Sega Sonic Adventure Instruction Manual page 15

CHARACTER INT RODUCTIONS
BIG THE CAT
This giant cat is one laid-back and
easy going fellow who loves to fish
and is never without his favorite rod
and lure.
Big leads a tranquil life, together with
his buddy "Froggy", in a hut in a
serene part of the jungle. Until one
day when suddenly Froggy underwent
an unusual transformation...
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ACTION STAGE G OAL
To fish for and catch Big's pal Froggy.
Fish of various species and sizes
live in the many fishing spots found
throughout the adventure field so
try your hand at catching other fish
while searching for Froggy.
TIPS
In order to catch a fish (or Froggy) you
must first "hook" your prey. To do this,
once the fish (or frog) bites the lure,
press on the Analog Thumb pad to
hook (secure) the lure and then reel it
in.
HOW LEVEL UP ITEMS AFFECT B IG
LIFE BELT
FLOATING
Once Big has the life belt, he will automatically float when he is in the water.
Use the Analog Thumb Pad to move Big around or to position him for casting.
Press the button to have Big dive underwater and use the Analog Thumb
Pad to walk him on the bottom. When the
up to the surface.
Automatic
button is released, Big will float
ACTION STAGE DISPLAY
Normal Mode (Before Casting) Display
Weight in Grams of Entire Catch
Number of Collected Rings
Remaining Lives
Line Tension Gauge
Reel Position
Line Length
Rescued Animals
Cast Indicator
BIG'S UNIQUE ACTIONS
For a description of the actions common to all the characters, see p.2.
POWER M OVES (CARRYING, THROWING,
PULLING OR P USHING)
Due to Big's large physique, he is able to lift, carry and throw heavy objects that the other
characters can't.
Fishing Mode (After Casting) Display
or Button
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