Game Overview
To start playing, ensure the power switch on your Nintendo® Game Boy® Advance is turned OFF before inserting the Game Pak. Insert the *Naruto: Ninja Council 2* Game Pak firmly into the slot to lock it in place, then turn the POWER switch ON to see the Title Screen. WARNING: Rapidly switching the POWER may cause a battery-backed Game Pak to lose stored information.
Main Menu
From the Main Menu, choose one of four options using the +Control Pad and the A Button:
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New Game: Begin a new game.
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Continue: Continue a saved game.
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Co-op: Cooperative gameplay for two players (uses Communication Mode).
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VS. Mode: A Ninja Battle for two to four players (uses Communication Mode).
A Save Dialog appears after each chapter is completed. There are three slots available, allowing you and your friends to save progress.
Character Change
Press the L Button to switch between characters in your group, utilizing their varied attacks and abilities. Each character has an individual Health Bar; if it is reduced to empty, the next character in the group will jump on-screen to continue the fight. If all three characters are defeated, the game ends.
The default switching order is Naruto, Sasuke, then Sakura, looping back to Naruto. If a character is defeated, the game skips to the next undefeated character in the rotation. Game Tip: Some stages will not allow you to switch characters, so get used to each of them so that you can do better when these areas come up!
Scrolls
During each stage, you will come across different scrolls that summon other characters to help you. Collect up to three scrolls at once; any others picked up will simply vanish.
To use a scroll, press SELECT to cycle through available options, then press the R Button and A Button at the same time to call the represented character to your aid.
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Kakashi Scroll: Attacks the nearest enemy with lightning for big damage. •
Kiba Scroll: Hits any enemies in the path of Kiba and Akamaru. •
Shikamaru Scroll: Stops time for all enemies on-screen for a short period of time. •
Shino Scroll: Hits all enemies on the ground with a swarm of Parasitic Insects. •
Choji Scroll: Choji bounces on-screen to roll over the nearest enemy and those in the immediate vicinity, dealing huge damage. Stage Introduction
During each stage, you will encounter points with specific objectives and restrictions. Read the on-screen directions carefully, as some areas require all enemies to be defeated while others prohibit character changes until the area is complete.
For example, some stages may state that you can only use one character. In these cases, select the specific character to use before proceeding.
Traps
During some stages, you will come across traps designed to stop you. Use ducking, jumping, and dodging to get past them and continue on your journey.
Results
After each stage is complete, a scoring screen displays the following statistics:
Get an A rank in all categories to achieve a high score.
Co-Op Mode
Play through the entire game with the aid of a second player by selecting Co-op Mode in the Main Menu. Once the second player has successfully joined, press the A Button to continue to the Load Screen.
On the Load Screen, you may load previous save data or begin a new game altogether. After proceeding to the Character Select screen, both players select their characters to begin playing.
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Scrolls may be collected for points but cannot be used.
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The screen is constantly locked on to the host player; if the joined player travels off-screen, they will be transported back to the host's location.
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The joined player may die, but if the host player dies first, both players will be taken to the Continue Screen.
VS. Mode
Challenge your friends to a battle royale of up to four players by selecting VS. Mode from the Main Menu. Once the desired number of players have joined, press the A Button to continue to the Match Point screen.
On the Match Point screen, the host chooses the amount of points required to win a match and the number of scrolls each player will possess. After all desired characters are selected, you may begin the match.
Attack opponents to steal their scrolls. When the timer runs out, the player with the most scrolls wins the round.