MediEvil 2 manual: Difference between revisions

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<br><span style="font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">[[Sir Dan|SIR DAN FORTESQUE]]</span><br>

Hailing from the lost land of [[Gallowmere]], Sir Daniel Fortesque killed in a battle against [[Zarok]], an insane wizard, way back in the 13th Century. Some time after Dan's death, Zarok discovered a book of Black Magic and used an ancient spell to make the dead rise from their graves to form a legion of [[zombies|zombie warriors]]. A side effect of this was that Dan also returned from his "eternal rest". Quickly realising that something was wrong, Dan embarked on a quest to destroy Zarok once and for all. Having put everything right again, Dan returned to his [[Dan's Crypt|crypt]] and died. 500 years later, however, the book falls into the hands of another megalomaniac and Dan finds himself once more in the land of the living.<br>

<span style="font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">[[Professor Hamilton Kift|PROFESSOR HAMILTON KIFT]]</span><br>

Mad inventor, keen amateur magician and self-styled "master of the occult", Professor Kift has dedicated his life to science in the hope that he might help mankind achieve a better existence. Responding quickly to the crisis in London, the Professor summoned a [[Winston, the Help Ghost|help spirit]] and despatched him to the [[The Museum|Great Museum]] to find Sir Dan. As Kift will be busy trying to find a solution to the crisis, he'll need Dan to do some of the leg-work for him, fetching items and facing some hideous monsters in the process. The Professor is an old-fashioned figure; he believes in honour, gentlemanly conduct and respect for all. He can, however, be a little single-minded, focussing on the 'big picture' to the total exclusion of all other factors. However, he is a decent sort, and as he's now in his mid-fifties and not the strongest of men, he's eternally grateful that Sir Dan has been revived to help in the fight against Palethorn's evil plans.<br>

<span style="font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">[[Princess Kiya|PRINCESS KIYA]]</span><br>

At the age of 19, Kiya was selected by the Pharaoh Ramesses to be one of his 200 wives. Fortunately for her, he was very old and died before he was able to consummate the marriage. Unfortunately she was selected to accompany him on his journey to the afterlife as his bride through eternity. In 1817, many of Ramesses' possessions, including the contents of Kiya's tomb, were recovered from a tomb at Abu Simbel and brought to Europe, where they were eventually placed in the Great Museum. When she awakens, she's a little startled to discover that she's dead, though she cheers up when she discovers that the removal of her internal organs as part of the mummification process has given her the most trim waistline.<br>

<span style="font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">[[Winston Chapelmount|WINSTON, THE HELP GHOST]]</span><br>

Winston Chapelmount was a cheeky cockney boy of about 10 years old before he was crossed over to the spirit world. Charming and enthusiastic, he can brighten even the darkest room with his cheery, sweet nature. Unfortunately, he's also a ghost, which limits his involvement in proceedings somewhat. But Winston is all-too happy to help and eagerly joins in with the adventure whenever he feels he can be of use.<br>

<span style="font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">[[Lord Palethorn|LORD PALETHORN]]</span><br>

Whereas Dogman is a working class thug, employed for his strength and fierce disposition, Mander was educated at the best schools in England - what better place to learn every dirty trick in the book? Loyal to Palethorn out of stupidity and fear rather than duty, these two men are exploited and bullied by Palethorn to do his bidding. As a side effect of the spell cast by Palethorn, both men have mutated into creatures that reveal their primal natures: one grew a furry pelt and dog-like features; the other became more reptilian, developing scales and a sibilant hissing voice. To complain to their master about this... would have meant certain death! They are motivated by greed and self-preservation, and support Palethorn only because no-one else can offer them what he does - which, strangely enough, is relatively nothing.<br>

<span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">GETTING STARTED</span><br>

As you enter the world of MEDIEVIL 2, you will need to keep your wits about you if you are to help Sir Dan defeat the greedy, power-hungry Palethorn. Over the next few pages, you'll find hints and advice that should help you get the most from this game. We recommend you study this manual carefully before starting a game.<br>

<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">MAIN MENU</span><br>

During the introductory sequence, you'll pass a gravestone guarded by one of Palethorn's malevolent monsters. Press the [[File:PSB-X.png]] button to stop here, this is the Main Menu. Here you will find a choice of options. Select NEW GAME to being your adventure from the start, or, if you have a MEMORY CARD containing a previously saved game, you can recommence the game by selecting LOAD GAME. This will take you to the 3 coffins to the right of the Main Menu.

|'''LOAD GAME:'''

|Select this option to be moved over to the three coffins at the other end of the room. Each coffin represents one of the three possible saves. Press [[File:LEFT.png]] / [[File:RIGHT.png]] to select the coffin with the save you wish to load and press the [[File:PSB-X.png]] button.

<span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">CONTROLS</span><br>

These are the default controls, which are used throughout this manual. Alternative configurations are available viat he CONTROL OPTIONS menu (see the "Pause Menu" section in this manual for more information)<br>

<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">MENU CONTROLS:</span><br>

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|[[File:PSB-T.png]] button:

|Cancel / return to previous screen

<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">BASIC IN-GAME CONTROLS</span><br>

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NOTE: Occasionally the swap between Dan-hand and headless Dan will be disabled, when this is the case an icon of a head will appear on-screen.<br>

<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">PLAYING AS [[Dan-hand|DAN-HAND]]</span><br>

Though this ability isn't available from the start, Dan eventually learns that he can remove his hollow skull and put it to good use. You might have seen some spare hands scampering about the place. Guide Dan towards a hand and wait until a glowing aura appears around it. Now hold down the L1 button and press the [[File:PSB-T.png]] button. Dan will place his head on the hand and voila! You now have a rather nifty Dan-Hand that you can use to explore every nook and cranny for hidden treasure and important items. You can also use Dan's headless body and the Dan-Hand independently of each other. While Dan-hand is off exploring, Dan's body can continue fighting off enemies and performing more strenous tasks. Cool, huh? Once you have the ability, if you have seen a hand earlier in the game you may want to go back and see if you can use Dan-hand ability on them to access secret areas.

|SELECT button:

|Open inventory

<span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center">PLAYING AS DAN-KENSTEIN</span><br>

Without wishing to spoil the surprise, you should know that circumstances bring Dan face-to-skull with the famous metal mauler the "[[Iron Slugger|IRON SLUGGER]]". The Professor builds Dan a new body, designed to withstand the might of this fierce new adversary. Understandably, moving about in a new body takes a little getting used to, but luckily, the Professor has provided Dan with the instructions:

|Headbutt

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