STRIKE:
To strike an enemy, move Neo in close and press the Y Button to land punches and
kicks. If an enemy attacks Neo with a strike or Special Attack, quickly press the Y Button to block the attack and counter
attack.
As Neo gains skills, he will learn to combine a series of strikes into devastating
combos that can put opponents away quickly.
SPECIAL ATTACK:
Press the B Button to perform Special Attacks- throws, grapples, holds
and other combat moves. To throw an opponent, press the B Button and move the Left Thumbstick in the desired direction to
throw enemies at objects, over ledges and even at other enemies. You can unlock additional Special Attacks during the game,
including the ability to strip enemies of their weapons, and even turn those weapons back on their owners by using the Right
Trigger. You can also use Special Attacks as part of linked combos, which unlock even more powerful attacks.
EVADE:
You can dodge attacks and slip punches by pressing the X Button. Combine
this ability with the Left Trigger to get out of even more trouble- dodging- bullets and flipping over enemies and out of
danger. You can also use Evade to confuse and stun your opponents, setting them up for devastating combos. In a similar manner,
rapidly press the X Button to make Neo break out of a stun, or to make Neo recover quickly from an attack and avoid further
damage.
KILLING BLOW:
The killing blow is Neo's most powerful attack. Hold the Left Trigger
and B Button to charge it up, then release in the direction of an enemy to unleash the powerful blow. Combine Killing Blows
with other attacks and jumps for bone-crunching combos. Killing Blows are best used to finish off stunned enemies, especially
the tougher opponents.
MELEE WEAPONS:
Neo can punch and kick his way to success, but he can also stab, bash
and skewer his way through enemies using melee weapons- swords, axes, staves and more.
Like all weapons, Neo can pick up melee weapons by moving over
them and selecting them via the Inventory Manager. To fight, uses strikes, special attacks, evades and killing blows as normal-
melee weapons make all of these attacks extra-powerful. To draw and holster melee weapons, press down on the directional pad.
Neo can also throw melee weapons at enemies. To throw a weapon, pull
and hold the Right Trigger to charge up, and release to throw. Use the Right Thumbstick for greater accuracy.
Stay aware of your surroundings- you can put some everyday objects found
within the environment to use as improvised melee weapons.
Most melee weapons will break after extended use- when the melee weapon
is about to decay, the Inventory Manager meter will blink.
Examples:
Katana- The two-handed sword of the Samurai is known for its deadliness.
Long Sword- The classic, one-handed long sword is as fast as it is deadly.
Bo Staff- Versatile in both offence and defnce, the Bo Staff also provides
a significant reach advantage, good for keeping groups of enemies at bay.
OTHER FIGHTING MOVES:
Aerial and Off-Wall Attacks- Combine strikes and special attacks with
focus and Neo's jumping and wall-running abilities to perform devastating attacks from nearly any angle.
Off-Line Attacks- In the Matrix, the Rebels are nearly always outnumbered,
so you must learn to use off-line attacks to take on groups of enemies. When in battle, move the Left Thumbstick in the direction
of enemies behind or to the side, and Neo will direct attacks, blocks and special moves in all directions.
Link-Up Attacks- If opponents surround Neo, he can draw multiple opponents
into a single attack. Stun an enemy, move the Left Thumbstick in the direction of another opponent and use a special attack.
If you time it right, Neo will draw additional enemies into the attack and damage them all. Melee weapons are especially deadly
when used against multiple opponents in this manner.
