Circuit Breakers
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🙂 7.1/10
(Playstation - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed by:
Supersonic Software Ltd.
Published by:
Mindscape Inc.
Released On:
01 Jan 1998
Also available on:
Circuit Breakers , released in 1998 , is an action-adventure game for the PlayStation console. The story follows the player's character as they navigate through various themed tracks, collecting power-ups and competing against opponents to earn access to increasingly challenging levels.
The gameplay involves controlling cars, boats, and submarines that change shape according to the track. Power-ups can be collected and activated, providing negative or positive effects on the vehicle. The game requires precise control, as getting out of the path often results in the vehicle exploding. Tracks are organized by difficulty level, with new challenges unlocked through winning races.
The game features dynamic camera angles that change depending on the track's layout. The camera can move close to the ground or high above the action, providing a unique perspective on the racing experience. Multi-player mode supports up to 4 players using a multi-tap, adding an extra layer of competition to the gameplay.
UPC-A:
5028661003272 (Europe)
Sony PN:
SLES-00753 (United Kingdom)
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Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Additional Hardware Supported:
Multitap
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Number of Offline Players via Multitap:
1-4 Players
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
Set up your PlayStation® according to its instruction manual. Insert the "Circuit Breakers" disc and close the disc cover. Turn the PlayStation on at the power button.
It is advised that you do not insert or remove peripherals or memory cards once the power is turned on. If you are using a memory card, please connect it to Memory Card Slot 1. Make sure there is a free block before commencing play.
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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DISC COVER OPEN BUTTON
3-4 PLAYER SIMULTANEOUS PLAY
A PlayStation® Multi Tap (sold separately) will allow up to four people to race at the same time. Please connect one controller to Controller Port 1 on the PlayStation and the Multi Tap to Controller Port 2.
For a three-player game, connect controllers to ports 2-A and 2-B on the Multi Tap. For a four-player game, connect the controllers to ports 2-A, 2-B, and 2-C. When using the Multi Tap, at least one controller must be connected to Port A.
THE VEHICLE SELECTION ARENA
At the bottom of this screen, there are four bays. For every controller connected to your PlayStation, there will be a buggy parked in one of the bays. These buggies can be transformed into any one of the four models of car used for competition.
On the floor of the arena are eight selection disks, two for each model, distinguishable by the shadow of the vehicle projected on its surface. To choose a model, maneuver your buggy onto the selection disk of your choice.
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Use the Left and Right directional buttons to steer.
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Use the X button to accelerate.
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Use the O button to brake.
Once your buggy is parked on a selection platform, it rises from the ground and your selected car descends from the ceiling. If you want to change the car, you can simply drive off the platform and head towards another model.
When you are happy with your selection and are ready to start the game, press the SELECT button.
Multi-Player Vehicle Selection
In multi-player games, each participating player chooses their car in the same way as for the single-player game. The last player to choose their car can start the game by pressing the SELECT button.
Note that only two of each model of car can race in any one competition. If three or more players are participating and they all want to drive the same model, they will have to fight it out in the Vehicle Selection Arena. The first two drivers to reach the coveted disks (without promptly getting rammed off) are the victors.
TRACK SELECTION AREA
On exiting the Vehicle Selection Arena, you arrive in the Track Selection Area. Here you will find the doors leading to the various tracks. Use the directional buttons to choose the track you wish to race, then press the SELECT button to confirm your selection.
Important information about each track appears in front of its entrance gate:
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1) TRACK ICON See the section on Race Environments.
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2) CONDITIONS This shows whether the race is to be held at day or night, whether to expect rain or snow, or whether the race takes place on or under water.
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3) MAP Showing the starting grid/finishing line.
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4) BEST LAP TIME This shows the best lap time raced in Time Trial (TT) mode.
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5) BEST FINISHING POSITION IN GRAND PRIX (Either a gold, silver, or bronze cup for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd position).
