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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Nintendo of America Inc.

P.O. Box 957, Redmond, WA 98073-0957 U.S.A.

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CONTROLLER NEUTRAL POSITION RESET

If the L or R Buttons are pressed or the Control Stick or C Stick are moved out of

neutral position when the power is turned ON, those positions will be set as the

neutral position, causing incorrect game control during game play.

To reset the controller, release all buttons

and sticks to allow them to return to the

correct neutral position, then hold down the

X, Y and START/PAUSE Buttons

simultaneously for 3 seconds.

L Button R Button

C Stick

Control

Stick

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING

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WARNING - Seizures

Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by

light flashes or patterns, such as while watching TV or playing video games,

even if they have never had a seizure before.

Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked

to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game.

Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing

and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms:

Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness

Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation

To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:

Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.

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Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.

Play in a well-lit room.

Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a

few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal

tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:

Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for

appropriate play.

Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it.

If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and

rest them for several hours before playing again.

If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play, stop

playing and see a doctor.

WARNING -

Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain

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risk of electric shock from lightning.

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Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified

herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

WARNING - Electric Shock

CAUTION - Motion Sickness

CAUTION - Laser Device

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Prologue Prologue

Controls: Controls: Menus / Story Mode / Customization ScreenMenus / Story Mode / Customization Screen

Controls: Controls: BattleBattle

Getting StartedGetting Started

Story Mode: Story Mode: A New JourneyA New Journey

Preparing for BattlePreparing for Battle

CustomizationCustomization

Battle!Battle!

Story Mode: Story Mode: A New Journey (Continued)A New Journey (Continued)

Story Mode: The Story Mode: The Grand BattleGrand Battle

Arcade ModeArcade Mode

Vs. ModeVs. Mode

Special Rule BattleSpecial Rule Battle

OptionsOptions

Character IntroductionsCharacter Introductions

Robo IntroductionsRobo Introductions

Prologue

Controls: Menus / Story Mode / Customization Screen

Controls: Battle

Getting Started

Story Mode: A New Journey

Preparing for Battle

Customization

Battle!

Story Mode: A New Journey (Continued)

Story Mode: The Grand Battle

Arcade Mode

Vs. Mode

Special Rule Battle

Options

Character Introductions

Robo Introductions

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CONTENTs

THIS GAME REQUIRES A

MEMORY CARD FOR SAVING

GAME PROGRESS, SETTINGS

OR STATISTICS.

THIS GAME SUPPORTS

SIMULTANEOUS GAME PLAY

WITH ONE, TWO, THREE OR

FOUR PLAYERS AND

CONTROLLERS.

1-4 Player

Simultaneous

Memory

Card

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Progressive Scan

compatible

THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE

WITH PROGRESSIVE SCAN

MODE TVs.

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that this product is licensed or

manufactured by Nintendo. Always

look for this seal when buying video

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and related products.

Nintendo does not license the sale or use of products without the Official Nintendo Seal.

One day, our hero learns of a strange, autonomous robo of

tremendous power. As he and his friends strive to unravel the

mystery of this robo, they unearth hints of a greater secret

concerning a catastrophic event that transpired centuries ago...

Our story follows a young man acting on the last words of his

long-lost father—he must become a custom-robo commander.

With his father’s final words on his mind, he joins up with the

bounty hunters of Steel Hearts.

These tiny, remote-controlled robotic weapons operate within

restricted virtual battlefields known as holosseums. The ability to

mix and match the different parts of these mechanical marvels

earned them the name ”custom robos.“

The people who control custom robos are known as commanders.

The only people who can battle and defeat commanders are other

commanders.

The Police Squad, the law enforcement officials of this world, faced

with this new crime wave, formed their own corps of elite

commanders. They saw many brave people step forward and join

them. However, the number of robo-related crimes increased with

such speed that the police were quickly and severely outnumbered.

At first, our hero is a raw recruit with no training, but he soon

finds that he has a talent for his chosen profession. Spending his

days battling crime with his coworkers Harry and Marcia, he

quickly hones his skills to a high degree.

the bounty hunter.

Small, powerful robots have become the number-one tool of

criminals around this world.

There are worlds slightly different from our own.

This is the story of one of them.

It was at this point that society saw the rebirth of an old

profession:

ProloguePrologueProloguePrologue

Cancel selections. Press again to return to

the previous screen.

Customization Screen

Cancel selections.

Menus and Story Mode

B Button

Confirm customization.

