Michael Andretti's Indy Car Challenge
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(Super Nintendo - US, Racing)
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Genki
Published_By:
Bullet Proof Software
Released On:
01 Jan 1994
Michael Andretti's Indy Car Challenge lets the player get behind the car of some of the fastest race cars on Earth. The player gets to race on 16 different Super Nintendo tracks across the U.S., with some tracks also in Canada and Australia. The view of the game is set behind the back of the car and there are three different camera angles during the replay of races along with a "manual" camera that lets the player rotate around the car at 360 degrees.
The game features split screen racing for two friends to compete head-to-head, and also includes the likeness of Indy Car legend Michael Andretti, who gives the player advice before each race. The gameplay involves steering, braking and accelerating to achieve the fastest lap times on various tracks.
UPC-A:
715504030209 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-AMAE-USA (United States)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
*Michael Andretti's Indy Car Challenge* is a racing game where players compete across a 16-course championship circuit featuring diverse oval, street, and road tracks. Players must master high-speed driving and strategic control to finish in the top ranks, view instant replays of their performance, and ultimately face off against champion driver Michael Andretti in a final showdown.
Story
The Goal
Speed and glory. That's the goal in Michael Andretti's Indy Car Challenge—to travel faster and with more control than the competition, to win more races and to outrun Michael Andretti at his own game.
The championship circuit is a whirlwind tour through 15 North American courses and a series opener in Australia. The courses range from the classic oval tracks to the winding street circuits and road courses. Some tracks are flat, while others feature hills.
Race Replays and the Showdown
If you finish in the top 6, you can review your achievements at the end of every race with an instant replay that shows the race from your choice of 3 view modes.
If you win, and keep winning throughout the entire circuit, you'll finish the series with a showdown against the champ: Michael Andretti.
About Michael Andretti
Hailing from the first family of American racing, Michael Andretti is the most successful Indy Car driver of the decade. From the 1990 through 1993 racing seasons, Michael has amassed more Indy Car victories and pole positions, and has led more laps than any other driver in the sport – even though he raced in Formula One in 1993, missing that year's Indy Car series altogether.
Born on October 5, 1962, Michael Andretti began his amazing career racing go-karts at the age of nine. Since then, he has won championships in Formula Ford, Super Vee, Formula Atlantic and Indy Car, including the 1991 PPG IndyCar World Series Championship. Since his Indy Car debut in 1983, Michael has gone on to become one of racing's brightest stars and is widely regarded as the most skilled driver on the circuit.
A Message From Michael Andretti
As a professional race car driver, you can't think of racing as a job. Winning is your job - racing is your life. During the season, you're constantly thinking about the next race as well as evaluating every detail of the one you just ran. On the off season, you're getting ready for the series ahead. You have to live racing to be successful at it.
When I'm competing, I don't have time to think of anything else. What it basically comes down to is finding the perfect balance between guts and restraint. You've got to have the skill and courage to go for the aggressive moves, but you've also got to know when to back off.
Indy Car racing isn't just about speed, it's also about knowing that your fiercest competitor is right there with you in your skin, daring you to stretch the limits just a little bit more. Welcome to my world... I hope you like it.
How to Play
Racers, Start Your Game!
Michael Andretti's Indy Car Challenge is a racing game for one or two players. Insert the Game Pak into your Super NES and turn on the power. The title screen will appear. When you're ready to play, press the Start Button to move on to the selection screen.
Selection Screen
There are a few decisions to make before you can start racing. The selection screen allows you to choose from three modes of play, enter a password, enter your name, or adjust options.
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CHAMPIONSHIP
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PRACTICE
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VERSUS
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PASSWORD
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NAME
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OPTIONS
Name Entry
This selection allows you to enter your name so that it will appear in the list of drivers during the announcements of qualifying positions and race results.
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Move the cursor using the Control Pad.
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Press the A Button to select each letter.
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Press the B Button to back up.
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Press the Start Button to go back to the selection screen when the task is complete.
*Note: If you want your name to appear in the same way as the other drivers' names, enter your first initial and your last name.*
Modes of Play
There are three ways to play Michael Andretti's Indy Car Challenge. You can join the championship circuit, practice on any of the 16 circuit courses, or challenge a friend to a two-player simultaneous race on any of the circuit courses.
