Power Drive
↗ 105%
🙂 6.6/10
(Super Nintendo - PAL, Racing)
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Developed_By:
Rage Software Ltd.
Published_By:
U.S. Gold Ltd.
Released On:
01 Jan 1994
Also available on:
The game features three types of stages: individual time-trials, head-to-head races against the computer, and some skill tests. The player must navigate eight rounds of gameplay across countries spanning from Sweden to Kenya, with winnings earned for winning races and costs incurred for repairs.
EAN-13:
5013442560365 (France)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNSP-APWP-EUR (France)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Starting Up Your System
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Make sure your Super NES™ is OFF.
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Plug a Control Pad into the port labelled 1 on the Control Deck.
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Insert the Power Drive Game Pak into your Super NES™. Press firmly to lock the Game Pak in place.
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WARNING: Never try to insert or remove a Game Pak when the power is ON.
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Turn the power switch ON. Press any button and the Language Selection screen will be displayed.
The Championship Rounds
The Power Drive World Championship comprises 48 individual stages in eight countries. Each round is characterised by varied racing conditions to test your driving ability to the limit.
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Round 1
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Location: Monte Carlo
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Climate: Mainly dry, some ice/snow
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Track: Asphalt
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Terrain: Mountainous, rocky road
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Round 2
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Location: Kenya
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Climate: Hot/dry
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Track: Asphalt/sandy gravel
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Terrain: Desert (occasional oasis)
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Round 3
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Location: Sweden
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Climate: Ice/snow
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Track: Gravel
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Terrain: Forest trail
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Round 4
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Location: Corsica
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Climate: Wet
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Track: Asphalt
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Terrain: Mountainous, rocky road
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Round 5
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Location: Arizona
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Climate: Hot/dry
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Track: Asphalt/gravel
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Terrain: Rocky road/desert
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Round 6
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Location: Finland
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Climate: Cool/dry
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Track: Gravel
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Terrain: Forest/lake regions
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Round 7
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Location: Australia
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Climate: Hot/humid
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Track: Sand/gravel
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Terrain: Bush/forest trail
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Round 8
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Location: Great Britain
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Climate: Cold/wet/ice/snow/fog
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Track: Gravel
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Terrain: Forest trail
Game Modes
You will race in Special Stages, Rally Cross, and Skill Tests around the world to measure your versatility behind the wheel.
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Special Stage: Race against the clock along a predetermined route (from A to B).
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Rally Cross: Hazardous circuits against obstructive computer-controlled opponents.
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Skill Test: Specially designed courses to test your driving skills. Complete specified manoeuvres without incurring penalties.
The Challenge
Your ultimate objective is to complete the entire Championships driving the most powerful Group 1 car. Before starting out you will be given enough funds to buy a Group N car.
By consistently finishing events to boost your funds, you can trade-in for an upgraded model, but you will need to save some for entry fees and vehicle maintenance.
Language Selection
Choose English, French, German, Spanish or Portuguese (Brazilian) in-game text and press any button to activate. If you make the wrong selection, turn off your Super NES™ and start again.
Main Menu
Move UP/DOWN to select options and then press any button to activate.
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POWER DRIVE
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START GAME
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CONTROLS
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PASSWORD
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OPTIONS
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PRACTICE
Options
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Music ON/OFF
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Sound FX ON/OFF
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Guides ON/OFF (Advance warning directional arrows)
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Players 1-8
Practice
It is recommended that you fine tune your driving skills on the practice track before starting the first race.
Move LEFT/RIGHT to pick a course (normal, night, rain or snow/ice), press any button to confirm and then take the Mini Cooper S for a spin. When you feel good enough to go on (there is no time limit) stop the car in the Exit box at the bottom right of the track.
If you do not make a selection from the Main Menu the game will automatically run a demo. Press any button to return to the Main Menu.
Skidding & Power Sliding
Perform skids and slide around several tight or sharp corners by steering sharply into each corner. This is identical to the pendulum turn without steering out of the corner.
Password
In a single-player game, a Password is given to you at the end of each stage for each event (except for Round 1). Type the appropriate Password to resume the game from the level of your choice.
Select each letter by directing the directional pad UP/DOWN and press any key. Then press the START button to validate the Password. If it is incorrect, the Main Menu is displayed. You can move LEFT/RIGHT to overwrite mistakes.
Note: The Password option is not active in multi-player mode.
One-Player Game
During the standard one-player game, if you fail to make the set time limit for an event you will not proceed to the next stage. If you don't qualify, keep trying until you either make the grade or run out of funds.
Multi-Player Game
Compete against your friends for the Championship title. Unlike the one-player game, failure to qualify doesn't stop you racing in the next round, but you will not pick-up any points or prize money for that stage.
A Player Ratings screen will be displayed at the end of each stage. Points are awarded as follows:
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1st: 5 points
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2nd: 4 points
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3rd: 3 points
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4th: 2 points
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5th: 1 point
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6th/7
Controls
LEFT/RIGHT
Steer the car (in Rotational control method) / Move and overwrite error (in Password screen)
A
Brake / Braking
B
Accelerate / Acceleration / Gas / Accelerator
Y
Forward Gears / Gears / Forward gear
X
Reverse Gear / Reverse / Reverse gears (only available from low forward gear / first gear)
START
Pause (press again to continue/resume) / Enter the password
UP/DOWN
Move to select each letter (in Password screen) / Select an option (in Main Menu)
Any button
Toggle/switch between Directional and Rotational control methods / Confirm choice (in Main Menu) / Select letter (in Password screen)
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