Metal Gear Acid 2 - Manual - PSP
Metal Gear Acid 2 - Manual - PSP
Metal Gear Acid 2 - Manual - PSP
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started Controls Starting Up Story Game Progression The Game Screen Player Actions Cards Card Types Using Cards Equipment Player Actions 2 Phases Character States Status Impediments Intermission Card Shop Deck Editor Creating a Deck Solid Eye TobidAc!d Link Battle Arena Character Introduction MGS3 Subsistence Link Password Caution Notes Warranty 02 03 05 07 08 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 30 30 32 32 34
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GETTING STARTED
Right side view
CONTROLS
PSP (PlayStationPortable) system configuration
Front View
Set up your PSP (PlayStationPortable) system according to the instructions in the manual supplied with the system. Turn the system on. The power indicator lights up in green and the home menu is displayed. Press the OPEN latch to open the disc cover. INSERT the Metal Gear Acid 2 UMD with the label facing the system rear, slide until fully inserted and close the disc cover. From the PSP (PlayStationPortable) systems home menu, select the Game icon and then the UMD icon. A thumbnail for the software is displayed. Select the thumbnail and press of the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system to start the software. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software. NOTICE: Do not eject a UMD while it is playing.
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CONTROLS
Card Selection Controls
Demo Skip / Control Explanation Status Window ON / OFF Move Viewpoint Rotate Viewpoint Rotate Viewpoint Aerial Camera View Confirm Cancel / Open Command Menu* Select Command (USE, MOVE) Select Card [START] [SELECT] analog stick L button R button
STARTING UP
STARTING UP
NEW GAME Start the main game from the beginning. If you have save data from the original METAL GEAR ACID, proceed to the MGA1 IMPORT menu.
LOAD GAME Restart the game from previously saved data. CONTINUE Restart the game from Break Data created during a mission. Loading it will not delete the Break Data. OPTIONS Change various game settings. PASSWORD Enter a password. ARENA Compete in a separate Arena Mode, challenging bosses from other Metal Gear games. MGS3 SUBSISTENCE LINK Link up using a copy of METAL GEAR SOLID 3 SUBSISTENCE and a USB cable to access and unlock extra features. GAME OVER When any of the following happens, the game ends, and you are returned to the previous intermission to restart the mission.
*Note: You can press the button to open the Command Menu and select GUIDE to view instructions and advice on how to play the game.
Movement Controls
Control Explanation* [START] Aerial Camera View [SELECT] Move Viewpoint analog stick Rotate Viewpoint L button Rotate Viewpoint R button Rotate Mode Confirm Switch between Stand / Crawl Cancel Select Move directional buttons Close Quarters Combat (CQC) + *Note: Press another button while the game is paused and the function of that button will be displayed.
Intermission Controls
Turn page left Turn page right Switch / Edit Deck Confirm Card Details Cancel Move Cursor
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All player characters are unable to continue the mission (when the LIFE gauge hits 0). A specific player character is unable to continue (certain missions only). You cannot complete the mission within the specified cost (certain missions only).
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STARTING UP
SAVE AND LOAD
STORY
STORY
The story begins on a lonely island off the coast of North America belonging to the arms manufacturing company, Stratelogic (SL) Corp. A hardened veteran undertakes the infiltration of this facility alone. His name: Snake. And this time, an FBI agent is calling the shots. The purpose of the mission - to acquire data on SL Corp.'s secret projects. The island facility seemed like such an easy target that the mission looked to be over almost as soon as it had started. But seconds before a successful completion, deafening alarms sounded across the island.
Save: There are two ways to save the game. Save from the Break option during a mission or the Save Game option at the end of a mission. You can create one Break file and up to 10 Save Game files. A Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo (hereafter referred to as a Memory Stick) with at least 672 KB of free space is required for a Break save and at least 352 KB of free space for a Save Game file. Load: Select LOAD GAME from the title menu screen to bring up the Data Select screen. Highlight the save file you wish to use and press the button.
Now Snake faces infiltrating military troops, SL Corp.s independent Security Unit, and the newly activated Metal Gear. An apparently simple mission may have just become this reptiles most grueling challenge yet
INTRODUCTION
TACTICAL CARD GAME Metal Gear Acid is a strategy game in which you take control of Snake and attempt to complete his latest secret mission. Success in this battle relies upon cards. You will have to think strategically about the effects and combinations of cards and create a deck suited to each situation. You must infiltrate enemy territory without being seen by enemy soldiers by using stealth and cunning. If you are spotted, the battle will become even more challenging as more opponents respond to your presence. Sneak, smash, lure, or trap your strategy is dependent entirely upon you and your customized deck. Discover your own unique strategies to complete this challenging mission! * This game is a work of fiction. All characters, organizations, etc. portrayed are entirely fictional and have no relation to real people or organizations.
