Maximo vs Army of Zin
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Capcom
Published_By:
Capcom
Released On:
18 Sep 2003
Years ago, Lord Morgan Hawkmoor and his army battled a deadly enemy powered by neverending souls. The only way they could be defeated was to seal them inside a vault, hoping it would never be released.
However, in the time of the great hero Maximo , someone has let the great evil loose from its cell, and its up to our heart boxer wearing soldier to defeat it once and for all. After searching with out reward for his lost love Sophia, Maximo must concentrate all his power towards the evil that awaits.
Set just a few months after the events of Maximo: Ghosts to Glory , you must take Maximo through the hell ridden roads, using his sword and shield to battle through the great many creatures that await him. But be careful, much like his last adventure, Maximo can lose his armour, leaving him open to attack.
The gameplay is fast-paced action-packed, with a variety of enemies and bosses to defeat in order to progress through the game. You'll need to master Maximo's combat skills and use his shield to deflect enemy attacks, all while avoiding taking too much damage.
Maximo vs Army of Zin was released on November 24th, 2000 for the PlayStation 2, offering a thrilling RPG experience with a unique blend of action and exploration.
EAN-13:
5055060921524 (United Kingdom)
EAN-13:
5055060921531 (Russia)
EAN-13:
5055060921548 (France)
EAN-13:
5055060921555 (Germany)
EAN-13:
5055060921562 (Italy)
ASIN:
B00017YXDW (France)
Sony PN:
SLES-51759 (Belgium)
Sony PN:
SLES-51759/GER (Germany)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is an action-adventure game where players control the hero Maximo, who, accompanied by Grim, must battle an ancient army of clockwork creatures to save his kingdom and find his lost love. Players will engage in combat and unravel the mystery behind the re-emergence of the Army of Zin.
Story
The Quest
It's been eight months since Maximo rescued his kingdom from the evil sorcerer Achille. He and Grim have been searching in vain for Maximo's true love, Sophia.
Their search is interrupted by strange clockwork creatures falling from the sky. These mechanical monsters attack a village, slaughtering the innocent villagers.
When Grim realizes the creatures are powered by stolen spirits, he returns to the Underworld to investigate. Are these monsters the Army of Zin, which was supposed to be locked in the Great Vault of Hawkmoor 500 years ago? Can Maximo stop their march of destruction?
Who's Who?
Grim
Grim has been Maximo's companion since their last adventure. Though he likes to clown around, when he's called upon for help, a completely different side emerges!
Maximo
Maximo is now a hard-traveling hero. His quest to find his lost love, Sophia, is interrupted by the appearance of an ancient evil.
Tinker
The Gearmaster of the Haunted Forest keeps herself profitably occupied. But just whose side is she on?
Baron
Once Maximo's friend, the Baron keeps watch over the Great Vault of Hawkmoor, a responsibility handed down to him from previous generations.
Lord Bane and the Army of Zin
While thought to have been imprisoned 500 years ago in the Great Vault of Hawkmoor, the Army of Zin is free again. Lord Bane, the mysterious armed warlord, leads them in terrorizing the land.
How to Play
Setting Up Your PlayStation 2
Set up your PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the MAIN POWER switch 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 MAXIMO vs ARMY OF ZIN disc label-side up on the tray. 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 software usage information.
Before starting play, connect the DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller to controller port 1.
Memory Cards
To save games, insert a Memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 before starting play.
You can save games at any time during play by pressing START. You can resume saved games from the same card, or from any memory card containing saved MAXIMO vs ARMY OF ZIN game data.
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You need at least 332KB of free space available on the memory card to save game data. If less than 332KB exists, erase older or unwanted data to make room.
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Do not remove the memory card or turn off the power to the system while data is being saved or loaded. Your game data may be lost!
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See page 19 for more information on saving game data.
Getting Into The Game
On the Title screen, press START to bring up the Main Menu. Use the Menu Controls to select your game mode.
New Game
Start a new game from the beginning. You'll choose a difficulty level (NORMAL or HARD) and then proceed to the game.
Load Game
Resume a previously saved MAXIMO vs ARMY OF ZIN game. Use the left analog stick or directional buttons to select a saved game, and press to load it. The game will resume from the Map screen of the last stage you played.
You must have a memory card containing at least one saved MAXIMO vs ARMY OF ZIN game inserted in MEMORY CARD slot 1 to resume saved game data.
Options
Adjust various game settings.
Use the Options Menu to adjust various game settings. Press the left analog stick or directional buttons ↑/↓ to select an option, and to change the setting.
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SOUND: Select STEREO or MONO depending on your speaker setup.
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MUSIC VOLUME: Adjust the game's music volume.
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EFFECTS VOLUME: Adjust the game's sound effects volume.
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VIBRATION: Turn controller vibration ON/OFF. When OFF, some play functions are disabled.
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SCREEN ADJUST: Adjust the position of the game screen on your TV.
