Getting Started
1. Set up your PlayStation™ game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a disc.
2. Insert the Star Wars: Masters of Teras Kasi game disc and close the Disc cover.
3. Insert game Controllers and turn on the PlayStation™ game console. Follow on-screen instructions to start the game.
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For two players, a second Controller is necessary.
4. An opening cutscene will play. To skip the cutscene, press the Start button.
PlayStation Console Components
Basic Controls
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Jump: Press the up Directional button.
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Draw/Holster Weapon: Press the R2 button.
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Throws: Each character has two basic throws using combinations of ■+ or ▲+.
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Special Moves: Each character has many special moves, accomplished by pressing a series of directions and buttons. This manual lists a few, but others exist. Experiment in Practice Mode to discover the secret moves. (See pages 12-19 for a select listing of character moves.)
Combinations
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Buttons listed one after another should be pressed in a sequence. [Example: ▲].
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Buttons separated by a + symbol should be pressed simultaneously. (Example: +).
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The left and right arrows used for moves "flip" or reverse, depending on which side your opponent stands on.
Playing the Game
To select a play mode, use the Directional buttons to cycle through the different modes: [Vs. Mode, Arcade Mode, etc.]. Press the ✖ button to begin.
Game Modes
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Arcade Mode (1-2 Players): Fight a progressively stronger set of opponents.
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Vs. Mode (2 Players): Fight another player head-to-head.
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Survival Mode (1 Player): Fight a series of computer opponents in 30-second elimination rounds. You have one character and one life to get as far as you can. After winning each round you will advance to the next round with your remaining life plus 25 percent.
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Team Mode (1-2 Players): Choose one to four characters to go up against a number of human or computer opponents in elimination rounds, one life per character. The last characters standing win the match for their team.
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Practice Mode: Choose any character to practice and perfect moves against a more forgiving computer opponent.
Abort Game
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To abort game during a battle, Press and hold the START and SELECT buttons simultaneously.
Records
Shows statistics and win/loss counts. Use the Directional buttons to scroll through the choices:
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Vs. Results: Shows win/draw/loss scores for each character.
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Popularity: Reflects characters chosen the most.
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Vs. Stats: Ranks characters.
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Survival Records: Top survival wins.
Options
From the Game Mode screen, highlight Options and press the ✖ button. Use the Directional buttons to highlight one of the options below:
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CPU Difficulty: Allows three settings: Easy (no cutscenes), Standard, Jedi.
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Rounds to Win: Allows the Rounds to Win count to be set from 1 to 4 in Arcade and Vs. Modes.
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Round Time: Allows five settings: 30, 45, 60, 90 seconds, and Infinity. Used only in Arcade, Vs. and Team Modes.
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Player Change at Continue: Allows players to change characters when continuing play after a loss in Arcade Mode. Set to "yes" or "no." (Default is "no.")
Records Screen
Options Screen
Memory Card
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Load: Load Configurations and Records.
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Save: Save Configurations and Records.
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Autosave: Automatically save combat if you select "on." (Autosave must be manually selected to "on" since default is "off." Autosave cannot be set "on" without a Memory card inserted into Memory card slot 1 or 2.)
Audio Options
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Adjust stereo, music and sound effects volume.
Selecting a Character
Once you've selected a Game Mode, use the Directional buttons to select a character. Highlight a character and press the X button.
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To select an alternate costume press and hold down L1, then press X.
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In 2 player mode if your opponent has not selected a character then the Triangle button can be used to cancel any selection you've made.
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For two-player games, press the Start button on Controller 2 in Arcade or Team Modes.
Character Selection Screen
Explanation of Game Screen
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Life Bar: The lightsabers at the top of the screen display your character's health. The longer the lightsaber, the more health.
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Stun Meter: The Stun Meter displays your character's current stun level. If the Stun Meter reaches a certain length, you are open to repeated attack. Make sure your opponent doesn't take advantage of your stunned state.
Teräs Käsi Rules of Engagement
1. When one character's Life Bar is depleted, the opponent wins by Knockout.
2. If a character passes the bounds