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Uoanorsed caning soli Ye ening btn, emai, esl aa far ise, nae pubs pra A net, catle aan Wc onmunietons arson acess uo thi prods ray dena or caprnht work it ore pt of his ot ae pocieed Pubsbad by Capa Eel Lis Deslped ty CAPCOUA CO. LTD, contents setting up Getrnig started fers) sl eee pante Lucia Actions starting a Game ~—___ MISSIONS —-————-. game screen subscreen — magic Demon weapons & Items -——— Demon Tactics A. SPECTAL MESSAGE ROM CAPCOM EUROSOFT ‘thank you for selecting pevi sav cry 2 for your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, we at capcom cunesorr are proud to bring you this new addition to your video game library. “CAPCOM EUROSOFT, QTH FLOOR, 26-28 HAMMERSMITH GROVE, LONDON, W6 THA “© {999 the Learning company, inc. PRS ‘nfl its subsidiaries. all rights resecvedsetting up getting started analog contcollec (DUALSHOCKs2) ety sty a SWITCH WEAPONS ~L2 button —— R2 button = not used DEVIL TRIGGER -11 button Ri button — TARGET LOCK- @ ingeatse : ONTARGET LOCK-ON MEMORY CARD set 2 MEMORY CAAD slot 1 MOVE —directional buttons : | Jeni ure | LA sutton - sworn MOVE — left analog stick — O button — EXAMINE/EVADE (L3 button when pushed down) *US® convector | convote son'2 eee sano Lk) conocer) |__centrobar pect 2 SELECT button ‘ANALOG mode button. ‘SUBSCREEN — START button right snalog stick (R3 button when pushed down) button — JUMP — O button - oun Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in the Instruction Manual. Attach game controllers and accessories as appropriate. Make sure the eS f button __. bs pause/display SUBSCREEN Ps DEFAULT CONTROLS. MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is fe: left analog stick highlight menu option turned on. Press the €)/RESET button. When the ( indicator is (or directional buttons) MOVE player green, press the & button and the disc tray will open. It is (£1) button use DEVIL TRIGGER advised that you do not insert or remove accessories once the [£2] button SWITCH weapons power is on. Make sure there is enough free space on your - [B1] button s z TARGET LOCK-ON memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) before commencing play : [2 | button £ not used A button cancel menu option Players can choose to play as either Dante or Lucia. Place the 3 use SWORD relevant disc on the disc tray with the label facing up. Press the a O button EXAMINE/EVADE & button again and the disc tray will close. Follow on-screen oa X button _ accept menu option instructions and refer to this manual for information on using ¢ i JUMP the software. F O1 button use GUN BUTTON CONFIGURATION & VIBRATION In Option made (see page 15): *® Use the CONTROLS option to change the default controls to your own button configuration. Turn VIBRATION ON to set the controller to vibrate in response to player movement.rough talking and the epitome of cool, with his trademark sword and twin pistols, this demon slayer is more than a match for whatever hell spawn crosses his path. pos ing incredible strength and agility, pante can leap huge distances, perform accobatic double _—-= jumps and bound off walls 10 reach areas inaccessible to mere mortals. Lucia Lithe, quick and agile this mysterious and sexy demon fighter ts indeed a formidable foe. Lucia’s two ornately crafted curved daggers are ideal for close combat while long range attacks can be expertly enecuted using throwing knives. when cornered, Lucia can quickly escape using her stunning triple wall jump. ACTIONS ts section uses ber AULT ConrRoLs walk/run * Move the left analog stick slightly in any direction to walk that way * Move it all the way in a direction to run. (You can also use the directional button to run.) JUMP Gefault X button) * Press the X button ta jump. The longer you hold down the button, the higher you'll jump * Double-jump by pressing the X button again in midair or when you jump against a wall or other surface. = Use the left analog stick or directional buttons to aim your landing EXAMINE (default © button) 4 Move in front of an item and press the © button to check it out. EVADE (default O button) Press the © button while moving the left analog stick to evade enemy attacks: * Front Roll — Press the left analog stick in the direction you're facing + the © button. Side Roll — Press ##/= + the © button. Back Flip — Press the left analog stick away from the direction you're facing + the O button Wall Run — Run up a wall by pressing the left analog stick toward a wall + the © button.sword attack & Kick (default A button) * Press the A button to attack with your sword or kick These attacks can damage enemies and pulverize objects Try a midair strike by pressing the X button to jump and then pressing the A button. Press the A button repeatedly while moving the left analog stick to pull off various repeat attacks. Holding down the ‘R1] button also changes the attack pattern GUN ATTACK (default C1 button) Press the D button to fire the gun. Attack in midair by pressing the X button to jump and then pressing the D] button Hold down the [1 | button to change the attack pattern. SWITCH WEAPONS (default [12] button) «Press the | L2 | button to change your equipped weapon aoe racger Lock-on (default [R41 