Customization Screen

Speak with other characters.

Investigate objects.

Confirm menu selections.

Menus and Story Mode

A Button

Display help screen.

Press and hold to confirm button functions on the

customization screen.

Customization Screen

X Button

Display detailed part information in Vs. and Story

modes.

Customization Screen

Y Button

Make random selections.

Robo parts are chosen randomly from the available

parts.

Customization Screen

Z Button

Enter Practice mode.

Confirm parts selected and test abilities. Press START and select

RETIRE to return to the customization screen.

Customization Screen

R Button

Finish customization.

In Story and Arcade modes, this brings up the Battle

Preparation screen.

In Vs. mode, this begins the battle.

Customization Screen

Display Story menu.

Story Modes

START

Viewer Mode

Zoom in with , zoom out with .

Rotate camera with .

Press to return to the customization screen.

Customization Screen

Control Pad

Control Stick

Make selections.

Customization Screen

Move character.

Move cursor and make selections.

Menus and Story Mode

A Button

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Controls during battle ( ) are different.

Controls

Menus / Story Mode / Customization Screen

If you lose a battle in Arcade mode, a timer will begin counting down.

Press to speed up the countdown. Press START to continue your game.

Each robo type has its own unique abilities.

Attack with

guns.

B Button

Jump.

A Button

Charge enemies.

Use this to charge

into and knock

down foes.

X Button

Switch places with your partner in Tag Battles.

Switch between targets in multi-enemy battle

scenarios.

Y Button

Move targeting reticle.

Press and hold , then use to

move the targeting reticle.

Press to launch bombs.

Attack with bombs.

R Button

Attack with pods.

L Button

Pause the game and retire from battle.

START

Move robo.

Control Stick

If you are player 1, press

to change your target from

P2 to P3 to P4, in that order.

Use to

change the pod’s launch

direction.

*This is the default button configuration.

*You can change the button configuration for battles in the Options menu.*You can change the button configuration for battles in the Options menu.

*This is the default button configuration.

*You can change the button configuration for battles in the Options menu.

For more information, see the Battle section.

Controls

Battle

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Only robos and parts you have found in Story mode are available in Arcade and Vs. modes.

Those robos and parts will not disappear if your saved story data is deleted ( ).

However, if you delete all game data on the Options screen, your available robo and parts

data will be deleted as well. Be careful.

For more information on managing Memory Card data and formatting Memory Cards, see

the Nintendo GameCube Instruction Manual.

This game requires one file and 15 blocks on the Memory Card to save game data.

If you have saved game data, you can continue playing at any time. Check to make sure

you have a Memory Card inserted that contains Custom Robo game data.

If you already have a Custom Robo save file, you will see a different menu. Custom Robo contains

the following game modes; Story, Arcade, and Vs. You can also adjust Controller functions and

game rules in Options and view detailed information for parts you’ve used in Arcade mode in the

Parts Index.

Arcade mode, Vs. mode, and the Parts Index become available as you progress through the Story

mode.

The first time you start the game, you can choose either Story

mode, Vs. mode, or Options. Select Story mode and press to

confirm.

If your Memory Card contains no Custom Robo save files, the game will ask if you want to

create a Custom Robo file. (This game requires one file and 15 blocks.)create a Custom Robo file. (This game requires one file and 15 blocks.)

If your Memory Card contains no Custom Robo save files, the game will ask if you want to

create a Custom Robo file. (This game requires one file and 15 blocks.)

Game Modes

Here are brief explanations of the game modes available in Custom Robo.

Choose controller configurations and adjust game settings.

Mystery and adventure await in this RPG adventure. As a young

robo commander, you’ll work with your friends to protect and

serve the local citizenry. Along the way, you’ll find new robos

and parts for use in Arcade and Vs. modes.

Battle test the parts you’ve collected. You must defeat your

computer-controlled opponents on eight different stages.

There are various battle types to be played.

Straight-up combat for you and up to three friends. You can

play in a number of different types of robo battle.

Continuing a Previous Game

Playing for the First Time

Select the mode you would like to play on this screen.

Put the Custom Robo Game Disc into the Nintendo GameCube,

insert a Memory Card into Slot A

Slot A, close the cover, and press the

POWER Button to turn the power on. On the title screen, press

START to move to the SELECT MODE screen.

Put the Custom Robo Game Disc into the Nintendo GameCube,

insert a Memory Card into Slot A, close the cover, and press the

POWER Button to turn the power on. On the title screen, press

START to move to the SELECT MODE screen.

