Assault Rigs
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(Playstation - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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$26.99
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Developed by:
Psygnosis Limited
Published by:
Electronic Arts
Released On:
01 Jan 1995
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Assault Rigs is set in a dystopian future where virtual sports have become a violent and lucrative contest, attracting massive amounts of corporate cash and gambling interests. You play as the commander of a powerful virtual tank, known as a Rig, navigating through maze-like arenas filled with obstacles like jumps, elevators, and movable blocks.
The gameplay focuses on blowing your opponents out of commission, rather than racing. As you progress through the game, you'll unlock new power-ups, gems, and upgrades to help you overcome your rivals. You can choose from a variety of tanks, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, and experiment with different tactics like bouncing or shattering ammo rounds for added firepower.
The game features 3D graphics with realistic light sourcing and multiplayer capabilities, adding to the immersive experience. With shields, turrets, and fly-by-wire missiles at your disposal, you'll need to think strategically to outmaneuver your opponents and emerge victorious.
Assault Rigs was released for the PlayStation in 1996, offering a thrilling action-adventure experience that combines elements of racing, strategy, and combat. With its futuristic setting and addictive gameplay, it's a must-play for fans of the genre.
Assault Rigs is an action-packed game set in a dystopian future where you command a powerful virtual tank, known as a Rig, navigating through maze-like arenas filled with obstacles. The gameplay focuses on blowing your opponents out of commission, rather than racing. As you progress through the game, you'll unlock new power-ups, gems, and upgrades to help you overcome your rivals.
eBay Product ID:
214712522 (France)
UPC-A:
711719615620 (France)
Sony PN:
SLES-00093 (France)
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Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Surround
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Audio CD Tracks, Link Cable
Additional Hardware Supported:
System/Multi-Link Cable
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
Number of Local Players via System Link / LAN Cable:
2 Players
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Assault Rigs is a futuristic vehicular combat game where players pilot armed "Rigs" in virtual arenas. The objective is to collect gems and destroy opposing Rigs in fast-paced, competitive matches. This popular virtual sport offers intense action and strategic gameplay.
Story
Assault Rigs
Assault Rigs is a cyberspace clash where virtual Rigs battle for control of an arena. The arena is packed with power-ups and traps.
Collect Gems and hunt down your opponent's Rig across huge levels. Then, blow them into cyber-oblivion, unless they find you first.
Report to the Sponsorship Committee of the ZamCom Corporation
In the late twentieth century, people were obsessively following sports like soccer, boxing, wrestling, football, basketball, hockey, and synchronized swimming. These activities involved violence, injury, and damage to people and property.
Despite the nastiness, companies sponsored these sports. World-wide soda pop conglomerates, multi-national corporations, publishers, distillers, and arms traders all sought to put their names on team shirts or billboards. This was seen as a prime opportunity to expose products to the masses.
The Rise of The Net
The Net soon revolutionized sports. Virtual sports on The Net supplanted "real" sports, despite initial resistance from traditional sports enthusiasts. These virtual sports didn't result in physical injuries like broken legs or blindings.
Small companies, unable to compete with multi-national corporations in "real" sports, saw virtual sports as a cheap advertising opportunity. They supported teams in net leagues, which were initially small and comprised of net junkies competing against others globally.
Assault Rigs' Impact
Assault Rigs emerged and swept through all nations, becoming the world's number one sport. The amount of money involved in this sport is immense.
The Rigs are armed vehicles that exist only as computer code. Sponsoring an official ZamCam Assault Rig would involve financing Rig jockeys' wages, prize money, and training for future jockeys. In return, ZamCam would gain world-wide exposure and be associated with the sport.
While other sports exist on The Net, none have captured the public imagination like Assault Rigs. If ZamCam invests in Assault Rigs, it must recruit the world's finest Rig jockeys to be major players from the start.
How to Play
Console Top View
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RESET BUTTON
β’
POWER INDICATOR
β’
POWER BUTTON
β’
CONTROLLER PORT
Console Front View
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
β’
CONTROLLER PORT 2
β’
SONY
β’
OPEN BUTTON
β’
DISC COVER
β’
MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
β’
MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
Setup
Set up your PlayStation game console according to its Instruction Manual. Make sure the PlayStation power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the Assault Rigs disc and close the CD door. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
Welcome to Assault Rigs
You are the champion Rig jockey on the ZamCam Assault Rigs team. Assault Rigs is the number one virtual shoot 'em up of the future and the world's best are out to knock you off your pedestal.
You'll drive your Rig through maze-like arenas full of traps and enemies, and hunt down the Gems that will be your passport to the next level. And when you're there... do it all over again!
The arenas will get increasingly more difficult. Often you'll find that Gems are hidden on higher levels so you'll have to find the elevator that can get you there. And if your Rig takes too many hits? Well, you're dead.
But remember, this is the future! And in the future, death is temporary. So grip your Controller hard, pump those buttons, and get back into that Rig where you belong!
