GETTING STARTED
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 (God of War® II) 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 card or any memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
STARTING UP
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LEFT ANALOG STICK (L3 BUTTON WHEN PUSHED DOWN)
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RIGHT ANALOG STICK (R3 BUTTON WHEN PUSHED DOWN)
STARTING A NEW GAME
Choose New Game at the Main Menu. God of War® II offers four different difficulty configurations: Note: To access Titan difficulty mode, you must first beat the game on the Mortal, Spartan, or God difficulty level.
MENU SCREENS
Pressing during gameplay pauses the game and gives you access to the Menu Screens (Power Up, Status, Moves and Items).
Use L1 and R1 to scroll between the screens and the left analog stick or directional buttons ↑ and to highlight an option.
POWER UP MENU
Kratos will acquire new Weapons and Magic abilities, which then can be upgraded by using the Red Orbs he's collected. Select a Weapon or Magic to be powered up and then hold down to upgrade. MOVES MENU
Displays all of the current combos and moves that have been unlocked and are available to Kratos. As Kratos gains new Magic and abilities, the Move list will grow substantially. THE PAUSE MENU
Pressing during gameplay will pause the game and open the Pause Menu. Use the left analog stick or directional button to cycle through your choices and press to confirm your selection. Press to return to the game.
ITEMS
CHESTS
Throughout his quest, Kratos will often find chests that hold useful items and orbs. To open a chest, stand in front of it and press R1. SAVE ALTAR
Any time Kratos comes across a glowing pillar of light, step into the light and press R1 to save the game. SPECIAL ITEMS
You can view the Special Items you've acquired by pressing and using L1 or R1 to scroll to the Items Menu.
GORGON EYES
Collect six Gorgon Eyes to increase Kratos' Health Meter by one level. PHOENIX FEATHERS
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