Quotes/Manual: Difference between revisions

The small improvements in the printed manual's text indicate that it is a later draft than the web site, and it's possible that the printed manual was intentionally revised to remove references to a rebellion that never appears in the game. [[:Category:Manual (English, PS2)|The PS2 manual]] is likely still later than the Windows/Mac manual, based on additional small improvements to the text, however the manual sections about the overall world of Oni have been significantly abridged, perhaps to save pages; the PS2 manual's system-specific information is lengthier than the PC manual's.

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==Installation==

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(excerpted from propaganda recovered at rebellion HQ - TCTF Crime File 67098)

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|+'''Play on words, or accident?'''

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From time to time someone tries to improve public awareness of the ecological nightmare but the World Coalition Government controls the media and silences them before any outcry can gain momentum. Despite this repression<ref group=lower-alpha>This clause is omitted by the web site.</ref>, there is a growing awareness that something has gone horribly wrong and that something has to be done.

===The World Coalition Government===

Note on Inverted Aiming: On the Control Configuration Screen you will be able to toggle Inverted Aiming On and Off. Inverted Aiming simply switches Up and Down on the mouse axis. Experiment to see which arrangement you prefer.

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'''Graphics'''<br>

Quality: The overall quality of Oni's graphics can be changed here. Move the bar to the left to reduce the quality and to the right to increase it. (N.B.: Increasing the quality value may affect the game's overall performance.)

Resolution: Here the screen resolution can be changed. The player can choose from 640x480 up to 1024x768 in both 16-bit and 32-bit color modes.

'''Subtitles'''<br>

All the cut-scenes available in the game can be accompanied by subtitles. To turn these on make sure that the subtitle box is crossed.

'''Invert Mouse'''<br>

If the player wishes to swap the mouse's y-axis then make sure that the corresponding box is un-crossed.

==How to Play Oni==

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|Move forward

|W

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|Move backwards

|S

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|Move left

|A

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|Move right

|D

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|Crouch

|L Shift

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|Action (use console, open door, interact)

|L Control

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|Jump

|Space

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|Use hypo spray

|Tab

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|Pick up weapon/hypo spray

|Q

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|Reload weapon

|R

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|Drop weapon

|E

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|Diary/Pause mode

|F1

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|Resume Play

|F1 or ESC

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==Moves==

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[[Image:TXMPLev01Escape.png|64px|left]]

Escape Moves – Press CROUCH + any DIRECTION. These are useful for avoiding hand-to-hand attacks — and picking up objects!

[[Image:TXMPLev01Flip.png|64px|left]]

Jump Flip – JUMP, then press CROUCH while in mid-air. Perform higher and longer jumps with flip. Also a great attack move!

[[Image:TXMPLev01Slide.png|64px|left]]

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Slide – While running press CROUCH to avoid traps, knock enemies off their feet, or pick up objects!

[[Image:TXMPLev01Throw.png|64px|left]]

Throw – While standing next to an enemy press FORWARD (into the body of your enemy) + PUNCH or KICK. Try throwing from various angles to get different results.

[[Image:TXMPLev01RunThrow.png|64px|left]]

Running Throw – While running towards an enemy press KICK. Great move if you don't have time to slow down!

[[Image:TXMPLev01PPK.png|64px|left]]

Sledgehammer Heel – Press PUNCH, PUNCH, then KICK. Slow move to get off but very, very powerful! Use with Caution<ref group=lower-alpha>This word isn't capitalized in the PS2 manual.</ref>.

[[Image:TXMPLev01Block.png|64px|left]]

Block – Face your enemy and don't press any buttons to block normal attacks. Crouch to block low attacks.

[[Image:TXMPLev01Disarm.png|64px|left]]

Disarm – While standing next to an armed enemy press FORWARD (into the body of your enemy) + PUNCH. Try from different locations for different results.

[[Image:TXMPLevel11move.png|64px|left]]

Backbreaker – When standing behind an enemy hit FORWARD (into the body of your enemy) + KICK. Few enemies can survive such a brutal assault!

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Triple-Hit Haymaker – Hit PUNCH three times in a row to perform this combo!

As Konoko progresses deeper into the Syndicate netherworld, she will become stronger and develop the capacity for special moves. You will be notified.

Dose of Reality – Unlike many other games of the genre, in Oni you can carry only one weapon at a time; this will force you to strategize. The Syndicate will have to be brought down with Konoko's brains as well as her brawn.

