Mega Man X8
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Valuewave Co. Ltd.
Published_By:
Capcom
Released On:
07 Dec 2004
In the late 22nd century, humans have commenced a construction of an orbital elevator to the Moon. A Reploid named Lumine was put in charge of the project. Lumine belonged to the new generation of Reploids, which were apparently unable to become Mavericks (i.e. turn hostile towards humans). Soon thereafter, Lumine was kidnapped by unknown assailants. The team of Maverick Hunters, composed of X, Axl, and Zero, must pursue the abductors and find what they were truly after. However, they will also have to deal with familiar enemies from the past...
Mega Man X8 is an action-adventure game where you can control X, Axl, or Zero, each with unique abilities. The player must defeat a boss at the end of each level, which can be tackled in any order.
EAN-13:
5055060922613 (United Kingdom)
EAN-13:
5055060922637 (France)
Sony PN:
SLES-52988 (United Kingdom)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Gamepads Supported:
DualShock 2
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Video Modes Supported:
Progressive Scan (480p)
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital 5.1
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller, Digital Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is an action-platformer where players control X, Zero, or Axl, Maverick Hunters tasked with investigating and stopping a Reploid rebellion on a space colony. The rebellion is fueled by new-generation Reploids who have copied the dangerous DNA of the villain Sigma. Players will fight through various stages to quell this threat to humanity's exodus.
Story
The DNA of Danger!
The year is 21xx. Endless turmoil between Humans and Reploids continues to wreak havoc on Earth. Humankind has placed its hopes of survival on an exodus to space.
A full-fledged evacuation to the satellite moon has begun, thanks to the completion of "Jakob," a giant rail elevator. A large contingent of "new generation" Reploids has already been sent to the moon to construct a base.
However, these "new generation" Reploids, capable of transforming into anyone else with the right DNA, pose a secret threat. They have copied some very dangerous DNA — the DNA of Sigma, thought to have been previously destroyed.
Reploid revolts are springing up all over. X, along with Zero and Axl, heads to space on a mission to investigate — and squelch, if possible — this extremely hazardous situation.
X
Former leader of the 17th Unit. X is the strong-willed Maverick Hunter who put an end to the Maverick rebellion.
At the same time, he has doubts about the stability of peace that can only be obtained through fighting.
ZERO
Former leader of the Zero Unit, this highly-skilled Special Class A Hunter has worked together with X to solve many problems.
Unlike X, he tackles any mission thrown his way with a clear mind.
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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disc tray
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RESET button
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OPEN button
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USB connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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.
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 MEGA MAN®X8 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.
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 console. You can load saved game data from the same memory card or from any memory card containing previously saved games.
STARTING A NEW GAME
Press the START button on the Title screen to bring up the Mode Select screen. Use the left analog stick or directional buttons to cycle through the options. Press the START or button to make your selections.
MODE SELECT SCREEN
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GAME START - Start a new game from the beginning. Select a difficulty level and begin from the opening movie.
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LOAD/CONTINUE - Resume a previously saved game, starting from the point where the game was saved. (See page 9.)
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OPTIONS - Adjust various game settings. (See page 9.)
GAME FLOW
HUNTER BASE
Select a stage to complete, the characters you want to take along, and the Navigator you want to use. (See page 7.)
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COMPLETE 35%
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Booster Forest - Find out what the Mavericks want with the rocket center.
CHIP R&D LAB
Develop Power Chips, manage save data, change options, and more. (See page 8.)
STAGE/MISSION
Clear the stage.
HUNTER BASE
At Hunter Base you select the stage you want to tackle next, the characters you'll take along, and which Navigator you'll trust to back you up.
STAGE SELECT
Highlight the stage you want to attempt and press the button.
PLAYER SELECT
Select two characters to play through the stage and press the button.
TRADING OUT ARMOR POWER-UPS
Selecting Neutral Armor allows you to trade out armor power-ups. Highlight the part you want to change and press the button. (See page 17.)