*Note: Before attempting to compete in the championship circuit, be sure to develop your driving skills in the practice mode.*
Championship Mode
The one-player championship circuit follows a 16 race season which leads to the ultimate racing challenge. If you accumulate more points than your computer-controlled opponents over the season, you'll earn the chance to test your racing abilities in an all-out competition with Michael Andretti.
The circuit begins in Australia, then moves to North America, and concludes in Monterey. After every race, you'll earn a password. Jot the password down and use it to re-enter the circuit at that point during another playing session.
Michael Andretti offers advice about every course before the racing begins. Make sure to take note of his advice and to look over the course map before you start. When you move on to the next screen, you'll have the option to adjust the tire pressure, downforce, and gear ratio of your vehicle.
Qualification Round
Every championship race begins with a two lap qualification round. This allows you to get acquainted with the course and to earn a good starting position.
At the end of the round, your time will be compared to the qualification times of the computer-controlled cars. A good time will get you closer to the front of the pack for the main event. The best time will earn you the pole position. If you exit out of the qualification round, you will be assigned the last starting position.
Championship Points
When the race is over, you'll see the race results and series rankings. You'll earn circuit points depending on your achievements in the race.
The point breakdown is as follows:
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1st: 20 Points
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2nd: 16 Points
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3rd: 14 Points
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4th: 12 Points
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5th: 10 Points
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6th: 8 Points
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7th: 6 Points
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8th: 5 Points
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9th: 4 Points
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10th: 3 Points
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11th: 2 Points
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12th: 1 Point
You'll also receive a point if you earned pole position and another point if you were the top lap leader. If you have the highest point total among the racers on the circuit after the 16th race in Monterey, you'll be able to challenge Michael Andretti to a final race.
Practice Mode
In Practice Mode, you can choose to speed through any of the 16 courses on the championship circuit. Practice will ready you for your attempt to earn the championship circuit title.
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Press left and right on the Control Pad to move the cursor to various races on the circuit map.
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Press the Start Button to begin a practice run on the selected course.
Versus Mode
The two-player simultaneous Versus Mode is a split screen race on any of the 16 championship circuit courses. Select a course using the Control Pad to move the cursor, then press the Start Button to move on.
Each player can choose from five different vehicle setups in the Versus Mode. Some settings are geared for higher speeds and acceleration, while others emphasize better control and handling through the curves. Make your decision based on the layout of the selected course.
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Scroll through the various setups by pressing Left and Right on the Control Pad.
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Press the Start Button when you're ready to race.
Car Adjustments
Before all practice, qualifying, and championship races, you are allowed to make adjustments to three characteristics of your vehicle. You can choose between Default and Custom settings.
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Tire Pressure: High tire pressure gives you less grip on the road, but increases your top speed and acceleration rate. Low pressure gives you more balance and control, but less overall speed.
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Downforce: High downforce increases your grip on the track, but decreases your top speed and acceleration rate. Low downforce is good for speed and acceleration, but offers less control.
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Gear Ratio: A high gear ratio offers a high top speed at a slower acceleration rate. A low
Tips & Maps
Password
Allows you to enter a password from a previous session using the Control Pad and A Button to rejoin the championship circuit where you left off.
Vehicle Setup
It is important to set up your Indy Car for maximum balance and acceleration on street circuits and road courses when first playing. As your skill level improves, you can trade off some balance for more speed.
Pit Strategies
Plan to make your inevitable pit stops as early as possible to make up lost time, but be careful not to pit too early or you may need to refuel again.
Steering
Keep a light touch while steering, as quick and light reflexes lead to success while heavy handling results in crashes.
Practice
Spend time in practice mode to develop your driving skills and learn the 16 tracks to perform better in competition.
Controls
Control Pad Left
Steer your car to the left / Move cursor to the left in selection screens / Rotate the camera view 360° around your Indy Car (in Manual replay mode)
Control Pad Right
Steer your car to the right / Move cursor to the right in selection screens / Rotate the camera view 360° around your Indy Car (in Manual replay mode)
Control Pad Up/Down
Select your view during the replay
X Button
Accelerate
A Button
Brake / Select a highlighted menu option
Y Button
Shift into reverse
B Button
Cancel a selection
R Button
Upshift (if manual transmission is selected) / See a wider camera view (in Manual replay mode view)
L Button
Downshift (if manual transmission is selected) / Zoom in for a closer view (in Manual replay mode view)
Start Button
Starts the game / Pauses and unpauses the game during races and replays
Start Button then L and R Buttons simultaneously
Exit a race or replay (when paused)
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