Select Mode

Step 1

Story Mode

Single Player Only

Arcade Mode

Options

Single Player Only

Vs. Mode

1 to 4 Players

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Getting Started

Delete saved data files from Story mode here.

*Deleted saved data files can never be restored. Think

carefully before deleting a saved data file.carefully before deleting a saved data file.

Delete saved data files from Story mode here.

*Deleted saved data files can never be restored. Think

carefully before deleting a saved data file.

Copy a saved data file into an empty file slot. If all three file

slots are full, you can overwrite a file. However, once you

write over a file, the old file can never be retrieved.

Begin a new game or continue a saved game. If all three file

slots contain saved data and you want to start a new game,

you’ll have to delete a saved file first.

Use to select a saved file and press to begin the

game from where you last saved. You can also copy or delete

files here.

If this is your first time playing, you will see three save-file

slots for your game data. Use to highlight a slot and then

press to confirm. Then, select A New Journey.

Select which saved data file to play. You can save up to three game data files.

Once you step onto the city map, you’ll find many different

places waiting for you. Use to move your character in any

direction. The degree to which you tilt determines your

movement speed—tilt a little to walk, tilt a lot to run.

Buildings with name plates above them are ones that you can

enter freely to meet and speak with people.

This is it! It all starts here!

Use to move next to characters you want to talk to and

press . If you see a , press to scroll through to the

rest of the message.

If you’re playing for the first time, select A New Journey and press to begin.

Choose which story mode you would like to play—either

A New Journey or The Grand Battle—and then press to

confirm. In the beginning, you can only play A New Journey.

In the beginning, you can only play A New Journey.

The Grand Battle becomes available once you’ve completed A

New Journey.

Choose which story mode you would like to play—either

A New Journey or The Grand Battle—and then press to

confirm. In the beginning, you can only play A New Journey.

The Grand Battle becomes available once you’ve completed A

New Journey.

Selecting Saved Data Files

Selecting a Story Mode

Starting Story Mode

Erase File

Copy File

Start Story Mode

Playing for the First Time

Continuing a Previous Game

Playing for the First Time

You can even speak to people who are engaged in robo battles.

Helpful game hints appear in green letters. Important terms appear in blue letters.

There are a number of differences between A New Journey and The Grand Battle.

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This is a brief introduction of the basic elements of Story mode.

Story Mode:

A New Journey

(Excluding customization details)

The menus for A New Journey and The Grand Battle are different. For details,

please see .

This menu cannot be accessed during battles, customization, or conversations.

At long last, let the battle begin!!At long last, let the battle begin!!

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Step 2

Step 1

The Flow of Battle

Story Menu4

Story Menu

Choose this option and press to exit the current game.

If you use this option, your game data will not be saved, so

be careful.

See for more info on saving in Story mode.

Quit

Select this option and press to return to the game.

Return to Game

Adjust the speed at which the text inside the message

windows scrolls. Use to select a speed and press

to confirm.

Text Speed

View an explanation of terms used in robo battles.

Glossary

View hints and basic strategies for battles you’ve fought.

Press to return to the menu.

Strategic Advice

Use the parts you’ve acquired to customize your robo.

Press to return to the previous screen.

Customize Robo

Press START anytime outside of battle or conversation to view

the story menu. From this menu, you can check your robo’s

status, change game settings, or quit the game. Use to

choose an item, and press to confirm your selection. To

return to the game, simply select Return to Game or press .

Before each battle, the Battle Preparation menu will

appear. On this screen, you’ll customize your robo and

view information on your enemies and the holosseum

so you can form the best strategy.

Check out the specs of your opponents’ robos to plan

your strategy. Press when you’re finished to

proceed to Step 3.

Talk to anyone you want to battle. If a deck (a

stationary holosseum) is present, stand on the side

opposite the other person and press .

This is the way most battles will unfold.

Speak with your opponents.

Investigate opponent information.

Use the Battle Preparation menu.

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Because sooner or later, you’ll have to fight!

Preparing for Battle

When there are two or more robos on the customization screen, press and hold

to view an information window.

Press and hold on the customization screen for help navigating.

See for Controller information on the customization screen.

Menu options in gray cannot be selected.

Menu options for A New Journey and The Grand Battle differ.

Take the field and let the mechanized mayhem begin.

