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{{Hatnote|To read other versions of the manual, see [[:Category:Manuals]].}} | {{Hatnote|To read other versions of the manual, see [[:Category:Manuals]].}} | ||
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This page is a wiki-formatted transcript of a physical copy of the [[:Category:Manual (English, Windows)|Oni game manual for Windows in English]], which can be considered the [[wikt:canonical|canonical]] version. Sideboxes and footnotes are used to document the differences from the version of the manual that was available on Rockstar's [https://museum.rockstarnexus.com/websites/2011-05/games/oni/ Flash site], additional differences from the PS2 and | This page is a wiki-formatted transcript of a physical copy of the [[:Category:Manual (English, Windows)|Oni game manual for Windows in English]], which can be considered the [[wikt:canonical|canonical]] version. Sideboxes and footnotes are used to document the differences from the version of the manual that was available on Rockstar's [https://museum.rockstarnexus.com/websites/2011-05/games/oni/ Flash site], additional differences from the PS2 and U.K. versions of the manual, and to provide various commentary, updates and corrections. The section names are taken from the manual, but for aesthetic reasons they are in [[wikt:title case|title case]] here rather than the all-caps found in the manual. | ||
The most intriguing differences in the web site's text are a couple references to a "rebellion" never shown or even mentioned in the game. Also, the profiles on Muro and Dr. Kerr are found only on the web site. A minor difference not marked below is that the web site omits the word "the" in front of "World Coalition Government". Sections of the printed manual which are instructional in nature (controls, etc.) were omitted from the web site, as well as "You And Your Job" and the "Tech Notes". | The most intriguing differences in the web site's text are a couple references to a "rebellion" never shown or even mentioned in the game. Also, the profiles on Muro and Dr. Kerr are found only on the web site. A minor difference not marked below is that the web site omits the word "the" in front of "World Coalition Government". Sections of the printed manual which are instructional in nature (controls, etc.) were omitted from the web site, as well as "You And Your Job" and the "Tech Notes". | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
[[:Category:Manual (English (UK), Windows)|A | [[:Category:Manual (English (UK), Windows)|A separate version of the manual]] was prepared in England by the localization office Tarantula Studios UK using the PC manual as a base. The changes they made are not major, but include added details in the game instructions, a couple minor corrections, and some censorship of language. British spellings were used for the inserted text, e.g. "colours" and "Equaliser", but these have been corrected to American English for consistency wherever excerpts from this text appear below. The U.K. manual also fixes layout issues found in the U.S. manual, mainly errant line breaks and sloppy indentation. | ||
N.B.: Several typos and misspellings from the manual are noted where they have been fixed. | N.B.: Several typos and misspellings from the manual are noted where they have been fixed. | ||
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|'''In the | |'''In the U.K. manual, these halfhearted instructions are replaced by more in-depth instructions later in the manual (see "Getting Started").''' | ||
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Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions. If nothing happens when you insert the CD in the drive, double-click the 'My Computer' icon, then the 'Oni' icon, then 'Onisetup.exe' and follow the on-screen instructions. | Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions. If nothing happens when you insert the CD in the drive, double-click the 'My Computer' icon, then the 'Oni' icon, then 'Onisetup.exe' and follow the on-screen instructions. | ||
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==Getting Started== | ==Getting Started== | ||
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|'''This section is only found in the | |'''This section is only found in the U.K. manual and replaces the "Installation" section found above in the printed manual. For the Mac version of the system requirements and installation instructions, see [[:Image:English (UK) Mac manual 05.jpg|HERE]].''' | ||
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'''System Requirements''' | '''System Requirements''' | ||
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|'''This is the text from the | |'''This is the text from the U.K. manual. The editors who produced it cared more about documenting the details of the interface than Bungie did.''' | ||
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|'''Oni actually supported higher resolutions than 1024x768.''' | |'''Oni actually supported higher resolutions than 1024x768.''' | ||
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|'''This is the version of this section from the | |'''This is the version of this section from the U.K. manual. It is titled "Controls" instead of "How to Play Oni".''' | ||
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These are fairly simple to learn, but can you put them to good use? | These are fairly simple to learn, but can you put them to good use? | ||
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|'''"Missile warheads" should read "missile engines", because the warheads are | |'''"Missile warheads" should read "missile engines", because the warheads are armed from the start and will do massive damage to the target if fired point-blank.''' | ||
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==Character Bios - Friends and Foes== | ==Character Bios - Friends and Foes== | ||
