GAMES MICROSOFT XBOX BLOOD OMEN 2 Manual page 8

TO BLOCK AN ENEMY'S ATTACK:
Note: You can set the BLOCKING
option in Options mode. See page 7
for details.
1. If the ASSISTED blocking option is
selected, pull and hold the left trigger
to block all attacks
2. If the SKILLED blocking option is
selected, tap the left trigger to block
each attack individually.
3. Some enemies have attacks that cannot be blocked.
Watch out for these!
TO QUICKLY SIDESTEP AN ENEMY'S ATTACK:
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Press the left thumbstick / +
If this technique is used properly to dodge an attack, the enemy will
instantly be vulnerable to a quick claw/weapon strike.
TO HIT AN ENEMY WHILE IT'S DOWN:
Sometimes when an enemy is almost dead it will crawl around on the
ground. During this time, Kain can deliver one final blow. Stand close
a
to the enemy and press . If Kain is unarmed, he will kick the enemy.
If he is holding a weapon, he will finish the enemy off with a final stab.
TO DRAIN THE BLOOD OF A DEAD ENEMY:
Stand near the fallen enemy. Once the enemy turns red, press
d
and hold .
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a
to quickly sidestep left or right.
USING WEAPONS
Throughout the game, Kain will encounter a variety of enemies with a
variety of different weapons. After dispatching these enemies, Kain can
pick up their weapon and use it in battle. He can only hold one weapon
at a time and, after an amount of usage, weapons will eventually break.
TO PICK UP A WEAPON:
1. Stand directly over the weapon. When the weapon turns white,
c
press . Kain will pick the weapon up and attach it to his belt
or strap it behind his shoulder. Once in Combat mode, Kain will pull
out the weapon.
2. If Kain is holding a weapon but stands over another available
c
weapon, press to have Kain can drop his current weapon and pick
up the new weapon.
TO ATTACK WITH A WEAPON:
1. In Combat/Autoface mode, press
with whatever weapon he's holding. There is no way to attack
with claws while Kain is holding a weapon.
c
to have Kain attack
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