Starting the Game
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 compact disc. 2. Insert the Fade to Black™ disc and close the CD door.
3. Insert game controller and turn on the PlayStation game console. 4. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
5. Following the introduction sequence and credits, the Main menu appears.
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To skip the introduction sequence, press ✖ or START.
Options Menu
SKILL
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To cycle through skill levels, press *.
SKILL LEVEL
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EASY: CONRAD'S BULLETS 2X damage, ENEMY BULLETS 1/2 damage
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MEDIUM: CONRAD'S BULLETS normal, ENEMY BULLETS normal
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HARD: CONRAD'S BULLETS 1/2 damage, ENEMY BULLETS 2X damage
SOUND
Adjust the volume of sound effects and music played during the game.
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To adjust volume, D-Button ←→.
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To toggle between MUSIC and EFFECTS, D-Button ↑↓.
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To select a tune, press L1/R1.
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To play the selected tune, press ✖.
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To select Autoplay mode, press ✖.
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To pause a tune, press SELECT.
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To resume a paused tune, press START.
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When finished, press *. The Options menu appears.
CONTROLLER
Fade to Black offers six different control configurations to suit your style of play. There are two configurations each for novice, regular, and expert players.
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To cycle through configuration choices, D-Button ←→.
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A diagram of each configuration appears.
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To view L1, L2, R1, and R2 controls, D-Button ↑.
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To select a configuration, press ✖. The Options menu appears.
LANGUAGE
Choose a language for game dialog. The menus will remain in English.
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To cycle through language options, D-Button any direction.
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To select a language, press ✖. The Options menu appears.
CAPTION
The caption option allows you to see on-screen messages during the cinematic sequences of the game.
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To toggle captions ON/OFF, press ✖.
STEREO
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To toggle stereo ON/OFF, press ✖.
Resume Menu
PASSWORD
You are given a password for each level which can be viewed when accessing the Pause menu.
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To enter a password, press ●, ■, ▲, or ✖ to enter the code. Then press START.
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To go back one space, D-Button ←.
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To cancel, press SELECT.
Copying a Game to Memory Card
To copy a game from a temporary save-game slot to your Memory Card:
1. Select SAVE from the Resume menu and press *.
2. D-Button to select the temporary saved game that you want to save to your Memory Card and press *.
3. D-Button to select the destination Memory Card slot and press *.
4. If a saved game already occupies the Memory Card slot that you are saving to, you are asked to confirm the overwrite.
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To confirm the overwrite, press *.
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If you do not want to overwrite, press ✖ to go back and use the password from the Pause menu to continue your game.
5. You are prompted to enter a name. You must overwrite a previously saved game if a file already exists.
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To change a letter, D-Button ↑↓.
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To accept a letter, press *.
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To go back one space, D-Button.
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After entering your name, select END and press *.
6. Your game is now saved to your Memory Card.
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To continue, press ✖. The Resume menu appears.
DEMO
The creators of Fade To Black have provided a demonstration to familiarize you with the game's workings. Just sit back and watch Conrad do his thing.
A demo starts automatically after 30 seconds of inactivity on the Main menu.
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To exit a demo, press any button.
ACTIVE SCANNER INDICATOR
This indicates the type of active scanner. The scanner's name flashes when in use.
To activate an alternative scanner:
1. To access the Inventory, press SELECT.
2. D-Button to highlight the Active Scanner Type.
3. D-Button until the scanner you wish to activate appears. (You must obtain alternate scanners before they are available.)
4. To return to the game, press SELECT.
Some scanners use the shield's energy. When you activate inventory devices, shield strength diminishes slowly but steadily. Use these items sparingly.
MINE COUNT INDICATOR
This indicates the number of Bouncing Mines in Conrad's inventory.
ACTIVE SHIELD INDICATOR
This indicates the type of shield currently employed. The Shield's name flashes when in use.
To activate an alternative shield:
1. Press SELECT to access the Inventory.
2. D-Button ↑↓ to highlight the Active Shield Type.
3. D-Button ←→ until the shield you wish to activate appears. (You must obtain alternate shields before you can activate them.)
4. To return to the game, press SELECT.
When you change from a standard shield to an alternate one, such as the Anti-Radiation shield, shield strength diminishes slowly but steadily.
ACTIVE BULLET TYPE
This indicates the type of ammunition currently activated in Conrad's gun