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[edit] Controls
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: Use the direction pad to control Akira. Press left or right to make him run in either direction. Press down to crouch. Hold up while pressing B to use one of the selectable items.
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: Press the A button to jump. Akira can jump to the left or right while running.
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: Press the B button to throw one of the Psycho Stingers. Akira will throw on in which ever direction he is currently facing.
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: Press the Start button to begin a new game, or to pause the action mid-game. While paused, press left or right on the control pad to change which selectable item is highlighted.
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: Not used.
It is Akira's job to fight the apparition army and save the land. Only he possesses the ESP powers that enable one to fight against beings from the after life. Akira can run left or right, and he can jump. He also has the ability to fire psychokinetic attacks that harm ghosts. When the game begins, his Psycho Stinger power is at its weakest. As Akira earns points, his experience meter will grow. At two points along the experience meter, Akira's Psycho Stinger shot will evolve and become stronger. Above the experience meter is Akira's life meter. If an apparition hits Akira, he will take damage, and his health meter will shrink. The game will be over if Akira's life meter is ever fully drained. Collect items to refill depleted health. Akira can also collect certain items which he may use by pressing 
+. If Akira has more than one of these such items, pause the game and press left or right to change which item is selected for use.
[edit] Immediate items
Power Up
 | Shooting Star
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| Collect the POW icon to instantly restore all of Akira's health.
| The Shooting Star will increase Akira's speed.
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EXP Ball
 | Mirror Star
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| These orbs which are left behind by defeated enemies are a good source of experience.
| Once you grab the Mirror Star, Akira will be trailed by two mirror images, tripling your offensive power.
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EXP Book
 | Medicine
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| Books such as these are rare, but they will substantially boost your experience.
| One bottle of medicine will render Akira invulnerable to attack for a temporary period.
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[edit] Selectable items
Flashlight
 | Super Eye
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| By utilizing a Flashlight, Akira can immobilize all of the enemies on the screen for 15 seconds.
| When donning one of the Super Eye glasses, Akira is able to see invisible enemies for 15 seconds.
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Bomb
 | Psychokinesis
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| When Akira activates a bomb, all of the enemies on the screen receive tremendous damage.
| This power allows Akira to move objects with his mind. It is necessary to get through some of the later levels.
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[edit] Technique items
Butterfly
 | Key
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| When you are killed, a butterfly may appear to restore your power at the cost of some of your experience.
| Keys are dropped by defeated bosses, and must be collected in order to proceed to the next stage.
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[edit] Enemies
| Demon Baba | Upside-down Man
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| An infamous apparition, according to old Japanese folklore, it has the ability to spit fire from it's mouth. Watch closely.
| An apparition of obscure origins, those who are chased by it are filled with a sense of dread. It is incredibly strong, so use bombs if you have them.
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| Flame Puma | Fox Jr.
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| A ghost which draws its power from the blood of the flame salamander, it will spring towards Akira with frightening speed.
| Japanese legends speak of the cunning of the fox, even in death, they have great powers and are hard to predict.
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| Rokuro | Skull
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| While it starts off as a regular apparition, it can take its head off and attack you independently with it. Attack it as quickly as possible before it has a chance.
| This basic disembodied apparition likes to fly around in groups, in an attempt to overwhelm you.
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. If Akira has more than one of these such items, pause the game and press left or right to change which item is selected for use.