*Name.....................Campbell Equalizer Mk4

*Ammunition Type.................Ballistic Ammo

*Magazine Capacity......................10 rounds

*Fire Rate.....................5 rounds per second

The Equalizer is the standard issue TCTF sidearm. It has undergone a number of refinements since the original model appeared during the World Coalition Government's rise to power.

*Name..................Hughes Black Adder SMG

*Ammunition Type.................Ballistic Ammo

*Magazine Capacity......................30 rounds

*Fire Rate...................12 rounds per second

Manufactured around the world in dozens of illegal factories, the Black Adder SMG is the weapon of choice for violent criminals, terrorists, and Syndicate assault troops.

*Name............................SML3 Plasma Rifle

*Ammunition Type....................Energy Cells

*Magazine Capacity......................10 rounds

*Fire Rate..................1.1 rounds per second

The SML3 Plasma Rifle fires bursts of superheated plasma encased in a 1.2 kT magnetic field, which explode upon impact.

*Name.....................Phase Stream Projector

*Ammunition Type....................Energy Cells

*Magazine Capacity......................300 units

*Fire Rate.................................Continuous

This device is a miniaturized version of the vehicle-mounted phase projectors deployed during the Freedom Riots of 2012. It emits a continuous beam of energy that can stagger or topple enemies.

*Name..................SBG Man-Portable Mortar

*Ammunition Type................Ballistic Ammo

*Magazine Capacity......................4 rounds

*Fire Rate.................1 round per 2 seconds

Scatter-pack Ballistic Grenade Man-Portable Mortar is too much of a mouthful, so troops all over the world simply refer to this weapon as the Superball Gun!

*Name.................Van de Graaff (VDG) Pistol

*Ammunition Type....................Energy Cells

*Magazine Capacity........................5 rounds

*Fire Rate...............1 round per 3.1 seconds

An extrapolation of fundamental electrical principles, the VDG Pistol is the ultimate "stun gun." Each shot is high voltage/low amperage, so it causes minimal physical harm.

*Name.................................Scram Cannon

*Ammunition Type.................Ballistic Ammo

*Magazine Capacity.......................5 rounds

*Fire Rate...............1 swarm per 2.5 seconds

The Scram Cannon is the most indiscriminate weapon of terror in the Syndicate's arsenal! Its homing missile swarms "scramble" toward targets moments after launch.

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*Name...................................Mercury Bow

*Ammunition Type.................Ballistic Ammo

*Magazine Capacity.......................2 rounds

*Fire Rate..................1 round per 5 seconds

Unlike its low-tech namesakes, this "bow" fires a compressed sliver of frozen mercury at ultra-high velocity. Damage comes both from the initial trauma of impact, and subsequent mercury poisoning.

*Name...........................Screaming Cannon

*Ammunition Type....................Energy Cells

*Magazine Capacity.......................6 rounds

*Fire Rate................1 round per 10 seconds

This weapon fires capsules that release a mysterious entity known as a Screaming Cell. These creatures seem to exist out of Earth phase, but feed on life force and are drawn to it when freed.

*Name.......................Wave Motion Cannon

*Ammunition Type.......................????????

*Magazine Capacity......................????????

*Fire Rate...................................????????

This massive weapons array has been under development by Syndicate scientists for some time. Normally vehicle-mounted, it would require superhuman strength to lift or fire!

==Character Bios - Friends and Foes==

===Konoko===

'''Bio Data''': TCTF SWAT Troopers are the elite agents of the TCTF.

'''Special Moves''': Lion Axe, Lion Fist, Flying Cross.

'''Bio Data''': Ninjas are the spies and assassins of the Syndicate criminal organization. Infiltrators are the lowest-ranking Syndicate Ninjas.

'''Special Moves''': Volt Stomp, Volt Suplex.

'''Bio Data''': Ninjas are the spies and assassins of the Syndicate criminal organization. Eliminators are the mid-ranking Syndicate Ninjas.

'''Weaknesses''': Physically weak.

'''Bio Data''': Ninjas are the spies and assassins of the Syndicate criminal organization. Avengers are the highest-ranking Syndicate Ninjas.

'''Weaknesses''': Physically weak.

Troubleshooting

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|'''The PDF manual has a much lengthier section directing the player to Take 2 Interactive Technical Support in Hartlepool, England.'''