System Setup
Note
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.
Initial Setup
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 RIVER KING™: A WONDERFUL JOURNEY 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.
Getting Started
Once you choose your character you'll need to decide what to do next. Look outside your house and you'll find a woman who will tell you all the basic information you'll need to know about fishing and cooking.
Fishing
Fishing is easy to learn, but you'll encounter challenging fish as you advance in your quest to hook the River King. Walk to the water and push the Δ Button to access your equipment.
Add your bait then press the X Button to cast into the water. The longer you hold the X Button, the farther your cast will travel. Press the X Button again when your bobber splashes and reel in your fish--but don't reel too fast or the line will break!
Cooking
Cooking is tough until you have fish for your recipes. Look around Shizuku Village and you'll find recipes sold at a store and given by folks who need your assistance.
Just because you have the right ingredients doesn't mean you'll be an instant success--cooking requires plenty of extra practice.
Swimming
Swimming is an essential skill that can take you to remote and previously inaccessible shorelines. Later in the game look for Old Smarty upstream and across the river from the village--you'll need to complete other tasks until he wakes up from his nap. Eventually he'll teach you the crawl stroke basics.
After Old Smarty wakes up he'll teach you how to use the Left Analog stick on your controller to master the fine art of swimming. You'll need to use this skill to swim to the small islands and riverbanks that were previously inaccessible in the game. This will help you find some great fishing spots, too!
Commands
Fish
If you have the bait and other tackle equipped, you can fish whenever you're close to water. Just select the "Fish" command or press the L1 Button and cast away! When you catch a fish, hit the Button to bait your rod again.
Equipment
As you progress in the game you'll find that certain rods, lures, floats and baits are more effective at catching specific types of fish, but you won't catch anything unless you have your tackle ready. Check or change your gear, baits and lures by using the "Equipment" command.
Items
You can check on your cooked meals, bait collection, gear and other important equipment by using the "Items" command. You'll probably use this option the most for eating your cooked meals. Consuming a prepared dish will replenish some of your HP so you'll be ready to take on big fish!
Cooking
Review the recipes in your inventory by using the "Cooking" command. You won't be able to prepare a dish until you have all the ingredients and a little practice. It's a good idea to cook up a basket full of ingredients once or twice to raise your cooking skill and minimize mistakes.
Examine
Looking for worms, insects, grubs and other hidden items is challenging, but the tough work can save you from spending extra money at the tackle shop. Use the "Examine" command to search the ground below your feet. Nets, shovels and magnifying glasses can speed up your searches.
Basket
How many fish did you catch on your latest outing? Use the "Basket" command to examine the complete contents inside your creel. Don't forget to scroll down to see the complete list of fish types and sizes. The Fish Shop vendor will gladly pay you for all the fish you can carry.
Records
How big was the biggest one that didn't get away? Find out by choosing the "Records" command. This handy feature automatically records the size of the largest fish of every species you ever landed in every zone in the game, and even lists the total caught for each type of fish.
Diary
What should you do next? Where do you need to explore or visit? Use the "Diary" command to review your previous accomplishments and make note of any unfinished tasks. Each family member has similar challenges, but the events don't always happen in the same order.
Inn
Take a rest at the Shizuku Village Inn whenever your HP runs low. You might not spend much time here--especially if you never break off hooked fish--but drop in once in awhile and review the notes left on the message board. You can even leave your own note if you have something to say!
Fishing Competitions
Follow your diary tasks and you'll soon advance to the local fishing competition. To win it all you'll need to catch the most of a certain species
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