NAVI SELECT
Select the Navigator you want to help you through the stage and press the button.
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ALIA - Gives the best advice on beating stages.
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LAYER - Expert at analyzing boss weak points, etc.
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PALLETTE - Has a knack for discovering secret routes.
EMERGENCY MISSIONS?
A Maverick Hunter does more than just fight Mavericks. Sometimes an emergency or top-secret mission will come your way. You have to be ready for anything. Expect the unexpected!
CHIP R&D LAB
Here in the lab you can use the Metals obtained on different missions to create Power Chips, save your game, and change game options. Press the SELECT button in Hunter Base to transport to the lab.
CHIP DEV
This allows you to develop Power Chips that boost your characters' abilities. Highlight a Chip to develop and press the button.
Acquiring Rare Metals (see page 17) and fulfilling certain requirements generates even more types of Power Chips you can create. Read about some examples below, and find even more Chips in the game!
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ALL (green) - These Power Chips boost any player character's abilities. Example: Life Half Bottle restores a small amount of Life Energy.
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X (blue) - These Power Chips boost X's abilities. Example: Life Up increases X's max Life Energy Gauge.
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ZERO (orange) - These Power Chips boost Zero's abilities. Example: Saber Skill+1 increases the number of attacks with Z Saber.
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AXL (purple) - These Power Chips boost Axl's abilities. Example: Super Recover enhances the effect of Recovery items.
ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE CHIP R&D LAB...
STAGE SELECT
Return to Hunter Base.
RECORDS
View your game records, including your highest ranks for each stage and your overall game score, which determines your Hunter Ranking.
WEAPON SCREEN
Press the START button during the game to open the Weapon Select screen.
By defeating certain bosses, you can obtain Special Weapons and other Learned Moves, as follows:
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WHEN USING X - Equip Special Weapons. Highlight the weapon you want to equip and press the button.
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WHEN USING ZERO - View command explanations for the selected Learned Move.
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WHEN USING AXL - Equip Special Weapons. Highlight the weapon you want to equip and press the button.
TRANSFORMING
Once you acquire DNA Cores (see page 17), the COPY SHOT command switches to TRANSFORM. Select this command to transform.
ITEM SCREEN
Use any subtanks, bottles, or any other Recovery items you have. Select the character you want to heal and press the button.
Enemies & Characters
AXL
Prototype new generation Reploid who left the vigilante group Red Alert to become a Maverick Hunter. He has the unique special ability of being able to mimic a person's looks and skills.
SIGNAS
Commander of the Maverick Hunters. He has the most advanced CPU processor of all current Reploids.
LAYER
Operator supporting the Hunter Team. Her strength is battle analysis, and she excels in figuring out the enemy's weak points.
PALLETTE
One of the operators who backs up the Hunter Team. She is skilled in area analysis, providing vital support such as finding hidden routes.
ALIA
One of the operators supporting X and the other Maverick Hunters from behind the scenes. She excels in analysis and assists with battle status, as well as proving to be a great help in solving problems.
OPTIC SUNFLOWER
This Reploid controls the Cyber Training Terminals that train the new generation Reploids.
GRAVITY ANTONION
Head researcher at the anti-gravity lab. Possessing Al that has been heavily boosted to control the research equipment, it is extremely intelligent.
AVALANCHE YETI
Administrator of the Environmental Testing Center at the South Pole. Troubled by the ever-worsening environment.
DARK MANTIS
Reploid in charge of security at an underground army logistics base. Can function in complete darkness.
BAMBOO PANDAMONIUM
Once in charge of handling materials for outer-space development, now spends time deep in thought in the forest of an abandoned asteroid.
EARTHROCK TRILOBITE
This Reploid carries out the crucial duty of mining Rare Metals needed for outer-space development.
GIGAVOLT MAN-O-WAR
Works supplying energy to the city. Not very active, but that's the nature of the job.
