Bust-A-Move 2 Arcade Edition
Typed out by Andrew Cabezas
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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
BUST-
A-MOVE
ARCADE 2 EDITION
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---------------------------------Contents
Basic Rules
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Default Controls
4
Options
5
Game Modes
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Puzzle Game
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Player vs Computer
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Player vs Player
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Time Attack
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Hints and Tips
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---------------------------------CONTROL STICK FUNCTION
The Nintendo 64 controller contains a control stick wich uses an anolog
system to read the angle and direction of it's movement. This allows
subtle conrol that is not possible using the conventional control pad.
If the control stick is held at an angled position when the power is
turned ON, this will be set as neutral. This will cause games using
the control stick to operate incorrectly.
To reset the neutral position once the game has started, let go of the
control stickso it can return to its center position then press start
while holding down the L and R buttons.
The control stick is a precision instrument, make sure not to spill
liquids or place any foreign objects into it.
LOADING
1. Make sure the power is OFF on your Nintendo 64 control deck.
2. Insert your Bust-A-Move 2: Arcade Edition 64 game pak into the
control deck as described in the manual.
3. Insert controller into port 1. Note: Bust-A-Move 2: Arcade Edition is
for up to two players. (For two player game, Player 2 should insert a
controller into socket 2.
4. If you wish to save a game data, insert a Nintendo controller pak
(sold seperately).
5. Slide the power switch to ON (Important: make sure not to touch the
control stick when doing so).
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---------------------------------This game is compatible with the
controller pak accessort. Before using the accessory, please read the
controller pak accessory instruction booklet carefully. Follow on-screen
insructions to determine when you should inset or remove the controller
pak accessory.
BUST-A-MOVE 2: ARCADE EDITION
Welcome to Bust-A-Move 2 : Arcade Edition, the insanely fun bubble-busting
puzzle game. Before we begin, have you done your homework? Fed the dog?
Talked to your family? Because once you start playing Bust-A-Move
2: Arcade Edition, time has a way of vanishing, chores have a way of
being neglected, and your loved ones have a way of fading into the
background... So take care of bussiness, then let's get down to the fun
stuff! And don't forget to eat!
BASIC RULES
Aim bubbles with the control pad/stick and fire them with the A BUTTON
(You can alter these settings in the option screen.) Pretty simple, eh?
So simple that you are free to concentrate on playing instead of learning
a bunch of rules and controls. Heck, you don't even need to look at the rest
of this manual. But I'd appreciate it if you did. Keep me in good with
the boss, y'know?
OBJECT OF THE GAME:
* The idea is to burst colored bubbles by linking any three bubbles of
the same color.
*The game is over once a bubble gets crowded over the bottom line
(ominously called the "deadline").
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---------------------------------*To be a top scorer, you have got
to bust as many bubbles as possible! But the real trick here is learning
how to strategically angle your shots. Only a lot of practice will hone
your aim, end your shame and assure your fame!
DEFAULT CONTROLS
L- Fine Aim Left
R- Fine Aim Right
Right pad- Aim Right
Left pad- Aim Left
Start button- Pauses/Resumes a game
Anolog Stick- Anolog Aim
B- Cancel Selection
A- Lauch Bubble/Confirm selection
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---------------------------------HOW TO START THE GAME
After the logo screens appear, you will see the Title Screen. Press
the START BUTTON. The Main Menu will appear with these choices: Game
Start, Time Attack and Options.
Selecting Game Start will take you to the game select screen, where
you can choose a Puzzle Game, a Player vs. Computer game or a Player
vs. Player game.
Time-Attack Mode is a variation of the game where you are playing to
get the best puzzle completion time. *Option Mode is where you can
adjust your settings, which is probably where you should go first!
OPTION MODE
In OPTION MODE you can change the game in lots of ways:
GAME LEVEL: Set the overall skill level: choose between Easy, Normal,
and Hard skill levels.
CREDITS: Set the number of times a game can be continued.
MATCH POINT: Ser the number of games needed wo ein a match when
two players are competing.
MUSIC VOLUME: Adjust the music volume level heard during play.
SE VOLUME: Adjust sound effects volume level.
SOUND: Select either stereo or monaural sound output.
MUSIC TEST: Listen to the music used in play. Toggle through the sample
numbers, then press the Enter Key or Fire Button to listen to the sample.
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---------------------------------SOUND TEST: Listen to the sound
effects used in play. Toggle through the sample numbers, then press the
A Button to listen to the sample.
SCREEN SAVER IN PAUSE: That's right! BUST-A-Move 2: Arcade Edition
comes with a screen saver! When no activity occurs within a certain
pre-set amount of time (1,5, or 10 minutes), the screen will revert to
the screen saver to be activated (makes sense, right? What else would
the OFF setting do, remove spots?).
EXIT: Return to main menu.
GAME MODES
When you choose Game Start, you will be offered three types of
games: Puzzle Game, Player vs. Computer and Player vs. Player.
PUZZLE MODE
Choose the Puzzle Game mode and you have a ton of excitement on
your hands. Work your way through the alphabet, as the puzzles get
tougher and tougher to solve! The right move at the right time is the
difference between earning a quick time bonus and being buried alive
in bubbles! An unexpected strategy may work wonders!
After you select Puzzle Mode on the game selection screen, you will
be taken to the Course Selection Screen. Each lettered course consists
of five puzzles. Master all five and you go on to the next set of five.
Choose your course with the Arrow BUTTONS, then press the A BUTTON.
