Getting Started
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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.
PlayStation 2 Console Components
Setting Up the Game
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 Yu Yu Hakusho: Dark Tournament 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 PlayStation 2 system. You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card containing previously saved games.
Basic Controls
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▲ button or button: Attack while in the air
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R3 button: Switch fighter in tag team match
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▲ button + button: Throw
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directional button (away from opponent) + button: Spin Kick
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directional button (away from opponent) + button (while crouched): Sweep Kick
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START button: Pause Menu
Note: L1 button, L2 button, R1 button and R2 button are used for Spirit Energy moves, but actual button use varies, depending on the character.
Note: You can select alternate control configurations at the "Options" menu (see page 7).
Special Attacks
Each fighter has unique attacks such as Slides, Elbow Strikes, Hammers and Headbutts. You can access a character's complete Move List by pressing the START button while playing with that character.
Spirit Moves
Spirit Moves are spectacular special energy moves that require a specific amount of Spirit Energy to cast. You can access a character's complete Move List by pressing the START button while playing with that character.
Combos
Combos are a predetermined sequence of blows that you can execute by pressing only a few buttons. You can branch combos into other combos by pressing additional buttons after you enter the first combo. This allows you to create even longer and more damaging attacks.
You can access a character's complete Move List by pressing the START button while playing with that character.
Arcade Mode
Fight a mini tournament in which you test your skills against 10 fighters. You choose your final opponent out of the 25 fighters in the game. Each time you beat the new final opponent, you unlock a special prize.
Use the left analog stick or the directional buttons to highlight the character you want to use and press the button to select that character. Then, select who you want to be your final opponent and press the button to begin.
Skirmish Mode
Play a simple match against a friend or the CPU. Use the left/right directional buttons to select either Normal Fight or Tag Team Fight (must be unlocked in Dark Tournament mode). Normal Fight is a one-on-one battle. Tag Team can be up to five fighters - when one character runs low on health, another steps in for him.
Use the left analog stick or the directional buttons to highlight a character and press the button to add that character to your team. When you have completed your team, highlight the checkmark and press the button. Then, your opponent chooses his team. (If you are playing against the computer, you choose those five teammates.)
Next, use the up / down directional buttons to choose an arena and press the button to begin the match. Press the right analog stick in a tag team match to bring in the next fighter.
Training Mode
Learn and practice each character's unique moves, combos and Spirit Moves. Use the left analog stick or the directional buttons to highlight the character you want to use and press the button to select that character. Then, select an opponent and press the button to begin.
A move and its button combo is shown at the bottom of the screen. If you successfully perform the move, a checkmark is displayed. Use the right analog stick to select a different move and press the required button combo to practice that move. Press the START button and select Quit to return to the Main Menu.
DT Token Game
Use tokens that you collect in Dark Tournament mode to play a strategy game. See "DT Token Game" on page 8 for more information.
Survival Mode
See if you can defeat nine fighters in a row. Use the left analog stick or the directional buttons to highlight the character you want to use and press the button to start the contest. Get a precious token if you succeed.
Dark Tournament Plus
This enhanced version of the Dark Tournament includes additional cinematic sequences and token fights. Win bonus items you won't find in the regular Dark Tournament Mode. (You must unlock Dark Tournament Plus in Dark Tournament mode.)
Select a chapter and press the button to begin.
Knife-Edge Deathmatch
This Dark Tournament chapter includes a Knife-Edge Deathmatch challenge. In this chapter, you may use only three attacks:
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Your Punch (button) wins over your opponent's Hook
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