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|Move Dan forward, back, left and right. Double-press and hold to run.
|Move Dan forward, back, left and right. Double-press and hold to run.
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|[[File:PSB-X.png]] button
|[[File:PSB-X.png|link=|alt=]] button
|Main attack, or action (e.g. read [[book]], speak to [[Information Gargoyles|gargoyle]]).
|Main attack, or action (e.g. read [[book]], speak to [[Information Gargoyles|gargoyle]]).
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|[[File:PSB-C.png]] button
|[[File:PSB-C.png|link=|alt=]] button
|Jump.
|Jump.
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|[[File:PSB-S.png]] button
|[[File:PSB-S.png|link=|alt=]] button
|Secondary attack. With many weapons, holding down, then releasing this button will trigger a power attack.
|Secondary attack. With many weapons, holding down, then releasing this button will trigger a power attack.
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|[[File:PSB-T.png]] button
|[[File:PSB-T.png|link=|alt=]] button
|Duck, or if in possession of a shield, defend. Press while running to perform a shoulder-barge (this is a special skill that you will learn later on in the game).
|Duck, or if in possession of a shield, defend. Press while running to perform a shoulder-barge (this is a special skill that you will learn later on in the game).
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|L1 button
|[[File:L1.png|link=|alt=]] button
|Toggle target selection (projectile weapons only).
|Toggle target selection (projectile weapons only).
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|R1 button
|[[File:R1.png|link=|alt=]] button
|Enables back step/side step. Hold and use directional buttons in the direction you wish to move.
|Enables back step/side step. Hold and use directional buttons in the direction you wish to move.
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|L2/R2 buttons
|[[File:L2.png|link=|alt=]]/[[File:R2.png|link=|alt=]] buttons
|Pan camera (only when camera icon allows - see CAMERA for more information).
|Pan camera (only when camera icon allows - see CAMERA for more information).
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|L2 + R2 buttons
|[[File:L2.png|link=|alt=]] + [[File:R2.png|link=|alt=]] buttons
|Hold and use the directional buttons to look around in Dan-Cam Vision. Release to return to normal mode.
|Hold and use the directional buttons to look around in Dan-Cam Vision. Release to return to normal mode.
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<br><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">SAVING YOUR GAME</span></div>
<br><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">SAVING YOUR GAME</span></div>
At the end of certain levels you will reach the Map screen where you can save your progress. <br> Press the [[File:PSB-S.png]] button to save onto the Memory Card in either Memory Card slot 1 or Memory Card slot 2. Press the [[File:PSB-X.png]] button to enter a level without saving.
At the end of certain levels you will reach the Map screen where you can save your progress. <br> Press the [[File:PSB-S.png|link=|alt=]] button to save onto the Memory Card in either Memory Card slot 1 or Memory Card slot 2. Press the [[File:PSB-X.png|link=|alt=]] button to enter a level without saving.


You can save up to three games on a single Memory Card, which will be stored within one Memory Card block. Select a save slot with the UP/DOWN Directional buttons and confirm the save using the [[File:PSB-X.png]] button. When saving over a previous saved game you will be asked to confirm your choice. <br> Once the save is concluded, you will be able to continue using the Map screen to select your next location.
You can save up to three games on a single Memory Card, which will be stored within one Memory Card block. Select a save slot with the UP/DOWN Directional buttons and confirm the save using the [[File:PSB-X.png|link=|alt=]] button. When saving over a previous saved game you will be asked to confirm your choice. <br> Once the save is concluded, you will be able to continue using the Map screen to select your next location.