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GAME PROGRESSION
INTERMISSION
GAME PROGRESSION
GUIDE
View instructions and advice for play.
Map Select: Select a map. Deck Editor: Edit your card decks. Card Shop: Use points to buy or sell card packs or single cards. Options: Change options.
SYSTEM
Mission: Check the mission details. Switching: Switch to Solid Mode.
MISSION START
Select a map and the mission objective is displayed and the mission starts.
SOLID MODE
Save: Interrupt gameplay and return to the title screen. Return to Interimssion: Exit the mission and return to the intermission.
MISSION
Control the player character(s) and attempt to complete the mission.
MISSION COMPLETE
Fulfill the conditions required to complete the mission and the RESULT screen appears. The number of points and number of cards you receive depends on your performance.
PLAYER TURN
Card Draw: You draw from your deck each turn. Move: Almost every card can be used to move. Equip: For an EQUIP card that has an effect once equipped. Use Card: Use the individual effect of the card. This applies only to a USE card that has an effect when used.
ENEMY TURN
* Card draw * Move * Equip * Use * Discard * Punch * Call for backup via radio if player is seen
END
End the players turn.
EQUIPMENT
View your equipment slots and delete equipment.
DISCARD
Discard two unwanted cards and draw two new ones.
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PLAYER ACTIONS 1
TURN
The game is played out as each character, enemy and ally alike, takes turns to complete actions. The REST number is the maximum number of cards a character may use during their turn. Once a characters turn ends, it becomes the next characters turn.
COST
Actions and cards are all assigned a value called Cost that represents a length of time. The higher the total Cost of a characters actions, the longer it takes for his/her turn to come around again. Cost is calculated when a character acts. At the end of a turn, the same amount is deducted from all characters Cost, and the character whose Cost reaches 0 moves next. So, the higher your Cost at the end of your turn, the longer it takes for you to move again. Actions that are not attributed to cards have the following cost value. Punch Discard End without using a card Cost 4 Cost 6 Cost 4
01. LIFE GAUGE If a characters LIFE gauge is reduced to 0, the character becomes unable to continue the mission (the player is OUT OF ACTION). 02. DECK Remaining cards and total cards in your deck. 03. EQUIPMENT SLOTS Icons display your equipped items. Use the EQUIPMENT option on the command menu to view equipment information and unequip items. 04. STATUS WINDOW Number of cards in hand Current cost Order 05. CARD WINDOW Displays the currently selected card. Press the button to view further information about a card. 06. HAND The cards you can currently use (up to 6 cards). 07. CARD USE SELECTION WINDOW Select how to use the card. Use: Use the cards effect immediately. Equip: Equip to an equipment slot. Attach: Attach to equipment in an equipment slot. Move: Use the card to move.
Note: If you use up every card in your deck, then it will be refilled for Cost 10. Cost can be reduced by using cards. One of the keys to completing a mission successfully is keeping Cost as low as possible. Sometimes, the best strategy may be to end your turn, even if you have REST remaining.
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CARDS
CARD DATA
CARD TYPES
WEAPON
A weapon card. A USE type can be used immediately, and an EQUIP type must be equipped and loaded with ammo of the correct caliber (which requires a separate WEAPON card) before it can be used.
ITEM
A card that heals or supports movement. Some are USE cards, and some must be combined with pre-equipped EQUIP cards.
Card name: Each card has its own name. Cards with the same name are duplicates. Only a certain number of duplicate cards can be added to any one deck. Simple card description: Describes the card's function and statistics, as well as any other pertinent information.
ACTION
A card that performs a special action. Some are USE cards, and some must be combined with pre-equipped EQUIP cards.
CHARACTER
Cost: The amount of COST required to utilize the card. Linkage mark: Some cards include a Linkage mark, which changes their methods of activation (see Page 13). A card of a character from the Metal Gear series. Each has its own unique effect.
SUPPORT
A card that avoids or supports attacks. Some are USE cards, and some must be combined with pre-equipped EQUIP cards.
TRAP
A card that places a trap in the block in which the user is located. The trap can be disarmed by an area attack.
New Feature Linkage: If you have a card with the Linkage mark, it is activated automatically under certain conditions (see below).
Linkage is activated When your character attacks When your character is attacked At the start of your characters turn When another Linkage is activated
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USING CARDS
Card Draw: You draw two cards from your deck at the start of your turn.
