Virtua Racing
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(Sega Saturn - PAL, Racing)
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Developed_By:
Sega
Published_By:
Time Warner Interactive Inc.
Released On:
01 Jan 1995
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Virtua Racing is a racing game where you compete against an opponent, either human or computer-controlled. The game features polygon graphics and has been enhanced for the Sega Saturn console with new additions.
The game now includes 7 new tracks, bringing the total to 10, as well as 4 new cars, increasing the total number of vehicles to 5. These new cars are a go-kart, a Porsche 911, an F-160 racer, and a GTP-class car. A new Grand Prix mode has also been added, which allows you to simulate your racing career, working your way up through different classes of vehicles by accumulating points in each race.
UPC-A:
031763107200 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
4480 (United States)
EAN-13:
4991425000248 (Japan)
ASIN:
B00002STWU (United States)
Sega Region Code:
T-4801H (United States)
Part #:
T-4803G (Japan)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Racing/Steering Wheels Supported:
Arcade Racer
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Racing/Steering Wheel
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Tips & Maps
Handling Your Sega Saturn CD
Do not leave your CD in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent distortion, avoid bending or scratching it, and take occasional breaks from extended playing.
Power On
Ensure the Saturn is connected, insert the Virtua Racing CD label-side up, close the lid, and turn on the unit to reach the title screen.
Grand Prix Tracks
There are 10 different tracks displayed, each progressively more difficult than the next.
Amazon Falls
Located in South America, this 3.68 Km track has an Easy skill level.
Speedway
Located in Australia, this 2.80 Km track has an Easy skill level.
Big Forest
Located in Europe, this 3.72 Km track has an Easy skill level.
Alpine
Located in Europe, this 3.16 Km track has a Medium skill level.
Bay Bridge
Located in North America, this 3.34 Km track has a Medium skill level.
Surfer
Located in Australia, this 3.94 Km track has a Medium skill level.
Diablo
Located in North America, this 2.96 Km track has a Hard skill level.
Acropolis
Located in Greece, this 3.53 Km track has a Hard skill level.
Metropolis
Located in Japan, this 3.89 Km track has a Hard skill level.
Pacific
Located in North America, this 2.84 Km track has an Expert skill level.
Controls
Button A
Fly view
Button B
Brake
Button C
Accelerate (Gas)
Button X
Cockpit View
Button Y
Follow View
Button Z
Float View
START Button
Start/Pause the game
Directional Pad Left
Steer
Directional Pad Right
Steer
Button Right Fore
Shift up
Button Left Fore
Shift down
Button A + Button B + Button C + START Button
Resets the game
Button Left Fore + Button Right Fore
Quit current race
Directional Pad UP
Cycle through options
Directional Pad DOWN
Cycle through options
Directional Pad UP (Special Camera Angle Controls)
Multiple-track camera views (when combined with Right Button + Z)
Directional Pad DOWN (Special Camera Angle Controls)
Birdseye view (when combined with Right Button + C)
Directional Pad LEFT (Special Camera Angle Controls)
360-degree rotating perspective above car (when combined with Right Button + X)
Directional Pad RIGHT (Special Camera Angle Controls)
View each car in the race
Button A (Options - Controller Configure)
Use the default set-up
Button B (Options - Controller Configure)
Change the view buttons
Button C (Options - Controller Configure)
Define the button assignments
Directional Pad UP (High Score Table)
Change the next letter for name entry
Directional Pad DOWN (High Score Table)
Change the next letter for name entry
Directional Pad RIGHT (High Score Table)
Enter the next letter for name entry
Directional Pad LEFT/RIGHT (Grand Prix Summary)
See additional standings if present
Button C or START (Grand Prix Summary)
See the standings
Button UP/DOWN (Grand Prix Summary)
Select a saved game
Button UP/DOWN (High Score Table)
Select the letter to change
Button LEFT (High Score Table)
Select the letter to change
Button RIGHT (High Score Table)
Select the letter to change
START Button (High Score Table)
Record the initials and continue the game
Button C (High Score Table)
Record the initials and continue the game
How to Play
Replay Mode Controls
After each race, you may select to replay a portion of the race. To do this, press Button B when the text appears (just after the "GAME OVER" message). Be careful, if you press the C Button or START, you will exit the Game Over Screen and not be able to view replay.
