Lotus Challenge
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Kuju Entertainment
Published_By:
Virgin Interactive
Released On:
02 Nov 2001
Lotus Challenge , the first game of the new millennium to be officially licensed by Group Lotus Plc., is a British company famous for their racing and sports cars. Notable appearances in earlier games include James Bond: starring Roger Moore and Lotus: The Ultimate Challenge .
Lotus Challenge features 42 cars spanning the company’s history covering Formula One era, Classic era, to modern sports cars, and two concept cars designed by Lotus Engineers. Each virtual Formula One car is based on actual Team Lotus accomplishments, and other models were thoroughly tried by actual Lotus test drivers.
Lotus Challenge offers various game modes, including “Challenge” mode where players must beat best lap time to qualify, then select a character from the fictional Lotus Challenge team in a story-based contest. Other modes include “Collection” and “Championship” mode, which give access to every car and track unlocked.
The game features twenty circuits across various locations, including city, speedway, and custom circuits. Circuits range from flat terrain to steep hill climbs, with diversions like special events, stunt sequences, and challenges. Official Lotus test drivers offer advice on undertaking individual courses.
Players can customize their experience by adjusting transmission controls, driving aids, and opponent skill, as well as the degree of vehicle damage. In-game visuals provide information on current ranking, laps completed, and remaining, overall circuit map, transmission setting, and relevant times.
Lotus Challenge also offers multi-player games with access to hidden cars and circuits that can be unlocked by finishing agreed single or championship races.
UPC-A:
5028587085482 (Germany)
EAN-13:
5028587085802 (United Kingdom)
Sony PN:
SLES-50230 (United Kingdom)
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Media Type:
CD-ROM
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
Input Device Features Supported:
Force Feedback, Vibration
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Gamepad, Racing/Steering Wheel
Racing/Steering Wheels Supported:
GT Force (LPRC-10000), Speedster 2 (SLEH-00024)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
L2 button
Reverse Automatic Transmission/Shift down Manual Transmission
R2 button
Forward shift Automatic Transmission/Shift up Manual Transmission
L1 button
Toggle headlights on and off/change car livery in Collection Mode menu
R1 button
Look behind/change car livery in Collection Mode menu
Left Analog Stick
Steer car/Navigate menus
Right Analog Stick
Accelerate/Navigate menus
Start
Pause Game
Select
Toggle heads up display in game
Directional Buttons Left
Steer/Navigate menus
Directional Buttons Right
Steer/Navigate menus
Directional Buttons Up
Navigate menus
Directional Buttons Down
Navigate menus
A Button
Change camera in game/Navigate menus
O Button
Handbrake
X Button
Accelerate
Square Button
Brake
L1
Sound Car Horn
L2
Toggle headlights on and off / change car livery in Collection Mode menu
R2
Look behind / change car livery in Collection Mode menu
Gear Stick Forward
Forward shift Automatic Transmission / Shift up Manual Transmission
Gear Stick Backward
Reverse Automatic Transmission / Shift down Manual Transmission
Steering Wheel
Steer car
Directional Buttons
Navigate menus
X Button / Right Foot Pedal
Accelerate
Square Button / Left Foot Pedal
Brake
Y Button
Rear View
B Button
Change View
R Button
Gear Up
L Button
Gear Down
How to Play
Playing Lotus Challenge
When starting Lotus Challenge with a memory card (8MB) inserted into MEMORY CARD slot 1, you will be asked to confirm saving game data. The memory card is not required to play, but progress will not be saved without it.
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To enable saving, press the X Button.
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To not save, press the Δ Button.
If previously saved Lotus Challenge game data exists on the memory card in MEMORY CARD slot 1, it will be automatically loaded.
Options Menu Navigation
At the main menu, navigate options using the Directional Buttons or the Left Analog Stick (if your analog controller is in ANALOG mode).
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Press X Button to move forward through menus and make a selection.
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Press Δ Button to move back through menus and cancel a selection.
Available Options
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1 Player: To play a 1 Player game.
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2 Players: To play a 2 Player game.
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Options: To set your preferences for playing Lotus Challenge.
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Credits: To see who made this game, choose Options, Credits.
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History: To read a brief history of Lotus, choose Options, History.