Start Battle

Review robo-battle basics and strategy tips you’ve picked

up in Story Mode.

Strategic Advice

View the holosseum for the current battle, and check

holosseum data.

Holosseum Data

View the setup of your opponents’ robos.

Opponent Data

View the setup of your allies’ robos.

Partner Data

Choose the parts you want to use and create your own

unique fighting machine.

Customize Robo

View your robo outfitted with all its current parts.

Vital data on robos and parts is listed here.

Legs affect your robo’s jump and

movement abilities. Legs attachments

go on your robo’s feet.

Pods are trap-like hunting weapons.

Pod launchers are mounted on the

robo’s back..

Bombs are long-range explosive

weapons. Bomb launchers are carried

in the robo’s left hand.

Guns are your robo’s primary weapon.

They’re carried in the robo’s right hand.

The basic chassis of your robo. There

are many types and styles of bodies.

On this menu, you can view information on enemies and

holosseums, access strategic advice, and adjust the game

setup. Use to choose an option and press to confirm.

Press to return from submenus to the main menu. When

you’re ready to fight, press START or select Start Battle with

and press to begin fighting.

Battle Preparation Menu

Customized Robo

Information

Legs

Pod

Bomb

Gun

Body

Customization Screen (In Single-Player Modes)

The Battle Preparation Menu2

As you win battles in Story mode, you’ll gain new robo bodies and parts data. Visit a parts

generator ( ) to access the new robos and parts you can use in future battles. The key to

becoming a master commander is learning how to customize well. Find parts that both fit your

style of play and counterbalance the parts used by your opponents. The more you customize, the

deeper the game becomes.

Customization

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BODY

Max of 5 bars, with 3 being standard.

BOMB

Max of 5 bars, with 3 being standard.

DWN Down: how difficult it is to knock the

robo down. ATK Attack: the damage the bomb inflicts

when striking opponents.

DEF Defense: the degree to which damage

taken is reduced. SPD Speed: the speed at which the bomb

flies.

SPD Speed: the robo’s ground speed. SIZ Size: the area the bomb’s detonation

covers.

SKY Sky: how well the robo moves while

jumping. TIM Time: the duration of the bomb’s

detonation.

ATK Attack: the robo’s attack strength. DWN Down: how easily the bomb knocks

opponents down.

GUN

Max of 5 bars, with 3 being standard.

POD

Max of 5 bars, with 3 being standard.

ATK Attack: the damage the gun inflicts

when striking opponents. ATK Attack: the damage the pod inflicts

when striking opponents.

SPD Speed: the speed at which the gun’s

rounds fly. SPD Speed: the speed at which the pod

travels.

HMG Homing: how much the gun’s rounds

home in on opponents. HMG Homing: to what degree the pod homes

in on opponents.

RPD Rapid: the speed at which rounds can

be fired consecutively. SIZ Size: the area the pod’s detonation

covers.

DWN Down: how easily the gun knocks

opponents down. TIM Time: the duration of the pod’s

detonation.

For each part, a corresponding graph illustrates that part’s

abilities. The following is an explanation of the abbreviations

used on the graph.

The bars displayed above an ability indicate the part’s

performance level for that ability.

Parts Graph Explanation

Color-Change Screen (Body only)

When you select a body, you can also choose a color scheme

for your robo.

You can select from the following color schemes:

Use to scroll through the available parts, then press

to select one.

Your robo’s body, gun, bomb, pod, and legs can all be

customized. See the information window for a detailed

explanation of each part. The ??? indicates a part you cannot

yet access.

Select the part you want to customize with and

press to view the parts list.

Customization Made Easy

Here’s a quick explanation of the steps necessary to customize your robo.

*You can also select parts randomly. For details, see the *You can also select parts randomly. For details, see the

section on special customization functions on .section on special customization functions on .

*You can also select parts randomly. For details, see the

section on special customization functions on .

For information on ability

graphs, see .

The max number of bars for

robo parts is 5.

Select part to be customized

Select part to be equipped

Original Red Blue YellowGreen

Parts that appear in yellow on the customization menu are parts you have not yet used.

To view detailed information on any part from Vs. mode, press .

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When the robo cube lands, a timer starts counting down the

time it will take your robo to transform. This timer starts at a

random number between one and six. Repeatedly press ,

, , or to speed this countdown up. Once the

countdown reaches zero, your robo will transform and be

ready to attack.

