Quotes/Moves

For commentary on each move, see Gameplay.

Basic moves

Escape Moves

• Lev01Escape

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

Jump Flip

• Lev01Flip

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

Slide

• Lev01Slide

DOUBLE-TAP FORWARD to dash. While in dash press CROUCH to avoid traps, knock enemies off their feet, or pickup objects!!

The manual has a different, incorrect description for this move (you must be dashing, not running):

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

Throw

• Lev01Throw

While standing next to an opponent press FORWARD [The manual adds: "(into the body of your enemy)"] + PUNCH or KICK. Try throwing from various angles to get different results!

Running Throw

• Lev01RunThrow

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

Sledgehammer Heel

• Lev01PPK

Press punch, punch, then KICK. Slow move to get off but very, very powerful! Use with Caution!

Block

• Lev01Block

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

Disarm

• Lev01Disarm

While standing next to an armed opponent press FORWARD [The manual adds: "(into the body of your enemy)"] + PUNCH. Try from different locations for different results.

Backbreaker

• Level11move (supposed to be learned in CHAPTER 09 . TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES, actually available all along)

When standing behind an enemy hit FORWARD [The manual adds: "(into the body of your enemy)"] + KICK. Few enemies can survive such a brutal assault!

Unlockable moves

Triple-Hit Haymaker

• Level02move (learned in CHAPTER 02 . ENGINES OF EVIL)

Hit the PUNCH key three times in a row to perform this combo!

Spinning Sidekick

• Level03move (learned in CHAPTER 03 . PUZZLE PIECES)

Hit the KICK key three times in a row to perform this combo!

Willow Kick

• Level04move (learned in CHAPTER 04 . TIGER BY THE TAIL)

Hit BACKWARDS then FORWARD + KICK. This Move has a staggering effect on your opponents!

Crescent Moon Kick

• Level06move (learned in CHAPTER 05 . HOT PURSUIT)

Hit Kick, Kick, then FORWARD + KICK. Knock enemies out of the air!

Devil Spin Kick

• Level08move (learned in CHAPTER 06 . COUNTERATTACK)

CROUCH. Then LET OFF CROUCH and hit KICK. A great area effect move to be used when surrounded!!

Running Lariat

• Level09move (learned in CHAPTER 07 . A FRIEND IN NEED)

While RUNNING hit PUNCH when near an opponent. Kick other enemies while in this move!!

Rising Fury Punch

• Level10move (learned in CHAPTER 08 . AN INNOCENT LIFE)

CROUCH. Then LET OFF CROUCH and hit PUNCH. Hit enemies on the way up or on the way down!

Twister Kick

• Level12move (learned in CHAPTER 10 . CAT AND MOUSE)

Press LEFT (or RIGHT) then FORWARD + KICK. A dodge and attack move all in one!!

Stepping Disarm

• Level19move (learned in CHAPTER 14 . DAWN OF THE CHRYSALIS)

When standing in front of an armed opponent, press FORWARD + KICK. Disarm your opponent with a kick to the face!!