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USER MANUAL Caslevania Lords Of Shadow (PS3) Konami

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• Use in a well-lit area and keep as far away as possible from the television screen.

• Avoid large screen televisions. Use the smallest television screen available.

• Avoid prolonged use of the PlayStation

3 system. Take a 15-minute break during each hour of play.

• Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep.

Stop using the system immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: lightheadedness, nausea, or a sensation similar to motion sickness; discomfort or pain in the eyes, ears, hands, arms, or any other part of the body. If the condition persists, consult a doctor. NOTICE: Use caution when using the DUALSHOCK

3 wireless controller motion sensor function, be cautious of the following points. If the controller hits a person or object, this may cause accidental injury or damage. Before using, check that there is plenty of space around you. When using the controller, grip it firmly to make sure it cannot slip out of your hand. If using a controller that is connected to the PS3™ system with a USB cable, make sure there is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object. Also, take care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3™ system while using the controller. WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS: Do not connect your PS3™ system to a projection TV without first consulting the user manual for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage your TV screen. HANDLING YOUR PS3™ FORMAT DISC:

• Do not bend it, crush it or submerge it in liquids. • Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat. • Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play. • Keep this disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case when not in use. Clean the disc with a lint-free, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

eft as a foundling at the gates of the Brotherhood of Light convent, they named him Gabriel and raised him as their own. Over the years he developed an unprecedented mastery of the fighting arts. Prone to dark moods, he was deeply affected by the death of his one true love, Marie. He has now embarked on a journey at the request of the Elders of the Brotherhood to discover why the World is in chaos, and within him lays a burning desire for revenge on those who took his beloved. GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED PlayStation

3 system Starting a game: Before use, carefully read the instructions supplied with the PS3™ computer entertainment system. The documentation contains information on setting up and using your system as well as important safety information. Check that the MAIN POWER switch (located on the system rear) is turned on. Insert the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow™ disc with the label facing up into the disc slot. Select the icon for the software title under [Game] in the PS3™ system’s home menu, and then press the button. Refer to this manual for information on using the software. Quitting a game: During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button on the wireless controller for at least 2 seconds. Then select “Quit Game” from the screen that is displayed.To remove a disc, touch the eject button after quitting the game.Trophies: Earn, compare and share trophies that you earn by making specific in-game accomplishments. Trophies access requires a PlayStation®Network account. Hint Saved data for PS3™ format software Saved data for PS3™ format software is saved on the system’s hard disk. The data is displayed under “Saved Game Utility” in the Game menu.4 | CASTLEVANIA : LORDS OF SHADOW CASTLEVANIA : LORDS OF SHADOW | 5 GAME SCREEN

Once the game has loaded you will be taken to the ‘Book’ screen. Press the button. After the Book has opened, the story begins to unfold. AUTOSAVE The game saves data automatically and at certain checkpoints throughout the adventure you see the ‘Autosave icon’. Do not turn off the power while this icon is on-screen. THE TUTORIAL The first part of Chapter One will guide you through the basics of the game: controls, movement, combat (including dodging and blocking), use of the health fonts, gaining experience points, unlocking new combos and special moves, reading scrolls, unlocking advanced moves and much more. Here you will learn all the basic skills you will need for Gabriel to survive the rigors to follow. At key times during the game, important information will pop up on screen. Read this information carefully – it will help you. You may also be prompted to read scrolls you have picked up, These are located in your Travel Book. COMBAT CROSS Gabriel wields the combat cross, a multi-functional weapon with an iron chain; one that can be upgraded during the quest. The iron chain was an original addition where, during the forging process, every single link of the chain was drenched in holy water and then blessed to give the weapon sufficient power to fight creatures of the night. HEALTH BAR This shows the amount of health (in green) that Gabriel has. The bar will reduce and turn red as damage is taken. When the bar is entirely red, Gabriel will lose all health. The health bar can be replenished at health fonts found throughout the adventure. Collecting life gems throughout the game will enable the health bar to increase incrementally. EXPERIENCE POINTS Experience points measure the progression of your skills during the game. You will earn points by defeating enemies and solving the many puzzles during the adventure. The number that appears beneath the health bar is the number of experience points you currently possess. You can spend experience points in the Travel Book to acquire new moves and combos, or in the ‘Extras’ section to unlock bonus features such as artwork from the game.