At the start of each battle, cannon pods launch all participants’

robo cubes into the arena. When the counter reads LAUNCH, all

robo cubes will fire across the holosseum. Aim the cannon pod

with .

Starting Battles

The color of your HP gauge, the cannon pod that launches your

robo, etc. are fixed. P1 is always red.

About Player Colors

When you’ve finished customizing your robo,

press START to return to the Battle Preparation menu.

Press to enter Viewer mode and look at your robo.

Press to zoom in and to zoom out. You can change

the camera angel with . Press to return to the

customization screen.

Practice Arena Display Explanation

After you’ve selected your parts, press to enter the Practice Arena. You can test the parts

you’ve selected for speed, power, ease of use, etc. To exit, press START, select RETIRE with ,

and press to confirm. This will return you to the customization screen. There is no time limit

in the Practice Arena.

Practice Arena

Finish Customization

Viewer Mode

Damage

Hit

The amount of damage you’ve done to your opponent with the

last attack.

This tells you how many times you hit the opponent

consecutively.

See for battle controls.

After finishing customization in Vs. mode, press START to go straight to battle.

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Finally, it’s time for combat! There are two ways to win: attack your opponent and reduce his or

her hit points to zero or have the most hit points remaining when time runs out.

Battle!

ACTIONACTIONACTION

The robo has just transformed and is ready for action.

H I TH I TH I T

The robo is taking damage.

DOWNDOWNDOWN

The robo has been knocked down.

REBIRTHREBIRTHREBIRTH

The robo’s systems are rebooting after the robo was knocked down.

XCHANGEXCHANGEXCHANGE

The robo cannot change with its partner in Tag Battle.

Defeat

If you lose a battle, you will be returned to the scene

immediately prior to the battle. In Story mode, ties are treated

as losses.

Victory

If you win a battle, you continue to the next scenario.

A battle ends when one of the participants loses all HP or when time runs out.

Battle Results

Retire

To exit a battle and return to the previous screen, select RETIRE

with and press to confirm.

Continue Fighting

To return to the match select CANCEL with and press

to confirm.

Press START to halt a battle in progress.

Pause Screen in Battle

Robo Status

*This is a 2-player Vs. match. In 3- and 4- player matches, the number of gauges *This is a 2-player Vs. match. In 3- and 4- player matches, the number of gauges

increases correspondingly.increases correspondingly.

*This is a 2-player Vs. match. In 3- and 4- player matches, the number of gauges

increases correspondingly.

*Some battles have no time

limit.

*This decreases

when you are hit.

When it is depleted,

your robo will be

knocked down.

Story-mode battle screen

Viewing HP Gauges

Viewing the Battle Screen

Robo Condition

Remaining HP

Time Remaining

Player 2’s Robo

Player 1’s Robo

Player

Robo Condition

Remaining HP

Time Remaining

Player 1

Player 1’s HP Gauges HP Gauge

Player 2Player 2’s HP Gauges HP Gauge

Player 1’s HP Gauge

Player 2’s Robo

Player 1’s Robo

Player 2’s HP Gauge

Player

HP Gauge

HP GaugeHP Gauge

Knockdown Meter

Knockdown MeterKnockdown Meter

If you retire from a match, that counts as a loss.

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Using Parts Generators

Locations of Parts Generators

Parts Generator

Name Entry

Saving in Story Mode3

Remember, you cannot change a name once it has been

entered and confirmed.

If the name you’ve entered is OK, select YES and confirm

with .

Use to choose letters, numbers, or symbols, and

press to input them. Use to delete characters. Once

you’re finished, select END and press .

At a certain point in the game, the Name Entry screen will allow

you to enter your name. You can use up to eight characters in

your name

Once you have downloaded parts data, you can use those parts

to customize your robo.

To use parts generators, simply stand in front of them and

press . The parts generators automatically upload any

new data to you, giving you access to the new parts. If you

have no new parts data, the parts generator will let you know.

All parts generators look like the one shown here. You’ll find

them all over town, so be sure to check them often.

If you win a battle, you gain access to parts data from your

opponent. You cannot use those parts until you download the

data from a parts generator, though.

Your progress is saved automatically in Story mode. If you do

not have a Memory Card inserted, you will be asked if you

want to save. If so, insert a Memory Card, select YES, and

press . Don t risk losing your progress! Make sure you

have a Memory Card inserted into your GameCube’s Memory

Card Slot A!

