Antz Extreme Racing
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Developed_By:
Supersonic Software Ltd.
Published_By:
Empire Interactive
Released On:
26 Jul 2002
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In Antz Extreme Racing , the characters from the movie Antz are feeling bored and decide to start a racing championship. Each character has eight individual courses and challenges they must complete; besides the initial two, the rest can be unlocked by finishing the game with another character. Like in most arcade racers, there are various power-ups to collect, such as rockets or protective shields. The game features four basic race types: driving on the backs of larger bugs, running, flying on the backs of bugs, or surfing on a leaf.
The game also offers a four-player split-screen multiplayer mode, allowing players to compete against each other in local tournaments.
UPC-A:
020626715881 (United States)
ASIN:
B000066BZ5 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-20392 (United States)
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Media Type:
CD-ROM
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-4 Players
Additional Hardware Supported:
Multitap
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Number of Offline Players via Multitap:
1-4 Players
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller, Digital Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a racing game where players compete as ants in a multi-disciplinary tournament to ascend the ranks and win the Queen's Golden Jubilee Cup. Players will engage in various challenges including driving, running, flying, and boarding against other ants, including familiar characters like Z.
Story
Story
The antz are hosting a racing tournament to commemorate Her Majesty's golden jubilee. The tournament is open to every member of the colony, from worker to soldier, the humble to the aristocracy.
To win the cup, an ant must ascend the rankings from ten millionth to first by completing all the challenges Her Majesty has devised.
Antz from all over the colony make their way to the challenge registration. They bring their boards, insect-powered cars, or just their own four feet. This is no ordinary racing tournament.
Every ant must compete in a variety of different contests: driving, running, flying, and boarding. The winner will have to be a very special ant indeed.
Upon hearing the news of the racing tournament, Bala, in her impetuous manner, rushes to Z's quarters to ask if he will be entering. No sooner does Bala arrive at the now-flustered Z's quarters than Azteca and Weaver run in, waving flyers advertising the competition.
After much shouting, Bala, Azteca, and Weaver manage to convince a very nervous Z to enter the tournament alongside them. Little do they know that, at the other side of the colony, General Mandible and Colonel Cutter are planning exactly the same thing.
How to Play
System Setup
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the MAIN POWER switch (on the back of the console) is turned on.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button to open the disc tray. Place the ANTZ™ EXTREME RACING disc label side up on the tray. Press the open button again to close the disc tray.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for software information.
Saving Game Data
A memory card with at least 82KB of free space is required to save game data. Insert the memory card into MEMORY CARD slot 1 (or 1-A if using a multitap) before turning on the console.
Inserting a memory card after the game starts may cause data to be overwritten. You can save up to six players' worth of data (within one 82KB file) to one memory card.
Game Mode
Select one of the two available game modes displayed on the main menu.
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Antz Extreme Racing
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Single Player Game
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Multi Player Game
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Options
Single Player
Challenge characters from the film ANTZ™ in a series of races to move through the ranks from 10,000,000th to 1st.
Multiplayer
Race against up to three of your friends on a variety of tracks.
Options
Change the game options.
New/Load Game
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New Game
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Load Games
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Back Select
New Game
Select this option to begin a brand-new game.
Load Game
Select this option to continue a previously saved game.
Character Select
After starting a new or saved game, you may choose your character. Move left or right to select the character you wish to play.
Each character has to complete a different set of challenges on a variety of terrains and levels. Not all characters are selectable at the start of a new game; others become available after completing certain stages.
Challenge Select
After choosing your character, you are taken to the character's Challenge Select menu. Move left or right to select the challenge you wish to tackle.
Challenges increase in difficulty as you progress. Challenges only become playable when you have achieved particular rankings. To move up the ranks, try to get the maximum points for each challenge.
Challenge Status Indicators
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GREEN: Challenge has been completed (may not have maximum points).
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GRAY: Challenge is playable but has not been completed.
