GETTING STARTED
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its instruction manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located in 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 McFarlane's Evil Prophecy™ 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.
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Multitap (for PlayStation®2)
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multitap connector (for PlayStation®2)
MAIN MENU
Press the START button to access the Main Menu. Your fate awaits you in four venues.
STORY
Allow the terror to unfold from the beginning.
DUNGEON
As if the threat of disembowelment above ground wasn't enough. See Dungeon Mode on p. 11.
BATTLE
To catch your breath means certain death. The action here is instant. See Battle Mode on p. 12. TIME ATTACK
The stress of fighting off evil minions is compounded by a race against the clock. Stages must first be cleared and loaded in Story Mode before they become available. See Time Attack Mode on p. 14.
BONUS MATERIALS
Contains unlockable Monster Cards, Movies, and Gallery. Items must first be unlocked and loaded in Story Mode before they become available.
OPTIONS
Your only real option is to attempt survival. See Options on p. 15.
Story Mode
Select STORY MODE from the Main Menu to discover what brought these four fearless monster hunters to this dreadful place. Story Mode covers six different levels and over 30 stages.
You must complete all levels and defeat the boss monsters in order to save the world from the clutches of these tortured souls.
To begin a game in Story Mode:
1. From the Main Menu, press the directional buttons up or down to highlight STORY MODE, and then press the ✔button to proceed.
2. Press the directional buttons up or down to highlight NEW GAME, and then press the button to proceed.
3. Press the directional buttons up or down to highlight one of the three difficulty levels, and then press the button to begin the nightmare.
Commencement
All four monster hunters, as good as they are, can learn a little bit more prior to the beginning of their thrash fest. Once they walk through the first set of doors, they encounter what appear to be five ordinary statues.
But our "Chosen Ones" soon discover there is much more to these marble sculptures as long as they understand the proper way to interact with them. What follows is a training ground. Use it to your fullest advantage. This is the last time you'll be able to think before you act.
Loading a Game
You can only load games while in Story Mode.
1. After selecting STORY MODE from the Main Menu, highlight LOAD GAME and then press the button. All saved games are listed on the next screen.
2. Press the directional buttons up or down to highlight a game and then press the button to continue with that adventure.
Statues and Training
At various points along the warriors' path, statues appear that can benefit their fighting abilities. Each statue is accompanied by a symbol that represents a warrior: Light, Lightning, Magic, and Fire. Only the corresponding warrior can "speak" with the statue to learn valuable information.
1. To speak with a statue, approach it until the flashing button appears next to your character's icon.
2. Press the button to speak with a statue.
3. Press the button to scroll through all of the dialog and resume the fight, or...
4. Press START to exit the dialog.
Saving Games
Games can be saved only in Story Mode. This is done by interacting with specific pillars found along the pathways. A save-game pillar supports a sparkling orb mounted with a winged figure on top.
NOTE: McFarlane's Evil Prophecy™ uses at least 57 KB of memory card data to save each game. Make sure there is enough free space on your memory card before starting play. Do not insert or remove a memory card while saving or loading games.
1. To save a game, approach a pillar until the flashing ▲ button appears next to your character's icon.
2. Press the ▲ button to open the Save Game confirmation dialog.
3. Press the directional buttons up or down to highlight YES or NO, and then press the Ⓧ button to proceed.
4. When the Save Data screen appears, press the directional buttons up or down to highlight an entry.
5. Press the Ⓧ button to save your data.
Saved game data is displayed along with your location in the world map, character experience levels, and difficulty level.
6. Press the Ⓞ button to exit this screen and return to the game.
Dungeon Mode
Descend to the cold, stony depths where unimaginable beasts arise from the ancient dust of every