENSE Button Y Y + L Trigger X X + L Trigger B B + L Trigger A A + L Trigger Action Block Dump / Knee Block Shot / Dive Poke Check Hook Check Side Step Change Players Goalie Goalie without the Puck Button Y X B A Action Save / Stance Poke Check Check / Slash Change Players 8 9 ADVANCED Goalie with the Puck Button Y X B A Action Cover Clear Leave Puck Pass FIGHTING With all of the physical play, it is understandable that tempers flare. As the game gets more physical the chances of a fight increase. When they do drop the gloves, the players will square off and you'll have the chance to duke it out. Don't get too excited if you win though - both players will leave the ice with a 5 minute major penalty. Button X Action Punch Grab Duck / Avoid Coach's Corner: Control the rebounds A lot of times the goalie will make the initial save, but the puck will ricochet off his pads. The puck invariably ends up in the hands of the attackers and the second shot sneaks past the goalie. When you're on offense make sure you follow your shot in to the goal to try for that second chance. When you're on defense, check the shooter and get to the rebound as quickly as you can. B A Goalie without the Puck Button Y Y + L Trigger X X + L Trigger B B + L Trigger A R Trigger Action Save Goalie Style Poke Check Poke Dive Check Slash Change Players Speed Burst Coach's Corner: Get in control of the game When you see this icon on screen, don't bother trying to change lines, aggressiveness or face-off formation. This icon indicates you are locked out. The home team is allowed the last change before a face-off. See page 13 for Coaching Strategies controls. 10 11 GAME SETUP There are several game modes you can play in NHL 2K2: Quick Start, Exhibition, Season, Playoffs, and Tournament. Here are all of your options from the main menu. Exhibition Pick any two teams and go at it one on one. This is a great way to practice before heading into your season or when you're playing against a friend. Season Get ready for either a full 82 game or half 42 game season. Guide your team through the regular season and then on to the playoffs if your team is good enough. Playoffs Do you want the exciting chase of the Stanley Cup but without the grueling regular season? Then select playoffs, pick your team and see if you can lead them to the Championship series. Tournament Set up a 4, 8, or 16 team tournament. Credits View the names of the people that created NHL 2K2. Quick Start Jump right into the action. Rosters Trade players from team to team to adjust your favorite team's roster. Records View your user created records. SELECTING YOUR TEAMS Once you've selected the type of game you want to play, you ...