*Do not remove your Memory Card or touch the POWER Button *Do not remove your Memory Card or touch the POWER Button

while saving. This may damage your Memory Card or the while saving. This may damage your Memory Card or the

Nintendo GameCube.Nintendo GameCube.

*Do not remove your Memory Card or touch the POWER Button

while saving. This may damage your Memory Card or the

Nintendo GameCube.

Managing Memory Cards

After winning a battle, you continue the story where you left off. Sometimes, you will gain access

to new parts, so be sure to stop by a parts generator and check. At a certain point in the game

you will enter your name on the Name Entry screen.

Story Mode:

A New Journey

(Outside of Battle)

*About Handicaps

If you lose to the same opponent two or more times in The Grand Battle, you get the option of

adjusting your opponent’s HP. If you do so, the battle will be scored as a handicap match.

The following criteria determine your points for winning battles:

Scoring System

In The Grand Battle, you don’t play through a traditional story as you do in A New Journey. Instead,

you fight in a series of tournaments against the residents of your city. Your performance is rated,

and your scores recorded.

What’s the Difference?

You can begin playing The Grand Battle by selecting it at the end of A New Journey or from the

Select Mode screen. Either way, you must clear A New Journey before you can play The Grand

Battle.

Starting The Grand Battle

In comparison to A New Journey battle options, The Grand Battle contains a variety of different

battles. They include Tag, Handicap, and Battle Royal matches, among others. For specific rules,

please see the Arcade and Vs. Mode sections.

Battle Differences

View scores for individual tournaments.

Score Data

The Battle Preparation menu here has all of the selections of the A New Journey menu ( )

plus Score Data.

The Grand Battle Battle Preparation Menu

View scores for individual tournaments.

Score Data

Check the rules of a particular battle and view explanations

of unique terms.

Grand Battle Rules

In addition to the menu options from A New Journey ( ), The Grand Battle menu also

contains Grand Battle Rules and Score Data.

The Grand Battle Story Menu

The Story [ ) and Battle Preparation ( ) menus are slightly different in the two

Story modes. The differences are explained here.

Menu Differences

Hit Points 30 points per remaining hit point

Time 100 points for each second remaining on the timer

Perfect 5,000 points for taking no damage

Destruction 10,000 points per robo destroyed

Losses Lose 10% for each loss

Handicap* Lose 25% for each 25% handicap–illegal parts count as handicap

Deducted Points

Bonus Points

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Once you clear A New Journey, you can choose The Grand Battle from the Select Mode screen. The

Grand Battle are a series of competitive tournaments for players who finished A New

Journey—the opponents are more powerful, more parts are available, and there is a greater

variety of battles. Play The Grand Battle to acquire parts you missed in A New Journey and

maximize your customization options.

Story Mode:

The Grand Battle

Single Battle A simple 1-on-1 battle.

Tag Battle

A 2-on-2 team battle.

2-ON-2

Choose a 2-robo team, then swap your robos during the battle.

3-Player Battle Royal A 3-player battle. The last robo standing wins.

4-Player Battle Royal A 4-player battle. The last robo standing wins.

Battle Preparation Menu

Match Selection

Continue Screen

Navigate the Arcade mode Battle Preparation menu in the same

manner as the Story mode Battle Preparation menu.

Use to highlight a selection and press to confirm.

From any submenu, press to return to the Battle

Preparation screen. Once you’re ready, press START or choose

Start Battle with and press to begin the match.

Use to select the type of battle you want to play and

press to confirm.

If you are defeated, press START to return to the Battle

Preparation menu and try again. If the timer reaches 0, the

game will end, taking you back to the Select Mode screen.

Press to speed through the countdown.

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In this single-player mode, you’ll take on CPUs and try to clear all 8 stages. Arcade mode

becomes available once you complete A New Journey. Select Arcade mode from the Select Mode

screen to begin playing.

Arcade Mode

Single Battle A simple 1-on-1 battle.

Tag Battle

A 1-on-2 handicap battle.

1-ON-2 Handicap

A 2-on-2 team battle.

2-ON-2

Choose a 2-robo team, then fight the foe while swapping your

robos.

3-Player Battle Royal A 3-player battle. The last robo standing wins.

4-Player Battle Royal A 4-player battle. The last robo standing wins.

Press to see Controller information on the Stage Select screen.

CPUs become available only once you’ve cleared A New Journey.

If you choose to use CPUs, you can set individual CPU strength and robo

customizations.

