GETTING STARTED
Illustration may not match all PlayStation 2 console types. For owners of SCPH-70000 series PlayStation 2 systems, refer to the setup instructions supplied with your system. 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 VIEWTIFUL JOE™ 2 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 slot 2 of your PlayStation®2 system.
You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card containing previously saved games. (See page 9 for more information on loading game data. See page 12 for more information on saving.)
MAIN MENU
On the Main Menu, highlight your choice with the left analog stick or directional buttons and press the button.
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GAME START - Start a new game.
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First off, choose a difficulty level:
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KIDS - You're brand new to the game.
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ADULTS - You already have some action under your belt.
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DATA LOAD - Load game data.
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CONTINUE - From the Select Your Files screen, select a file to restart that game with all your progress intact from the point where you saved.
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OPTIONS – Adjust game settings.
ABOUT THE GAME
GAME MISSIONS
As the hero, your mission is to fight the movie villains and solve various riddles and puzzles that stand in your way.
GO FOR IT!
Each stage has a number of tasks you must complete in order to proceed. These tasks can be anything from punching out a certain bully to finding hidden loot.
RESULT
When you finish a task, you get a scene score or ranking. You might even get Bonus Points if your performance was up to snuff. The faster you complete tasks, take out enemies and clear the scene, the higher your Bonus Points will be. So get the lead out!
SAVE
Save your game from the Break Time screen after completing stages. You must have a memory card in MEMORY CARD slot 1 to save data. Each saved game requires 202KB of free space.
POWER UP!
During and after scenes there will be places where you can upgrade with Power-Ups. Use the V-Points you racked up to get better and even more Viewtiful Power-Ups!
GAME OVER
Villains vanquished? Bad guys banished? Nobody left to fight and all your tasks complete? Then you win and the game ends! But the game also ends if you run out of "takes."
When the Game Over screen appears, you can either retry the same game, save it and start another game, or quit.
VIEWTIFUL TOUCH
Switch between Joe and Silvia at will with Viewtiful Touch. Press the R2 button to change out characters. It's your job to cast the right hero for each scene, and switch out heroes with the touch of a button. You might even be able to charge up for explosive special Combo moves!
Switch out anytime!
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If Joe needs a rest... Silvia hops in and tags Joe out!
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You've gotta know when to switch... If Joe can't reach a switch, bring Silvia in and give her a shot!
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If things get too hot for Silvia... bring Joe in to prove he's a real hottie!
Build up the gauge for a Combo attack! Hold down the button to build up the gauge...then switch for explosive tag-team attacks!
VIEWTIFUL COMBOS & X-BONUS
Earn V-Marks by defeating enemies with Viewtiful Combos. These V-Marks are then converted into V-Medals, or V-Points, which you can turn around and use to purchase power-ups. Use SLOW to up the ante and get a Double-Up Point Bonus.
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Make an enemy dizzy and go into SLOW for a target-lock!
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Stick it to your locked-on target to really teach 'em a lesson!
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Stay in SLOW to get target locks on other on-screen enemies!
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For every locked-on enemy attacked, your V-Marks increase by leaps and bounds!
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Dodge an enemy's attack to make him dizzy, then sock it to 'em for some V-Marks!
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Use VFX Powers for more V-Marks!
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Rack up more V-Marks and convert them into V-Medals!