Al Unser Jr.'s Road to the Top
😐 5.8/10
(Super Nintendo - PAL, Racing)
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Developed_By:
Activision
Published_By:
Software Toolworks Inc. The
Released On:
01 Jan 1994
In the Al Unser Jr.'s Road to the Top mode, four different racing events are held with three courses for each event. Each event features a different vehicle to use. The player can choose from one of three vehicles which feature different attributes for handling, top speed, braking, and acceleration. The player begins by racing go-karts, then moves up to snow mobiles, then IROC racing cars, and then finally Indy racing cars. If the player places high enough in all the races, then the final challenge is to take on Al Unser, Jr. in the finals in Vancouver.
In the practice mode, the player can practice every course in the game except for the final race.
UPC-A:
5018247558418 (Europe)
Media #:
SNSP-AUJP-EUR (Europe)
Part #:
SNSP P AUJP [SNSP-AUJP-EUR] (Europe)
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1-2 Players
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Manual
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Extracted from the original game manual
*Al Unser Jr.'s Road to the Top* is a multi-stage racing game where players aim to climb to the peak of the motorsports world under the guidance of the Indy 500 champion. Players progress through four distinct racing disciplines—go-karts, snowmobiles, IROC, and Indy-style cars—by choosing from various vehicles and competing against opponents with unique driving styles. To advance to the next stage and participate in a special Unser family road rally, players must finish in the top three in three consecutive races.
Story
Follow Al to the Top
To get to the top of the racing world, you have to learn racing inside and out—just the way Indy 500 Champion Al Unser Jr. did it. And that's what makes it so much fun!
In Al Unser Jr.'s Road to the Top, you can follow in Al Jr.'s tracks all the way to the top. Start by racing go-karts on some way cool tracks, where you can learn basic racing tactics.
The Racing Stages
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Go-Karts: Race on cool tracks to learn basic racing tactics.
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Snowmobiling: Hot racing competition on snow and ice where you must avoid spinning out.
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IROC: Experience a taste of tight sprint racing.
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Indy-Style: Put your driving skills to the ultimate test with high-G road competition.
Rules of the Road
At every stage in The Road to the Top, you have to win, place, or show in three races in a row. Do that, and you'll get to take part in a very special Unser family road rally tradition before moving on to the next level of competition.
Controls
Control Pad Left/Right
When racing, steer. When selecting a play option or a track, or setting up your racing vehicle, cycle through your choices. When entering a password, cycle through password letter spaces.
L Button
When you select HARD mode, downshift (for cars that have gears: IROC/Indy/Pike's Peak).
R Button
When you select HARD mode, upshift (for cars that have gears: IROC/Indy/Pike's Peak).
Select Button
When "Setting Up Your Play Options", may be used as a secondary or substitute button.
How to Play
Accessing the Play Menu
Press the START Button (or SELECT) while the title and credit screens are cycling to bring up the menu of play selections. Press the Control Pad Up and Down to move up and down through the selections.
Selecting Players
Press the Control Pad Left and Right (or press the SELECT button) to select 1 or 2 PLAYER racing.
When you choose 2 PLAYER competition, Player 1 controls the remaining set-up choices except for Player 2's racing vehicle. During each race, split-screen graphics will show each player the view from just behind his own vehicle—player 1 in the top half of the screen, player two in the bottom half.
Game Modes
Press the Control Pad Left and Right (or press the SELECT button) to select the mode you want.
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PRACTICE: You'll go to the options selection screen, where you can pick the type of competition, set up your vehicle, pick a track, and race. At the end of each race, you will see the race results screen. Press START after checking the results to return to the menu of play selections.
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ROAD TO THE TOP: Follow Al Unser, Jr. from beginner to Indy champion. You must win, place, or show (take 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in three races at each level to qualify for the next level. Between levels, you will take part in a special Unser family tradition.
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PASSWORD: Record your progress in ROAD TO THE TOP competition and pick up where you left off. You will receive a password after successfully completing a section of racing.
Entering Passwords
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Use Left/Right to cycle through password letter spaces.
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Use Up/Down to cycle through letters of the alphabet for each letter space.
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Press the START button when you have entered your password.
Levels of Competition
Every kind of vehicle you drive and every track you compete on will challenge you in different ways. Just before each race on each track, Al Unser, Jr. offers you some tips on what you are about to face and how to win.
Go-Karts
This is where Al Unser, Jr. learned some of the basics of racing competition. The off-road surface and the barriers lining each track are fairly forgiving, but you can still get turned around. Keep it on the asphalt and learn how to pass on the inside and outside.
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TWO PINES CIRCUIT: A pedal-to-the-metal track where you must watch those hairpins.
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SUPER KART RALLY: An open but challenging course.
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KART KLASSIC: A tricky track designed to test your skills.
Snowmobiles
These ski-borne racers fly at blinding speed across an icy, tree-dotted terrain. You can spin out on this slick surface and get so turned around that you might meet the rest of the field head on.
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KODIAK RUN: Features its own tidy little set of surprises.
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KOOTENAY LOOP: Rolling terrain that can hide surprises until it is too late.
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HUSKIES GORGE: A challenging race run at night.
IROCs
These are high-performance machines where the men step up and the boys stay home. You must navigate tight curves and dangerous turns to survive this level.
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EAGLE MOTORPLEX: Features more than enough tight curves to make up for its long straight-away.
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DAKOTA GP: Looks like a rocket, but missing a pointy turn will launch you into doom.
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R.E. NATIONALS: A big, wide-open track that may serve as a trap for up-and-comers.
Indy Cars
This is the top of the racing world and the fastest route to the bottom. You will face intense competition driving at speeds over 200 mph.
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DELTA SPEEDWAY: A big-turn track where fellow drivers will try to eat you alive.
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CAGE GP 300: A big and wide-open track where everyone drives at 200-mph-plus.
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VALHALLA 150: Features long straights and few curves, making every turn sharp, important, and dangerous.
Beginning the Race
After selecting 1 or 2 Players, your type of competition, your difficulty level (Easy, Medium, Hard), and your track, press START.
You will be presented with the options screen to choose one of three vehicles. Each vehicle varies in handling, top speed, braking, and acceleration. Press the Control Pad up and down to choose your vehicle, and press START to begin.
Race Results
At the end of each race, you will be presented with the Race Results screen. If you place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, your time will be displayed beneath a picture of your car. If you place 4th or after, your time will be displayed on the bottom portion of the screen.
A Showdown with Al Jr.
If you place first (and only first!) in the last INDY car race of the Road To The Top mode, you will earn the right to face off with Al Jr. on a new track. Only the finest racers have what it takes to go one-on-one with an Indy champion in this ultimate challenge.
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