Cartoon Network Speedway
Special Edition (GameBoy Advance - US, Racing)
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Developed by:
DC Studios
Published by:
Majesco
Released On:
01 Nov 2003
The Cartoon Network Speedway is a racing game that lets players pick their character and race to the finish line. The goal is not just to win, but also to look stylish while doing it. The game has three main modes: quick race, challenge, and championship.
In addition to these modes, Cartoon Network Speedway also features two-player mode and a variety of power-ups that can be collected throughout the races. There are twelve tracks to compete on, with most of them initially locked away from players. Unlocking characters, tracks, and power-ups is key to progressing through the game.
The star rating system plays a big role in Cartoon Network Speedway . By passing opponents, attacking them, collecting stars, setting records, and more, players can increase their star rating and unlock new content. With 20 different power-ups at player's disposal, the gameplay is fast-paced and exciting.
Cartoon Network Speedway was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006. The game is part of the racing genre and offers a fun and challenging experience for players. With its unique blend of speed, style, and power-ups, it's sure to appeal to fans of racing games.
UPC-A:
096427012962 (USA)
UPC-A:
096427014379 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
10695 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-ANRE-USA (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-BW2E-USA (United States)
ASIN:
B0000A03C4 (United States)
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Save Game Methods:
Password
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Multi-Link Cable
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
L Button
Use Power-Up
Control Pad
Control Vehicle/ Navigate Menus
START
Pause
R Button
Jump
A Button
Accelerate/ Confirm Menu Choice
B Button
Brake
How to Play
Main Menu Options
Cartoon Network Speedway offers a range of game modes for both single and two-player action. Be the first to the finish line in Championship, jump straight into action in Quick Race, or maximize your Star Ratings potential in Challenge mode.
Single Player Modes
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Select Single Player to access Quick Race, Championship, and Challenge modes.
Two Player Mode
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Select Two Player to play races with a friend.
Options Menu
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Select Options to adjust game settings such as sound effects and music volume (defaults are ON).
Bonus Items
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Check how many items you have unlocked and how many remain to be obtained.
Password System
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Select Password to enter codes that unlock new features.
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Unlocking a feature grants a password on the Rewards Screen.
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Input the last received password upon returning to the game to resume play where you left off.
Quick Race
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Jump straight into action by choosing your driver and track.
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Race against random drivers in a one to five lap race.
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Choose from three available tracks or any track unlocked in Challenge mode.
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Ideal for testing which drivers perform best on specific courses.
Challenge Mode
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Single player only; race each course in order to beat Star Ratings totals.
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Beat the total to unlock the next course (only three of twelve tracks are available initially).
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Unlock an extra character for every two courses completed.
Championship Mode
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Single player only; consists of four separate races across five different championships.
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Points are awarded for top three positions after three laps: 1st (10 points), 2nd (7 points), and 3rd (4 points).
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The driver with the highest overall point total after the fourth race wins.
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Coming in 4th place or lower results in losing the Championship.
Championship Advancing and Retries
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You must place in the top three positions to advance to the next course.
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If eliminated, you have three chances to retry the specific race.
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Retrying a race causes you to lose your previous position and start in last place.
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If all three retries are used without improving position, you are eliminated and must restart the entire Championship.
Two Player Linking Instructions
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You need one Game Boy Advance System, one CARTOON NETWORK SPEEDWAY game, and one Game Link Cable per player.
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Turn off both systems and insert the game cartridge into each.
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Connect the Game Link Cable to the External Extension Connector (EXT) port of each system.
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Turn on both systems; the Main menu will appear.
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In Two Player Mode, only the "master unit" (connected to the purple end of the cable) can make menu selections.
Track Features
Each of the twelve tracks is themed after a specific Cartoon Network show, including Big City, Playground, Bravo Burbs, and others. In Quick Race and Challenge modes, only Big City, Playground, and Bravo Burbs are available initially. Championship mode offers four tracks initially, with the remaining eight to be unlocked.
All tracks share common features that affect gameplay:
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Zippers: Running over trails of arrows provides a massive speed burst lasting 5 seconds.
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Jumps: Strips with arrows at take-off points allow for auto-launching. You can control left/right movement mid-air to position landings.
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Slippery Surfaces: Ice, oil, puddles, manure, and mud cause your kart to swing left and right. Tap brakes for two seconds to regain control, or risk spinning out to a dead stop.
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Rough Surfaces: Mud, grass, snow, sand, and stone slow your cart down. These are often found in shortcuts and secret areas.