<br><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">LOADING SAVED GAMES</span></div>
<br><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">LOADING SAVED GAMES</span></div>
On the Main Menu screen at the start of the game, select LOAD GAME. (LOAD GAME can only be accessed if a Memory Card containing MEDIEVIL™ saves is inserted into one of the Memory Card slots). You'll move over to a cluster of gravestones. The front-most stone will allow you to choose between two Memory Card slots should you have two Memory Cards inserted containing previous Medievil™ saved games. Highlight either 1 or 2, then press the [[File:PSB-X.png]] button to select the Memory Card. Behind the first gravestone, three larger stones will display the contents of the currently selected Memory Card. (NOTE: if you only have one Memory Card inserted, or only one of the Memory Cards has saved games on it, you will be taken directly to the LOAD GAME selection area.) Now select the save you wish to load, by using the LEFT/RIGHT directional buttons to move between the three gravestones. PRess the [[File:PSB-X.png]] button to load and continue the selected save-game.
On the Main Menu screen at the start of the game, select LOAD GAME. (LOAD GAME can only be accessed if a Memory Card containing MEDIEVIL™ saves is inserted into one of the Memory Card slots). You'll move over to a cluster of gravestones. The front-most stone will allow you to choose between two Memory Card slots should you have two Memory Cards inserted containing previous Medievil™ saved games. Highlight either 1 or 2, then press the [[File:PSB-X.png|link=|alt=]] button to select the Memory Card. Behind the first gravestone, three larger stones will display the contents of the currently selected Memory Card. (NOTE: if you only have one Memory Card inserted, or only one of the Memory Cards has saved games on it, you will be taken directly to the LOAD GAME selection area.) Now select the save you wish to load, by using the LEFT/RIGHT directional buttons to move between the three gravestones. PRess the [[File:PSB-X.png|link=|alt=]] button to load and continue the selected save-game.


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<br><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">PAUSE MENU</span></div>
<br><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">PAUSE MENU</span></div>
Press the START button in-game to open the Pause Menu. Use the UP/DOWN directional buttons to highlight an option and use the [[File:PSB-X.png]] button to select it. See individual options for more detail:
Press the START button in-game to open the Pause Menu. Use the UP/DOWN directional buttons to highlight an option and use the [[File:PSB-X.png|link=|alt=]] button to select it. See individual options for more detail:
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|Select this to exit the game and return to the Main Menu.
|Select this to exit the game and return to the Main Menu.
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|[[File:PSB-C.png]] button
|[[File:PSB-C.png|link=|alt=]] button
|Jump.
|Jump.
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|[[File:PSB-S.png]] button
|[[File:PSB-S.png|link=|alt=]] button
|Secondary attack. With many weapons, holding down, then releasing this button will trigger a power attack.
|Secondary attack. With many weapons, holding down, then releasing this button will trigger a power attack.
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|width="25%"|AUDIO MODE
|width="25%"|AUDIO MODE
|Press the [[File:PSB-X.png]] button to toggle between STEREO / MONO.
|Press the [[File:PSB-X.png|link=|alt=]] button to toggle between STEREO / MONO.
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|FX VOLUME
|FX VOLUME
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|SCREEN ADJUST
|SCREEN ADJUST
|Use the directional buttons to move the screen into the position you want. Press the [[File:PSB-T.png]] button to return to the Main Menu once you have achieved the desired position.
|Use the directional buttons to move the screen into the position you want. Press the [[File:PSB-T.png|link=|alt=]] button to return to the Main Menu once you have achieved the desired position.
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|width="25%"|VIEW CONTROLS
|width="25%"|VIEW CONTROLS
|View the button presses for the currently active button layout. Use the UP/DOWN directional buttons to scroll this information and the [[File:PSB-T.png]] button to return to the Main Menu.
|View the button presses for the currently active button layout. Use the UP/DOWN directional buttons to scroll this information and the [[File:PSB-T.png|link=|alt=]] button to return to the Main Menu.
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|BUTTON LAYOUT
|BUTTON LAYOUT
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|VIBRATION
|VIBRATION
|Press the [[File:PSB-X.png]] button to toggle the vibration for your Analog Controller (DUAL SHOCK) ON or OFF
|Press the [[File:PSB-X.png|link=|alt=]] button to toggle the vibration for your Analog Controller (DUAL SHOCK) ON or OFF
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<br><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">BEGINNING YOUR QUEST</span></div>
<br><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">BEGINNING YOUR QUEST</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">(A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT NEED TO KNOW)</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">(A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT NEED TO KNOW)</span></div>
<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">1. BOOKS</span> <br> You begin the game in [[Dan's Crypt|Sir Dan's Crypt]]. Pick up his [[Small Sword|sword]] and explore. Take note of the books lying open around Sir Dan's Crypt. Throughout Gallowmere, you will find similiar books that might be of interest. Some are history books, telling the story of Gallowmere. Some offer advice and hints designed to help with your quest. Whenever you see a book, stand in front ofi t, then press the [[File:PSB-X.png]] button. If necessary, use the UP/DOWN directional buttons to scroll through the text.
<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">1. BOOKS</span> <br> You begin the game in [[Dan's Crypt|Sir Dan's Crypt]]. Pick up his [[Small Sword|sword]] and explore. Take note of the books lying open around Sir Dan's Crypt. Throughout Gallowmere, you will find similiar books that might be of interest. Some are history books, telling the story of Gallowmere. Some offer advice and hints designed to help with your quest. Whenever you see a book, stand in front of it, then press the [[File:PSB-X.png|link=|alt=]] button. If necessary, use the UP/DOWN directional buttons to scroll through the text.


