Maximo: Army of Zin PlayStation 2 Instruction Manual

Maximo: Army of Zin

MENU CONTROLS
Directional Buttons Highlight options and Inventory items
X Button Confirm selection
Triangle Button Cancel selection

CAMERA VIEWS
Right analog stick (R3 Button when pressed down) Look around
R3 Button Enter and exit first person mode. You cannot fight or move in first person mode.

CONTROLS
X Button Jump/Double jump (press twice)
Triangle Button Overhead strike
Square Button Horizontal Slash Press twice for a quick one-two double slash attack). Talk/Action (use when you see a green
Circle Button Throw shield
L2 Button Swap weapons in Inventory
L1 Button Re-orient camera
R2 Button Shield block
R1 Button Summon Grim
Left analog stick (L3 Button when pressed down) Move Maximo (Push half way in any direction to walk. Push it all the way to run.)
Right analog stick (R3 Button when pressed down) Re-orient, rotate and zoom camera
R3 Button First person mode/Rotate to look around
Combo #1 UPPER CUT COMBO - Square, UP + Square. On the second slash, press the left analog stick UP + Square. This powerful upward strike can knock most enemies on their backs!
Combo #2 SMACK UP - UP + Triangle. Tap the left analog stick UP while pressing Triangle. Juggle an enemy into the air!
Combo #3 1,000 CUTS COMBO - Square, Square, Square Square Square. Without moving the left analog stick, start this flurry of sword strikes by pressing Square quickly three times on Maximo's second slash attack.
Combo #4 JUMP STRIKE - X, Triangle. Use this quick attack to smash items and fallen enemies.
Combo #5 DOWNWARD STRIKE - X, X, Triangle. This combination of double jump and powerful attack finishes off fallen enemies!
Combo #6 SHIELD THROW - Circle. When the Super Meter is charged, press Circle to throw Maximo's shield. When he's out of Super Meter power, Maximo does a Shield Smash when you press Circle.
Combo #7 SUMMON GRIM - R1. Collect Spirit to fill the Grim Meter. Press R1 to transform into Grim. Transform back into Maximo at any time by pressing R1 again.


GamePlay:

HINTS:

Hint 1 - USE GRIM: Don't forget Grim! Summon him by pressing R1 Button. Use his variety of attacks to soften up or defeat stronger foes.

Hint 2 - SECRET PATH: Look for breakable walls that lead to secret areas. Some walls can only be broken by the Hammer.

Hint 3 - HAMMER SWITCH: Activate this switch with the Hammer by pressing X and then pressing Triangle.

Hint 4 - BURIED CHESTS: Hidden chests are buried around the world. Buy Treasure Seeking Boxes to help you find them. Uncover them with a jump.

EXTRAS:

BUYING THINGS: You can buy new items and attacks if you save a Peddler or Old Guard from the Zin. Peddlers sell health, armor power-ups, boxers, shields and hint scrolls. Old Guards teach sword and hammer attack moves, and sell Grim and Super Meter upgrades.

INNOCENTS: As long as enemies are near and Innocent will remain frightened. If you rescue them a green "!" will appear and you will be able to talk to them by pressing Square. The innocent will reward you with Treasure or tell you where to find secrets. Talk to the same innocent more than once in case he or she forgot to tell you something important the first time you talked.

CHECKPOINT: The Zin attack near Zin probes. Smashing a probe disrupts the Zin's plans and creates a Checkpoint. When Maximo is defeated, he can use a Death Coin to come back to life! He will come back at the place of the last checkpoint. Checkpoints must be smashed to be marked.

MAP SCREEN: While on the Map screen, you can check Mastery status or replay a level. Use the left analog stick or directional buttons to move Maximo's sword icon LEFT/RIGHT and press X to select. Press L1 Button on the Map screen to see a list of Bonus Goodies you possess. Unlock more goodies by gaining Mastery when you finish a level. Press Triangle to exit the Map screen.