Get Started
PlayStation 2 (top down view)
PlayStation 2 (front panel)
Starting Up
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Attach game controllers and other accessories as appropriate. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned ON.
Press the /RESET button. When the indicator lights up, press the button and the disc tray will open. Place the "Mortal Kombat®: Armageddon™" disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the button again and the disc tray will close. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2)
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Right Directional button
Voice Chat/USB Headset
This product allows the use of the USB headset (for PlayStation®2). To turn your headset mute ON or OFF, toggle the button. Your headset mute will default to ON if it is plugged into your console after an online match has already started.
Voice chat is only available while in an online match. For more information regarding the Online feature of the game, see pg. 17-18.
Menu/Sub-Menu Navigation
Throughout this manual, ↑, ↓, and will signify pressing Up, Down, Left and Right on the directional buttons. To navigate through the game menus (i.e. Options), use the directional buttons (↑, ↓, or➡) to highlight a selection.
This game does NOT support controllers other than the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2).
Personal Profiles
When you start up your Mortal Kombat: Armageddon game, it automatically loads any saved game data from the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2). If no previous MKA data can be found on the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2), you will be prompted to create a new Profile Kollection.
When prompted, press the button to create an MKA file to MEMORY CARD slot 1 or the button to create a file to MEMORY CARD slot 2 (see Profiles, pg. 11).
Quitting a Game in Progress
During the game, press the button to display the Pause Menu. Press the directional button ↑ or to select Main Menu, then press the button. Highlight Yes and press the button again to go to the Main Menu.
Main Menu
Kombat
At the Main Menu, highlight the option you'd like to select, then press the button.
ARCADE
Select a fighter, and travel to many locations. Although Arcade mode is for playing against CPU controlled opponents, another player can press the button to join in. You'll then go to the Fighter Selection Screen (see Fighter Selection, pg. 14).
As you play Arcade Mode, you'll earn Koins with each victory. You'll want to win as many matches as possible to collect these Koins and purchase items in The Krypt (see Krypt, pg. 10).
VERSUS
Select this option to play against a friend (or enemy). You'll go right to the Fighter Selection Screen (see Fighter Selection, pg. 14).
Press the R2 button to view the Arena Selection option. Press the directional button or to cycle through available arena backgrounds. When you find the arena you want to use, press the button to regain access to the Fighter Selection screen.
PRACTICE
Even if you're a Mortal Kombat veteran, you may require some practice. Select this option, select a fighter and get some practice.
After selecting this option, you'll go to the Practice Mode Fighter Selection screen. Highlight the fighters you'd like to use, then press the button.
As you fight, you'll notice that there is no Timer. A Practice Opponent's Health Bar will refill automatically when drained. You can battle for as long as you like. Controller buttons appear on-screen as you press them, so you can learn which button combinations produce certain moves. Practice Mode is a useful way to get familiar with the fighters.
Kreate-a-Fighter
Create your own custom Kombatant. Customize Size, Gender, Facial Type and Clothing. Create your own Fighting and Weapon Styles, equip your character with different Special Moves, apply custom characteristics and bring your creation online for the ultimate MK experience.
Highlight an attribute, then press the button to select it or make colour changes. You can then use the button to access other attributes, then make more selections to make changes to your fighter. Press the L1 button and R1 button to change categories. When you're finished, you can save the custom fighter to your Profile for use online in Mortal Kombat.
Konquest
On a quest set forth by his father, Taven discovers there is more at stake then a gift of godlike power. Ultimately he must decide the fates of