'''[Our wiki version of this section has been enlivened with pictures of the characters, something the printed manual sorely lacked (though the | '''[Our wiki version of this section has been enlivened with pictures of the characters, something the printed manual sorely lacked (though the U.K. manual includes pictures for most characters/enemies). The sections on Strengths, Special Moves, and Weaknesses for each character are not present on the web site and the Description is part of the Bio Data. Thus for Dr. Kerr and Muro, found on the web site but not in the manual, we only have the Bio Data/Description.]''' | ||
===Konoko=== | ===Konoko=== | ||
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|[[Image:Shinatama 1.gif]] | |[[Image:Shinatama 1.gif]] | ||
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'''Name''': Shinatama | '''Name''': Shinatama | ||
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'''Bio Data''': Ninjas are the spies and assassins of the Syndicate criminal organization. Infiltrators are the lowest-ranking Syndicate Ninjas. | '''Bio Data''': Ninjas are the spies and assassins of the Syndicate criminal organization. Infiltrators are the lowest-ranking Syndicate Ninjas. | ||
'''Strengths''': Expert in hand-to-hand combat, skilled marksman, powerful [Special Moves.] | '''Strengths''': Expert in hand-to-hand combat, skilled marksman, powerful [Special Moves.]{{ref|group=lower-alpha|name=special}} | ||
'''Special Moves''': Volt Stomp, Volt Suplex. | '''Special Moves''': Volt Stomp, Volt Suplex. | ||
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'''Bio Data''': Ninjas are the spies and assassins of the Syndicate criminal organization. Eliminators are the mid-ranking Syndicate Ninjas. | '''Bio Data''': Ninjas are the spies and assassins of the Syndicate criminal organization. Eliminators are the mid-ranking Syndicate Ninjas. | ||
'''Strengths''': Expert in hand-to-hand combat, skilled marksman, powerful [Special Moves.] | '''Strengths''': Expert in hand-to-hand combat, skilled marksman, powerful [Special Moves.]{{ref|group=lower-alpha|name=special}} | ||
'''Special Moves''': {{ref|alpha=yes|"Volt Stomp" is also listed here in the PS2 | '''Special Moves''': [Volt Stomp,]{{ref|alpha=yes|"Volt Stomp" is also listed here in the U.S. and U.K. PS2 manuals, which is likely correct since it's listed as a move for the higher and lower ninja classes.}} Volt Suplex, Skorp Kick. | ||
'''Weaknesses''': Physically weak. | '''Weaknesses''': Physically weak. | ||
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'''Bio Data''': Ninjas are the spies and assassins of the Syndicate criminal organization. Avengers are the highest-ranking Syndicate Ninjas. | '''Bio Data''': Ninjas are the spies and assassins of the Syndicate criminal organization. Avengers are the highest-ranking Syndicate Ninjas. | ||
'''Strengths''': Expert in hand-to-hand combat, skilled marksman, powerful [Special Moves.] | '''Strengths''': Expert in hand-to-hand combat, skilled marksman, powerful [Special Moves.]{{ref|group=lower-alpha|name=special}} | ||
'''Special Moves''': Volt Stomp, Volt Suplex, Skorp Kick, Lightning Driver. | '''Special Moves''': Volt Stomp, Volt Suplex, Skorp Kick, Lightning Driver. | ||
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==Useful Items== | ==Useful Items== | ||
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|'''This section is called "Inventory Items" in the | |'''This section is called "Inventory Items" in the U.K. manual.''' | ||
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You will find many handy items scattered about the game's landscape; be sure to scour all areas thoroughly, as you never know what can be found where. Here are just some of the items you will find: | You will find many handy items scattered about the game's landscape; be sure to scour all areas thoroughly, as you never know what can be found where. Here are just some of the items you will find: | ||
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Energy Cell ................. Reload Weapon | Energy Cell ................. Reload Weapon | ||
Governments and markets welcomed the emergence of the World Coalition Government, or were crushed beneath it. As hostilities subsided the WCG began to standardize "fundamental technical elements" across all market regions. The | Governments and markets welcomed the emergence of the World Coalition Government, or were crushed beneath it. As hostilities subsided the WCG began to standardize "fundamental technical elements" across all market regions. The Ubiquitous Energy Cell has replaced all other portable power sources. | ||
Hint: The short span of time needed to reload can be all an enemy needs. Find a safe haven to reload in. | Hint: The short span of time needed to reload can be all an enemy needs. Find a safe haven to reload in. | ||
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==Important Information== | ==Important Information== | ||
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Take A Breather! | Take A Breather! | ||
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*Press the Esc key while the action is frozen to resume play. | *Press the Esc key while the action is frozen to resume play. | ||
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Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting{{ref|alpha=yes|The U.K. Windows manual has a much lengthier section directing the player to Take 2 Interactive Technical Support in Hartlepool, England. The U.K. Mac manual directs the player to Feral Interactive in London. The U.K. PS2 manual, apparently intended for general release in Europe (at least, after being translated into local languages), contains a phone directory for a large number of European countries and even Australia and New Zealand. Manuals for fully-localized versions of Oni, e.g. French, contained contact info for the specific country in which they were released (for Windows Oni; Mac Oni manuals always pointed to Feral in London).}} | ||
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|'''TalonSoft closed in 2002.''' | |'''TalonSoft closed in 2002.''' | ||
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In the unlikely event that Oni refuses to work, contact our Customer Services Department at:<br /> | In the unlikely event that Oni refuses to work, contact our Customer Services Department at:<br /> | ||