TNN Motorsports Hardcore TR
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(Playstation - US, Racing)
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Developed_By:
Eutechnyx Limited
Published_By:
American Softworks Corporation
Released On:
01 Jan 1999
As another addition to the off-road racing genre, TNN Motorsports HardCore TR features over 30 unique courses and 24 souped-up hotrods and all-terrain trucks customizable to your own preferences. Tracks span various locations throughout the United States ranging from the deserts and dirt trails of Arizona and the muddy swamps of Florida to the familiar wine valley landmarks of Northern California and the deep canyons of New Mexico. Held together by a map outlining race locations, the gameplay options include an Arcade, Championship, Player, Time Trial and Test Track modes. After making various modifications to your truck, you'll want to select the Test Track in order to see whether or not those changes positively or negatively affected your vehicle. Once your truck's handling and feel is to your liking, its time for some competition! The Championship mode spans four hardcore divisions beginning in the 4x4 Amateur Class; as you improve your driving skills, you'll move onto the Hotrod Amateur, 4x4 Pro and Hotrod Pro classes. Whereas the amateur classes (only readily available seasons upon startup) are five races long, the professional brackets span 10 different tracks. Your objective is to finish each division with the most points. Points are awarded by finishing in a top position: first place awards 10 points; second gives you six; and third hands out four. If you're successful in the amateur seasons, you'll be placed into the professional season where the competition is much tougher. If you'd rather not deal with points and qualifying, the Arcade mode allows you to immediately jump into the action. You'll start in a designated location and unlock different locations by finishing in first place. By doing well in all the Arcade races, you'll not only unlock the various tracks but also bonus trucks available for your choosing. The Time Trial has you in a heated competition against the clock for the ultimate lap times. TNN Motorsports Hardcore TR also features a multi-player Player mode that pits you and another human opponent in a split-screen battle. The game supports analog control for unprecedented handling, the vibration function and a memory card for saving game data and modifications. There are also weather effects such as rain, snow and foggy conditions. Features Race on 30 U.S. courses including deserts and swamps through day and night Customize 24 off-road vehicles and hot rod trucks Two-player head-to-head action
eBay Product ID:
1264 (United States)
UPC-A:
729627320147 (USA)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00980 (United States)
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Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is an off-road racing game where players compete in challenging truck races across diverse American landscapes. Players navigate various terrains, from dirt tracks and forests to deserts and urban environments, utilizing shortcuts and skillful driving to outmaneuver opponents. The game emphasizes adapting to unique environmental hazards and road conditions in each state.
Story
ARIZONA
The sun-dried terrain provides the setting for this grueling road race. It features a mixture of dirt track and single-track road.
Other routes take you deep into the forest, past unpredictable rivers, a huge waterfall, and miles of harsh terrain.
WASHINGTON
Driving over dirt tracks with a wide expanse of land at either side of the road, Washington State offers a unique racing challenge.
You can take the well-worn path or venture off-road to seek out shortcuts and alternate routes. These may give you a time advantage over your opponents or take you deep into higher levels of danger.
FLORIDA
This all dirt track is flat and twisty. Watch for the green marsh, which overflows on parts of the road and can be real slippery.
Crossing over the bridge will bring you into a small town where you can pick up your greatest speed.
NEW MEXICO
Pulling off the hard top of the rural interstate, you pass through an old mining town before cutting through a huge valley and a deep canyon.
This section of road is wild and twisting and involves driving through shallow sections of the fast-flowing river. It's dangerous, but it's one way of washing the mud off your truck!
Once out of the valley, the track passes back past the railroad before you build up speed for the return to the pavement.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Driving through the backroads of the wine country, these unpaved roads can get awfully muddy in bad weather.
Use the split in the road to pass other trucks. The old huts you'll pass are a reminder of the old gold rush days.
TEXAS
This track takes you through the rolling lowlands and into the foothills of the Texas/Mexico border, passing rapidly over a track of loose earth.
You'll pass through small towns and villages before crossing into Mexico, climbing into a forgotten city of the Aztecs, shrouded by mystery.
LOUISIANA
New Orleans will test your driving skills to the extreme by combining high-speed straights, 90-degree bends, and water-edged roadways.
There are a few opportunities to drive at full throttle. These roads will test your braking and turning skills.
COLORADO
At 10,000 ft. above sea level, the terrain is cold, remote, and unforgiving. It's the perfect testing ground for man and machine.
The race begins surrounded by mountains and demands skillful driving on a dangerously slick road surface. Colorado is a state of rapid changes in elevation combined with deceptively long and sweeping curves.
You'll be tempted to push the truck to its limits over the black ice and asphalt surface.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Playground of the rich and no stranger to truck exotica; start by winding through cliff-top roads, through 360-degree hairpin bends, and rapidly descend to the sun-kissed shores of the Pacific.
You'll drive on smooth roads past the harbors of luxury yachts and hotels before taking the tunnel to the far side of town.
