Getting Started
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Switch the Nintendo® Game Boy® Advance system OFF. Never insert or remove a Game Pak while the Game Boy Advance is ON.
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Insert the ZOIDS™: Legacy Game Pak into the slot on the Game Boy Advance. Press firmly to ensure the Game Pak is correctly inserted.
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Switch the Game Boy Advance ON. The title screen should appear. If the title screen fails to appear, return to step 1.
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When the title screen appears, press START to proceed to the Main Menu.
Note: For multiplayer games, connect two Game Boy Advance systems (each with a ZOIDS: Legacy Game Pak) via a Game Boy® Advance Game Link® Cable. See “Multiplayer Game” on page 27 for details.
Controls
Saving and Loading
To save your progress during a game, press START, then select SAVE and press the A Button. You can save one game at a time. Each time you save, the previously saved game will be overwritten.
To load a saved game, switch the Game Boy Advance system ON (or quit the current game) and then select RESUME A GAME from the Main Menu.
To delete a saved game, select DELETE SAVEDATA from the Options Menu. At the prompt, press the A Button.
Introduction
ZOIDS are great metal warrior robots from Planet Zi beyond the galaxy. For many generations, ZOIDS and their proud pilots clashed during the Planet Zi wars.
During a recent experiment with the new "ZOS" weapon, Planet Zi experienced an accidental time-space fusion. This fusion created a collision of ZOIDS warriors from all of the different eras. Van, Bit, Prince Athle of Arcadia Kingdom, Republic's test pilot Zan and more all came together at once, causing great turmoil and confusion. Now, with Planet Zi up in arms, all hope of returning to normal rests with a young but promising ZOIDS warrior - a warrior by the name of Zeru Jupit. Options Menu
The Options Menu provides several features for managing your game experience.
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Challenging Mode: Use pre-configured ZOIDS in a series of challenging battle stages. •
Multiplay: Start a game between two players on two separate Game Boy Advance systems (see "Multiplayer Game" on page 27 for details).
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Transfer: Transfer Zi Data (design information) and ZOIDS parts between two players on two separate Game Boy Advance systems (see "Multiplayer Game" on page 27).
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Database: View information on any of the characters or ZOIDS that you have interacted with.
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Config: Modify your player name and customize the remarks that your character makes during battle.
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Delete SaveData: Erase your currently saved game.
Adventure Mode
While in a town, you can talk to the townspeople, purchase items, customize or repair your ZOIDS and look for warriors to join your battle party.
Moving Around Town
Use the +Control Pad to move around. If a townsperson is front of you, press the B Button to swap places. Communicating
To speak, walk up to a towns person and then press the A Button. Be sure to talk to everyone - some characters may have important information for you.
Gold Pieces
Gold pieces (GP) are the standard unit of currency on Planet Zi. You will start the game with 2000 GP, and you can earn more by winning battles or by selling any extra ZOIDS in your battle party.
Entering a Building
You can enter a building if its door is open - just walk in.
ZOIDS Institute
In exchange for GP, the ZOIDS Institute provides a variety of services including new ZOIDS development, customization and repair. Also, as needed, you can sell ZOIDS to the institute. Note: Some ZOIDS cannot be sold.
The Lab Researchers will restore lost health and energy at no charge, as long as a ZOIDS isn't completely destroyed. Some Lab Researchers may also give you Deck Commands (pre-set battle actions) that can be used to gain advantage in battle.
Stores
Stores will offer you a nice selection of weapons and items. You can sell any extra weapons and items that you have.
Hidden Items
You will find many useful items hidden throughout the game. To pick up an item, walk up to it and press the A Button.
World Map
Press the R Button to display the World Map. The World Map shows all of the Planet Zi towns that you have visited. The red triangle indicates your current location. To close the World Map, press the R Button.
Available Locations
Use the control pad to select town/verify location. Data Menu
Press START to pause the game and display the Data Menu. Press the +Control Pad ▲ or ▼ to highlight a menu option and press the A Button to select. When finished with the Data Menu, press the B Button to return to the game.
Status
Select STATUS to view status data for each of the ZOIDS, pilots and Organoids (companion creatures) on your team. When finished, press the B Button to return to the Data Menu.
Growth Type Setups
Press START to configure a