S.C.I.: Special Criminal Investigation
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🙂 6.9/10
(PC Engine - JP, Racing)
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$71.79
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Developed by:
Taito
Published by:
Taito
Released On:
01 Jan 1991
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S.C.I.: Special Criminal Investigation is a racing game where three girls have gone missing, including the mayor's daughter. You are part of Chase Special Investigations and must track down five vehicles believed to be involved in their kidnapping.
The gameplay involves patrolling the streets, finding these vehicles, and damaging them using your heavy-designed machine. You can use nitro-fuel boosts and a gun attached to the steering wheel to attack the target vehicle. The game features cars traveling in both directions, helicopters dropping grenades, and a guy on a motorcycle throwing grenades at you.
With a time limit to complete the mission, it's essential to be careful not to waste time or crash into objects. You can use your gun to shoot at the target vehicle instead of just bumping into it, adding a new layer of strategy to the gameplay.
EAN-13:
4988611900222 (Japan)
eBay Product ID:
56253393 (Japan)
Part #:
TP03016 (Japan)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this action game set in New York, players pilot an undercover S.C.I. patrol car to stop criminals from escaping with hostages. Using any means necessary, including body slams and gunfire, players must track down and arrest the target within a strict time limit. Successfully clearing five stages reveals the culprit's identity, with bonus points awarded for fast arrests.
Story
Setting
The game takes place in New York, where criminal methods are becoming more sophisticated, complex, and vicious.
S.C.I. Mission
Criminals who realize an investigation is closing in often take hostages and attempt to escape. S.C.I. (Special Criminal Investigation) is the special unit aimed at stopping these escapes and ensuring hostage safety.
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Detectives work in teams of two in fully tuned-up undercover patrol cars.
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Use any means necessary, including body slams and gunfire, to apprehend criminals.
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Clear anything that obstructs the investigation to prevent escape.
Gameplay Objectives
Track the criminal and locate them within the specified time to arrest them.
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Arresting the criminal results in a stage clear, allowing progression to the next stage.
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Clearing all 5+1 stages results in a game clear.
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Failing to arrest the criminal results in a game over.
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You may continue from the point of game over, but you only have 3 chances.
Stage Clear Demo
Upon completing a mission, the screen displays the scene of the arrest and the criminal's confession.
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New clues are obtained during the confession.
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The investigation closes in on the core of the case, approaching the enemy's true identity.
Bonus Points
Clearing a stage adds a bonus to your score calculated as 10,000 points multiplied by the remaining seconds at the time of arrest.
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Pay attention to this factor if aiming for a high score.
How to Play
Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing Taito's HuCARD, 'S.C.I.'. Please read this Instruction Manual carefully regarding handling and precautions. Keep this manual in a safe place.
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HuCARD is a game card dedicated to the SYSTEM E.
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Do not copy the software without permission or use it for rental business.
Handling & Precautions
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Precision Device: Avoid use or storage under extreme temperature/humidity conditions or strong shocks. Do not forcibly bend the card.
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Terminals: Do not touch the terminal portion or soak it in water to prevent malfunction.
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Cleaning: If terminals get dirty, wipe lightly with soft gauze or gauze soaked in ethyl alcohol.
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Eye Strain: Play while staying approximately 2 meters away from the TV screen.
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Breaks: Take a 5-10 minute break every hour when playing for long periods.
Reset Method
To restart the game from the beginning, press the SELECT button while holding down the RUN button during gameplay.
Game Introduction
Emergency communication from Headquarters initiates the start of each stage. Catching the wireless communication activates the digital console, where Nancy informs you of the incident. The culprit's vehicle is displayed, followed by an overview of the incident, escape route, and course characteristics. Once you have committed this information to memory, the pursuit begins.
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Digital Console: Displays messages with incident details or escape routes.
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Vehicle Display: Shows the vehicle the culprit is riding in.
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Course Characteristics: Displays the specific features of the stage's course.
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Cancel Demo: Press the RUN button to cancel the demo screen.
Tracking Mode
When the screen changes to tracking mode, a timer immediately starts and displays the remaining time. If you do not spot the criminal's car before the timer reaches '0', the mission fails and it is game over. Catch up to the criminal's car as quickly as possible; once spotted, the timer is extended.
The distance to the criminal's car is shown on the DISTANCE meter in the upper right of the screen. The gauge decreases as you get closer.
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Timer
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Score
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DISTANCE meter
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Stage Number
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Speedometer
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Tachometer
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Player's Car
Obstacles on the Road
Various obstacles are placed on the course. Touching them may cause a course out or reduce speed, resulting in varying time loss. Incorrect handling may allow the criminal's car to escape.
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Trees, rocks, houses, buildings: Cause a crash and significant time loss.
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Construction barricades, oil drums: Decrease your speed.
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Falling rocks, oncoming cars, buses: Cause you to spin or come to a stop.
Worst-Case Course Out
Some areas feature drops into the sea or a valley. Falling results in significant time loss, so pay close attention to steering in these areas.
Combat & Items
Player Gun Attack
In addition to body slams, you can attack with guns. Usually, you use a handgun, but depending on the stage, you may purchase a shotgun. Press the trigger button to fire at any time. This damages and stops criminal vehicles.
Bazooka Item
Catching the bazooka item dropped by the support helicopter allows you to fire a powerful bazooka. You have only 5 rounds; once used, you revert to your normal weapon.
Turbo
Press the turbo switch to accelerate the player vehicle. It can be used three times in each stage.
Stage Data
Stage 1: Red Sports Car
A highway heading towards the suburbs. Car enthusiasts and road racers block your path, likely causing considerable time loss.
Stage 2: Brown Wagon
A trunk road running along the coast. Waves crash onto the road. Distracting scenery may lead you to plunge into the sea.
Stage 3: Continental Limousine
A winding road in a mountainous area that has experienced landslides.
Stage 4: Hijacked Prisoner Transport Van
A 3-lane road that tempts you to accelerate, but buses jump out at intersections. Be careful.
Stage 5: Huge Convoy + ???
If you have cornered the true culprit, spotting the perpetrator's vehicle is a matter of time. The enemies in this stage are tough, and something scary is lurking in the convoy.
Controls
SELECT
Move cursor to preferred control type during Player Car Selection
RUN
Select preferred control type during Player Car Selection
D-pad (Left/Right)
Steering
I Button
Turbo Switch (Type A)
SELECT Button
Turbo Switch (Type B)
D-pad (Up)
Accelerator (Type A)
II Button
Accelerator (Type B)
D-pad (Down)
Brake
Tips & Maps
Continue Mode
If a suspect is not arrested within the time limit, the game enters a continue mode with a valid time of 10 seconds. Players have a maximum of 3 chances and must press the RUN button to return to the game.
Course Strategy
To win, run into the suspect's car from the inside of the curve to avoid being pushed off course, and use turbo frequently. Keeping an eye on the course to anticipate obstacles and avoid crashes is the best way to prevent time loss.
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