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Display: To change display settings, choose Options, Display then select Layout, Colours or Centre.
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Audio: To change sound settings, choose Options, Audio then select from Engine, Music and Sound.
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Save: Use this option to save your Player Name, Settings and Preferences.
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Player Names: To enter your name, choose Options, Game Options, Player 1 Name or Player 2 Name.
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Player Controls: To change profiles and adjust steering sensitivity, choose Options, Game Options, Player 1 Controls or Player 2 Controls. Steering Sensitivity allows you to change the sensitivity of the steering.
Saving Your Game
If playing in Challenge, Championship, or Single Play race modes, you will be given the option to save your progress at the end of each race, event, stunt, or challenge.
Driving Aids
There are three difficulty settings. Novice drivers are recommended to select Full Driving Aids when first playing.
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Full Driving Aids: Recommended for novice drivers, includes ABS brakes, traction control and assisted steering.
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Standard Driving Aids: Includes ABS brakes and traction control.
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No Driving Aids: Recommended only for Advanced Drivers.
Vehicle Damage
Lotus Challenge is the only officially licensed driving game to feature real car damage. You can select from three choices:
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No Damage: Even if you crash, your vehicle will not suffer any mechanical or visual damage.
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Minimal Car Damage: Your vehicle will suffer visual damage only if you crash.
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Full Car Damage: Your vehicle will suffer visual and mechanical damage if you crash. Mechanical damage will be reflected in the handling of your vehicle.
Pause Menu
While playing, you can pause the game by pressing the START Button. This brings up the Pause Menu.
From the Pause Menu, you can adjust steering sensitivity, steering method, driving aids, vibration, music, engine, and sound volume. You can also Restart your race and Quit.
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Use the Directional Buttons to navigate the Pause Menu.
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Use the X Button to make selections.
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To return to the game, select Resume and press the X Button or press the START Button.
Note that you are not always able to change the steering method and driving aids while playing the Challenge mode.
Heads Up Display
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Current position in the race
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Number of laps completed/number of laps of race
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Lap 1
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ABS Anti-Lock Braking System
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TC Traction Control
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AS Assisted Steering
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Current Lap Time
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Last Lap Time
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Best Lap Time
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Total Race Time
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Speedometer
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Rev Counter
1 Player Game Modes
Lotus Challenge has four 1 Player Game Modes.
Collection
Collection is where you can access all cars and tracks that you have unlocked. When all cars and tracks are unlocked, you can take any car, select your livery, and race on any track in Time Trial from Collection.
Challenge
Challenge is the main 1 Player Story Mode. Select your character and try out for the Lotus Challenge Team. Your aim is to compete against other Lotus Team Drivers in a World Series Racing Championship, as well as undertake a variety of stunts, challenges, and one-on-one races. Your driving skills will be constantly challenged, from stunt driving for Hollywood movie directors to playing car football.
Championship
Championship is where serious racing action takes place. There are seven different championship classes, ranging from Classic cars to Super cars, including some of Lotus's most famous racing cars.
When you first start, only two championship classes will be available. The other five classes are unlocked as you progress by winning races.
To play Championship, select your car, choose your team livery, then select the Driving Aids, Opponent Skill, Vehicle Damage, and Transmission you require.
Single Play
Single Play allows you to drive all the events, challenges, stunts, and races from the Lotus Challenge mode as quick one-off games. As you play through the Lotus Challenge mode, these events will unlock in Single Play.
Tips & Maps
2 Player Game Modes
In the 2 Player Mode you can race against your opponent by choosing from any car and track that you have previously unlocked in the Single Player Game Modes.
Basic racing techniques
If you've never played a driving simulator before, we strongly recommend that you switch on all the driving aids. Use the racing line. Power-sliding (drifting) may be fun, but remember, it's not the quickest way around the track. If your car can't turn sharply enough for a corner, you're going too fast. Keep the speed up, if your car turns too much into a corner, you're not going quick enough.
Advanced racing techniques (No driving aids)
Don't forget to brake before a corner, sounds obvious, but it's easy to forget. Learn the braking distances, it's further than it looks. Be nice and smooth with the steering, especially when counter-steering or driving fast along a straight. Go easy on the throttle when you're off the road, as wheels spin easily on surfaces like grass and gravel, or when you're holding a long bend.
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