User manual GAMES SEGA DREAMCAST 18 WHEELER

[. . . ] Once the title screen appears, press the Start Button to display the mode selection menu. Refer to the page numbers listed on page 5 for details on the modes available for gameplay. GAME MODES ARCADE PARKING SCORE ATTACK VERSUS RECORDS OPTION This mode is a straight port of the arcade version of 18 Wheeler. Transport cargo in an 18 wheel truck to various locations across the USA. 6. ) Park your truck in five places within the allotted time limit in each of the available stages in this mode. [. . . ] Should you run out of time before reaching the goal, press the Start Button before the countdown reaches zero to try again. 3 DALLAS to LAS VEGAS This mountain course has lots of uphill slopes that might result in time loss. But if you go too fast and you just might wind belly up at the bottom of the ravine! Does not appear when in rear view. 5 CLEARING THE STAGE To clear the stage, reach the goal before the time limit runs out. You'll then receive reward money based on the combined value of the cargo and any remaining time that is leftover. If you can clear all the s tages and set a new record, you can enter a three character name. Use $^ to select a letter or number and press A to enter. 4 Trailer and Reward Value Decreases when the trailer is damaged. 4 6 LA SV E GAS to SAN FRANCISCO 5 Gears HIGH, LOW and REVERSE. Watch those curves and use that `slip stream' to take control!The final goal is in sight! 6 Speed 7 18_0409U. qxp 5/2/01 1:55 PM Page 8 GAME MODES ADVICE SLIP STREAM If you manage to position your truck directly behind another one, you can achieve the `slip stream' speed boost effect that occurs as a result of decreased air resistance. Any vehicles that are approximately the same size as your own will create this effect. PARKING In this mode, park your truck in five separat e areas within the allotted time limit to clear each stage. Clear all four of the available stages to uncover hidden bonus stages. To park, simply position your truck within the green-rimmed walls of the parking space and press the brake. For every pole, drum can, wall, etc. , you hit you'll incur a penalty and lose time, so you gotta be careful! 1 2 3 4 TRUCK SELECTION STAGE SELECTION START PARKING Aim for the green rimmed walls and park that truck. If you overshoot and find your nose hanging outside of the spot, shift into reverse and back her up! FORKS & SHORTCUTS Within each stage there are forks in the road. So keep an eye peeled on the rival trucker and make your decisions about which way to go accordingly. In some places there are shortcuts off-road so stay alert and investigate all possible options. 1 BONUS GAMES If you manage to make it to the goal ahead of the rival trucker, you'll earn the chance to participate in a parking challenge bonus game. If you can park your truck in the specified space within the allotted time you'll win bonus parts for your truck. For details on the parking challenge, see p. 9. 3 2 5 1 Allotted Time Remaining 2 Radar Map You = Red Block, Parking Area = Green Box, X = ON/OFF 5 4 CLEARING AND NAME ENTRY If you are able to park your truck in all five areas within the allotted time limit, you'll clear that stage. If you manage to set a new record, you can enter a 3 character name. Use $^ to select a letter or number and press A to enter. PAUSING THE GAME While playing the PARKING, SCORE ATTACK or VERSUS modes, press the Start Button to pause the game and display the pause menu. From this menu you can select either CONTINUE to keep playing or RETIRE to end the game. 3 Total Time 4 Gears HIGH, LOW and REVERSE. 5 Speed 8 9 18_0409U. qxp 5/2/01 1:55 PM Page 10 GAME MODES SCORE ATTACK In this racing mode select one of four courses and complete three laps to earn a score (combined total of the cargo reward value and bonus cash based on any time remaining). Hitting bonus vans will increase your overall score. If you earn a high score, you can enter a three character name. A special horn attack is also possible, for details see p. [. . . ] Once you turn the Dreamcast power OFF, these records will be deleted so if you wish to save these records, be sure to go to Option and save the data to a game file. OPTION In Option, you can change the various game settings or save/load the game data. Select and enter "EXIT" to return to the mode selection screen. DIFFICULTY This sets the dif ficulty level for the arcade mode. The available settings in the order they appear are as follows: VERY EASY EASY NORMAL HARD VERY HARD. VIBRATION Set to ON to enable the Jump Pac k. AUDIO Toggle the sound output setting between MONO or STEREO. SAVE Select to save the game file to the inserted memory card. LOAD VS MODE HORN ATTACK A special horn attack is available for use in the Score Attack and Versus Modes. While racing in these modes, pressing the horn will cause the trailer doors to open and spill cargo onto the road, creating an obstacle for your opponent. [. . . ]