Game Start
Once Assault Rigs has loaded, there will be an animated introduction sequence. You can skip this by pressing button X or the START button on the Controller.
Assault Rigs will then offer you a number of menu screens before you play the game. On each screen you highlight the various options by using the UP and DOWN arrows on the Controller and then pressing button X on the Controller to make your selection. To go back through the menus, press the A button on the Controller.
At any time while playing the game, holding down the SELECT button and then pressing and holding the START button for 2 seconds will return you to the title screen.
Menus
Use the UP and DOWN arrows on the Controller to highlight the option you require, then press button X on the Controller to select it. The choices are the 1 player game, the 2 player game, or the Options menu.
1 Player Game
If you choose the 1 player game, you will be taken to the Level Selection and the Rig Selection screens which are described later in the manual.
Once you play the game, you must enter each arena in turn and collect all the Gems to be found there. Once all the Gems are collected, you must travel to the arena exit in order to complete that arena and move onto the next one.
2 Player Game
To play either of the 2 player games, you will need 2 PlayStations connected by a Link Cable. Each PlayStation must be running a copy of Assault Rigs. Refer to the system instructions to make sure they are set up correctly.
Both players must choose the 2 player game by using the UP and DOWN arrows on the Controller to highlight the option and then pressing button X on the Controller. One player must then choose the game type by using the UP and DOWN arrows on the Controller to highlight the option and then pressing button X on the Controller. The choices are Rig Rumble and Gem Warz.
One player must choose the level the game will be played on by using the UP and DOWN arrows on the Controller to cycle through the levels and pressing button X on the Controller to select the required level.
Rig Rumble
One player must choose Rig Rumble from the game type menu by using the UP and DOWN arrows on the Controller to highlight the option and pressing button X on the Controller to select it. One player must then choose the level the game will be played on by using the UP and DOWN arrows on the Controller to cycle through the levels and pressing button X on the Controller to select the required level.
Both players must then select a Rig by using the LEFT and RIGHT arrows on the Controller to cycle through the choices, and pressing button X on the Controller when the chosen Rig is at the front of the screen. The Rig Rumble will then begin.
The objective of Rig Rumble is to destroy your opponent's Rig more often than they destroy yours. If a player is destroyed, they will be regenerated in the arena. To return to the previous menu, press the A button on the Controller.
Gem Warz
One player must choose Gem Warz from the game type menu by using the UP and DOWN arrows on the Controller to highlight the option and pressing button X on the Controller to select it. One player must choose the level the game will be played on by using the UP and DOWN arrows on the Controller to cycle through the levels and pressing button X on the Controller to select the required level.
Both players must then select a Rig by using the LEFT and RIGHT arrows on the Controller to cycle through the choices, and pressing button X on the Controller when the chosen Rig is highlighted. Gem Warz will then begin.
The objective of Gem Warz is to collect all the Gems in the arena and reach the exit before the other player. You have a limited period of time to achieve this. If a player is carrying Gems and their Rig is destroyed, the Gems will regenerate back in their original location within the arena.
If neither player has reached the exit within the allotted time, the player carrying the most Gems is the winner. If both players are carrying the same number of Gems, the result is a draw. To return to the previous menu, press the A button on the Controller
Controls
Controller UP
Accelerate Rig Forward
Controller DOWN
Accelerate Rig Backward
Controller RIGHT
Rotate Rig Right
Controller LEFT
Rotate Rig Left
L1
Glide Left
R1
Glide Right
L2
Highlight/Select Primary Weapon
R2
Highlight/Select Secondary Weapon
O
Select Secondary Weapon/Fire Secondary Weapon
X
Select Primary Weapon/Fire Primary Weapon
A
Brake/Flip Rig
Ξ
Fine Aim
START
Pause/In-Game Menu
SELECT
Select View
Items & Weapons
Standard Ammo
All Rigs carry Standard Ammo in unlimited amounts. Pressing button X on the Controller will fire the weapon.
Bounce Ammo
Bounce Ammo will rebound off hard surfaces, allowing you to shoot around corners. Pressing button X on the Controller will fire the weapon.
Shatter Shells
When fired, pressing the fire button again will shatter the shell causing fragments to explode outwards. If it hits an object before the second press, it shatters on impact.
Heat Seeking Missiles
These missiles automatically lock on to the nearest enemy. Pressing button X on the Controller will fire the weapon.
Laser Cannon
Laser Cannons have a slow rate of fire and a long killing distance. Pressing button X on the Controller will fire the weapon.
Mini Gun
The Mini Gun has a very fast rate of fire but only a small killing distance. Pressing button X on the Controller will fire the weapon.
Sentry Gun Pods
Sentry Gun Pods are dropped from the back of your Rig and become active after a short time, shooting at any object within range, including you.
Armour Restore
This repairs your Rig's armour to its full level when you collect the power-up icon.
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