Select Level
Choose from three different levels, Beginner, Professional or Expert. For each level of difficulty there are a number of race cars and courses.
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Move the cursor by pressing the control pad to the left or right to the level of your choice.
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Press the B Button to confirm.
Select Mode
Once you've selected your level of competition, choose from 4 different modes.
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Move the control pad up and down to navigate.
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Press the B Button to confirm your choice.
Select Player
Play alone, against a friend or challenge the computer.
Select Driver
There are a total of 48 drivers, 16 drivers per level. Each driver has his own characteristics, including unique strengths and weaknesses.
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Choose your driver with the control pad (left or right).
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Press down to pick your team.
Select Team
There are a total of 24 teams in all, 8 teams for each level. Like the drivers, each team has its own characteristics, and top speed and cornering techniques vary with each team.
There are two kinds of race cars: TYPE 1 (six gears) and TYPE 2 (two gears).
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Move the cursor with the control pad to choose your team and car.
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Press the B Button to confirm your selection.
Select Circuit
Survival mode always starts in Cairo. Champion mode always starts in Los Angeles. VS and Slot modes allow you to choose from any of the 24 international circuits.
Select Race Length
Once you select a circuit, it will flash on the world map. Now you must choose the duration of the race by how many laps it takes to complete it, ranging from 5 to 20 laps.
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Move the control pad to the right or left to select the laps.
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Move it up or down to start the race.
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Select Set Up here to go to the set up display.
Set Up
Modify your racing car in eight categories by moving the control pad up or down the set up menu. Press the B Button when you arrive at a category you wish to change. When you have finished altering your vehicle, move the cursor to the RUN message on the screen and press the B Button.
Modification Categories
These selections affect the performance and handling of your car. Experiment with each choice to determine your favorite settings. Remember, what works well for you may not necessarily work for your friends.
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Down Force: The force that pushes your car into the ground (for tight cornering, maximum speed, etc.).
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Steering: Reaction time between your commands to turn and when it affects your car.
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Tires: The types of tires used on the circuit and their effectiveness in different climates.
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Suspension: Governs the speed at which your car turns.
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Engine: Four types are given, with speed and acceleration being the major choices.
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Foot Brake: Governs the car's braking power (Soft / Hard).
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Auto Brake: Emergency brakes activated before a crash (Min / Max).
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Transmission: Manual or automatic.
Special Note: When the message "Mission Trouble" comes on the screen, it means you have had damage to your transmission.
Other Brake Settings
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Engine Brake: Soft / Hard
The Condition Meter
This shows you and your opponent the condition of each competing car. If a symbol lights up (engine, tires, etc.), it indicates damage to that part of your car. The indicator goes from blue to purple to red.
You decide when you need to make a pit-stop to effect repairs. Other information shown in the condition meter includes your current position, laps remaining, total time, speed, speedometer, and retire.
Retire
You may retire at any time during the race.
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Press the Start button to pause.
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Press the Select button.
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Move the cursor to "Yes" to retire or "No" to continue.
Corner and Pit Signs
Corner signs appear before you need to make a turn. Depending on the difficulty of the turn, the corner sign appears in colors ranging from blue (normal), orange (sharp), and red (very sharp). Adjust your speed accordingly.
Pit signs are merely reminders that you are approaching the pit-stop. You decide when your car needs service.
Survival Mode
In this mode you compete in a series of races. You need to place in a certain level before you progress to the next and more difficult circuit.
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Expert Mode: Compete in seven races.
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Professional Mode: Compete in five races.
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Beginner Mode: Compete in three races.
Competition Mode
Compete in various locations around the world. Whether you become the world champion depends on your overall rating from all the races. Your position in the starting line-up depends on how well you perform in the 2-minute trials.
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Professional Level: 8 races.
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Beginner Level: 4 races.
You do not complete the game until you have finished all the races. Retiring from a race cancels out the Competition Mode.
VS Mode
This mode is only playable between two people; the computer cannot play here. Choose your circuit. The first player to rack up two victories wins the match.
Slot Mode
In this mode the steering of your car is automatically done. You handle the accelerator, brakes and gears.
This mode is perfect for learning the tricks and breaking points of any circuit. Don't forget to make a needed pit-stop