button) * Press and hold the [RT button to target the nearest enemy. Quickly Follow-up with a gun attack. Do this to always hit your target. pevil rrigger (default “C7 button) If you have at least 1 cube of DT energy, press the | 17] button to transform into a demon. While in DT mode: You gain the use of Amulets for powerful magic (see page ah gw Your attack power and speed increase, and your vitalily is Re gradually restored. Your DT gauge drains Press the _L1_ button to return to human formMemory card (8m) (for PlayStation"2) To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB) (For PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 or MEMORY CARD slot 2 before powering on the system. Without a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2), when you power on the system with the DEVIL MAY cRY"2 disc inserted, you will see a notice that a memory card (8MB) (For PlayStation®2) is not inserted, Turn off the system, insert a memory card (8MB) 4 (for PlayStation®2) with sufficient space (or one with previously 104 saved DEVIL MAY CRY"2 games), and then power on again. If you _ don’t have a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2), you can play without saving, Press the > button to continue. 1 SE] «© This game requires 36&kb of free space on a memory card a (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) in order to save games. If there is insufficient space, you can free space using the consoles internal browser. Do not remove the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or power off while data is being saved ar loaded, Your game data may be lost if you do. Please note that when the console is booted up with a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®@2) in slot 1 containing Devil May Cry 2 save game data, the game with autoload G42 LF. option — Adjust various game settings (see page 15). To EA enter Option mode from gameplay, press the [2 button to Rr os Main Menu At the Title screen, press the button to display the Main Menu. Press the directional buttons or move the left analog stick to make selections, and press the X button to confirm. *® NEW GAME — Start a new DEVIL MAY CRY"2 experience from the > beginning. LOAD GAME — Resume a previously saved game froma memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2). (Insert any memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved DEVIL MAY CRY™2 games before powering on.) You'll start from the beginning of the last-played mission. pause the game and display the Subscreen,Your goal is to complete missions by solving puzzles, collecting items and powering-up your character. Each mission has a unique set of requirements you must fulfill Use red orbs to power up between missions (see page 16). Examine time statues to power up during missions. Visit the Subscreen to choose weapons and items (see page 13) You can acquire more items if you have enough red orbs View your results at the end of each mission. You'll also be ranked based on how well you played the mission After clearing a mission, you'll advance to the next, more difficult challenge GAME OVER Enemy damage drains your vilality. When the attacks overcome you and your vitality plummets to 0, you lose! (You can power up your vitalily before this happens. See page 16.) GAME CONTINUE When you die, you can resume the game from the last checkpoint you passed. If you've collected a golden orb, you'll revive at the location where you were defeated GAME SAVE Save your game in progress (before you die!) by selecting SAVE from the Subsereen/ Status menu (see page 14). @ Vitality G OT Gauge -@Red Orbs Combo Display Gun Switch Boss VitalityVITALITY ?* subscreen The colour bar decreases when you take damage. If you let ; it drain down to 0, you lose! : Press the & bulton mid-game to open the Subscreen ‘ Use the left analog stick or directional buttons to highlight DT GAUGE , your option choice Builds up as long as you're attacking an enemy in human q * Press the X bulton to confirm your selection or the A form. You use up its energy when you're in DT mode. 4 * button to cancel. ee = ; Press the (> button to close the Subscreen. BED ORBS Number of red orbs you have available. You collect red orbs during a mission and use them to acquire items and power up your character COMBO DISPLAY Appears during battle based on how well you chain together various attacks GUN SWITCH Shows the gun currently equipped and other guns available in reserve (after you acquire them). BOSS VITALITY Corresponds to your vitality gauge. Shows the vitality level of an enemy boss when you fight it. When it drains down to 0, the boss is defeated.guit Menu Choosing YES ends the game and returns you to the Title screen. Restart Menu Restart your current mission with its original collection of items, weapons and orbs. OPTIONS oy r status Menu ~ Move to the Status menu to equip items and weapons, check © the map and save the game. Pl + FILE — Check out your game progress by selecting a category Your choices are ITEM, ENEMY, WEAPON, ACTION and OTHERS. + ITEM — Review your item supply. The number you have of each item is listed on the left. Highlight an item to see its description. Press the X button to use it * EQUIP — Equip the weapons and Amulets you've acquired by option Menu highlighting what you want and pressing the X button. You can equip one sword at a time, or two guns (one in each hand). (See page 16 for more information on Amulets.) Adjust various game settings by highlighting one of the option selections and pressing the left analog stick or directional buttons MAP — See your current position in the mission. Check your : * SOUND — Toggle your speaker setting map often to make sure you're heading in the right direction + VIBRATION — Set controller vibration ON or OFF. Ig © SUBTITLE — Sel the language of subtitles that appear in the ek™ * game's story screens, and investigating every area of the mission. 