BURN ROOSTER
Works at a facility in a volcano, using the natural heat to burn waste. Highly-resistant to heat and adept at using fire.
Tips & Maps
SAVE
Save your game data and progress to a memory card. You must have a memory card in MEMORY CARD slot 1 with at least 110KB of free space.
LOAD
Load saved game data from a memory card and resume play at the point where the game was saved. A memory card containing saved MEGA MAN X8 game data must be inserted in MEMORY CARD slot 1.
OPTIONS
Adjust various game settings by cycling through options and changing settings using the left analog stick or directional buttons and the button.
VIBRATION
Turn the controller's vibration function on or off.
SUBTITLES
Turn subtitles on or off.
COLOR SETTING
Use the color bars to adjust the color setting on your TV.
SCREEN POSITION
Center the game screen on your TV screen.
SOUND MODE
Select STEREO, MONO or DOLBY® PRO LOGIC II for your sound output.
BGM VOLUME
Adjust the volume of in-game background music.
SE VOLUME
Adjust the volume of in-game sound effects.
CONTROLS
Reconfigure the controller's button assignments by highlighting a command and pressing the desired button.
DEFAULTS
Restore the game's original settings.
SPECIAL WEAPONS & LEARNED MOVES
Acquire Special Weapons and Learned Moves by defeating certain boss enemies. Cycle through Special Weapons using L1/R1 or the right analog stick, or change them on the Weapon Select screen.
X'S SPECIAL WEAPONS
Press the button to use a Special Weapon, which consumes energy from your Weapon Energy Gauge.
ZERO'S LEARNED MOVES
Enter a certain command to perform a special critical move. View commands on the Weapon Select screen.
AXL'S SPECIAL WEAPONS
Press with the button to use Special Weapons, which do not consume energy from your Weapon Energy Gauge.
DOUBLE JUMP
As Zero, press the button again while jumping to jump even higher.
COPY SHOT
As Axl, fire a Copy Shot by pressing the button. Defeating certain enemies with a Copy Shot gives you a DNA Core.
CANCEL TRANSFORMATION
A Transformation is canceled when you run out of Weapon Energy, press the L2 button during a stage, or select TRANSFORMATION from the Weapon Select screen.
HOVER
As Axl, press the button while jumping to hover. While hovering, you can press the button plus the left analog stick or directional buttons to attack in all eight directions.
ROLL
As Axl, roll on the ground by pressing the button and the left analog stick or directional buttons to dodge enemy attacks.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CHANGING CHARACTERS!
When your Life Energy Gauge turns red (Recovery Gauge), switch characters to build your health back up while the other is on standby.
WHEN YOUR COMBO COUNTER INCREASES...
As you hit enemies multiple times, your Combo Counter increases, which has a big effect on the amount of Metals you'll find.
NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS
Each Navigator has a special skill; if you get stuck, try changing Navigators for hints, as some can find hidden shortcuts.
USE TAG ASSIST!
Call for rescue if you get trapped by an enemy; it's faster than breaking free on your own and helps defeat enemies more quickly, making it a great co-op move.
Items & Weapons
LIFE ENERGY
This is found in different sizes and restores your character's life in small, medium, and large amounts, as well as full recovery, depending on the item.
WEAPON ENERGY
Found in three sizes, it restores your character's Weapon Energy.
METAL
Energy ore necessary for creating Power Chips.
RARE METAL
Energy ore that holds special powers. Find this to create Power Chips with special powers. One unique Rare Metal has a surprising effect!
DNA CORE
Obtain this by defeating certain enemies with Axl's Copy Shot. Using this allows you to temporarily transform and use the abilities of that enemy.
ARMOR POWER-UPS
Obtain these for X by entering Light Capsules hidden in the game. Attach them to Neutral Armor to boost its abilities.
NEUTRAL ARMOR
Obtain Neutral Armor the first time you enter a Light Capsule. After that, you will be able to choose Neutral Armor on the Player Select screen (You can only obtain Neutral Armor when playing as X.)
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