Random Stage

Special Functions on the Stage Select Screen

Player Selection

Stage Selection

Match Selection1

First, use to choose a match type, then press to

confirm.

Select the ? icon if you want to pick a holosseum randomly.

Press here, and the holosseum will be displayed on-

screen. Press again to battle on this holosseum. If you

want to select another holosseum, select ? again and

press .

To select a holosseum, simply highlight it with to view it

in the upper portion of the Stage Select screen, then confirm

your choice with . Then, you will proceed to the

customization screen.

On this screen, you determine the number of human players

and CPU participants. Use to highlight a selection and

press to confirm.

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Vs. mode is a 1- to 4- player mode where you can battle against friends or CPU

enemies. Once you’ve saved a game in A New Journey, Vs. mode will open. Once

you clear A New Journey, you can battle CPUs in Vs. mode. To play Vs. mode,

simply select it on the Select Mode screen.

Vs. Mode

Secret Select Mode

Random Customization

Special Functions on the Customization Screen

Adjustable Battle Rules

Battle Rule Settings

Secret Select Mode

Customization Screen4

Battle Time 90, 120, 180, ∞ (Endless)

Victory Conditions

Friendly fire damage ON/OFF

Allies block gun rounds ON/OFF

Friendly pod and bomb blasts cause damage ON/OFF

Pods explode on robos other than their primary targets ON/OFF

Ally’s charges cause damage ON/OFF

Change conditions for winning

(2-on-2 Handicap only)

*Rules differ depending on the game mode and the number of participants.

*Rules differ depending on the game mode and the number of participants.*Rules differ depending on the game mode and the number of participants.

Press on the customization screen to see Controller functionality.

Press to conceal your parts. Part names will appear as

???, and your robo will not be visible, preventing your

opponents from seeing which parts you’ve equipped. You still

customize your parts using and . However, you can

remain on the same screen, moving the cursor with , even

after your selections have been made. Press once to

finish customizing that part. To exit Secret Select mode, simply

press one more time.

Use Random Customization to choose your robo’s parts

randomly from the available parts. Press and hold and

then press to select your robo’s parts randomly. If you

don’t like the random parts you receive, you can still choose

your parts manually by using the Control Stick and the A Button.

Basic customization is the same as in Story mode ( ).

However, there are also additional features that appear only in

Vs. Mode. Press START to begin fighting.

Press on the Stage Select screen to manually set up battle

rules. Press up or down on to highlight an option then

press right or left on to adjust that option. Select OK at

the bottom of the screen and press confirm the rules

setup. To return to the previous screen without changing any

rules, press .

If you choose Random Stage while in Secret Select mode, no one will

know which holosseum has been selected.

Press to block the screen with static. This prevents

other players from knowing which holosseum you’ve selected.

Holosseum selection continues as normal, using and .

Press to exit the Stage Select screen, or press

again to exit the Secret Select mode.

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Adjusting HP Settings

Setting CPU Strength

Rules

2-on-2 Battle

Handicap Battle

In Secret Select mode, you can select parts repeatedly by pressing . The last

part you select and confirm with will be the part equipped.

After completing customization in Secret Select mode, press to return to the

Stage Select screen. If you enter the customization screen again, Secret Select

mode will be turned off.

Do not press START until all customization is finished. If you press START, battle will

begin immediately.

By adjusting the HP gauge located below the robo parts, you can

handicap certain players in battle. Use to select the HP gauge,

then press right or left on to set the HP amount to any of the 6

levels, between 20% and 100%. Press START to finish customization.

Next, move to the TYPE option and again move left and right. The

robo will change to match the type selected. When you’re finished,

press START.

If you choose to have CPU participants in a Vs. match, you can

adjust each CPU’s strength.

There are 5 strength settings: Very Easy, Easy, Normal, Hard,

and Very Hard. Press left or right on to choose a setting.

You and your partner compete against two

opponents. In The Grand Battle, you lose once

your HP reach zero, even if your partner robo

still has HP remaining. In Vs. mode, the battle

continues even if one robo is defeated.

Press to change the opponent you are

targeting. You can not switch targets while

firing your gun. Your ally cannot hurt you with

gun fire, but you will take damage from your partner’s bombs and pods, so move with caution!

This battle pits you against two enemy robos.

Press to change the opponent you are

targeting. You can not switch targets while

firing your gun.

Here are explanations of special battle types that appear in The Grand Battle and Vs. mode.

Special Rule Battles

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