Road Trip Shifting Gears
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(GameBoy Advance - US, Racing)
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Developed by:
Electronics Application
Published by:
Conspiracy Entertainment
Released On:
06 Apr 2004
The story revolves around the concept of competing in various challenges to progress through the game. The ultimate goal is to win the game by completing these challenges, which come in different forms such as standard racing, drag racing, and obstacle courses.
Gameplay involves participating in 150 challenges on 60 different tracks, each with its unique characteristics, such as paved roads, sand, snow, and racing in the rain. The goal is to finish in the top 3 in each challenge to win money and upgrade your car.
Upgrades are a crucial aspect of the game, with over 100 options available, including new engines, tires, steering wheels, shifters, and even new car bodies and paint. These upgrades can be acquired by earning money through completing challenges.
UPC-A:
815315000375 (USA)
Part #:
AGB-A6RE-USA (USA)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Gadget Racers
Gentlemen, start your engines! The Gadget Racers are revving up for some exciting racing action on your Game Boy® Advance and the competition is fast and furious!
Collect prize money by placing in the top three finishing positions and use that money to buy new body styles, parts, and other racing equipment. In Gadget Racers, you're both the driver and chief mechanic!
You'll race asphalt, airports, aqua areas, and much more! Link up to 4 of your friends for even more excitement! Gear up and get going; the checkered flag is waiting!
Main Menu Options
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Quick Race: Allows you to start a quick race without having to go through the registering process. Note that Lap Times or Record Times are not saved in this mode.
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Link-Play: Compete head-to-head against human players. You will need a Game Boy® Advance Game Link® Cable and a Gadget Racer Game Pak for each opponent.
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When connected, you can select one of the following sections: "Rankings Mix", "Cable Competition", and "Create a Bottle Racer".
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Options: Use this to change your driver's name.
Driver Registration
Use this screen to input your driver's name. Select a letter using the Control Pad and enter it using the A Button. Once you have finished entering your driver name, highlight "OK" to continue. You can also skip this option by pressing Start. During the game, if you wish to change your name, do it by selecting "Options" from the main menu.
Selecting Body
To select a body style, use the Control Pad. Then press the A Button to select that body. You can name the body style you selected, and any other body you acquire during the course of the game by going into the Garage.
Once you have selected a body, you are ready to play the game.
Race Areas
The following are descriptions of places available to Gadget Racers.
Battle Area
Weapons and Tank Treads are needed here. At the beginning of a race, your weapons will be empty. Drive over Ammunition Panels to fill your weapon and shoot opponents.
Requirements:
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Tires: No
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Treads: Yes
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Water Parts: No
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Weapons: Yes
Controls:
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L Button: Used to dodge enemy fire.
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R Button: Used to fire the weapons.
Tips:
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In Battle Area, you are limited to AT controls.
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If the enemy locks on to you, use the L Button to dodge the attack.
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You can still be hit by the enemy's stray fire even if you were not targeted.
Aqua Area
In this area, you'll be racing on and over rivers, lakes, and oceans as you race through the area. In order to enter these races, you will need to equip your car with water parts such as screw propellers and jets.
Requirements:
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Tires: No
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Treads: No
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Water Parts: Yes
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Weapons: No
Attractions Area
You'll be racing exciting areas such as Amusement Parks and Volcanoes! Many of these courses feature Speed Panels and Jump Panels. Use these panels to your advantage; well-timed use of a Speed or Jump Panel can put you in first place!
Requirements:
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Tires: Yes
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Treads: No
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Water Parts: No
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Weapons: No
Even though this area doesn't require that you equip weapons, consider equipping them. This will help you place in the events.
Places and Options
The following are descriptions of places and options available in the game:
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Entry: Appears when the player presses the A Button on either the Race Location Icon or Event Race Icon. A brief description appears, followed by specific race information such as prize money, record lap, and time.
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World: Appears when the player presses the A Button on the World Icon. This returns the player to the World Map.
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Shop: Appears when the player presses the A Button on the Shop Icon. The player is brought into the shop, where they can purchase or sell parts.
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Garage: Appears on all icons in the Area Map. This is where the player upgrades or changes their vehicle. It is also where you change the name of the body you started with, or any other vehicle bodies obtained during the game.
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Collection: Lists all parts, bodies, events, and course records. There is also a section listing hidden "treasures".
Quick Race
In this mode, you can freely race without affecting your saved game data. All you have to do is select your circuit and your car type and start playing.
Choose Circuit
Choose 1 of 5 courses representing the Gadget Racer World.
Choose Car Type
Each course has 5 car types to choose from. Each car features different settings that are already pre-set.
Pause Menu
If you press START during the course of the race, the pause menu appears. It is similar to the pause menu in regular mode, with one difference: the player can restart the race if desired.
Multiplayer Setup
Gadget Racers is even more fun when you link up to human opponents. To enjoy the excitement of the multiplayer mode, you will need the following:
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Game Boy® Advance: One for each player.
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Gadget Racers Game Pak: One for each player.
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**Game
Controls
L Button
Shift Down (Manual Shifting)
Control Pad ←
Control Steering (Left)
Control Pad →
Control Steering (Right)
Control Pad ↑
Honk Horn
Control Pad
Move cursor/Select commands
START
Pause Menu
SELECT
Not Used
R Button
Shift Up (Manual Shifting)
A Button
Gas
B Button
Brake
Tips & Maps
WORLD MAP - AREA DESCRIPTION
When you begin a game, the World Map appears. Choose the Area you wish to go to by selecting the Area and press the A Button. For each Area, there are certain parts (Entry Requirements) that you must equip in order to be able to race. Select Return to the Title Screen to go back to the Title Screen.
AREAS
Gadget Racer has five unique racing areas. The following are descriptions of those areas, as well as racing tips for each. Good luck drivers!
Circuit Area
Paved, on-road courses. There are all sorts of racing locations, from airports, to high-speed tracks and tricky courses with hairpin turns. Equip on-road tires and aim for a new record!
Nature Area
Off-road courses, ranging from dirt roads to snowy fields. Depending on the racing location, you may have to equip Rally Tires or Snow Tires. Take corners wide, but turn sharply into the turn to shave seconds off your lap times.
Race Location Icon
This is where a Championship Race takes place. A new course appears every time you finish a race in the top three places. When you win the race, the icon changes to the place you finished in, as well as a new location opens up. Once you clear a course, you can re-race it as many times as you want. Pressing the A Button on the Race Icon will display: Entry, Garage, and Collection.
World Icon
This icon represents the gateway to the other Areas. When you press the A Button on it, several sub-headings will be available, which includes the World, Garage, and Collection sub-headings.
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