When you have finished the last round, you have completed the game.
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---------------------------------Continue: When a bubble sinks
below the deadline, the game is over. If you have any credits remaining,
you can resume playing from where the game ended by simply pressing
the START BUTTON during the CONTINUE count-down.
SPECIAL BUBBLES
There are SPECIAL BUBBLES that can show up at any time, either in the
bubble frame or in your shooter cue. Use your head when aiming them - they
can really help! Different bubbles show up depending on what game mode
you choose.
STAR BUBBLE: The Star Bubble bursts all the bubbles of the color it first
touches. For example, if it strikes a red bubble first, all the red bubbles
will be eliminated. It has no affect on other special bubbles.
METAL BUBBLE: This heavy Metal Bubble destroys all bubbles it touches
on the way to the top.
JAMA BUBBLE: You can't bust this one! You must drop it by busting its neighbors
JAMA BLOCK: This block will never disappear! You can't drop it, becuase
bubbles stick to it!
NAME ENTRY
When your score in a Puzzle Game or Player vs. Computer game is among
the five best scores, you can choose and enter up to three characters.
Press (- or -) on Control Pad/Stick to toggle to the letter you want,
then enter it by pressing the A BUTTON.
1 PLAYER VS. COMPUTER
When you choose Player vs. Computer on the Game Select Screen, you will
be offered three levels of difficulty: Practice, Normal and Hard. You have a
short time to make your selection. When the Timer reads 0, the difficulty
will be set wherever the cursor is stationed at that time.
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---------------------------------Practice: A practice game is just
three rounds, with the aiming pulsor guides ON. This is useful in learning
how to angle shots! NORMAL AND HARD: Normal and Hard levels feature 12
screens in total. RULES FOR ONE PLAYER VS. COMPUTER
This is a Do-Or-Die scenario. When you defeat one computer opponent,
the next challenger will appear. If you are defeated, the game is over.
Smother your opponent by busting bubbles as fast as you can! Bubbles
that drop off the screen, bubbles that were attached to the ones you
bust, will get dumped on your opponent's side-the ultimate move!
SPECIAL BUBBLE: Star Bubble.
PLAYER VS. PLAYER
When you select Player vs. Player, you will have to choose the game style:
PRACTICE: Practice against a live opponent, using the aiming pulsor.
NORMAL: This level is the default-its tough, but not too tough.
VARIETY: Try this level for an awsome strategic challenge! Complex and
tricky boards are offered.
The player who wins the number of games set at the OPTION Screen will
be the champion. As in Player vs.Computer, you can jettison bubbles into
your opponent's field.
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---------------------------------TIME ATTCK MODE The rules are the
same as for a Puzzle Game. You will be playing for the best time in your
goal of busting all the bubbles from the field. Once you enter this mode
of play, you can enter up to three initials. After entering your initials,
you can choose the round you wish to play. Note: You can only choose a
round that's been completed (In total, there are 50 fields). Time Attacks
are for the one or two players. In a Time Attack game, you can Continue
as many times as you like. 1 PLAYER
In a 1 player Time Attack Game, you can choose which round you want
with the Round Select. Once a round is cleared, the best three records
are displayed. You do not jettison bubbles to an opponent in a Time Attack game.
If you press the B BUTTON when a 1 PLAYER Time Attack game is paused,
this window will be displayed: CANCEL: Closes the window.
QUIT GAME: Quits the game.
ROUND SELECT: Allows you to reselect a round. 2P BATTLE: If you start
out playing a 1 PLAYER game, the game can be switched to a 2 PLAYER game.
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When you select a 2 Player Time Attack Game, both players can enter
names, followed by the preferred MATCH POINT and CHALLENGE POINT settings.
MATCH POINT: Whoever wins the number defined in MATCH POINT wins the match.
CHALLENGE POINT: You can set the number of attempts allowed to complete
a particular board if that board isn't completed by either player. Once that
attempt figure has been reached, the game will automatically start the
next round with a new board.
SPECIAL BUBBLE: Invader. This is the same as a Jama Bubble.
NOTE: Press the yellow C-> BUTTON at any time to bring up this menu,
which lets you alter the dispaly to suit your monitor.
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---------------------------------HINTS & TIPS
1.Study the way the puzzle is constructed, and how the bubbles are
suspended. Note which bubbles are "linchpin" bubbles (bubbles which
have a string of bubbles suspended from them). Often, eliminating a
particular strategically placed bubble will cause an entire puzzle
give away!
2.Practice bouncing/angling your shots off the sides. This is the true
way to mastering the game. Once you're good at doing this, you'll be
able to pulll off the tough shots that save the day!
3.Fire rapidly! As soon as you have your shot lined up, don't hesitate,
shoot! Fire one right after another when bubbles are the same hue.
4.Watch your indicator to see what the next bubble is. A big part of a
successful strategy is aiming the current bubble in anticipation of
where you'll shoot the next one!
5.When you're down to the last remaining bubbles in a puzzle, don't
fire a bubble that doesn't match a spot unless you have no choice - you'll
end up havingto eliminate that bubble seperatly when every second counts!
Instead, shoot the non - mathcing bubbles so it doesn't hit the "ceiling".
Hang it from a bubble that you already need to match, and it will fall
when you eliminate that one.
6.When playing an opponent (Human or CPU), make sure to set up your
shots immediately. This means hanging a few bubbles off of two like
colored bubbles so that you'll be able to send "blocking" bubbles over
to your opponent after you've dropped you bundle!
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