Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus
Collector's Edition (Playstation 2 - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Arc System Works
Published_By:
PQube
Released On:
27 Mar 2008
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Accent Core Plus is a major update of Guilty Gear XX Core. The game includes a wide array of balance and gameplay tweaks and bugfixes. Kliff Undersn and Justice have been added back in as playable characters, Mission and Survival modes have been added, and a new Story mode has been added. The story picks up directly after the events of Guilty Gear XX, and includes a unique story path for each of the playable characters. The PS2 version is available as both a stand-alone release and an "append" disc that requires the original ? Core. The PSP version adds a 3-on-3 tag match mode, while the PS3 and Xbox 360 releases add online play.
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
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open button
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memory card slot 2
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memory card slot 1
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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USB connectors
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disc cover
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on/standby/
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reset button
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IR receiver
SETTING UP YOUR PLAYSTATION®2 SYSTEM
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Insert the Guilty Gear XX Accent Core disc in the system with the label side facing up. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the 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 of your PlayStation®2 system.
You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
PROGRESSIVE SCAN
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You can enable progressive mode by holding down the △ and X buttons during start-up.
GAME RULES
MATCH FORMAT
The first player to completely drain their opponent's life bar wins the round. The player who wins 2 out of 3 rounds wins the match.
*The number of rounds can be changed in the GAME OPTIONS. (See page 13 for details.)
TIME LIMIT
Each round has a time limit of 99 seconds. When the time is up, the player with the highest life level wins.
*The time limit can be changed in the GAME OPTIONS. (See page 13 for details.)
TIES
A tie occurs if there is a double knockout or if the players have an equal amount of life when the time is up. If the match is not settled in 3 rounds, a 4th round (final round) begins.
If the match cannot be decided by the end of the 4th round, the game is over for both players.
CONTINUE
In Arcade Mode, pressing the START button on the continue screen when a game is over restarts the match.
PAUSE MENU
Press the START button during a match to enter the PAUSE MENU. During Training Mode, the TRAINING MENU (See page 8 for details) will appear on the screen instead.
RETURN
Return to the game.
CHARACTER SELECT (VS 2P Mode and VS CPU Mode only)
Change the character being used for a match.
KEY CONFIG
Assign your attack moves to any attack buttons.
COMMAND LIST
Display a summary of available character commands.
QUIT GAME
Return to the title screen.
MODES AND SETTINGS
Press the START button on the title screen to enter the menu screen. Use the directional buttons to select a mode and press the x button to confirm.
ARCADE
In this mode, you must fight and defeat the opponents you come across. Once you have defeated a certain number of characters, you win!
MEDAL OF MILLIONAIRE [M.O.M]
Hitting your opponent with a combination of attacks increases the Medal Gauge. The bigger the Medal, the higher you score.
Life restoration items also appear each time you reach certain score levels.
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Medal Gauge
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Medals
VS
This mode is for 2-player battles and requires two controllers to be connected to the main console. After each match, you will be returned to the Character Select screen.
VS CPU
This mode is for battling computer-controlled opponents. After each match, you will return to the character select screen.
SELECTING BACKGROUNDS AND BGMS
You can select backgrounds and BGMs in the VS 2P, VS CPU, and Training Modes. After selecting a character, you can manually select backgrounds by using the and directional buttons.
You can select backgrounds randomly by using the directional button to choose RANDOM, or select your character's home stage as a background using the directional button to select HOME. You can also select the BGM by using the L1 or R1 button. Pressing the two buttons simultaneously returns the BGM to its default setting.
TRAINING
In this mode, you can practice basic controls and combo attacks. You can select your character and your opponent to be used for training.
If you want to adjust various settings during training, press the START button to enter the TRAINING MENU.
TRAINING MENU
With the cursor on RETURN, use the ◄ and ► directional buttons to select PLAYER or ENEMY and change their settings.