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TV ADJUST: Adjust all the bars under the red line to black for optimum screen brightness, color and contrast.
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CONTROLS: Select this to review the game controls.
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DEFAULT: Restore the original options settings.
Extras
Buying Things
You can buy new items and attacks. Sometimes you'll encounter a Peddler or Old Guard threatened by the Zin! Save them or you'll lose a chance to buy something!
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PEDDLER: He sells health, armor power-ups, boxers, shields and hint scrolls.
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OLD GUARD: He teaches sword and hammer attack moves, and sells Grim and Super Meter upgrades.
Innocents
As long as enemies are nearby, an Innocent will remain scared. You cannot talk to a scared Innocent.
When you rescue an Innocent, a green "!" appears. You can now talk by pressing. The Innocent will reward you with Treasure or tell you where to find secrets.
Be sure to talk to the same Innocent more than once in case he or she remembers something that didn't get mentioned the first time around.
Checkpoint
Attacking Zin come in for a landing near Zin probes. Smashing a probe disrupts the Zin's plans for conquest and becomes a Checkpoint.
When Maximo is defeated, he will be resurrected at the last marked Checkpoint if he possesses a Death Coin. Checkpoints must be smashed to be marked.
Map Screen
While on the Map screen, you can check Mastery status or replay a level. Use the left analog stick or directional buttons to move Maximo's sword icon and press to select.
Press L1 on the Map screen to see a list of Bonus Goodies you've acquired. Unlock more goodies by gaining Mastery when you finish a level.
Press to exit the Map screen.
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Into the Fire
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Controls
SELECT button
Skip movie
START button
Start/Pause game
directional buttons
Highlight options and Inventory items
X button
Confirm selection
▲ button
Cancel selection
right analog stick
Look around
R3
First person mode
L1 button
Re-orient camera
R1 button
Summon Grim
L2 button
Swap weapons in Inventory
R2 button
Shield block
left analog stick
Move Maximo
■ button
Horizontal Slash
● button
Throw shield
R3 button
First person mode/Rotate to look around
R1
Summon Grim
SELECT
Access Inventory
L2
Switch between selected Sword and Hammer
Tips & Maps
RUN/WALK
Push the left analog stick half way to walk, or all the way to run.
JUMP
Jump to reach higher elevations and clear obstacles.
DOUBLE JUMP
Double jump to get across hazards and reach the highest places, then press R2 before landing for a defensive roll.
SHIELD BLOCK
Hold down R2 to block, which is Maximo's best defense against most enemy attacks.
SLASH
Press for a quick one-two double slash attack, perfect for whacking a Zin Reaper.
OVERHEAD STRIKE
Do a single horizontal slash.
UPPER CUT COMBO
On the second slash, press the left analog stick ↑ to perform a powerful upward strike that can knock most enemies on their backs.
SMACK UP
Tap the left analog stick ↑ while pressing A to juggle an enemy into the air.
1,000 CUTS COMBO
Without moving the left analog stick, start this flurry of sword strikes by pressing quickly three times on Maximo's second slash attack.
JUMP STRIKE
Use this quick attack to smash items and fallen enemies.
DOWNWARD STRIKE
This combination of double jump and powerful attack finishes off fallen enemies.
SHIELD THROW
When the Super Meter is charged, press O to throw Maximo's shield; when out of Super Meter power, Maximo does a Shield Smash.
SUMMON GRIM
Collect Spirit to fill the Grim Meter, then press R1 to transform into Grim and press R1 again to transform back.
SPIRIT
Collect Spirits to charge up your Grim Meter and earn Death Coins.
DEATH COIN
As long as you have a Death Coin, you'll be resurrected at a checkpoint; run out, and it's 'game over'.
KOIN
Use Koins to buy items; press SELECT to see your Koin count.
IRON & GOLD KEYS
Iron keys open locked chests (up to nine per level), and Gold keys open locked gates (only one per level); keys do not carry over between levels.
ARMOR
This adds one full Armor Bar.
HEALTH TANKARD
This replenishes one Health Bar.
SUPER METER CHARGE
This adds energy to your Super Meter.
USE GRIM
Summon Grim by pressing R1 to use his variety of attacks to soften up or defeat stronger foes.
SECRET PATH
Look for breakable walls that lead to secret areas; some walls can only be broken by the Hammer.
HAMMER SWITCH
Activate this switch with the Hammer by pressing O and then pressing A.
BURIED CHESTS
Hidden chests are buried around the world; buy Treasure Seeking Boxers to help find them and uncover them with a jump.
SAVE
At any time during play, press START to save your progress, or on the Map screen, press R1 to save.
CONTINUE
You can continue as long as you have a Death Coin, returning to the last marked Checkpoint or the start of the level.
MORE ABOUT SAVING
If you use a save slot that already contains a saved game, that game will be replaced by the new save, and lost games cannot be recovered.
PAUSE
Press START to bring up the Pause screen to check your status, reset gameplay options, or save and exit.
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