This will only appear when you are fighting large enemies or bosses and will appear as red on the top right of the game screen, diminishing as the enemy takes damage. OTHER GAUGES Remember that other gauges will appear on the game screen as you progress through the game, such as blue Light magic and red Shadow magic containers, and the Focus Meter. COMBAT CROSS ENEMY HEALTH BAR HEALTH BAR OTHER GAUGES EXPERIENCE POINTS

56 | CASTLEVANIA : LORDS OF SHADOW CASTLEVANIA : LORDS OF SHADOW | 7 GAME SCREEN GAME CONTROLS There are four types of secondary weapons Gabriel can pick up and are selected using the directional buttons. SILVER DAGGERS Silver daggers can be picked up throughout the adventure from defeated enemies or from inside breakable items and are calibrated to be thrown with extraordinary precision. Forged from silver and containing small shards of bone from saints, only five silver daggers can initially be carried, but this capacity can be upgraded. FAIRIES These small creatures distract the nearest enemy when released, stunning them for a short amount of time, affording you ample opportunity to strike. Use fairies with Light magic to create vicious berserker fairies, which deal direct damage to your enemies (at the expense of their own diminutive lives). HOLY WATER Holy water flasks inflict severe area damage and are most effective against enemies such as vampires and reapers. Use this in combination with Light magic to create a holy shield that protects Gabriel for a period of time. POWER CRYSTALS Combined from four separate pieces, power crystals can be used to destroy most enemies present in the combat zone. The destruction can take time so use this weapon wisely. SECONDARY WEAPONS MENU CONTROLS GAME CONTROLS Navigate menus left stick or directional buttons Select menu option

Return to previous screen

Movement left stick Direct attack

Secondary weapon attack

Secondary weapon select directional buttons Block

and left stick Grab/Use

PERFORMING PHYSICAL ACTIONS

Gabriel will come across many places where he will be required to climb, leap, hang by his hands, or perform other physical activities. Any area that can be interacted with will be highlighted with a glow. Instructions on performing these physical acts will be provided as the story unfolds. LEDGES If Gabriel encounters a glowing ledge, simply jump using the left stick to direct the action and Gabriel will cling on to the ledge. Move the left stick to maneuver his body along the ledge to shimmy along to other areas. Gabriel can also leap across breaks in ledges by using a combination of the left stick and the S button. Push the left stick down and press the jump button to drop from a ledge. The Jump: A basic jump into the air, but you can combine this move with other attacks to perform aerial combos. For example, you can launch smaller enemies into the air and fight them there using various combos by pressing the

button after a direct or area attack. The Block: Blocking can be very effective, especially against more powerful enemies. You will be warned if an enemy’s attack cannot be blocked. The Synchronized Block: If you block an enemy attack at the point of impact, the enemy will be stunned for a few moments, allowing you to counterattack faster and more powerfully than a simple normal block. The Dodge: Very effective in combat especially against final bosses. Using ‘hit and run’ tactics will prolong a fight, giving Gabriel a fighting chance to survive more powerful foes. Grab: Grab by using the combat cross chain. This is generally effective especially against smaller enemies. Stand in front of an enemy and press the R button. Note that some enemies cannot be grabbed. Advanced Moves and Combos: There are a large number of advanced moves and combos to be unlocked and learned. They will appear in the Travel Book as you progress through the adventure. Some enemies are smart enough to learn a repeated attack and how to defend against it. Be unpredictable. Gabriel will encounter characters during the adventure. Some will be very important to him and will assist him, while others may hinder him but contribute to his understanding of the story. All of the important characters Gabriel meets will appear in the ‘Main Character’ section of the Travel Book. Basic attacks are learned immediately and you will amass experience points to unlock more complex moves and combos as your skill set increases. Full details with animated illustrations are to be found in the Travel Book, but here is a basic guide: The Direct Attack: A basic direct chain attack that only hits enemies directly in front of you. The Area Attack: A basic area effect chain attack that hits all nearby enemies. Combining an area attack with Light magic can be very effective because every hit recovers health for Gabriel. The Secondary Weapon Attack: Use the currently selected secondary weapon by pressing the