At the Replay screen, highlight the button you want, then press the A Button to activate the replay. The available options are:
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Player Select
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Camera Angles
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Rewind
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Pause
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Play
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Fast Forward
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Quit Replay Mode
The controls in Replay Mode are the same as the controls on a VCR-with the addition of seven camera angle select buttons. Highlight the Camera Angles Button, then press the C Button to cycle through the angles. The B Button will cycle back to a previous angle.
Starting The Game
At the title screen, or any time during the racing demo, press the START button to get to the MODE SELECT screen.
Mode Select Screen
Here you can choose your race mode and set the race options to your own specifications:
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ARCADE - Heat up your tires in the classic arcade game. Race for the best lap time-and go for those extended time bonuses.
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GRAND PRIX - Race a full season tour through 10 tracks-using five hot machines.
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PRACTICE - Hone your racing skills against the clock or computer drones.
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OPTIONS - Customize the game settings to your liking.
Arcade Mode
Out here, speed is everything. Fastest time wins. Just like you remember. To get started, press the Directional Pad Up/Down to cycle through the following options. Once you have made all your selections, press START or Button C to begin racing.
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Track - Choose an arcade track by pressing the Directional Pad Left/Right.
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Transmission - What'll it be-Automatic or Manual? (Press Left or Right Buttons to select.)
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A Button or Start - To begin racing.
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B Button - Go Back to Previous Menu.
Arcade Tracks allow you to relive those glory days in the arcade on three ultra-fast tracks:
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Big Forest: Location: Europe, Length: 3.72 Km, Skill Level: Easy
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Bay Bridge: Location: North America, Length: 3.34 Km, Skill Level: Medium
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Acropolis: Location: Greece, Length: 3.53 Km, Skill Level: Hard
Grand Prix Mode
Press the Directional Pad Up and Down to select a new game or to load your previous standings. When you first enter a new Grand Prix, you need to enter your initials so that the racing officials can score your progress. Hope all your practice pays off!
Now you're ready for a full season of Virtua Racing. Once you have chosen a new game or loaded your previous standings, press START OR BUTTON C to go to the next menu. BUTTON B takes you back to the previous menu.
Loading a Saved Game
When you select Grand Prix, you may choose to load a saved game state. Five saved game spots appear above the 'New Game' selection. If the spot does not say <EMPTY>, then it can be chosen so that a Grand Prix can be continued where you left off. The saved state is displayed below the entry menu, and tells you the car class circuit, next race, and total points tallied thus far. Choose “CANCEL” to exit without loading a saved Grand Prix.
Grand Prix Menu Items
After you have selected a new game or loaded a saved game, the following menu items appear:
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Track - Select which race course to use.
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Gear Box - What'll it be -Automatic or Manual? Press LEFT or RIGHT to choose. This is only available when starting a new game or after you graduate to a new car class.
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Team - Select your car color and your team. (The team you choose will dictate your racing strategy.) Change teams by pressing D-Pad LEFT or RIGHT. Team select is only available in a new game.
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BUTTON C or START - Select this to begin racing.
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BUTTON B - Go Back to Previous Menu.
End/Save a Grand Prix Race
After your Grand Prix race is over, you are asked if you want to save the results. A 'YES' answer, using BUTTON C or START, brings up the name entry screen and allows you to choose one of five slots to save your Grand Prix status.
An <EMPTY> slot has not been used yet. If you select an empty slot, you are expected to enter a saved game name using the joy-pad directionals. Use LEFT/RIGHT to select the position of the character in the name. Use UP/DOWN to select which letter goes in that position. After you enter the game name the way you want it, press BUTTON C or START to accept the name and save the game state. Press BUTTON B to cancel name entry and go back to the previous menu.
You can also choose a slot that already has a name but be careful since a slot with a name already has a saved game associated with it! If you select a slot with a name and save to it, the previously saved game is overwritten with the current game.
Points For Placing
You begin racing with the Go Kart class vehicle. To graduate to the next class, you need to accumulate the correct number of points. Points are
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