Need For Speed 3 Hot Pursuit
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Developed_By:
Electronic Arts
Published_By:
Electronic Arts
Released On:
01 Jan 1998
The story of Need For Speed 3 Hot Pursuit is one of high-stakes racing and relentless pursuit. Players take on the role of a street racer, tasked with evading the police while attempting to complete various challenges and collect rewards.
The gameplay in Need For Speed 3 Hot Pursuit is fast-paced and action-packed, with players able to shift between different vehicles and perform a variety of stunts and tricks. The game features a range of cars, each with its own unique handling and performance characteristics.
Need For Speed 3 Hot Pursuit was released for the PlayStation in 1998 and has since become a classic of the racing genre. Its mix of high-speed racing and police pursuit gameplay helped to establish it as a beloved title among gamers.
The game's success can be attributed to its challenging yet rewarding gameplay, as well as its impressive graphics and sound design for its time. Need For Speed 3 Hot Pursuit remains a must-play for fans of racing games and retro gaming in general.
UPC-A:
014633078886 (USA)
Part #:
SLUS-00620 (USA)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
D-Button <>
Steer left/right
L2 BUTTON
Accelerate
LI BUTTON
Brake; Reverse (after coming to a stop)
R2 BUTTON
Hand brake
RI BUTTON
Cycle camera views
A
Horn; Highbeams (with Night Driving ON)
D-Button ↑
Reset car after a crash
L1
Look behind
R1/R2
Shift up/down
D-Button
Highlight menu item
D-Button (when appears)
Change highlighted item
*
Activate menu item (accept changes)
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Access on-screen help
START
Advance to next menu
How to Play
Taking a Spin
The fastest way to start a race is by accepting the NFS III default settings. You'll begin a Single Race on the Hometown circuit against the same model super car.
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To begin a race, press START at each of the pre-race screens (Game Setup, Track, Player Car, Opponent, Race). The race loads.
Default Driving Commands
Your race loads with your car idling at the Starting line, as the announcer counts down, "3...2...1...GO!" When he says "GO," hit the gas and see what your machine can do!
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To accelerate, press *.
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Don't overrev the engine before the race starts. If your tach is too high when your car locks into first gear, you'll burn your tires and lose valuable ground.
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To steer left/right, D-Button ↔.
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To brake, press ■.
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To cycle through camera views, press ▲. (To toggle all on-screen gauges ON/OFF, hold ▲ for a full second.)
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To look behind you, press and hold L2.
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To honk your horn, D-Button ↑.
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To reset your car (recover quickly from crashes), press L1.
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To pull the hand brake, press ●. Use this for tight hairpins and power braking at high speeds.
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During practice, or just for fun, use the hand brake to perfect spinouts and 360°s.
On-Screen Display
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SPEEDOMETER
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GEAR
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TACHOMETER
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LAP TIME
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CURRENT LAP
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TRACK MAP
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POSITION
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RECORD LAP TIME
The Pause Menu
You can access the Pause menu at anytime to take a break or adjust Pause menu options. At the Pause menu, you can set audio levels or quit the race.
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To pause a race, press START. The Pause menu appears.
Pause Menu Options
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CONTINUE: Get back to the racing action.
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RESTART: Return to the Starting line and restart the current race.
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MUSIC: Set the volume level of the music played during the race.
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SFX: Set the volume level of the sound effects played during the race.
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SPEECH: Set the volume level of the speech played during the race.
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QUIT: Exit the current race. (Choose to go to the Game Setup or Race Summary screen.)
Race Summary Screen
Following a race, the Race Summary screen appears. At the Race Summary screen, you can check statistics, records and view a replay of the entire race.
If you achieved a track record, the Name Entry box precedes the Race Summary screen, and is followed by the Track Records screen.
Race Summary Options
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ADVANCE TO GAME SETUP MENU
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RETURN TO THE STARTING LINE FOR A REMATCH
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VIEW REPLAY
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VIEW LAP TIMES
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VIEW TRACK RECORDS
Replay
When you select REPLAY, the highlight film rolls from start to finish. Use the command icons to control the replay.
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CYCLE REPLAY SPEEDS
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PAUSE/RESUME
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EXIT
Customizing Your Race
This section explains the options and tools you can use to set up your races.
Game Setup Menu
Configure Game Setup options to create the ultimate driving environment for your next race.
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D-BUTTON TO HIGHLIGHT AN ITEM. IF APPEARS, D-BUTTON TO CYCLE CHOICES; IF NOT, PRESS TO ADVANCE TO THE APPROPRIATE SCREEN.
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THESE CONTROLS ARE USED IN ALL NFS III MENUS, SO LEARN 'EM HERE AND USE THEM EVERYWHERE!
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To accept Game Setup options, press START. The Track menu appears.
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Default settings in this manual appear in BOLD type.
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CYCLE CAMERA VIEWS
Game Type
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ONE PLAYER: Challenge computer-controlled drivers or race against the clock for track and lap records.
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TWO PLAYER: You can compete head-to-head against a friend on a split-screen or team up against computer-controlled super cars.
Two Player Options
When you choose TWO PLAYER, the Catch Up and Head Start options become available.
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CATCH UP: Set Catch Up ON to increase the trailing human player's ability to catch the leading human player. Catch Up races are usually competitive all the way to the Finish line.
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HEAD START: Head Start gives the less experienced driver an edge. When the race begins, the other player cannot accelerate until the Head Start time expires.
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D-Button to move the slider toward Player 1 or Player 2. That player's Head Start increases by the number of seconds displayed in the middle of the slider.
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When using Head Start, you may wish to set Catch Up OFF. With Catch Up ON, the speed boost brings the trailing player right back into it.
Race Mode
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SINGLE RACE: Hit the road for a single race on any of the available tracks.
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HOT PURSUIT: Hot Pursuit mode introduces law enforcement into the game. A single-race mode, you must avoid cops, road blocks, and spike belts to make it to the finish line.
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TOURNAMENT: Complete Tournaments to gain access to unavailable tracks and super cars.
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KNOCKOUT: A Knockout is an elimination tournament. Win Knockouts to gain access to the hidden track and car.
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PRACTICE: Drive solo on any track to familiarize yourself with its twists, turns, and short cuts. Driving assistance features help you master the circuit.
Style
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ARCADE: Control is relatively easy, tires grip the road,
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