button. Switch to one of four types of secondary weapon using the directional buttons. A secondary weapon attack can be made more powerful if combined with Shadow magic.10 | CASTLEVANIA : LORDS OF SHADOW CASTLEVANIA : LORDS OF SHADOW | 11 MINI-GAMES

You may be asked to perform a different type of action in a short mini-game during combat. For example, you may be required to seize a Goblin so that it releases a grenade. Instructions will appear on-screen, but you must react quickly in order to succeed. Other examples of mini-games include: Grab Mini-Game: Grab an enemy and when a series of white rings have converged and press any action button at the vital point to deal a knockout blow; press too soon you will fail. Resistance Mini-Game: Press a series of displayed buttons as fast as you can. SHADOW MAGIC Collecting Shadow Gems will add them to a Shadow Gem Medallion, allowing you to absorb neutral energy orbs and build up Shadow Magic. Shadow Magic attacks are very powerful and will inflict greater damage. Light and Shadow magic can only be activated one at a time.

To build up Light and Shadow magic you will need to collect neutral energy orbs that enemies drop when they die. Try to keep a reserve of both energy types. After successful combat, you will see the swirling energy orbs. Press and hold the left stick to gather Light magic. Press and hold the right stick to gather Shadow magic. As you progress in the quest you will have to use two different types of magic: Light and Shadow. These will appear on the game screen as blue and red containers, respectively. LIGHT MAGIC Collecting Light Gems will add them to a Light Gem Medallion. These gems allow you to absorb neutral energy orbs which help build up Light magic. Light magic attacks are most effective against large groups of enemies, and have the advantage of adding to Gabriel’s health bar level as they are performed.When you acquire a new skill, you will be taken to the Travel Book where with the game paused, and a summary of what that new skill is or what the object you have acquired does will be displayed.

If you have collected neutral energy orbs for both Light and Shadow magic, you will be able to use the magic in conjunction with most other attacks, moves, and combos. For example, a simple dodge performed with Shadow magic enabled becomes a powerful shoulder charge. Note that there are some combos and special moves that will only work with a certain type of magic enabled. Press

to activate Light magic. The blue container will activate and flare up on screen. Press

to activate Shadow magic. The red container will activate and flare up on screen. Remember to disable Light and Shadow magic when you no longer need it. COMBAT FOCUS Once you acquire the ability to gather magic energy, the combat focus gauge will become active and appear at the bottom of the game screen. To increase its value, you must fight with ‘style’; changing combos as often as possible and avoiding damage. When the gauge is full, hits to enemies may release more neutral energy orbs for you to gather, allowing magic to be used constantly. Combat focus increase will not function if you activate either Light or Shadow magic. Life gems are worn by warriors of the Brotherhood of Light and may be found in different locations. Look for them in obscure locations. Once found, the gems will be inserted into the empty slots of the Life Gem Medallion, giving Gabriel increased stamina. Gabriel’s health bar capacity will be increased once all five gems have been inserted. Throughout your travels, you will receive new information in the form of Brotherhood of Light Scrolls. These should be consulted whenever you require help, advice, or further clarification of the story. When a scroll is available, press the button and read it in the Travel Book ‘Items’ section.