EQUIPMENT
Equipment is divided into weapons and other types of equipment. Your equipment space can be expanded up by using EQUIPMENT LV.2 and EQUIPMENT LV.3. Non-weapons: These are activated by equipping. Some types are automatically activated when you are attacked. The chance of such an items activation is indicated by its REA (reaction). Weapons: Weapon cards are EQUIP cards. In most cases, two cards are required to fire an EQUIP type weapon. Each gun card has a caliber on it. Although there are some exceptions, most guns will only fire the specified caliber of ammunition. To use the weapon, equip it (so it appears under EQUIPMENT) and then place ammo of the correct caliber over it. The message LOADING appears. Select OK to arm the weapon. Some weapons allow you to counterattack enemies automatically if you are attacked. Weapon Attachments: Add effects such as roll to already- equipped weapons. Each card has one of three rarity ratings: Normal (lowest), Silver, and Gold (highest). The rarer the card, the more helpful its effects are.
USING CARDS
Move: Your movement range is displayed. Move within the available range. Use the directional keys to move to your destination. Press the button to switch between standing and crawling. When crawling, it is possible to hide beneath trucks and in other concealed areas. To press up against a wall, push the directional button that points toward the wall. The directional buttons will also allow you to climb up or down a ladder. Almost every card can be used as a movement card. A regular card provides 3 blocks of movement, while some movement cards allow for movement of 4 or more blocks. Equip: Equip to your EQUIPMENT in the top right. The cursor will move to EQUIPMENT. Select the location to equip the card to. Use: Activate the effect of the card. Discard: Discard 2 unwanted cards from your hand and draw 2 new cards. (Cost: 6). Equipment: Check your equipment slots and un-equip unwanted equipment.
REACTION
Sometimes an equipped item is automatically activated when an enemy attacks. This is called Reaction. The REA value of a card is the chance of Reaction. After a Reaction card is activated, in most cases, it is discarded as a used card.
COUNTERING
Equipped weapons may also automatically counterattack an attacking enemy. This is called Countering. Reaction/Countering moves do not increase Cost.
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EQUIPMENT
INTERFERENCE
Equipped cards affect other cards around them. This effect is displayed by the colors along the top, bottom, left and right of the equip icon. The meaning of each color is as follows:
PLAYER ACTIONS 2
MOVE
Select a card and select MOVE to move your character. The following actions can also be performed while moving: Press a directional button to move in that direction.
ROTATE CHARACTER
Red Attack + 10 and Defense 10 to adjacent cards Blue Attack 10 and Defense + 50 to adjacent cards Green Reaction rate + 10%, Attack 5 and Defense 5 to adjacent cards Yellow Accuracy + 10% to adjacent cards Clever use of Interference can greatly increase the attack power of your weapons. Press the button to enter the Rotate mode, which allows you to rotate your character (i.e., turn him in a different direction) without moving from your position. Use the directional buttons to select a new direction and press the button again to confirm it. You can also hold the button down and press a direction key to rotate your character. In Locate Enemy Mode, each change of direction increases Cost by 1. Press a directional button to face that direction.
CLOSE COMBAT
Close combat is possible if you are facing an adjacent enemy. Press the button to enter the Rotation mode, then press the button to perform a close combat attack. You can only use one close combat attack per turn. A close combat attack increases Cost by 4.
OBTAINING CARDS
1. Cards can be purchased from the CARD SHOP during an intermission. 2. Cards are awarded according to your performance after clearing a mission. 3. Cards can be obtained from item boxes on the map.
CRAWL
Newly obtained cards are placed in your card stock. To use them, you must add them to your deck using the DECK EDITOR. While moving, you can switch your stance between standing and crawling by pressing the button. Your range of movement when crawling is half of that when standing (fractions are rounded up).
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PLAYER ACTIONS 2
KNOCK
When pressed up against a wall, press the button to knock on the wall and make a sound. This can be used to lure enemies to that location.
PHASES
INFILTRATION PHASE
This is the phase of the game when you have not been spotted by enemies, surveillance cameras, or anything else. During the Infiltration phase, enemy soldiers generally patrol a fixed route. Enemies use both their eyes and ears to search for intruders, and constantly check for anything suspicious on their patrol route. If enemies hear a sound in the Infiltration phase, they leave their patrol route and head to the source of the sound to investigate. If the source of the sound checks out clear, they return to their patrol route. If you are discovered by enemies in the Infiltration phase, they use their radio to call for reinforcements, and the game enters the Danger phase after the elapse of a certain amount of Cost after the call. Also, if you are spotted by a surveillance camera or an enemy hears an explosion at close range, then the game instantly enters the Danger Phase.. Making a noise to lure enemy soldiers toward you is a vitally important technique.
