Knockout Kings 2002
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Developed_By:
Black Ops Entertainment LLC
Published_By:
Electronic Arts
Released On:
04 Mar 2002
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You can choose to fight as a bunch of different real life boxers, such as Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield, Trinidad, Lewis and De La Hoya, or you can create a custom boxer and play through a career mode.
In addition to Career, you can play in Exhibition or Tournament mode.
Knockout Kings 2002 features an improved control scheme which results in faster and more accurate control.
The game also includes Judge Mills Lane, the judge of the daytime TV court show, as one of the referees.
UPC-A:
014633143720 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
8641 (United States)
ASIN:
B00005V3F0 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-20369 (United States)
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Media Type:
CD-ROM
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Surround
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Gamepads Supported:
DualShock, DualShock 2
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Knockout Kings 2002 is a boxing simulation game where players can step into the ring as legendary fighters or create their own, battling through career mode or multiplayer tournaments across various iconic venues. The game focuses on delivering the drama and excitement of championship boxing.
Story
INTRODUCTION
Knockout Kings 2002 is pound for pound the greatest boxing video game of all time. Topped by the Greatest Of All Time, Muhammad Ali, Knockout Kings swings at you with all the emotion and drama of a championship bout.
Take your shot at the title with Knockout Kings 2002—STILL the undisputed champion of the world.
FEATURES
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45 boxers ready to knock you out: Go toe-to-toe against Ali, Lennox Lewis, Felix Trinidad, Oscar De La Hoya, Sugar Ray Robinson and more.
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Eight venues: Select from eight different boxing venues including Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and England's Wembley Arena.
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Create a Player: Develop a fighter or adopt a champion and bring him up through the ranks in Career mode.
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Multiplayer Tournament mode: Go head-to-head against four or eight opponents vying for the championship belt.
For more info about this and other titles, visit EA SPORTS™ on the web at www.easports.com.
How to Play
Starting the Game
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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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USB connector
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S400 i.LINK connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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(OPEN) button
1. Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual.
2. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located at the back of the console) is turned on.
3. Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button and the disc tray will open.
4. Place the Knockout Kings™ 2002 disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the open button again and the disc tray will close.
5. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate.
6. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Setting Up a Match
Lace up the gloves, throw in the mouthpiece, and get in the ring. Set the stage for boxing's biggest showdown from the Main menu.
To access the Main menu, press the START button after the Knockout Kings 2002 intro video.
NOTE: Default options are listed in bold in this manual.
Main Menu
From the Main menu, you can get into the ring in PLAY NOW mode, select an advanced game mode, adjust game rules and options, or go "Inside EA SPORTS."
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PLAY NOW: Skip the pre-liminaries and get into the ring.
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MODES: Choose a game mode.
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OPTIONS: Set the rules, adjust your audio/video settings, or access a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2).
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Inside EA SPORTS: Get the inside scoop on EA SPORTS.
Quick Start
Skip all the pre-fight details and jump into the ring now. Choose PLAY NOW from the Main menu and step into the ring for a 12-round battle for supremacy.
NOTE: In Play Now mode, the boxers default to the match-up from your last Exhibition bout.
Inside EA SPORTS
Choose Inside EA SPORTS from the Main menu and "get in the game."
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CREDITS: Find out who made Knockout Kings 2002 the undisputed champion of the world.
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SEASON PREVIEW™: Take an inside peek at the all-star lineup from EA SPORTS for 2002.
Starting an Exhibition Fight
Go toe-to-toe against some of boxing's greatest fighters. 45 boxers are available for you to fight in three different weight classes—any one of them can knock you out.
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Press the ● button to review boxer stats.
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Press the ■ button to access the Help menu.
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Press the D-Button ←→ to select a fighter in the Heavyweight division.
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Press the D-Button ↑↓ to select a boxer from the Middleweight or Lightweight divisions.
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Press the ✖ button to select your opponent.
To start an Exhibition fight:
1. From the Main menu, highlight MODES and press the ✖ button. The Modes menu appears.
2. Highlight EXHIBITION and press the ✖ button. The Select Boxer screen appears.
3. Press the D-Button or press the left analog stick ↑↓ to select a weight class (LIGHTWEIGHT, MIDDLEWEIGHT, HEAVYWEIGHT).
4. After you select a weight class, press the D-Button or press the left analog stick ←→ to choose a boxer in that division. Press the ✖ button to select that boxer for the upcoming fight.
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To view a boxer's stats, press and hold the ● button.
EA TIP: Try to look for patterns in the way your opponent attacks. If you can figure out his fight plan, you're on your way to a victory. You'll also have to change your tactics against different opponents. Taking the same approach won't work against every fighter.
5. Choose an opponent (or Player 2 can choose a boxer for a two player fight by pressing the START button) by following steps 3 and 4, then press the ✖ button to advance to the Select Arena screen.
6. To select an arena, press the D-Button or press the left analog stick and then press the ✖ button to select the desired arena. The Controllers screen appears.
7. To choose a boxer, press the D-Button or press the left analog stick → and position the controller icon under the desired boxer's name.
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Player 1
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Player 2
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Press the D-Button or press the left analog stick → to select a fighter to control.
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For a one-player fight, leave a controller icon in the middle and the CPU will control the unassigned fighter.
8. Press the ✖ button to advance to the ring.
EA TIP: Study your opponent's stats before starting the fight. See what his strengths and weaknesses are and use this to your advantage.
Knockdown Recovery
To pick yourself up off the canvas with Auto KO Recovery OFF (➢ Options on p. 21), tap the ✖ button repeatedly. Fill the knockdown meter before the 10 count and you're back in. If you fail to fill the meter before the 10 count, the fight is stopped.
End Of Fight
After the judges tally the final scores, the winner is announced. The Final Stats screen then appears, displaying the final punch totals for the bout.
Penalties/Stoppages
Watch the low blows and other
Controls
D-Button or left analog stick
Highlight menu item
D-Button or left analog stick ↔
Change highlighted item
X button
Select/Go to next screen
triangle button
Return
square button
Help screen
left analog stick (full move)
Move boxer
left analog stick (slight move)
Bob and weave
circle button
Left hook/Right hook
L1 button
Block
R1 button
Uppercut modifier
L2 button
Low blow
R2 button
Special move
SELECT button/L3 button
Taunt
R3 button
Illegal backhand
START button
Pause game
Tips & Maps
Move toward opponent
Use a full move of the left analog stick to advance on your opponent.
Back away from opponent
Use a full move of the left analog stick to retreat from your opponent.
Circle the ring to the left/right
Use a full move of the left analog stick to circle the ring left or right.
Lunge
Perform a double move in any direction with the left analog stick to lunge.
Duck/Crouch
Use a slight upward move of the left analog stick to duck or crouch.
Lean back
Use a slight downward move of the left analog stick to lean back.
Bob left/right
Use a slight left or right move of the left analog stick to bob left or right.
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