<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">2. WEAPONS</span>
<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">2. WEAPONS</span>
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<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">7. USING [[:category:MediEvil inventory|DAN'S INVENTORY]]</span>
<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">7. USING [[:category:MediEvil inventory|DAN'S INVENTORY]]</span>
<br>As you progress through the adventure, you will find many useful items. Once collected, these are automatically stored into Dan's inventory. To use them, press the SELECT button to open your inventory, then use the LEFT/RIGHT Directional buttons to highlight an object and press the [[File:PSB-X.png]] button to select it. Use the UP/DOWN Directional buttons to move to another level of items. [[:Category:Weapons and shields (MediEvil)|Weapons and shields]] are found on the first line, with [[:Category:Other items (MediEvil)|other items]] below. Some items are only usable at certain points in the game. If you are attempting to use an item in the wrong place, a 'negative' sound will play. <br>
<br>As you progress through the adventure, you will find many useful items. Once collected, these are automatically stored into Dan's inventory. To use them, press the SELECT button to open your inventory, then use the LEFT/RIGHT Directional buttons to highlight an object and press the [[File:PSB-X.png|link=|alt=]] button to select it. Use the UP/DOWN Directional buttons to move to another level of items. [[:Category:Weapons and shields (MediEvil)|Weapons and shields]] are found on the first line, with [[:Category:Other items (MediEvil)|other items]] below. Some items are only usable at certain points in the game. If you are attempting to use an item in the wrong place, a 'negative' sound will play. <br>


<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">8. [[The Map of Gallowmere|THE MAP OF GALLOWMERE]]</span> <br>
<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">8. [[The Map of Gallowmere|THE MAP OF GALLOWMERE]]</span> <br>
At the end of each level you will see the map screen, which shows you how far you have come in your journey. Zarok's black clouds obscure areas you have not reached. One you have completed a level you can play it again simply by pressing the [[File:PSB-X.png]] button. Once the black clouds have cleared to reveal a new area, you can move to the new area by pressing the directional buttons in the direction that you wish to travel; be sure to look at the arrows emanating from a site in order to see its possible links. Press the [[File:PSB-X.png]] button to start the level. <br>
At the end of each level you will see the map screen, which shows you how far you have come in your journey. Zarok's black clouds obscure areas you have not reached. One you have completed a level you can play it again simply by pressing the [[File:PSB-X.png|link=|alt=]] button. Once the black clouds have cleared to reveal a new area, you can move to the new area by pressing the directional buttons in the direction that you wish to travel; be sure to look at the arrows emanating from a site in order to see its possible links. Press the [[File:PSB-X.png|link=|alt=]] button to start the level. <br>


<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">9. [[Chalice of Souls|THE CHALICE OF SOULS]]</span> <br>
<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">9. [[Chalice of Souls|THE CHALICE OF SOULS]]</span> <br>