3. GETTING STARTED
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Some things that you should know before you start playing this game:
1. NAVIGATION
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Use your left analog stick to move your characters around.
Use your right analog stick to rotate the camera angle.
When an object or person is interactive, a message will appear at the
bottom of the screen telling you what button to push to interact, and
what sort of interaction will take place. For example, X TALK.
2. CHECKPOINTS
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When you see the message "Checkpoint Reached" during the game, you can
save your progress. Any attempts to save the game before a checkpoint
is reached will be futile. Each level will have at least one check-
point for you to save your progress.
3. INVESTIGATION
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When examining a clue, use the left analog stick to pan the camera.
When you pan the camera over an object of interest, an "examine"
message will appear, telling you to push X to check it out. If you do
so, your character will discuss the object of interest and give you
some important information. Some objects will be automatically picked
up when you investigate them for your further checking in future.
4. INVENTORY
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Push R2 to access your inventory list.
Move the left analog stick up or down to move through the items, and
press X to select one.
You can use an item by choosing "Use" for the said item.
You can combine items by choosing one item, selecting the "Combine"
option, and then select the second item. Only compatible items can be
combined.
You can examine items in your inventory list by choosing the "Examine"
option.
5. PLAYER INTERACTIVE SEQUENCES
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There are a variety of sequences that require special motions on the
analog sticks as well as rapid button presses. Pay attention to the
directions at the bottom of the screen to determine what you must do
to complete these sequences.
If you fail to push the buttons properly, you'll fail a sequence. You
can continue to try until you succeed, but failed combat sequences
may lead to your demise.
6. STEALTH
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The move steathily, hold L1 to crouch and the left analog stick to
sneak around. This lets you walk silently without alerting your
enemies.
To cause a sound distraction, hold L1, and then press R1. Enemies
near the area will hear the noise and come over to investigate,
allowing you to ambush them.
When you're near a wall, you can wall ambush your enemies. Press X to
initiate a wall ambush when you see the message appears at the bottom
of the screen. From here, you can choose to attack (Square), tap
(Circle) or exit (triangle) from the ambush.
After you down an enemy, you can press X near his head to drag its
body away. This is useful when there're other enemies around, and you
don't want them to wake this downed enemy up. Try to hide bodies at
dark corners.
When an enemy is facing you, sneak up on him and you can do a stealth
attack. Press Square repeatedly to initiate a one-hit kill when you're
within range. At times, you may find weapons to effect a stronger
stealth attack sequence.
7. COMBAT
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Once an opponent discover you, they'll engage in a fight. You can
either press Square to attack, or R1 to run away. When either of you
connects with an attack, you'll go into the Struggle System.
You've three choices to make you engage in a struggle. To attack,
press Square. This will give you a sequence to press in a short timed
period. If you hit the sequence correctly, your character will do a
series of attacks that will greatly damage your enemies.
To push the enemy, use your left analog stick to find a direction to
throw him towards. Ideally, you should push an enemy towards a wall to
greatly injure him.
To throw an enemy, press X repeatedly. If you do so correctly, you can
throw him towards a wall to greatly injure him.
If you fail any of the attack sequences, you'll enter into defense
mode. The enemy will attack, and you'll need to follow the buttons
shown at the bottom of the screen to defend the move. If you still
can't follow the sequence correctly, you'll be injured.
8. HEALTH
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When you get injured, your health bar decreases. When your health is
low, your character may become dazed, and you may not be able to even
walk properly.
This is when you may want to heal yourself with the variety of healing
items that you can find during the course of the game - small/ large
bandages and First Aid Kits are the stuff that help you regain health.
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