*The L1 and R1 buttons can be used instead of the directional buttons, regardless of the cursor's location.
RETURN
Return to the game.
COMMAND LIST
Display a summary of available character commands.
DISPLAY
Display information on the directional and attack button inputs, damage, and combo attack count.
MODE
Adjust character control settings. Select from CONTROLLER, CPU (controlled by CPU) or DUMMY (your opponent character).
CPU LEVEL
Adjust the strength of the CPU if you have selected CPU in the MODE.
TENSION
Adjust the level of the Tension Gauge. (See page 18 for details.)
BURST
Adjust the level of the Burst Gauge. (See page 16 for details.)
GUARD LEVEL
Set the default for the Guard Level Gauge.
LIFE REGAIN
Controls
L2 button
L1 button
R2 button
R1 button
directional buttons
Jump Straight Up
directional buttons + back
Jump Backward
directional buttons + down
Crouch (Lower Guard)
directional buttons + forward
Jump Forward
directional button in the direction opposite your opponent
Guard (also available in mid-air)
quickly press a directional button twice in the direction of your opponent
Dash (also available in mid-air)
quickly press a directional button twice in the direction opposite your opponent
Backstep (also available in mid-air)
left analog stick
(L3 button when pushed down)
SELECT button
ANALOG mode button
START button
right analog stick
(R3 button when pushed down)
Δ button
Punch
O button
Slash
X button
Kick (Confirm in Main Menu)
□ button
Heavy Slash (Cancel in Main Menu)
SELECT button (while paused)
hide the pause menu
START button (when choosing a character)
select Character Mode: "NORMAL" or "EX"
START button + directional buttons (when choosing a character)
switch to Generations Mode
R2 button + directional button in the direction of your opponent
Paying respect
R2 button (when choosing a character)
select a theme color for battle
any attack button (after pressing R2 button when choosing a character)
confirm color selection
SELECT button (during Training or VS Mode before selecting a stage)
cancel a selected character
during a jump
jump again (Two-Level Jumps)
quickly pressing the directional buttons (down then up)
High Jump
directional button + Punch or Heavy Slash buttons
Forward Thrust Attack
directional button + Slash (for Bridget only)
Forward Thrust Attack
Tips & Maps
PSYCH BURST
Simultaneously press Dust + any attack button to become temporarily invincible and knock away your opponent when your Burst Gauge is at max. Your Tension Gauge maxes out whenever you hit your opponent with this move, except when you are being attacked.
BURST GAUGE
Your Burst Gauge gradually recovers over time, as well as each time you are attacked by your opponent. The level of gauge consumption varies with the condition you are in when using Psych Bursts.
DEAD ANGLE ATTACK
While Guarding, simultaneously press directional button + any 2 attack buttons, except Dust. This technique consumes 50% of the Tension Gauge.
DUST ATTACK
Press Dust while standing to launch an attack that is impossible to guard against by crouching. After hitting your opponent, press the directional button to chase them for a combo attack.
FORCE BREAK
It's a unique Special Move that consumes 25% of the Tension Gauge, with commands different for each character.
OVERDRIVE ATTACKS
These are extremely powerful attacks that consume 50% of the Tension Gauge, with commands varying for each character.
TENSION GAUGE (OR ELECTRIC GAUGE FOR ROBO-KY)
You can increase the Tension Gauge by acting aggressively, such as forward dashing, forward jumping, and attacking, to use various techniques.
Slash Back
Simultaneously press the directional button, Slash and Heavy Slash to create yellow-colored effects and dramatically cut stun time after a guard.
Faultless Defense
Simultaneously hold down any two attack buttons, except for Dust, while guarding to enter a special guard mode that prevents life consumption from Special Moves and creates distance.
Roman Cancel
Simultaneously press any three attack buttons, except for Dust, just when you hit your opponent with certain attacks to cancel your attack move and create original combo attacks.
