GETTING STARTED
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 SPY FICTION 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 or MEMORY CARD slot 2 of your console. You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
STARTING THE GAME
This section explains how to start the game, how to save and load and how to make changes to the various settings. During the game, use the directional buttons or the left analog stick to navigate through menus, and press the button to confirm or the button to cancel.
The Title screen contains New Game, Load Game and Options choices. Use the directional buttons or the left analog stick to select an option, and press the or START button to confirm.
Select New Game to start the game at the beginning of the story. Then select your Difficulty Level, Adventure Level and Character before beginning the game.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL SETTINGS
Use the Difficulty Level settings to adjust the enemies' strength and the maximum number of items you can carry. You can choose from Easy, Normal and Expert.
ADVENTURE LEVEL SETTINGS
Use the Adventure Level settings to control the number of hints given in the game. Level I provides hints often, Level 2 provides hints less often and Level 3 rarely provides hints.
CHARACTER SELECTION
Choose either Billy or Sheila as your player character. There are some differences between the two characters, such as the amount of damage they can receive and inflict, disguise limitations, and so on.
OPTIONS
Use the Options menu to change various game settings. Use the directional buttons or the left analog stick to select an item. Press the Ⓧ button to enter changes, and then press the Ⓧ button again to confirm the changes.
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Sound — Set the sound output to either Stereo or Monaural.
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BGM Volume — Choose the background music volume from six levels.
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SFX Volume — Choose the sound effects volume from six levels.
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POV (Point of View) Camera — Set the controls when moving the camera with the left analog stick (while pressing the R1 button to access 1st-person view). Select from Standard, Invert vert, Invert horz and Invert All. In Standard mode, pressing the left analog stick ↑ raises the view, ↓ lowers the view, ← moves the view to the left, and → moves the view to the right.
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3rd-Person Camera — Sets the controls when moving the camera with the right analog stick. Select from Standard, Invert vert, Invert horz and Invert All. In Standard mode, pressing ↑ on the right analog stick raises the view, ↓ lowers the view, ← moves the view to the left, and → moves the view to the right.
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Default — Revert all changes back to their default settings.
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System and SPECIAL — Use Vibration to toggle the controller's vibration function On/Off. Use Brightness to display the guide for adjusting the brightness of the screen. Use Adjust Screen Position to adjust the position of the game screen on your TV.
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Gameplay Instructions — Select this and press the Ⓧ button to view a list of gameplay instructions.
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Title Screen — Select this and press the Ⓧ or START button to close the Options menu and return to the Title screen.
PAUSE MENU OPTIONS
Press the START button during gameplay (except during story scenes) to pause the game and display the Pause/Options menu. The following items are available this menu, in addition to the items above.
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Save Data — Save game data.
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Load Data — Load save game data.
INFILTRATION MISSION FLOW
This section explains the critical points of the game following the mission flow. Refer to the cited pages for details on each stage.
STAGE 1
UNDERSTAND THE MISSION BRIEFING
Before infiltration, first listen to the explanation of the mission. To listen to the briefing again, select Listen Again when given the option. You can also review your mission objectives after infiltration by displaying the Map screen from the Data menu.
STAGE 2
EQUIP WEAPONS THROUGH THE INVENTORY MENU
After starting the infiltration, the next thing to do is open the menu and equip your character with a weapon. Access the menu by holding the button (except during story events). You can also use the menu to equip or use items, confirm your character's current location using the map, and so on.
STAGE 3
MOVE FORWARD STEALTHILY
There are many enemies in the operation area. Even if an unarmed citizen finds your character, he or