Bleach: Brave Souls

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Controls:

1. D-Pad: Move Character
2. Analog Stick: Move Character
3. Start Button: Pause Menu
4. Select Button: Move List
5. [] Button: Charge Reiatsu
6. /\' Button: Jump/Double Jump
7. () Button: Strong Attack
8. >< Button: Weak Attack
9. L Button: Change Character (Depends on Mode Selected)
10. R Button: Defense/Counter

Special Moves:

• Sp.1: Press [] + >< (Consumes 1 Reiatsu Bar)
• Sp.2: Press [] + /\ (Consumes 1 Reiatsu Bar, Limited to some characters only)
• Combo Attack: Press [] + () (Mix buttons for combos)
• Limit Release: Press L + R* (Uses 2 Reiatsu Bars and becomes temporarily infinite)
• Form Release: Press L + R* (Uses 2 Reiatsu Bars, certain characters will transform to Bankai/Resurrection)

Note: Your Attack and Defense will increase during Limit Release and Form Release moves.

Alright, let's get this menu navigation sorted out in Bleach: Brave Souls! Think of this like learning the different rooms in a house – once you know where everything is, you can move around much faster. This guide will translate all the main menu options for you, so you won't be guessing what anything does.

The game shows you menus like this:

• Principal Menu is the main hub.
• Main Menu is a section within the Principal Menu.
• Sub Menu is a smaller category within a Main Menu.
• Available Options are the specific actions you can take.

When you first boot up the game, you'll see two main choices:

• Game Start: This is pretty self-explanatory – it's how you jump right into the action.
• Data Install: If you're playing with the UMD, installing the game data onto your memory stick will significantly cut down on loading times. Definitely worth doing if you want a smoother experience!

Let's dive into what's under Game Start:

• Story Mode
  • Continue: Pick up where you left off in the story.
  • Start New Game: Begin your adventure from the very beginning.

Next up is Huecomundo Conquest, a major game mode:

• Begin Conquest: Start a new conquest campaign.
• Battle Options: Fine-tune how battles play out.
  • Show Voices on CPU battles only: Toggle voice lines during AI fights.
  • Watch CPU battles: Let the AI fight it out for you.
  • CPU battle Skip: Speed through AI battles if you don't want to watch.
• Battle Vs Aizen, Ichimaru & Tosen: Take on these powerful foes.
• Aizen Conquest Mode: This special mode is only available if you have the DLC.

If you're looking for a more classic fighting game feel, check out Arcade Style:

• Select Route: Choose your path through the arcade mode.
  • Human
  • Gotei 13 (Soul Society)
  • Vizards
  • Arrancars
• Ranking Battles: Compete to climb the leaderboards.
  • Normal Battle (Single/Tag): Standard one-on-one or tag-team matches.
  • 4 People Battle Royale: A chaotic free-for-all with four fighters.

Want to test your skills against the AI directly? Head to VS CPU:

• Free Battle: Set up custom matches.
  • Normal Battle (Single/Tag): Just like in Arcade Style, but you pick the rules.
  • 4 People Battle Royale: Four fighters, one winner.
• Survival Battle: See how long you can last against an endless stream of opponents.

For some local multiplayer fun, use Soul VS (Wireless):

• Free Battle: Similar to VS CPU, but with a friend.
  • Normal Battle (Single/Tag)
  • 4 People Battle Royale
• Scenario Battle: Play through specific story-driven battles with a friend.

Sharpen your skills in Training:

• Training: Practice combos and techniques.
• Tutorial: Learn the game's mechanics step-by-step.

Check your global standing in Ranking (Wireless):

• Check Ranking records: See how you stack up against other players online.

Finally, the Extra menu is where you'll find some cool bonuses:

• Sound Gallery: Listen to the game's awesome soundtrack.
• Character Gallery: View the character models and their details.
• Convert: This is a neat feature! If you have save data from any of the previous Bleach: Heat the Soul games (1 through 6!), you can convert it here to unlock special extras in this game. Yes, each one counts!
• Gameplay Records: Review your overall performance and stats.

And don't forget the Option menu, where you can really customize your experience:

• Game Options: Adjust core gameplay settings.
  • Simplified Key (Off/On): This lets you perform special moves with simpler button combinations (Square+Cross becomes Triangle). Handy if you're struggling with complex inputs!
  • Story Mode: Set the difficulty for story battles.
    • Normal
    • Easy
  • Free Battle: Tweak settings for custom matches.
    • Damage Level (Handicap): Adjust how much damage you deal and receive.
    • Difficulty: Set the AI's challenge level.
    • Rounds: How many rounds are needed to win a match.
• Button Configuration: Remap controls to your liking.
  • Weak Attack
  • Strong Attack
  • Reiatsu Charge
  • Jump
  • Switch Character
  • Partner attack / Soul Burst
  • Restore Default: Reset to the original layout if you mess up.
• Sound Options: Control the audio levels.
  • System Voice
  • SFX Volume
  • BGM Volume
• Save/Load: Manage your game progress.
  • Save: Manually save your game.
  • Load: Load a previously saved game.
  • Autosave: Toggle automatic saving.
    • On
    • Off
  • Data Erase: Delete your save data.
  • Use of Game Data: Enable or disable the use of installed game data.
    • On
    • Off

Take your time exploring these menus. Getting familiar with all these options will make your journey through Bleach: Brave Souls much more enjoyable!