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Drop-offs: Falling off the edge causes your character to disappear with a smoke puff and reappear in the center of the track after a delay.
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Objects: Various obstacles are placed on tracks; hitting them costs time and speed.
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Shortcuts: Many tracks feature hidden shortcuts to reach the finish line faster.
Sidekicks
Each character has a unique sidekick that provides an advantage in close races. Crash through the sidekick icon on any course to pick one up. In two-player modes, only one sidekick exists, so try to deny it to your opponent.
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Activation: Stars revolve around the vehicle for 15 seconds upon pick-up.
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Bonuses: Sidekicks provide speed increase, invulnerability, and double Star Ratings awards.
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Extension: Collecting a star power-up while active extends the sidekick duration by an additional 10 seconds.
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Respawn: After use, the icon reappears at a new location on the course.
Unlocking Hidden Content
New power-ups, characters, tracks, and championships can be unlocked by proving yourself on the speedway.
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Place first, second, or third in all races in Championship mode.
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Exceed the Star Ratings requirement for a course in Challenge mode.
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Earn the highest Star Ratings score.
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Set track records.
Rewards Screen
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Displayed whenever you successfully unlock something.
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Use the provided password upon returning to the game to restore all unlocked items.
Star Ratings
Star Ratings measure style and stunts, not just speed. To unlock all secrets,
Enemies & Characters
cow
A character with high weight and speed stats, paired with a Chicken as a sidekick.
Chicken
A balanced character with moderate weight and high speed and grip, paired with a Cow as a sidekick.
Courage
A lightweight character with high speed and grip, paired with Muriel as a sidekick.
sheep
A medium-weight character with high speed but low grip, paired with Swankey as a sidekick.
Ed, Edd and Eddy
A heavy character with low speed and grip, paired with Johnny 2x4 as a sidekick.
Johnny Bravo
A heavy character with high speed but very low grip, paired with Little Suzy as a sidekick.
Items & Weapons
Portable Hole
Drop this behind you to create a hole in the racetrack that opponents can fall into.
Custard Pie Mine
Drop these explosive obstacles behind you onto the track to make victims recover in a few seconds.
Disposable Shield
Once activated, the shield protects you from all attack-type power-ups for 15 seconds.
Magnetizor
A strong magnet that pulls cars ahead of you backwards while pulling you forward to close the gap.
Mr. Kevin's Triple Strength Hair Tonic
Characters who fall prey to this sticky bomb are slowed down for 10 seconds.
Lightning Wheels
Create a spinning barrier of electricity around the kart for 15 seconds that spins out any opponent who hits it.
Wiener Missile
A single fire and flee missile that causes victims to spin out for three seconds.
X3 Wiener Missile
Three wiener missiles in one that are not spent until all are fired individually.
Homing Wiener
A wiener with lock-on that homes onto the next character along the track.
X3 Homing Wiener
Three homing wieners in one that are not spent until all are fired individually.
Leader Missile
Similar to the homing wiener, it homes in on the leader of the race.
Rocket Fuel
Gives you a five second speed boost.
X3 Rocket Fuel
This rocket fuel power-up is usable three times.
Rubber Frisbee
A disc that flies straight ahead, stuns its target for five seconds, and bounces off track sides.
Tornado Missile
A missile that sends one large tornado spinning down the track, sending characters swirling out-of-control for several seconds.
Phase Out Potion
Allows a character to drive through other characters and course objects.
Pork Butts
A noxious bomb that emits a green cloud obscuring the track ahead for 15 seconds.
Thermo-Bomb
An impact bomb that causes the victim's engine to overheat and blocks their view with steam for five seconds.
Star
Gives a 1,000 point increase to Star Ratings and extends sidekick effects by 10 seconds.
Tips & Maps
Losing Target Lock
If your opponent activates a missile power-up with target lock capabilities, jump repeatedly to lose the lock and avoid being blown up on impact, even though it may slow you down.
Using Track Zippers
Use the "zippers" on the track to get a massive five-second boost of speed.
Avoiding Drop-offs
Avoid racing off track, especially on tracks with drop-offs, because falling off will cause you to lose time while your character regenerates.
Avoiding Obstacles
Avoid obstacles on the track to maintain a premium position.
Regaining Control on Slippery Surfaces
Slippery surfaces will send you spiraling out of control, but you have two seconds to regain control by tapping the B Button to apply the brakes rather than holding it down.
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