OREGON
High speeds can be achieved along the great straight roads, but you'll need to be wary of hidden crests, hump-back bridges, and limited ground clearance while at high speed.
You'll drive past logging towns before taking a twisting secondary road into the forest surrounded by a huge reservoir. The Oregon track combines modern paved roads with small sections of twisting forest trails that you can only conquer with caution and skill.
How to Play
Setting Up Your PlayStation
Set up your PlayStation game console according to its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the TNN Motorsports HardCore TR disc and close the disc cover. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console. Follow on-screen instructions to start the game.
Starting the Game
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Ensure your PlayStation game console is set up as shown in your PlayStation game console manual.
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Insert the HardCore TR CD.
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Switch on your PlayStation game console. After a few seconds, the PlayStation logo will appear and the game will begin to load.
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Once the introductory animation is finished, you can begin the challenge. To skip the introduction, press the START button.
Console
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Top View
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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POWER BUTTON
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CONTROLLER PORT
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Front View
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
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SONY PlayStation
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OPEN BUTTON
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DISC COVER
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
Memory Card
HardCore TR will check for a memory card in slot 1 and display its status. HardCore TR only uses the memory card inserted into memory card slot 1.
Without a memory card, you will be unable to save your game. HardCore TR allows you to save one game file and up to four replay files on each memory card. One block is required for each HardCore TR save.
Main Menu
You will be presented with the Main Menu, offering several options:
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ARCADE MODE
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CHAMPIONSHIP MODE
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PLAYER MODE
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GENERAL OPTIONS
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LOAD SAVE
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RACE RECORDS
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SELECT
Each of these options is covered in the following section.
Arcade Mode
This is the quick play option for players interested in simply racing. Select this option to be presented with the USA Map, from which you may select your race. As you progress through the game, more courses will be unlocked.
Select Track
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Move the cursor around the map until you find the location in which you wish to race and then select it by pressing the X button.
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If the selected course is locked, you will hear an appropriate sound.
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If more than one track is available at that location, you can cycle through the various tracks using the up directional button and the down directional button.
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Press the X button to select the track you wish to race on. You will then be taken to the Truck Selection Screen.
The Truck Selection Screen
Before you begin racing, you need to select your truck. HardCore TR features some of the wildest and grittiest trucks ever featured in a game.
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You may cycle through the available trucks using the left directional button and the right directional button.
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The current truck will be displayed in the center of the screen together with the truck options.
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In addition to selecting the truck style, you may also select Manual or Automatic Transmission (by pressing the button to switch between modes) or view the Truck Statistical Profile (by pressing the O button).
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Press the X button to return to the Truck Selection Screen.
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When you decide on a truck, press the X button to select it. Once you have selected your truck, you will be taken to the Race Menu.
Race Menu
The selected truck will appear on this screen along with three options.
You may also select to view your speed during the game in MPH or KPH using the button, and switch the rear view mirror on or off using the L1 button.
Once the mirror is set to on or off, it cannot be changed during the race; the mirror is not displayed on Foggy tracks.
Race Options
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RACE: This option takes you to the heart of the challenge. Select it only when you are ready to prove your skills!
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TIME TRIAL: In this mode, you race against the clock and attempt to set the quickest lap time. There are no other competitors.
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TEST TRACK: You may wish to test the performance of your truck before racing. Instead of starting the race, you will be taken to the Test Track, where you may examine all aspects of your truck's performance. Here you can drive around a circuit that combines on and off road terrain, a skid pad, ramps and much more. You may also use the Test Track to set up your truck prior to the race in the Championship Mode. When you are finished, press the START button, highlight the Quit Option on the menu displayed and press the X button to leave the Test Track.
Once you have made your truck and track selections, the race begins.
Race Records
This option displays details on fastest laps. If you set a fast lap, it will be shown here.
Post-Race Options
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RE-RACE: If you are unhappy with your performance, you may repeat the same race with the same truck by selecting this option.
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CHANGE TRUCK: To experiment with a different truck, select this option to return to the Truck Selection Screen.
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NEXT RACE: This option returns you to the USA Map, where you may select a different track to race on. You are limited to the number of tracks you may select when the game starts, but more are unlocked as you progress and win more races.
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SAVE: Highlight and select this option to save your current Arcade standing along with any race records that you may have set. You may also save a replay.
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MAIN MENU: This option exits the Arcade Mode and takes you back to the Main Menu. Highlight the Main Menu option and press the X button to exit Arcade
Controls
Directional button left
steer left
Directional button right
steer right
X button
accelerate
☐ button
brake/reverse
O button
handbrake
Δ button
toggle headlights - high beam/low beam/off
START button
pause game
L1 button
rear view
R1 button
replace truck
L2/R2 button
downshift/upshift [manual transmission only]
Select button
change view
Left Analog Stick
steer left/right
Right Analog Stick
accelerate/brake/reverse
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