CHOOSING A TRACK FOR A MULTI-PLAYER COMPETITION
In multi-player games, Player 1 controls both track and game mode selection. Unlike the single-player game, the entrances for all tracks are on the same level and they can all be accessed right at the start of the game.
RACE ENVIRONMENTS
The following lists the various track types along with a brief description of each and the associated logo.
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TARMAC RACING Is both fun and fast, some track and some road.
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Race your custom boat around the narrow waterways of Venice.
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JUNGLE Bamboo banks, steep stony slopes, wooden roadways, and conveyor belts make the jungle a tough track to beat.
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DESERT Sand, sand, and more sand. Race your car through the blistering heat and mind the flames.
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RANCH Ranch style racing with some of the finest hills you'll ever see.
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UNDERWATER Underwater sub racing, need I say any more?
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COOL Slippery snow, race around the mountain tops.
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SWAMP The smelly swamp is tough territory, look out for the mud.
GET IN LANE - SELECTING THE RACE MODE
Once you have passed through the track selection gate, you must then decide on the type of game you wish to play. Each lane leads to a different race mode. Use the Left and Right directional buttons to steer into the lane of your choice, then press the SELECT button to confirm.
The race modes available to you depend on the number of players involved. The left-hand lane leads the single player to the World Series competition or multiple players into Battle Mode. The right-hand lane leads to the Time Trials.
WORLD SERIES
This single-player game features a series of races on 16 different circuits against seven other drivers. At the start of the World Series, there
Controls
L1 & L2 BUTTONS
SWITCH IN-GAME RADAR ON/OFF
LEFT/RIGHT DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS
STEER LEFT/RIGHT
R1 BUTTON
ACTIVATE POWER-UP
R2 BUTTON
CYCLE THROUGH POWER-UPS (IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE)
X OR A BUTTON
ACCELERATOR
SELECT BUTTON
USED TO START THE GAME IN THE VEHICLE SELECTION ARENA, AND TO CHOOSE THE RACE TYPE DURING RACE MODE SELECTION
START BUTTON
PAUSES THE GAME AND DISPLAYS THE PAUSE MENU
O OR O BUTTON
BRAKE / REVERSE
LEFT STICK
ACCELERATOR/BRAKE
RIGHT STICK
STEER LEFT/RIGHT
Enemies & Characters
NEON VORTEX
One of the car models available for racing.
ROSSO RAPIDO
One of the car models available for racing.
BASS BOMBER
One of the car models available for racing.
BB 500
One of the car models available for racing.
BOAT
Provided for water courses, these variants have the same super cool lines as your chosen car but are better adapted to those conditions.
SUBMARINE
Provided for undersea courses, these variants have the same super cool lines as your chosen car but are better adapted to those conditions.
Items & Weapons
JUMBO
Doubles your car's size, allowing it to ride over and flatten other vehicles.
STILTS
Raises your car up, allowing you to drive over other cars with the combination of a speed boost.
JUMP
Makes your car jump several times with boosted speed, squashing other cars in your path.
GLUE
Leaves behind a sticky puddle to slow down chasing cars.
SUICIDE BOMB
Bump into another car and watch it explode. Try and destroy the opponent cars before you explode!
FIRE BOMB
Shoots a ball of fire from the front of your car.
Tips & Maps
Hand Brake Turn
Perform a hand brake turn between the track selection screen and the tunnel to select 'BATTLE' or 'TT' mode to race the track in reverse. Press brake, accelerate, and the right direction button simultaneously after pressing select to confirm the track.
Hidden Cheat Modes
Beyond the reverse track, there are other hidden cheat modes to discover, such as Night-Time Racing, Turbo Tracks, and Upside-Down.
Double Win
In 3 or 4 player games, a player must win two races in a row to be declared the ultimate champion. This encourages other players to gang up on a winning player.
Arranging Tournaments
You can arrange tournaments to see who is the best at racing individual tracks or a combination of tracks.
Mixing Multi-Player Battles with TT Races
Combine multi-player battles with Time Trial (TT) races for an ultimate test of skill.
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