Power Drive Rally ----------------- INTRODUCTION ------------ Forget everything they taugh you in Driving School. Because we're goin' off-road! No yellow lines. No junctions. No pesky pedestrians. Just you and the most wicked circuits on the globe. Searin' through the Arizona desert. Boggin' across the African plains. Shreddin' over the Alps...You name it, you're there - pedal down and white- knucklin' it all the way to the finish line (or a cow pasture, if you're not careful). So buckle up, pop the clutch and get ready to terra up de firma in the ultimate 64-bit off-road extravaganza. GETTING STARTED --------------- 1. Insert your JAGUAR Power Drive Rally cartridge into the Multimedia slot of your JAGUAR 64 bit Interactive Multimedia System. 2. Press the POWER Button. 3. Press any FIRE button to by pass title screens. GAME CONTROLS ------------- PAUSE Button Pause Gameplay OPTION Button Sound Mixer JOYPAD RIGHT Steer Right JOYPAD LEFT Steer Left A Button Toggle Forward/Reverse B Button Accelerate C Button Brakes KEYPAD OVERLAY: 1, 4, 7 N/A 2 Highlights 5, 8 N/A 3 Horn 0 N/A # and * Quit game & return to Menu Screen Configuring Your Controller At the Main Menu, press the OPTION Button. To configure, press the button on the controller you would like to use to Accelerate. Then do the same for your Brakes. Reverse will automatically be selected. MAIN MENU --------- At the Main Menu Screen, press the corresponding Button on the Joypad to access the available options: Practice You may want to take a practice run before hitting the circuit. You have four tracks in which to perfect your driving skills. To select a track, press the Joypad Left or Right. The location of the course is displayed below. Press the B Button to enter that selection and begin practice. Start Select this option to begin your racing season solo, against computer- controlled racers, or against your buddies (one at a time). You will begin by entering your race name. To do this, press the Joypad Left or Right to align the arrows with the letter, then press the B Button to select that letter. To delete the last letter you entered, select "DEL". When you have completed entering your name, select "END" and you will be asked to select your vehicle (see Selecting Your First Car). Load Game You can load and save up to three racing seasons at a time. See Saving a Game. (This feature is not available in Practice mode). On this screen you'll find each player's name, his current earnings and his overall place in the season standings. To continue a race season, press the corresponding Keypad number. SOUND MIXER ----------- To access the Sound Mixer, press the OPTION Button during play. To adjust the music, SFX or engine sound levels, select the corresponding Button (to highlight a selection) then press the Joypad Left or Right to change the settings. When the sound is set the way you want, press the OPTION Button again to return to the race. SELECTING YOUR FIRST CAR ------------------------ You begin your career with $28,000 - just enough to put you behind the wheel of a brand new Fiat Cinquecento or a Mini Cooper S. (For a listing of vehicles, see "The Monsters"). To select your car, press the Joypad Left or Right to highlight the vehicle of your choice, then press the B Button to select your car and go the Pre-Race Screen. GAME SCREEN ----------- The following is a description of what you'll see on the Game 1. Time Displays how much time has elapsed during the current race. 2. Gear Shifter Displays the gear you are currently using. (Your car will automatically shift for you.) 3. Lap Icons Displays the number of laps you've completed. 4. Speedometer / Tachometer Displays how fast you are currently going, and your RPMs. 5. Directional Arrow During the race, a yellow arrow will appear above your car. It will point in the direction of the upcoming turns. Navigator As you race your track advisor will provide you with some very helpful advice. Listen to him, it could mean the difference between winning and burying your car into a snow bank. EVENTS ------ The following is a list of the different events you can enter. The type of race will be displayed on the Pre-Race Screen. Single Player Race In order to race in each event - you must first qualify. If you fail to qualify, you will not be permitted to advance to the next stage. If you don't qualify, keep trying - or continue until you run out of funds. Multi-Player Race Here you can compete with your buddies (one at a time) in an down-and-dirty, off road bonanza. Unlike the Single-Player game, failure to qualify will not stop you from racing in the next round. You will not, however, be able to pick up any points or prize money for that stage. Special Stage Bottom line: Bend the needle and don't blink until you see the checkered flag - or that cow pasture. Here it's just you and your wheels ... against Father Time. Best time wins. Watch the gear grinding! Rally Cross This one's for all the life-eaters out there. Prepare to face both fierce course conditions - and the most heinous band of computer-controlled opponents to ever shred the earth. If this doesn't raise some hairs, consult your physician immediately. Skill Test This event tests your ability to quickly stop and start, back up and follow course designed obstacles. Be precise or get