Rascal
Demo CD (Playstation - US, Platformer)
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Developed_By:
Miracle Designs
Published_By:
Midas Interactive Entertainment Ltd.
Released On:
01 Mar 1998
Rascal is a platformer game where you play as one of ten characters competing in three different kart racing tournaments. You can choose from various weapons like missiles, mines, turbo boosts, and shields to gain an advantage over your opponents.
The game features unlockable characters as you progress through the stages and levels. Additionally, it includes two bonus modes: Arcade mode, where you can replay any unlocked race level, and Time Trial mode, which allows you to try to beat your own race records.
eBay Product ID:
1592 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
30734930 (United States)
UPC-A:
735009400925 (United States)
UPC-A:
834815003044 (United States)
ASIN:
B000006OTB (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00542 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-01575 (United States)
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Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Surround
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a 3D platformer where players control Rascal, a teenage boy, as he time-travels through various historical periods to rescue his kidnapped father and prevent the evil Chronon from altering history. Players will battle Chronon's henchmen and solve challenges using Rascal's Bubble Gun.
Story
SET-UP
To play Rascal on your PlayStation™ game Console:
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Set up your PlayStation™ game Console in accordance with the instruction manual supplied with the system.
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Follow your system directions to open the Disc cover and place the CD onto the bed of the drive, ensuring the printed side faces upwards.
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Close the Disc cover. If the unit is switched off, press the POWER button to begin play. If the unit is already on, press the RESET button.
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Now follow on-screen instructions to start the game.
WARNING
It is advised that you do not insert or remove peripherals or Memory cards once the power has been turned on. Make sure you have enough free blocks on your Memory card before commencing play.
COUNTDOWN TO OBLIVION
Chronon, the Evil Time Overlord, is meddling with the past. Having kidnapped Professor Casper Clockwise, scientific adviser to N.A.T.O., Chronon has stolen his plans for a time-travelling vessel.
The E.T.T.A.S. machine (Exploration Through Time And Space) will give Chronon powers that will set him up among the Gods. However, the Professor's teenage son, better known as Rascal, has other ideas.
He's had his hi-NRG, Isotonic Nutri-Vibe drink, so he's fired up to take on Chronon's henchmen, pistol-packing gun-slingers, cut-throat pirates, ferocious guard-dogs and fire breathing metal dragons to rescue his father and his planet and get his homework in on time!!!
Armed only with the Professor's latest invention, the Bubble Gun, Rascal time travels through adventure after adventure including the Wild West, the land of the Aztecs and the Corridors of Time. But Chronon wants rid of his arch-enemy, and be it in the past, present or future, well... time is ticking for Rascal...
DODGY CITY
SHERIFF VIRGIL CLANCY
Sheriff Virgil Clancy was a fair lawman. Hard but fair, he ran Dodgy City with a rod of steel and was reputed throughout the state as having the highest cowboy clean-up rate around. Few cattle-rustlers or gun slinging outlaws stayed around long enough in Dodgy City to alter those statistics.
But visitors from out of town (from out of this world to be precise), were to turn Dodgy City into a den of crime. And before Sheriff Clancy could go for his Colt 45, the Evil Time Overlord, known only as Chronon, had added him to his motley crew of possessed henchmen...
DEPUTY WARREN NASH
When Deputy Nash reported for work, the Sheriff's offices were in chaos. The cells were unlocked and the doors were open and all the criminals that had been there the night before were gone. All had gone but one a kooky kind of stranger, with a sinister glint in his eye and a sly, thin smile.
The stranger looked deep into his eyes and he knew. As a deputy, he would always follow orders....
WILD NED MEREDITH
The "Wanted" sign welcomed wild Ned Meredith into Dodgy City that morning. Fed up with seeing his picture all over the state, he ripped the poster down - it wasn't a very good likeness of him anyhow, and the puny reward insulted his reputation as an outlaw!
Tying his horse up at the saloon doors, he strode down the dirt track into the town center. But where was everyone? He'd not heard of any gold rush in that area, but the place was like a ghost town.
At last, a local appeared, walking towards him, slowly but surely. "Howdy partner" called Ned, right hand poised above his holster. "I am nobody's partner," growled the local, "I am Chronon, Lord of Time. Bow down before me..."
Controls
R1
Turn the on-screen icon display ON or OFF
BUTTON
Jump (then press X again, while in mid-air to perform a mighty Slam Attack)
L1
Skid stop
L2
(press and hold) Lower camera view
LEFT
Turn Left/Rotate (if stationary)
R2
(press and hold) Change camera angle
RIGHT
Turn Right/Rotate (if stationary)
START
Pause and access the In-Game Menu
UP
Move Forwards
DOWN
Move Backwards
SELECT
Access Map Screen
How to Play
MENUS
USING MENU SCREENS
Use the Directional buttons to highlight required options.
Press the X button to confirm.
Press the A button to return to the previous menu.
MAIN MENU
Once the loading sequence has ended, the Main Menu will be displayed.
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START launches directly into a new game of Rascal.
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OPTIONS accesses the Options Menu.
Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to switch between START and OPTIONS and press the X button to confirm.
OPTIONS MENU
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Controls
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Key
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Volume
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Analog
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Center screen
Use the Directional buttons to switch between the Controls, Key, Center Screen, Volume and Analog Bubbles and press the X button to confirm.
Press the A button at any time to return to the Main Menu.
CONTROLLER BUBBLE
Reconfigure your controls on this screen.
