Console Setup
Insert your controllers and turn ON the Console. It is advised that you do not insert or remove peripherals or Memory Cards once the power is turned ON.
Ensure you have enough free memory blocks on your MEMORY CARD before commencing play.
Gekido Peripherals
Gekido is compatible with the following peripherals: DUALSHOCK™ Analog Controller, Multi Tap™, and Memory Card. Please refer to the user manual of these peripherals for installation and operation instructions.
The game is designed to work with the DUALSHOCK™ Controller in Analog mode. To activate Analog mode, press the Analog mode switch. When activated, the LED Display will turn RED.
Saving Your Game
To save your games, use Memory Cards. If you do not have a Memory Card, you will not be able to save your game.
Multi Tap™ Usage
When using the Multi Tap™, do not forget to insert the Memory Card in Memory Card slot 1-A. Insert the Multi Tap™ in Controller port 1 of the Console.
When using the Multi Tap™, at least 1 Controller must be connected to Controller port 1-A. Do not insert a Controller into any Controller Port other than the Multi Tap™ ports.
Starting the Game
Insert a game controller into Controller port 1. For two players, insert a game controller into Controller port 2 as well. Turn on the PlayStation® console. You may skip the introduction sequence by pressing the X button. The main menu will appear.
Start Button Functions
The Start Button allows a second player to join in a game in 2 Player Mode.
At other times, the Start button can be used to:
Select Button Functions
The Select button carries out a number of functions depending upon the state of the game.
During the game, the Select button enters Pause Mode and brings up the Options Menu. From here you may choose to CONTINUE, QUIT or Activate or Deactivate the vibration option for the Dual Shock Analog Controller.
Configure Controllers
To configure your Controller settings, enter the Options menu and access the Configure Controller option.
Highlight the controller icons and use the left and right directional buttons to toggle through the move options, using the up and down directional buttons to highlight previous or next icon.
Highlight default and press the X button to return the controller configuration to the default setting.
The Main Menu
Press the button after the introduction to enter the Main Menu.
To select a menu item, use the Directional buttons to highlight an option and press the button to select. Press the button to return to the previous screen.
Always keep an eye out for extra options that become available as you progress through Gekido. Select any extra options (or extra characters!) in the usual manner.
Options Menu
Select the configuration to suit your style of play from this menu. Some special options are too secret to mention at this level.
To adjust the options in this menu, use the Directional Button to highlight and press the button to select. Use the same procedure to toggle any sub-options.
To escape back a menu, press the ▲ button. To increase / decrease the sound volume, use the Left and Right Directional Button.
Load / Save
Keep track of your progress through Gekido by using this option to save your state of play.
You can save your hi-scores or keep all the new characters and modes that you have unlocked, every time you return to the front-end. In most of the menu option screens, you use the up and down or left and right Directional Buttons to change which option is highlighted and the button to select that option.
From here 4 options are available. Use the Directional Button to highlight an option and press the button to select. Press the button to return to the previous screen.
Game Modes
Urban Fighters Mode
Urban Fighters Mode takes you through the all-out action of the Gekido storyline. Raise your fists, set your sights at head level and walk through some of the meanest streets around. Follow the trail of violence left by Angela's kidnappers and leave no stone unbroken.
Arena Battle
Take a stance against up to 3 other computer or human players in the four-player tournament bout. Weapons, power-ups and random events make this event a true test of skill.
Shadow Fighter
Wait and see! Game mode must be unlocked.
Survival
Wait and see! Game mode must be unlocked.
2 Player Urban Fighter Modes
Team Battle
Wait and see! Game mode must be unlocked.
Street Gang Battle
Wait and see! Game mode must be unlocked.
Playing the Game
Once you have chosen your Mode of Play, you will be asked to select a character to control.
The Screen Display
Credits
There are 3 credits available in all modes except Survival and Arena Battle. Credits are shared by all human characters playing. Survival mode offers no credits for obvious reasons... learn to fight!!
Fight!
Most of the fun in Gekido is in discovering how your character can fight. Each character has a huge number of moves obtained through various combinations of the basic button configuration.
Pickup / Use
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To pick an object up, move over it and press the Crouch Button (default L2).