Gallop Racer
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Developed_By:
Tecmo
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Tecmo
Released On:
27 Sep 1996
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Gallop Racer is part horse racing simulation, part action/arcade racer. When choosing horses for your stable, you have to take a lot of factors into account. For instance, is the horse a long or short distance runner? Does it do better on a dry track or a wet track? The factors appear to be endless at first. After you have your horse, you then get to race it. Unlike several horse racing games from this time, you get to control the horse on the track instead of just watching. Actually, you really control the jockey. The controls basically boil down to hitting the face buttons when you need to get the horse moving; similar to riding the horse in The Ocarina of Time, only without the turning. However, you can't drive the horse on for the entire race, or else it'll tire and you'll be left in the dust. Once the race is over, you get your cash. Each place earns you a specific amount, which you can then use to improve your ranks of race horses. If you'd rather not spend more money, you can also breed them, creating a "super racing horse" from two exceptional racers. The horse isn't really super, but it will almost certainly have a prolific career.
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Racing Mode Controls
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L1 button: Radar switch (ascending)
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L2 button: Turn left
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R1 button: Radar switch (descending)
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R2 button: Turn right
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L2 and R2 button at the same time: Turn straightforward
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Up button: Gate Start, when pressed successively, it will jerk the reins
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Left/right button: To move the horse left to right
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Down button: When pressed successively, it will slow down your horse
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START button: Pause the game
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Triangle button: To shift the viewpoint
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Square button: Whip to the left
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O button: Whip to the right
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X button: Shift the whip to the other hand
The speed of the reins is determined by how fast you press the button successively.
After winning a G1 race, you can perform a triumph pose using other buttons.
Analog Controller
You can experience vibration and increased excitement by using a DUAL SHOCK™ Controller. Vibration is available in both digital mode (LED light off) and analog mode (LED light on). All other controller directions remain the same.
The vibration function can be toggled on/off in the "option menu" on the Title screen or in the pause window during a race.
Pause Window Functions
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Continue: To continue the race
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Quit game: To reset the game and return to the title screen
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Vibration: Turn the vibration of the DUAL SHOCK™ Controller on/off.
Quick Reference
Season Mode
1. Select "season mode" and determine your Jockey and the uniform design.
2. Go to the "horse shop" in the management screen to purchase the horse you desire.
3. Select the horse from the "entry" screen and register it in your favorite race.
4. Select "next week" to proceed through the weeks.
5. Start the race.
Practice Mode
1. Select "practice mode".
2. Select "player control".
3. Select the race you wish to enter your horse.
4. Start the race.
VS Mode
1. Select "VS mode".
2. Select "normal".
3. Select the number of races you wish to participate in, select a race track, and then the horse.
4. Start the race.
Title Screen
"Gallop Racer" features three game modes: "season", "practice", and "VS". You can also customize settings in the "option" menu.
Game Modes
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Season mode: Purchase a horse and race for a year-round season.
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Practice mode: Select your favorite horse and challenge your favorite race track.
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VS mode: Compete head-to-head against a friend.
Option Menu
You can change various setups here.
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Output, SE volume, and BGM volume: Control special effects and background music volume. You can also switch between stereo and mono audio.
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Original horse utility: Manage your registered original horses.
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Delete: Erase a registered original horse by selecting it and pressing the SELECT button.
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Controller: Change controller configurations and set DUAL SHOCK™ vibration mode on/off. Access this from the options menu on the title screen by pressing select and then the Controller icon.
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SAVE: Save the current option menu setup.
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LOAD: Load a saved setup from the MEMORY CARD.
Season Mode Details
In this mode, you purchase a horse and aim to win races throughout the season. You start with points to buy your first horse. As you earn more points, you can acquire stronger horses for upcoming races.
Owning a horse incurs monthly maintenance costs. If you run out of money to maintain your horse, the game will end. You can also breed your original horses to create new ones.
New Game
This option starts a new season.
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Name entry: Decide your Jockey's name.
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Jockey type: Select your Jockey's gender.
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Level: Select the difficulty grade. This affects your initial horse and starting funds.
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Uniform design: Design your Jockey's outfit. Choose from 9 body suits and 6 sleeves, then select from 16 colors.
Once the uniform is chosen, you will move to the "management" screen. Your chosen uniform will be used for the entire season.
Load Game
Continue a previously saved game. After loading, you will go directly to the management screen.
Management Screen
This is your daily screen for purchasing horses or registering them in races. Use the directional buttons to move the cursor and select commands. When starting a new season, you must purchase a horse first.
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Horse shop: Purchase horses here. L1/R1 buttons switch between colt and filly lists. Confirm your desired horse by checking its data screen and pressing the SELECT button. You can hold up to 10 horses. Clearing specific restrictions allows you to buy special horses. Winning races increases the level of horses available in the shop.
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Entry: Displays your owned horses. Select a horse and press "X" to enter the race selection screen. You can make appointments for next week's races within the season (up to the 4th week of December). Use left/right directional buttons to navigate weeks, and L1/R1 buttons for months. Select the race you want to enter. Some races have age and sex requirements. Races displayed in white characters are available for entry.
Some races require certain points to enter. However, the following races are accessible if you cleared the condition in the trial race
Tips & Maps
Predict the pace and get the best position that fits the horse's running type
Pace is a very important factor in "Gallop Racer." Predict the pace and when the race starts, try to position yourself in an ideal spot.
Make your horse run comfortably
Once you achieve the ideal position, try to keep the same pace as the other group of horses and avoid brushing with them. The biggest point is when to give an urge for a spurt, which depends on whether the horse is slow or high paced.
Race according to the horse's personality
Check the horse's data and race along with your horse's personality, as front runner and stretch runners dislike to be surrounded by other horses.
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