The Bubble Gun icon will begin to vibrate. This is the "Fire Bubble Gun" function and is set to the button as default. It can be reconfigured by pressing the Left and Right Directional buttons. The new button will now appear alongside the Bubble Gun icon.
Now press the Down Directional button and the icon of Rascal will begin to jump up and down. This is the "Jump" function and is set to the X button as default. It can be reconfigured by pressing the Left and Right Directional buttons. The new button will now appear alongside the icon of Rascal.
Press the X button to confirm the new settings or the A button to cancel the changes. Either way, the Options Menu will then be displayed.
KEY BUBBLE
If you are smart enough to work out Rascal's secret password then you can enter it here to reveal a wicked cheat mode for the game. The cheat mode screen displays five slots for a five-letter word.
Use the Left and Right Directional buttons to access each slot. Use the Up and Down Directional buttons to scroll through the alphabet. Repeat this process until happy with your selection and press the X button to confirm.
If you have entered the correct password you will be able to access the secret cheat mode or modes. The following on-screen message will be displayed: "Valid Password".
If you have entered an incorrect password, the following on-screen message will be displayed: "Invalid Password".
Either way, you will be returned to the Options Menu. So, think carefully about what the password could be. Remember, it has something to do with Rascal's home-life.
Press the START or X button at any time to return to the Options Menu.
CENTER SCREEN BUBBLE
Use the Directional buttons to position the screen to your satisfaction.
Then press the X button to return to the Options Menu.
VOLUME BUBBLE
The Sound Effects function is represented by a yellow explosion icon. The Music function is represented by a musical note icon.
Use the Up and Down Directional buttons to choose between Sound Effects and Music. The chosen icon will flash. Then use the Left Directional button to decrease and the Right Directional button to increase the volume.
Press the START, X or A button to return to the Options Menu.
ANALOG CONTROLLER BUBBLE
When using an Analog controller make sure it is switched to Analog mode (LED display: Red). Rascal does not support the Analog mode (LED display: Green).
The Analog controller, when inserted, can be calibrated from within this screen. Use the Left stick and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the Analog controller. Once calibration has been completed successfully, an on-screen message will be displayed to that effect. Press the X button to return to the Options Menu.
If calibration is unsuccessful, an on-screen message will advise you to press the X button to recalibrate the Analog controller.
Press the A button at any time to cancel your selection, and return to the Options Menu.
The action buttons cannot be configured within the Analog controller Bubble (see Controls Bubble).
NOTE: the Analog controller can only be used in Controller port s.
IN-GAME MENU
Press the START button to pause the action. The options RESUME, MAP or QUIT will be displayed.
Use the Up and Down Directional buttons to switch between RESUME, MAP and QUIT and press the X button to confirm.
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Choose RESUME to return you to the point of the game at which you left it.
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Choose MAP to access the MAP screen (see page 18).
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Choose QUIT and the following message will be displayed: "Are You Sure? No Yes".
Use the Up and Down Directional buttons to select YES or NO. Then press the X button to confirm. Choose NO to return to the point of the game at which you left it. Choose YES to return to the MAIN MENU.
Press the START button at any time to return to the game.
MAP SCREEN
Press the "SELECT" button during a game. The game-screen will fade and the Map Screen will be displayed. Press the Δ button to return to the game.
The Map Screen displays the name of the current level and a diagram too. The diagram displays the rooms/corridors/arenas that you have already discovered. Use the Map to re-trace your steps, work out where you are and work out where you must get.
The Map is your guide throughout the Rascal world - so use it wisely!
Press the START button at any time to return to the game.
GAME OVER
When Rascal's lives run out, you will be returned to the Main Menu to try to complete the rescue mission again. But hurry, for the
Enemies & Characters
Rats
Pesky creatures that pursue your ankles. You can beat them by jumping on their backs.
Spiders
Pesky creatures that pursue your ankles. You can beat them by jumping on their backs.
Bats
Pesky creatures that pursue your ankles. You can beat them by jumping on their backs.
Crabs
Pesky creatures that pursue your ankles. You can beat them by jumping on their backs.
Sir Hackalott
Eighth Lord of Huntingdonshire, a kindly gentleman who was put under Chronon's command by evil magic.
Gordon the Good-Natured
A gentle dragon whose prickly main was reputed to bring good luck, now under Chronon's command.
Stokes the Blacksmith
A diligent blacksmith at Castle Hackalott who became Chronon's servant after meeting him in the cellar.
Mrs. Washboard
The cook at Castle Hackalott, whose loyalty to the castle was turned against her when Chronon possessed the defenders.
Tom O'Gotchy
A lumberjack at the Mexica tree-processing factory who encountered a god-like figure, possibly Techlotl.
Paynal
The Messenger God, who guards the sacred Aztec temple at Chichimeca and is quick on his toes.
Camaxtli
Lord of the Chase, a winged warrior-god who hurls mighty balls of fire at mischievous trespassers.
Delphinus
King of the dolphins, who was tricked by Chronon disguised as Poseidon and now serves him.
Mermaid
Attendants to Delphinus, they go where he goes and guard Chronon's stolen secrets of Time.
Armando Gilletti
A wealthy courtier and noble warrior of Atlantis, whose mind was stolen by Chronon, making him a valuable recruit.
Peg Leg Pete
The captain of The Jolly Raider, a fearsome pirate and the finest swashbuckling swordsman, left alone when his crew fled Chronon.
Jasper Parrot
Peg Leg Pete's pet parrot, who now patrols The Jolly Raider and helps the pirate guard Chronon's secrets of Time.
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