The Travel Book provides information about Gabriel’s quest. There are three main sections: Skills, Items and Characters. Note that any item marked with a red [!] icon has yet to been opened. Anything marked with a green check mark has either been read or acquired. Press to open the Travel Book. Flip through the three main sections by pressing

Highlight an item with left stick and scroll down with the direction buttons if necessary. Press the

button to select. Press the

button to go back. Press the

button to close the Travel Book and continue the adventure. Highlight an ‘Advanced Move’ and press ‘Show’ (

button) to turn the page to read full details. On the left hand page you will see a detailed description of the move/combo, whether you have acquired it or how much it costs. Located on the right hand page, a short animation shows it in practice. The bottom of the page displays the button presses required to carry it out. Some special moves can be upgraded as they become available by spending experience points. SECONDARY WEAPONS This section has a list of secondary weapons you have or could acquire (for example Throwing Daggers). Highlight the Secondary Weapon and select. The page will turn to reveal details about the weapon: an exact description, an animation, and the button sequence required. If you do not possess that weapon, you will be shown the number of experience points required and how many you have at present. MOUNTS This section shows your riding skills and the controls for a variety of mounts. Highlight and select ‘Ride Horse’. The page will turn to reveal details of how to fight while mounted on a horse. Gabriel will be able to ride a number of other outlandish creatures during his journey and this section is very useful for information on how to control the animals and fighting when mounted. RELIC POWERS This lists full details of Shadow magic or Light magic powers and the skills available once you have acquired the various relics. There are three relics to be acquired: Dark Gauntlet, Cyclone Boots and Seraph Shoulders. Press

to go to the next section of the Travel Book. SKILLS This section shows the skills you have acquired thus far in the adventure. If an item is checked with a green tick mark, you already possess that skill. Skills can be acquired by from your bank of experience points. BASIC ACTIONS Select one of the basic actions, for example, ‘Direct Attack’ and the page will flip over to reveal full details of that action: a description, an animated illustration of the action, and the button presses or sequences to activate the action. The basic actions are: Direct Attack, Area Attack, Use Secondary Weapon, Jump, Block, Synchronized Block, Dodge, Stomp, Grab /Interact and Use Experience Points. ADVANCED MOVES This section reveals all the advanced moves that can be acquired. Anything you already possess is checked.16 | CASTLEVANIA : LORDS OF SHADOW CASTLEVANIA : LORDS OF SHADOW | 17

ITEMS The second part of the Travel Book lists the items you have in your possession. Highlight and select an item and the page will turn to reveal full details of it.

Light Gem Medallion: This medallion will appear when you can gather Light magic. Light magic blue gems are inserted into the empty slots of the medallion when they are found. If all five slots are filled, the Light magic container’s capacity is increased. Life Gem Medallion: This shows the number of life gems you have collected. Fill the medallion with the five gems to increase stamina and Gabriel’s health bar capacity. Shadow Gem Medallion: This medallion will appear when you can gather Shadow magic. Shadow magic red gems are inserted into the empty slots when found. If all five slots are filled the Shadow magic container’s capacity is increased. Relics: This will only appear after you have acquired a relic. Highlight and select to read full details on these special relics. The Brotherhood of Light Scrolls: This contains scrolls that will give you a story summary and useful hints on getting through the adventure.

Secondary Weapons: This shows your secondary weapons and how many of each type you have in your possession. Combat Cross: This gives details of Gabriel’s main weapon: the combat cross and its upgrades/ additions you may have found. Highlight and select individual sections of the combat cross illustration to read full details about them. The bestiary shows details of a creature’s size, combat difficulty, an illustration, and a description. It also features a grid where you can see at a glance what secondary weapons this creature is weak or strong against. If there is a skull icon next to a particular secondary weapon it means that the enemy is weak against that secondary weapon. The more skulls appearing, the weaker that enemy is against that weapon. If there is a shield next to the secondary weapon it means they are resistant to it, and likewise, the more shields appearing, the more resistant they are to that weapon. The final part of the Travel Book features a section on the characters Gabriel has met and a bestiary of all of the creatures encountered. THE BESTIARY CHARACTERS18 | CASTLEVANIA : LORDS OF SHADOW CASTLEVANIA : LORDS OF SHADOW | 19 PAUSE MENU PAUSE MENU Press at any time during game to open the Pause Game Menu. This will freeze the action and access a number of in-game options. RESUME CONFIGURATION