disqualified. Repairing Damage After each race you will be given a damage report - here you will find the total cost to fully repair each part, along with your current earnings total. The extent of damage to specific areas of your vehicle will be represented in percentages. You can repair a part partially - or in full - depending on how much cash you have. To repair damage to a specific part, highlight that component by pressing the Joypad Up or Down. To repair that part partially, press the B Button. To repair in full, press the A Button. When you are finished repairing your vehicle, press the C Button to begin your next race. Notes: The state of your vehicle will affect its performance, so it is advisable to keep you car in prime condition (if funds are available). The only thing tougher than a rally car is a rally track. So be careful. Lots of reckless driving can cause the handling and overall condition of your car to deteriorate. Don't get too crazy out there-unless you have the funds to cover it. Saving A Game Also, while on the Damage Repair Screen, you can save your game. To do so, position the red arrow beside "SAVE PLAYER" and press the B Button. Then select the slot (1, 2 or 3) where you would like to save that particular game. You'll then go to the next stage with your previous results saved. THE MONSTERS ------------ You have 6 cars to choose from, within three competition classes. Each car class will be available for you to purchase once you have accumulated the appropriate funds. Each vehicle handles differently and higher class vehicles are more expensive to maintain. If you make enough money you can upgrade your machine: Group 2 cars can be bought from Round 3. Group 1 cars from Round 6. Should you have sufficient funds "SELECT/PURCHASE NEW CAR" will appear on the Damage Repairs screen. If you wish to buy a new car highlight this option and press the B Button. Choose your new car using the same procedure used to select your first car (Selecting Your First Car). The following is a list of car classes available to you: Group N Mini Cooper S Fiat Cinquecento Turbo Group 2 Vauxhall Astra 16V GTi Renault Clio Turbo Group 3 Ford RS Cosworth Toyota Celica CT-4 THE CIRCUITS ------------ Round 1 Location : England Climate : Mainly dry/thundershowers/flash floods (includes night racing) Track : Asphalt Terrain : Rocky mountain road Round 2 Location : Arizona Climate : Hot/dry, some thundershowers Track : Sand/gravel/cactus/road kill Terrain : Desert Round 3 Location : Italy Climate : Snow/arid Track : Asphalt covered with snow Terrain : Resort town Round 4 Location : Finland Climate : Cool/icy/snow Track : Asphalt Terrain : Forest/lake regions Round 5 Location : Kenya (includes night racing) Climate : Hot/humid Track : Sand/gravel/oasis Terrain : Bush/forest trail Round 6 Location : France (includes night racing) Climate : Mainly dry, some thundershowers, flash floods Track : Asphalt Terrain : Rocky mountain road Round 7 Location : Corsica Climate : Dry Track : Asphalt Terrain : Specialized course Round 8 Location : Sweden Climate : Cold/wet/ice/snow Track : Gravel Terrain : Forest trail SPECIAL MANEOUVERS ------------------ In order to record your best time in each event, you'll have to do some pretty fancy maneouvering. Here are some tips to better your overall time. Pendulum Turn When entering a tight bend, steer away from the corner, then turn back into it at the critical point. The back end of your car will swing out as the rear wheels lose grip, allowing you to maintain maximum RPMs. Caution: You may thrash many a quarter-panel at first, but keep practising - Pendulum Turns will definitely save you time in the long run. Handbrake Turn At a hairpin corner, brake as you turn into the curve. All four wheels will lose grip and you should skid around the hairpin on the best possible line. Don't be surprised if you let out a hearty "Yeehaww" while performing this maneouver. Power Slide Skid around a series of tight or fast corners by steering sharply into each bend (like a Pendulum Turn without steering out). Works best at 70+ mph. PICK-UPS / PENALTIES -------------------- Pick-Ups Money : Each one is worth 250 big ones. Nitrous : Gives you a short but very sweet-speed burst. Time : Stops time for five precious seconds. Penalties (Special Stage Only) Nail a cone, receive a penalty. It's that simple. Drive carefully and use that brake to make precise turns. STAGE RESULTS ------------- Stage Results At the end of each race the Stage Results Screen will appear. Prize money is awarded if you qualify, plus bonuses if you break the course record or beat the computer-controlled car on Rally Cross sections. Here you'll also fund out the cost of your next race. The Checkered Flag If - and only if - you're lucky enough to win all your races, you will be crowned Power Drive World Champion. Now stop dreaming and get out there. Weather & Visibility Climate conditions and the time of day vary dramatically from race to race, affecting your car's handling and response. Make appropriate driving strategies to overcome the weather. High Scores If you're good enough to make the top three scores, the High Score Screen will appear. Press the D-Pad Left or Right to scroll through the available letters, then press the A or B Button to select the letter.