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.
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.
An extra block of memory is required to save data from the Trick Edit Mode.
Features
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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BGM: Stereo/Mono Setting
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SE: Listen to the in-game music
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RECORDS: Listen to the in-game sound effects
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MEMORY CARD: View records
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OPTION: Saving and Loading data
Story Mode, Stats, & Items
Basic Stats
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. •
TECHNIQUE: The movements of the Cue Ball change, depending on Cue angle and where on the Cue Ball the Cue hits. •
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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UP/DOWN: choice increase
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