RESTART FROM LAST CHECKPOINT

WORLD MAP Return to the game at the current pause point. This lets you view and adjust certain options: CONTROLS The right side of the book shows the basic Castlevania: Lords of Shadow controls. VIDEO Setup video options (Gamma and Subtitles on/off). AUDIO Select a volume setting for Voice, Effects, Music and Video. DIFFICULTY Select a difficulty level you want to play from: Esquire, Warrior, Knight, and Paladin. The Paladin difficulty level is initially locked until you have accumulated more experience. Return to the game at the last checkpoint you have passed. The book will open on the main world map. It shows the current story chapter and your progress/ success throughout the quest at the bottom of the screen. Press the

button to open a detailed map page of the chapter you are on. The page will flip over and show you how far you have progressed in that chapter. Use left stick to move from section to section. Completed chapter section summaries appear on the right side of the screen showing: name, difficulty, gems available/found, weapon upgrades and trials unlocked. You can return to any section of the story and attempt to complete an unlocked Trial. For example you may be given the mission: ‘Finish the level, after killing 10 Goblins with their own grenades.’ When you undertake an unlocked trial, the in-game screen will show an icon on the top right as a reminder of what you have to do.

UNLOCKED TRIALS20 | CASTLEVANIA : LORDS OF SHADOW

PAUSE MENU COMBAT DISPLAYThis controls graphical information shown on the game screen as you combat an enemy or enemies. Select to turn on/off in-combat graphics for:Experience GainsEnemies’ Health BarsGabriel’s Health BarGabriel’s Combat DamageGabriel’s Health RecoveryGabriel’s Focus GainsARTWORK Select to view game artwork, listed chapter by chapter. Open new artwork by spending experience points.VAMPIRE BOARDGAMEThis is a bonus game: a fun and exciting chess-style board game that can be played in single or two player modes.View the game credits in full. EXTRAS CREDITS LIMITED WARRANTY Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of this Konami software product that the medium on which this computer program is recorded is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. This Konami product is sold "as is," without express or implied warranty of any kind, and Konami is not liable for any losses or damages of any kind resulting from use of this program. Konami agrees for a period of ninety (90) days to either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, any Konami product, postage paid, with proof of date of purchase, at its Factory Service Center. This warranty is not applicable to normal wear and tear. This warranty shall not be applicable and shall be void if the defect in the Konami software product has arisen through abuse, unreasonable use, mistreatment, or neglect. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE BINDING ON OR OBLIGATE KONAMI. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL KONAMI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS KONAMI PRODUCT.Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts and/or exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and/or exclusions of liability may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.If you experience technical problems with your game, please head to www.konami.com/support for assistance, here you will have access to many support materials, as well as our Knowledge Base which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All products must be deemed defective by a Konami Customer Service representative and an RMA number assigned prior to returning the product. All products received not matching this criteria will be returned if a Konami Customer Service Representative cannot reach you within three days upon receipt of the unauthorized return.Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Attention: Customer Service-RMA # XXXX2381 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 200 El Segundo, CA 90245 USA Register now at www.konami.com to receive exclusive product news, special offers and more! www.konami.com/castlevania © 2010 Konami Digital Entertainment KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION. “PlayStation”, “DUALSHOCK” and “SIXAXIS” are registered trademarks and “PS3” and the PlayStation Network logo are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The ESRB rating icons are registered trademarks of the Entertainment Software Association.TABLE DES MATIÈRES Démarrage 24Introduction 25Démarrage Votre Jeu 26L’ecran de Jeu 27Commandes du Jeu 29Explorer le Monde 30Le Livre de Voyage 36Menu de Pause 40Garantie Limitée 43 CASTLEVANIA : LORDS OF SHADOW | 23 “PlayStation”, “DUALSHOCK” and “SIXAXIS” are registered trademarks and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The ESRB rating icons are registered trademarks of the Entertainment Software Association. LIMITED WARRANTY Publisher warranty required here.

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