SURPRISE ATTACK
If you select a single-target gun when pressed up against a wall, you can also attack enemies around the corner, catching them off guard. Enemies cannot perform a Countering action against surprise attacks.
QUICK MODE
Press the button during the enemy's turn to enter Quick mode. A >> mark appears. Quick mode lasts until it is your turn again. During Quick mode, enemies make their moves much more quickly than normal. You can also make Quick mode the default mode on the Options screen during the Intermission.
DANGER PHASE
Once youve been seen by an enemy soldier or camera, the game enters the Danger phase. Enemies, including reinforcements, now attack the player. Remaining undiscovered by the enemy for a certain period of Cost decreases the ALERT gauge. Once it reaches zero, the game enters the Evasion phase.
CAUTION PHASE
During the Caution phase, the enemy patrols more carefully than during the Infiltration phase. In some instances, reinforcements are called in. Remaining undiscovered by the enemy for a certain period of Cost decreases the ALERT gauge. Once it reaches zero, the game returns to the Infiltration phase.
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CHARACTER STATES
ENEMY Different marks indicate different enemy situations. White ! Appears when the enemy has seen a player character from a distance. Also appears when the enemy hears a noise or anything else that suggests a player character may be nearby. In this state, you have not yet been discovered, but the enemy will investigate the suspicious area. Red ! ? Appears when you have been discovered. Appears when the enemy has lost sight of you. After this, the enemy returns to patrolling.
STATUS IMPEDIMENTS
Status impediments are displayed above the effected characters head.
SLEEP
Sleep is caused by the Sleep effect. The icon ZZZ appears above a sleeping characters head, and the character is immobilized until a certain amount of Cost passes.
KNOCKOUT
If a roll reduces a characters hand of cards to 0 or less, the character is knocked out and cannot move. The character recovers after a certain amount of Cost passes.
EMERGENCY
Appears when the enemy is calling for reinforcements by radio. After a certain Cost passes, the radio message ends and the game enters the Danger phase. If you defeat the enemy before they complete the radio message, the game enters the Caution phase rather than the Danger phase.
BLEEDING
Bleeding inflicts 5 damage units per Cost while in effect, up to a maximum of 50 damage units. Damage is calculated during the characters turn.
BURNING
The Burn effect can set a character on fire. Burning inflicts 10 damage units per Cost 1 during his/her turn. A burning character is extinguished upon moving 5 blocks. All characters adjacent to a burning character will also start to burn.
BLINDED
A character too near an exploding fire extinguisher is blinded. Blinding makes an enemy lose his sight and prevents a player character from reading his cards, which turn white. In the Locate Enemy mode, a blinded player character loses his sight.
COVERED IN OIL
If you try and cross a patch of oil, you trip and become covered in oil. When covered in oil, being shot causes you to catch fire. Being covered in oil also reduces your range of movement and prevents you from reading your cards.
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INTERMISSION
MAP SELECT (EXTRA MISSIONS)
Select the next map to play. Highlight the map you want to play with the cursor and press the button.
CARD SHOP
Buy and sell cards.
The mission starts. Select one of the following options; Story Mission: Extra Mission: Trial Mission: Proceed through the story. Play a mission unrelated to the story and earn points. Play a mission unrelated to the story and earn points. You use a preset deck. The amount of points received is reduced for replaying missions you have already cleared. Play a mission unrelated to the story and earn points. These are harder missions created specifically for each stage. Points received are reduced for replaying missions you have already cleared.
In the card shop, you can use the points you earn by completing missions to purchase card packs. A card pack contains three cards. A completely random combination of cards is automatically selected each time you purchase a pack. Card rarity makes some cards harder to obtain than others. At the start of the game, you can only purchase one type of pack, but as the story progresses, other types of packs become available. The types of packs available determine the cards you can potentially receive. Singles: Purchase cards one by one from those on display. Each time you complete a mission, one displayed card changes. Sell: Sell cards from your stock. You cannot sell cards in your deck. You must remove cards from your deck to sell them.
Special Mission:
DATA SAVING
Save the game (up to 10 saves). Select the location to save and press the button. Select DELETE DATA to delete save data.
OPTIONS
Skip Movie: Toggle movie skip (applies when using character cards) between ON and OFF. Quick Mode [always]: Toggle permanent quick mode between ON and OFF.
