Speed Kings
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Developed_By:
Climax Studios
Published_By:
Acclaim
Released On:
28 May 2003
Speed Kings is an arcade-style motorbike racing game where players compete through 22 different levels, weaving past civilian traffic against five CPU opponents. The game features 22 non-licensed motorcycles modeled after their real-world counterparts for use in six game modes: single race, time attack, trick attack, head-to-head, grand prix, meets, and tag (multiplayer-only). As players progress, they earn respect points to unlock new bikes.
During the race, players must build up their powerband meter by colliding with oncoming vehicles or performing tricks such as wheelies, handstands, big jumps, or sliding underneath 18-wheelers. They can also fight other riders in a style similar to Road Rash .
Part #:
SLES-50848 (Europe)
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Media Type:
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
Video Modes Supported:
Widescreen (16 x 9), PAL 50Hz, PAL 60Hz
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller, Digital Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
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This is an arcade-style motorcycle racing game where players compete in illegal street races across Europe and America. Players must win races, evade police, and prove their skill to become the ultimate "Speed King."
Story
Welcome to Speed Kings
Welcome to the intoxicating, forbidden world of high-speed street motorcycling. A daring few challenge all conventions to earn the respect of fellow racers and bask in the awe of the average Joes and Josephines.
This is a world ruled by Speed Kings, the elite bike enthusiasts. They welcome any risk to prove they have the guts, style, and skill to best any biker who dares meet them on their own terms.
On the toughest tracks Europe and America have to offer, on bikes that have become legend, the Speed Kings maraud the motorways. They are always looking for a challenge, never saying no to a test of nerve and speed.
In a place where the police are part of your fun, only winning matters. Anything less than best is sneered at. Do you have the talent to turn it on until you get so far off the straight and narrow that there's no return? Join the elite riders and see if you have the stones to own the road as a Speed King.
How to Play
Getting Started
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the MAIN POWER switch (on the back of the console) is turned on.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button to open the disc tray. Place the SPEED KINGS™ disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the open button again to close the disc tray.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Console Ports
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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USB connector
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S400 i.LINK connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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disc tray
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/RESET button
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button
Memory Card
SPEED KINGS™ only supports MEMORY CARD slot 1. To save game settings and progression, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1.
Controllers
SPEED KINGS™ is a one or two-player game played using the DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller. Connect the controller to be used to controller port 1. In a two-player game, connect controllers to controller ports 1 and 2.
Main Menu
At the Title Screen, press the Start button to advance to the Main Menu. You will see these choices:
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License: Strongly recommend that before you take to the road you spend some time learning your trade and complete these skill building tasks.
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Single Player: Play a variety of games against CPU opponents.
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Multiplayer: Play a variety of games with up to 2 players.
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Lap Times: View the current lap time records.
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Options: Adjust settings to suit your preferences.
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Speed Kings Mag: Enter the Mag to view unlocked bikes and stats.
Bike Selection
Once you choose your mode, you will select a bike to race. Initially, there are five basic bikes to choose from. You will need to unlock better bikes to beat the later stages and to earn Best Time on various tracks. You unlock bikes by completing meets, earning respect, and setting new best times.
Each bike is rated in various performance categories:
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Top Speed: the fastest speed the bike can achieve.
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Acceleration: how fast it gets up to speed from standing still.
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Handling: how easy and predictable it is to control.
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Braking: how fast it gets down from top speed to standing still.
Try to pick a bike with characteristics that match the track you will be racing on. You can view stats on any bike in the Bike Select screen or Speed King Mag area.
To select a bike, press up or down on the directional buttons until the desired bike is highlighted. You can then select the bike color by pressing right or left on the directional buttons. Then press the button to confirm your selection.
Once you have completed a race in any game mode except Meets, you can drop back to the bike selection screen and choose a different bike. In Meets mode, a player must go through the entire Meet with the bike he initially selected.
Player Setup
Once you've got your bike squared away, you can choose your rider's Leathers and Lid (your helmet). Speed Kings has many cool Alpinestars leathers and Shoei helmets to choose from, and there's more waiting to be unlocked.
Input Name
Once you select handle on the Player setup screen, you will advance to the input name screen where you can enter a player name. Press any direction to move the highlight to the desired character, then press the button to enter it.
Selecting ABC will change the display to uppercase letters. When you're satisfied with your name, highlight END and press the button.
Track Selection
Tracks are unlocked in Meets mode; you need to complete an entire meet in order to unlock the appropriate 3 tracks. In Meets mode, you race on the tracks as presented. In other modes, you can select any available track to race on.
Initially, you can only race on the Hambusters track. Once you select a track, you will advance to a screen giving the details of the race, any Respect Challenges, and a map of the track layout.
Game Modes
License
Before you get your race on, take some time getting down the biking basics in License mode. You will be presented with several tasks, and depending on how well you do, you will earn a bronze, silver, or gold rating for each task completed. See if you can be the teacher's pet by earning all gold stars!
Single Player Modes
There are many modes you can play against computer opponents. These games are available from the beginning:
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SINGLE RACE: Race three laps against five computer riders. You can take on Respect Tasks here to earn points towards a Respect Bike.
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MEETS: Meets mode features a series of races on various international tracks. This is the main mode of the game where you progress through the game unlocking bikes and tracks. Each meet consists of 3 races.
You have to earn a required number of points to continue; the number of points earned depends on the position obtained in the Race.
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Position / Points
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1st / 10
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2nd / 8
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3rd / 6
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4th / 4
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5th / 2
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6th / 0
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Meet Points Required
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Controls
L2 button
TRICK
L1 button
CONTROL
R1 button
POWERBAND
R2 button
REAR BRAKE/SKID
directional buttons
DIRECTION
left analog stick
BIKE/STEER
left analog stick (pushed down)
POWERDOWN
SELECT button
CAMERA MODES
START button
PAUSE MENU
right analog stick
KICK
right analog stick (pushed down)
FRONT BRAKE
X button
THROTTLE
Square button
BRAKE
Powerdown button
drop your bike and slide under the obstacle
left analog stick (back)
Wheelie
Hold Trick + Left Analog Stick (back)
Standing Wheelie
Hold Trick + Hold Kick + Left Analog (back)
Surfing Wheelie
Hold Trick + Left Analog Stick (back) + Front Brake + Kick
Cross Surfing Wheelie
Left Analog Stick (forward) + Hold Front Brake
Endo
Hold Trick + Left Analog Stick (forward) + Powerdown
Surfing Powerdown
Hold Trick + Hold Skid + Left Analog Stick (forward) + Powerdown
Handstand Powerdown
Hold Trick + Left Analog Stick (forward then backward)
Surfing
Hold Trick + Left Analog Stick (forward) + then Press Kick
Handstand
Hold Trick + Left Analog Stick (forward) + then Press Skid
Pavement Ride
Front Brake + Throttle + Left Analog (left, right)
Donut
Front Brake + Throttle
Boost Start
Tips & Maps
License mode
The License mode will help you get a head start on a lot of the cool moves that you can do on all of the Speed Kings bikes. We really recommend you give it a try.
Top speed pace
When at top speed you can gain a little more pace by leaning your rider forward on to the handle bars (pushing forward on the left analog stick).
Boost
Boost is the key to success so fill your Powerband bar as quickly as you can and use it.
Brakes
Using front and rear brakes together or independently will give different handling effects on your bike. Some tracks demand different braking skills.
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