4 SAVE = Save your game data by highlighting a save slot and ie pressing the X button. You can make up to separate 10 a saves. After that, you must erase or overwrite an older save in order to save new data. “ke CONTROLS - Select a controller setting from different button assignment types. .© BRIGHTNESS — Set the brightness of the display by adjusting the color bars. This setting may not be available on certain TVs. © EXIT - Return to the main Subscreen. 2 : © DEFAULT ~ Restore the default settings. * EXIT — Return to the main Subscreen.i q ne power irems pv Mode * VITALITY STAR — Restores 2 levels of your vitality. pevil Trigger * DEVIL STAR - Refills 2 levels of power in your DT gauge. Press the | L1 | button to transform into a demon. * HOLY STAR — Heals any status ailments. * During the Devil Trigger transformation, your speed and a ee ee ee ee ests ata chs. power increase and your vitality is restored * HOLY WATER - Annihilates all enemies on screen. + DT mode uses the energy in the DT gauge. The mode ends when the gauge empties. To end the transformation sooner, press the [ Lt) button amulets e Weapons & Items Powerful weapons and items that you can acquire appear throughout the game. Using them effectively is a key strategy ta winning. A sampling of these objects appears on these pages. Stay is on the lookout for many others * MOVEMENT AMULET = Increase your range of action and mn movement. : Use Amulet power in DT mode to perform special attacks. You must acquire these Amulets during the game. Three initial f Amulets await your bidding: ig BLADES * LONGSWORD ~ Dante's cherished main weapon. «ATTRIBUTE AMULET — Adds attributes to your attacks SUPPORT ELEMENTS — Summons various abilities for your support. + CURVED DAGGERS — Lucia wields these bowed weapons. THI — Lucia thi = ‘ yell CHR equip one oreach wind of Amulet Once tney re + THROWING KNIVES — Lucia throws these for long-range attacks. equipped, decide which one you'll use by assessing your play style and the mission situation. As you advance through the game, more Amulets make an appearance for you to acquire. GUNS 4 EBONY & IVORY — Dante's pair of custom handguns. These excel at rapid fire orbs «RED — Exchange these for items. You earn 1 red orb every time you destroy an enemy, so keep up the attack! «GREEN — Heals 3 levels of your vitality * WHITE — Refills 3 levels of power in your DT gauge * BLUE ~ Increases your vitality to maximum. Collect the 4 pieces of this orb in order to use it. «PURPLE - Increase your DT gauge to maximum § GOLD - Lets you continue from the exact point where you were defeated.pemon Tactics CHECK & DESTROY — Check everywhere. Slash every suspicious object. You may find an item or orb. FIGHT ONE ON ONE ~ When attacked by multiple enemies, you don’t want to be surrounded or get an enemy on your hack. Use your jumping front roll, side rolls and back flip to keep enemies in your sight. If you're surrounded, use your weapons to effectively defeat and separate them. Turn the situation to your advantage where you can fight one on one. WALL JUMP! — Jump toward a wall and demolish nearby enemies with this great attack! When it hits, it pulverizes! Don’t forget — you can also shoot guns while jumping FIGURE OUT EFFECTIVE ATTACKS — Certain enemies are weakest against either sword or gun attacks. Check enemy files to see what you can Find out. When fighting a boss, watch its vitality gauge for clues to which of your attacks are most effective! USE DEVIL TRIGGER — Right before you get in a pinch, pull the Devil Trigger! During DT mode, your body shines with a radiant aura and all your attacks become more powerful. Your sword breaks an enemy’s block, your handgun fires bullets rapidly, the shotgun and grenades are more powerfull You gain abilities to fly and perform lightning attacks. You also begin to recover vitality. ys < ge 1 BONUS ACTION ~ Gain bonuses by successfully combining attacks and performing stunning actions. Your rating will appear in the upper right of the screen. RANK UP — Every time you destroy an enemy you earn a red orb and your mission clear score is increased. Think about other ways to raise your score. Go for the highest rank possible! HINTS IN THE DEMO — Let the controller idle at the Title screen and a gameplay demo will start. Watch it for loads of gameplay tips. Check out the masterful fighting style! TO BEGINNING DEVIL HUNTERS ... This game has a hidden “Easy Automatic Mode” where even first-timers can enjoy fast-paced action! 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