Shop/Status Screen Controls
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Control Pad: Move cursor
Battle Screen Controls
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Control Pad: Select icon / Move cursor
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B Button: Cancel (once the Battle Slot begins spinning, you cannot cancel)
How to Start the Game
Insert the Robopon 2 Game Pak into the Game Boy™ Advance and turn the power on. If you press the A Button or START during the opening demo, you will skip to the title screen.
Use the Control Pad to select the mode you want to play and press the A Button to decide.
Start from the beginning of the game. Pick this if you're playing the game for the first time.
Continue
Start from where you last saved the game. You can only save 1 data file.
Link
Using a Game Boy® Advance Game Link® Cable, you can play 2 different games.
New Game Setup
If you pick “New Game” the opening event will begin. To proceed through the conversations, press the A Button when the ▼ mark flashes. During the opening event, you will be able to input the main character's name. It can be up to 5 letters, numbers, or symbols. Use the L and R Buttons to switch between them. If you do not indicate any changes, he will be called “Cody.” After this, you must enter your birthday. The sequence is: Opening Event → Enter Name → Enter Birthday → Begin Your Journey.
Item Menu
Item, Parts, and Software are displayed according to type. You can use or throw away items with the Use / Dump command. The description of the Item you have selected will be displayed here.
You can hold up to 20 of each type of item (Item, Parts, and Software).
Spark / Battery Management
You must have the "Battery Folder" or else you cannot use it. Batteries you are carrying displays all the Batteries you currently have here. The Batteries you select are set here.
Overview
The main character has been washed ashore in Baba Village after being caught in a storm. You will meet people in various towns who will give you items or useful information. So be sure to talk to everyone.
There are also people who will challenge you to a Robopon Battle. If you win, you can get money and Batteries.
Gathering Information
You can get info on where to go next and find new Robopons.
Powering Up
There are shops that sell Items and Parts.
World Map
After you have prepared, it is time to leave the town. You will find yourself on the World Map and you should move to where you want to go.
Dungeon Exploration
As your journey progresses, you will explore dungeons. There are many different types of dungeons, such as pyramids and caves. Here you will encounter enemy Robopon. There may be unexpected events as well.
Battle Tips
Build up experience by fighting enemies. Find Treasure Chests. You may find rare items!
You can save anywhere in a town or dungeon. Be sure to use the “Save” command in the Menu! Don't forget!
When all your Robopon are scrapped, the game is over.
Robopon Types
There are 3 Types of Robopon! Depending on the type of Robopon you have, the Parts it can / cannot equip will differ.
Arm Type
Has very high attack power. All other parameters are also well balanced.
Move Type
These Robopon are very quick. Many Robopon of this type can be used for transportation.
Boot Type
They are slow, but have high offense and defense. They cannot install any Parts or Software.
Enhancing Robopon
As shown below, you can enhance your Robopon as you level up. When you enhance your Robopon, not only do your Robopon's parameters go up, but they can also learn new skills.
Installing Parts & Software
Parts are components that include weapons and armor. Installing them will raise the various parameters of your Robopon. Installing Software will allow you to use various skills. Using skills will diminish EP (Energy Points).
How to Enhance
You can enhance your Robopon at the Robopon Lab. When the message, "Enhance" appears after you level up, take your Robopon to the Lab.
Color Customization
On the Menu/Robopon menu, you can select "Color" to alter the color of your Robopon. Use the ◄◄ ▶▶ Control Pad to change your Robopon to your favorite color.
Battle Basics
During battles, you mostly attack with direct attacks and skills. You can gain experience once you defeat the enemy.
Abnormal Status
Sometimes during battle you will receive an attack from the enemy and become Ill. You can use items or skills to recover from these abnormal statuses. Your Robopon automatically recover from abnormal status at the end of the battle. However if a Robopon is Scrapped, it must be repaired at the Lab.
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Debuff: We cannot attack 1 turn
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