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DECK EDITOR
Edit cards in your stock to create a deck. The edited deck is used in your next mission. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
CREATING A DECK
1. Use the cursor to highlight the category to edit, then press the button. 2. Use the directional buttons and to highlight the card you wish to enter into the deck, then press the directional button to add it to your deck. Press the directional button to remove a card from your deck. 3. The number of cards of each type that you can add to your deck is predetermined. 4. You must have at least 30 cards in your deck. The upper limit changes as the story advances. 5. You must edit the decks for each player character separately. Press the button to change the character deck you are editing. Press the button when editing a deck to view card details.
01. IN DECK: Edit your current deck. directional buttons and : Increase or decrease number of cards in deck. 02. ID Arrange cards in ascending order by number. 03. COST Arrange cards in ascending order by cost. 04. CATEGORY Arrange cards by category. 05. LIBRARY Arrange all cards by number. 06. AUTO Create a deck automatically. 07. UPGRADE Power up cards.
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TOBIDAC!D THEATER
Some cards come with 3-D footage for you to watch. You can view this footage in the Tobidac!d Theater. When the Solid Scope unit is attached, some images appear in 3-D. Select a card to view, and press the button to play the movie.
3D MODE
During the game, press the button to open the command menu and select SWITCH SOLID MODE ON/OFF under SYSTEM to change to the 3-D mode. The 3D mode ends when you reach the intermission. *Note: Please read the CAUTION instructions, page 31, before using the Solid Scope.
VICTORY CONDITIONS
Either destroy all of your opponents targets or knock all of your opponents characters out of action. After the Cost limit is up, the player with the most total life and targets points is the winner.
ARENA
In this mode, you fight bosses from the Metal Gear series under Link Battle rules. A victory allows you to take on more powerful bosses next time. Select ARENA from the title screen, then select the save data.
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CHARACTER INTRODUCTION
SNAKE
Age and nationality unknown. He fought in the Resistance for unknown reasons, but was captured by the FBI and forced to take part in this mission. He has fully developed combat skills from his long career as a mercenary and is adept with all kinds of firearms.
CHARACTER INTRODUCTION
DALTON
American, 35 years of age. FBI agent. Agent Dalton has arrested Snake and forced him to help in the investigation of Stratelogic. He believes that, at times, the law must be bent a little in order to protect it. Although he would never admit to it himself, he is actually quite a passionate person.
WISEMAN
Ministry of Defense, 46 years of age .A hard, cold man who makes no attempt to hide it. He hates inefficiency and believes that the ends justify the means. He requisitions Daltons ship under the pretense of putting down the chaos at Stratelogic Corp., but appears to have ulterior motives.
VENUS
Age and nationality unknown. A female soldier who reports to Wiseman in the Ministry of Defense. She is sent in to contain the chaos at Stratelogic Corp. She has no reservations whatsoever about lying or killing. In fact, she seems incapable of understanding the concepts of right and wrong and exhibits absolutely no interest in interacting with others.
VINCE
Age and nationality unknown. Head of security at Stratelogic Corp. This former career soldier brought some of his military buddies with him when he joined the company. The consummate professional, he does whatever hes paid to do, no matter who the client may be. He leads the companys attempts to cover up its problems. He carries rockets with payloads modified for antipersonnel use.
DR. TAKIYAMA
A scientist at Stratelogic. Working under Dr. Coplsorn, she directs surgery on the subjects used in the project. Her job means everything to her, and she has no social life outside of the laboratory.
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CAUTION
Before using the three-dimensional scope attached to SOLID EYE (hereunder, Three-dimensional Scope), please be sure to read the precautions below and how to use the Three-dimensional Scope in a safe manner. Please only use the Three-dimensional Scope when the instruction to do so appears on the screen. If you start to feel sick or your eyes become strained, please refrain from using the Three-dimensional Scope. Children under the age of six years old should not be allowed to use the scope.
3D PHOTOS
1. Connect your PlayStation2 and PSP via USB A/mini B cable. 2. Load MGA2 in the PSP and select MGS3 SUBSISTENCE LINK from the title screen. The waiting screen appears. 3. Load Subsistence in the PlayStation2 and use the camera item collected in the main Subsistence game. The message ACID2 appears on the Subsistence game screen when connections are complete. 4. Take a picture with the camera. A 3D photo is sent to MGA2. 5. Press any button on the PSP to proceed to the Save screen. Select Save to save the image to the Memory Stick. 6. To view the saved 3-D photo, press the button on the waiting screen. Some cards can be obtained by entering a password.
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