Backstreet Billiards
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Developed_By:
Agenda Co. Ltd.
Published_By:
Argent
Released On:
30 Jul 1998
Backstreet Billiards is a unique and full-featured pool simulation for PlayStation, offering a diverse range of games including 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Rotation, Basic Pool, 141 Continuous, Bowliards, Cutthroat, 5-9, and One Pocket. Additionally, carom games like 3-Ball, 4-Ball, Free, One Cushion, and Three Cushion are also available.
The game features a unique story mode where you play as a character searching for his father's famous pool cue. This mode allows you to visit different locations, challenge opponents, and collect hidden items and upgrades to aid you on your quest. As you progress, opponents become tougher, requiring skill and strategy to overcome. Four players can be supported with or without the multitap.
Gameplay is where Backstreet Billiards truly shines, offering a range of modes including timed shots, trick shots, practice, and more. With its RPG-like story mode, Backstreet Billiards provides an engaging experience that will keep you entertained for hours.
Backstreet Billiards was released on PlayStation on November 30th, 1998, and is available in the Sports genre.
UPC-A:
093992086602 (USA)
eBay Product ID:
1066 (United States)
ASIN:
B000035XWW (United States)
Part #:
SLUS-00659 (USA)
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Additional Hardware Supported:
Multitap
Number of Players Supported:
1-4 Players
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
Direction
Move cursor/Change Viewing Angles
▲ Button
Cancel/Move cue ball
● Button
Adjust cue angle
✖ Button
Select
■ Button
Adjust where cue strikes the cue ball/Adjust shot strength
Start Button
Start Game/Open menu
Select Button
Switch to top view
L1 Button
Zoom in
L2 Button
Indicate numbers of all balls
R1 Button
Zoom out
R2 Button
Turn camera On/Off
Directional buttons (up & down)
highlight the desired item
Button
confirm
Directional buttons
moving the cue ball
How to Play
Analog Controller
The Dual Shock™ feature can be turned On/Off from the option menu. Please play with the LED off.
The game is played with the Directional buttons. The left/right Analog sticks are not used.
Using the Multi Tap
This game supports up to 4 players using the Multi Tap. Connect the Multi Tap to Controller Port 2 on the PlayStation® game console.
Controllers should then be attached to the Multi Tap beginning from port A, then port B, C and D.
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It is also possible to play a 4-player game without using the Multi Tap.
Memory Card
Game progress can be saved using a Memory Card (sold separately) in the designated Memory Card slots. Choose "Memory Card" from the Option Menu, and confirm your selection.
To save Story progress, select "Save" from the menu. Choosing "YES" saves the data. If this is not done, the data will not be saved. Turning off the power without saving will cause all progress to be lost.
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An extra block of memory is required to save data from the Trick Edit Mode.
CD Change Option
The player has the option to listen to an audio CD of their choosing when playing Backstreet Billiards. After beginning a game, press the Start button and select the "CD Change" option.
With the CD Change menu open, swap the Backstreet Billiards CD with the desired Audio CD in order to play. Reinsert the Backstreet Billiards CD when prompted.
Starting the Game
Accessing the different modes of play is achieved by pressing the Start Button at the title screen. Use the Directional buttons to select desired game/mode and confirm by pressing either the Start or Buttons.
Story
Challenge individual characters to a variety of billiard games. To move the story forward, your character must talk to the people that appear and challenge them to pool matches. Beating the last character completes the story mode and reveals the ending.
Pocket Game
9 different billiard games are available on the Pocket table. Options such as the number of players, choice between CPU or human opponents, game rules, and number of sets may be adjusted.
Carom Game
5 billiard games can be played using the Carom table.
Practice
Select a table, the ball arrangement, and practice without interference. A great place to learn the intricacies of the cue ball's movement.
Trick Shot
The goal of this mode is to successfully sink all balls arranged on the table in one shot. You may also create your own tricks using the Trick Editor, and then save them to a Memory Card.
Speed
The object of this mode is to clear all the balls on the table as quickly as possible. Pocketing them in any order will clear the stage. Scratching the Cue ball adds a time penalty.
Option
Access/Adjust the various features within this menu by highlighting the desired feature using the Directional buttons and then pressing the Button. Press the Button to exit.
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SOUND: Stereo/Mono Setting
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BGM: Listen to the in-game music
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SE: Listen to the in-game sound effects
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RECORDS: View records
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MEMORY CARD: Saving and Loading data
Basic Stats (Story Mode)
In Story Mode, the player has three basic stats that can be increased to improve their performance:
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POWER: Strength with which the Cue Ball is hit changes.
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TECHNIQUE: The movements of the Cue Ball change, depending on Cue angle and where on the Cue Ball the Cue hits.
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MENTALITY: Speed of the shot power gauge changes.
Leveling Up
The player is rewarded with additional points upon defeating an opponent. After winning, the level-up screen is displayed, and the player may allocate these points to any of the stats, as they choose.
Points are awarded as follows:
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STAGE - 3 points
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STAGE 4 - 5 points
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STAGE 5-6 - 10 points
After all points are distributed, the player is given a confirmation display. Selecting YES continues the game, selecting No returns the player to the level up allocation screen.
Changing Cues
After acquiring additional Cues, the player can select the one they wish to use by choosing "Cue" from the Conversation screen. The currently equipped Cue is designated by an "E" on its picture. The green color on the stat bar indicates the selected Cue's effect on that stat.
Equipping Items
To view and select acquired items, access the "Item" option from the Conversation screen. The orange color on the stat bar indicates the item's effect on that stat.
Shot Direction
Upon deciding the direction of the shot, pressing the Button confirms the decision and takes you to the shot power screen.
The game will automatically line up the hit straight on. Hit the ball straight on for the most power and a direct hit.
Use the directional buttons to adjust for angled shots. The more you adjust the shot to the left or right, the more angle you will give your shot.
You can also make shots that need to angle off a cushion to get to the ball you want to hit. Use the ghost trail to see where the ball will go.
Shot Power Screen
Indicates the strength with which the cue ball will be hit. The further to the right the meter is, the more powerful the shot. Press the Button to confirm power. Press the Button to switch between the low/high power shot options. A more powerful shot will be very
Enemies & Characters
Cue Ball
The white ball used in most pool & billiard games, typically the one that the player must hit with the cue.
Object Balls
Any ball used in a game, except for the cue ball. In pocket games these are balls #1 #15, in carom games the object balls are Red and White (your opponent).
Cushion
Felt covered rubber surrounding a pool or billiard table.
Pocket
Any opening or hole on a billiard table, there are typically six pockets on a billiard table: four located at each of the corners of the table (corner pockets) and one each centered on the side of the two longer cushions (side pockets).
Break Shot
The initial shot in a Pocket game. In a Carom game it is referred to as a "serve."
Scratch
A foul that occurs when the cue ball is pocketed unintentionally.
Ball in Hand
The cue ball may be placed anywhere on the table.
Renaldo
A young man who often frequents the pool bar, Sparky's. He is quite a talker, but his billiard skills still leave something to be desired.
Bryan
A regular customer at the fast food restaurant, "Little Cherry." Overall he is an average pool player. But when he is hot, he plays a good game.
Gina
She and Renaldo have known each other since they were children. At the present time, she is a better player than Renaldo. She has a good reputation as a stable player.
Carol
She works at the miscellaneous goods store, "Cochabamba." Her billiard skills are improving as her store manager has spent time training her.
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