Sega Sonic Adventure User Manual

Seven precious emeralds with a mysterious and compelling power
Relics from an ancient warrior land
An epic tale full of joy and sorrow
Now fate has opened a new chapter
Destiny repeats itself as the adventure unfolds…
Thank you for purchasing Sonic Adventure! Please note that this software is designed only for use with
the Dreamcast console. Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before you start playing
CONTENTS
CAUTION
Sonic Adventure is a memory card compatible game (Visual Memory Unit (VMU) sold separately). The number of memory
blocks required to save game files varies according to the type of software and content of files to be saved. With this
game, 10 blocks are needed to save game files and 128 blocks are needed to maintain the A-Life system used to
save Chao creatures. Playing “Chao Adventure” (mini-game) using your VMU requires 128 blocks of free memory. Note
that because the saving of all cleared action stages, events, and victorious battles against bosses occurs automatically,
never turn OFF the Dreamcast power, remove the memory card unit or disconnect the controller during game play.
CONSOLE AND CONTROLLER
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
STARTING A GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ADVENTURE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
TRIALMODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CHAO CREATURES . . . . . . . . . . . .15
PLAYING “CHAO ADVENTURE”
USING YOUR VMU . . . . . . . . . . .16
CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONS . . .18

Sega Sonic Adventure Specifications

General

Brand	Sega
Model	Sonic Adventure
Category	Video Game
Language	English

Summary

Console and Controller Operation

Controller and Basic Controls

Details controller setup, basic game actions, and common character movements.

Starting a Game and Main Menu

Memory Card and File Management

Guide to selecting, using, and deleting game files.

Main Menu Navigation

Overview of main menu options: Adventure, Trial, Options, and Internet.

Adventure Mode Introduction

Adventure Flow and Character Selection

Describes mode structure, character unlocking, and game instructions.

Adventure Mode Gameplay Details

Exploration and Events

Exploring the field, encountering events, and character availability.

Core Gameplay Mechanics

Details boss battles, Chao creatures, action stages, rings, and point markers.

Adventure Mode Mechanics and Items

Progression and Pausing

Guide to emblems, game over conditions, and pausing gameplay.

Items and Enhancements

Details on various items and 'Level Up Items' that enhance abilities.

Adventure Mode Mini-Games

Mini-Game Overview and Types

Details on mini-games, their Trial Mode registration, and specific examples.

Trial Mode and Chao Creature Raising

Chao Raising and Racing

Guide to hatching, raising Chao, and entering them in races.

Playing Chao Adventure with VMU

VMU Chao Adventure Setup

Character Introduction: Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic's Profile and Goals

Character Introduction: Miles "Tails" Prower

Tails' Profile and Goals

Character Introduction: Knuckles the Echidna

Knuckles' Profile and Goals

Character Introduction: Amy Rose

Amy's Profile and Goals

Character Introduction: E-102 Gamma

Gamma's Profile and Goals

Character Introduction: Big the Cat

Big's Profile and Goals