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RED: Challenge is locked. You will need a higher ranking. If you came in second or third, you may need to win the challenge to increase your ranking.
Options Menu
During gameplay, pressing the START button brings up the Game Paused menu. From here, you can adjust game settings by selecting Options.
DUALSHOCK®2 Analog Controller
Set the Vibration feature to ON or OFF. OFF is the default setting.
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Vibration On
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Vibration Off
Adjust Sound
Adjust the music and/or sound effect levels and switch surround sound ON or OFF. OFF is the default setting.
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Effects Volume
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Music Volume
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Surround Sound
Playing the Game
ANTZ™ Extreme Racing features four types of races: Driving, Running, Boarding, and Flying. Each has its own control method and several challenges.
Race Types
Driving
Driving challenges feature your character in an insect-powered vehicle or seated on an insect.
Controls
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Steer: Directional buttons or left analog stick
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Accelerate: ✖ button
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Brake: ◻ button / ✖ button or back on the right analog stick
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Use/Fire Power-up: R1 button
Challenge Types
Time Trial
Beat the course record. Your previous best attempt races against you as a ghost opponent to help measure progress.
Race
Compete in races with up to five other ants. Try to come in first and gain as many points as possible.
Slalom (Boarding only)
Compete in a slalom time trial. Beat the record while going through all slalom gates. Missing five gates results in disqualification.
Collect 'Em Up (Flying only)
Collect the required number of gnats and finish the race within the time limit to gain valuable ranking points.
Power-Ups
Drive over flowers to collect special features that provide an advantage. Different combinations of power-ups will be available.
Red Bugs
Red bugs hovering around your head can be released to home in on opponents and slow them down.
Green Bugs
Green bugs hovering around your head can be released in a straight line at opponents to slow them down.
After a Race
If you successfully complete a challenge, you will have the option to save the game. If you fail, you will have the option to race again.
Select Yes to go back to the last race and try again. Selecting No will return you to the Challenge Select screen.
Saving a Game
When you select this option, you will be asked to select the MEMORY CARD slot to save to. The game will look for existing saved data and display any previous saves.
Select the file you wish to save the game to. You can then name the file if you wish (a name will be automatically supplied if left blank). Then select Enter to save the data.
Controls
L2 button
show the positions of your opponents on the track
R1 button
uses/fires your power-up
directional buttons
control both your speed and direction
left analog stick
control both your speed and direction
O button
jump
X button
jump
square button
changes viewpoints
triangle button
brake
circle button
brake
back on the right analog stick
brake
L1 button
look behind you
Enemies & Characters
Z
A cynical ant who uses his intellect and individuality to find happiness, get the girl, and help the colony that made him miserable.
BALA
A vain, sheltered princess who dreads her forced marriage to General Mandible. Her perspective on colony life is transformed by her adventures with Z.
WEAVER
Z's soldier friend who has more muscle than brains but a very good heart. He is a straight arrow who supports Z's radical ideas of individualism.
AZTECA
Z's co-worker and protective friend who initially supports the colony's rules until Z shows her she has a choice.
COLONEL CUTTER
General Mandible's ultra-efficient military aide and a well-trained commando. He shares Mandible's vision until Z's actions reveal the true strength of the workers.
GENERAL MANDIBLE
The military leader of the colony who believes in protocol and efficiency. This master manipulator plans to remake the colony in his own image of perfection.
Items & Weapons
SHIELD
This power-up makes you invulnerable against your opponent's power-ups. It does not protect against map hazards such as birds and frogs.
SMOKE SCREEN
A smoke screen is dropped directly behind you, making it hard for anyone behind you to see the track.
TURBO
This power-up provides a temporary speed boost, causing the screen to blur and propelling you faster through the level.
Aphid
The Aphid is dropped on the track behind you and puts your opponents into a spin if they hit it.
Sticky
Sticky creates a sticky patch on the road surface that will slow down players that drive over it.
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