Getting Started
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure 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 to open the disc tray. Place the ASTRO BOY disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the OPEN button again to close the disc tray.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
PlayStation®2 Connections
Memory Card
ASTRO BOY is a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) compatible game. Insert the memory card into MEMORY CARD slot 1 before you turn on the game. A previously saved game of ASTRO BOY will be loaded automatically during start up.
ASTRO BOY requires a minimum of 356KB on your memory card to save each game. You may only insert the memory card into MEMORY CARD slot 1 for this game. Do not insert or remove the memory card while saving or loading your game.
Game Start
Press the START button when the Title screen appears to display the Main Menu and start your game.
Main Menu
Play a new game from the very beginning.
If you already have a previously saved game, starting a FROM THE BEGINNING game and saving your progress will overwrite and erase your previous data.
Continue the game from the last point you saved.
Adjust various game settings such as controls of the game.
Options
Set audio output: STEREO / MONAURAL
Set the vibration function of the analog controller: ON/OFF
Set control options for Arm Cannon and Digibeam targets: NORMAL/REVERSE
Set control options during Spin Attack: NORMAL/REVERSE
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NORMAL: Movements correspond to the direction you enter.
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REVERSE: ↑↓ controls are reversed (↑ will move down).
Game Flow
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Astro can travel freely around Metro City. •
State of emergency! Fly to the area where Astro is needed! •
Defeat enemies (bosses) or solve mystery to bring peace to the city!
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Event completed - return to the city.
After troubleshooting an Event, you can return to any area of the city you have completed or fly, venture, or battle anywhere in the city until the next emergency Event breaks out.
Game Over
The game is over when Astro takes damage and his Health Gauge is completely empty. When the game is over, select one of the options below from the Game Over screen. Retry from the beginning of the battle or the same area of the city.
Return to the Title screen.
Metro City
Home
Back home, you can meet Zoran, Nora, and Sammy, the energy robot. Occasionally, Dr. O'Shay will return from his office. Use the button to talk to Zoran or Nora, to display their respective menu. You can also replenish Astro's Health Gauge by pressing the button in front of Sammy. Nora Menu
The following menu items are accessed via Nora, who can be found at Home or the Director's Office at the Ministry of Science. Save progress of current game.
Receive hints to advance the game.
Adjust system and game controls settings.
Return to Title screen.
Saving Your Game
If you have not yet saved game data of Astro Boy on your memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2), a Save File is created when you save your game. Creating a Save File requires a minimum of 356KB of free space on your memory card. You may only save one game (Save File) per memory card. This game does not automatically save the progress of your game.
Zoran's Card Viewer
Trading cards collected from various areas can be viewed from Zoran's Card Viewer. The Card Viewer is not available while the city is in a state of emergency. Menu Selection
Viewing Screen
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ROTATE: left analog stick
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MOVE FIGURE: right analog stick
Energy Robot
Go to Sammy whenever Astro is low on his Health Gauge and needs a full recharge! Sammy is on standby at Home and the Director's Office at the Ministry of Science. Other Areas
Revisit any area of Metro City once the Event of the area is completed. Explore and find hidden items that you might have missed during your first trip.