Force Roman Cancel
Simultaneously press any three attack buttons except Dust at a certain timing while using compatible attacks to cancel your attack move and return to a standing pose, consuming 25% of your Tension Gauge.
INSTANT KILLS
Simultaneously press 4 attack buttons except Dust, then enter special character commands to unleash an ultimate attack that can knockout your opponent in one blow.
NEGATIVE PENALTIES
If you keep acting passively over a given period of time, such as failing to attack your opponent or staying to the side of the screen, the Tension Gauge will be reduced to zero.
JUMP CANCEL
You can override certain moves, such as hitting your opponent or being blocked by your opponent, by jumping out of a move when you are midway through it to create great varieties in attacks and combos.
COUNTER HIT
By hitting your opponent in the middle of a move, you can counterattack their attack, which staggers them longer than usual, providing a chance for unique combos.
RECOVERY DIRECTION
Press any directional button while recovering to move towards that direction as you recover, effectively using this technique as a first step for your counterattack.
STAGGERING
Certain moves can put your opponent in a 'stagger' state, making them temporarily defenseless; quickly press the directional buttons repeatedly to speed up recovery.
UNCONSCIOUS
You become unconscious and temporarily defenseless if attacked repeatedly; press the directional buttons repeatedly to speed up recovery from this state.
INSTANT BLOCK
Guarding against your opponent's attack right before it hits activates the 'Instant Block', causing your character to shine white and shortening the time you cannot move or attack compared to a normal guard.
Enemies & Characters
ORDER-SOL
As the Charge Gauge increases, his Special Moves and Overdrive Attacks become more powerful, with different consumption rates depending on the level.
A.B.A.
A.B.A uses two different modes in fighting: Normal Mode and Double-Edged Mode, which affects her speed, attack power, and health.
DIZZY
Dizzy has a variety of special moves and overdrive attacks including Flaming Spiral, Arctic Impaler, and Imperial Ray.
ROBO-KY
Robo-Ky's moves consume an Electric Gauge, and he can overheat if not cooled down, affecting his performance.
SOL-BADGUY
Sol-Badguy utilizes moves like Gun Flame, Volcanic Viper, and Dragon Install, with a powerful Instant Kill called Napalm Death.
EDDIE
Eddie can summon shadows and use various shadow-based attacks, including Summon Eddie and Shadow Hole, with an Instant Kill called Black in Mind.
MAY
May's attacks often involve dolphins, such as Mr. Dolphin (Hor/Ver) and Go, Mr Dolphin!, culminating in the Instant Kill May and the Jolly Crew.
MILLIA RAGE
Millia Rage uses hair-based attacks like Lust Shaker, Tandem Top, and Bad Moon, with an Instant Kill called Iron Maiden.
CHIPP ZANUFF
Chipp Zanuff is a fast character with various blade attacks like Alpha Blade and Gamma Blade, and an Instant Kill called Delta End.
BAIKEN
Baiken uses counter-attacks and close-range techniques such as Tatami Gaeshi and Youshijin, with an Instant Kill called Garyou Tensei.
AXL LOW
Axl Low is a character with special moves like Benten Gari, Rensen Geki, and Axl Bomber. His Overdrive Attack is Hyakue Renshou and his Instant Kill is Midare Gami.
ANJI MITO
Anji Mito is a character with special moves including Shitsu, Fuujin, and Nagiha. His Overdrive Attacks are Tenjinkyaku and Issei Ougi "Sai", and his Instant Kill is Zetsu.
VENOM
Venom is a character with special moves such as Stinger Aim, Carcass Raid, and Ball Formation. His Overdrive Attacks are Dark Angel and Red Hail, and his Instant Kill is Dim Bomber.
TESTAMENT
Testament is a character with special moves including Phantom Soul, Badlands, and EXE Beast. His Overdrive Attacks are Nightmare Circular and Master of Puppets, and his Instant Kill is Seventh Sign.
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