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bit Generations: Dotstream FAQ/Walkthrough
For the Gameboy Advanced
Version 0.71 (Last Updated 4/24/07)
By Rachel Eichen (forkyfork)
E-mail: forkyfork[at]gmail[dot]com
This file is copyright (c) Rachel Eichen. All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. What's New ------------- [WHTNEW]
2. Legal Info ------------- [LGLNFO]
3. About This Guide ------- [ABOUTG]
4. Introduction ----------- [INTROD]
5. Game Modes ------------- [GAMEMO]
6. Controls --------------- [CONTRL]
7. Game Screen ------------ [SCREEN]
8. Items/Power-Ups -------- [ITEMSP]
9. Enemies/Obstacles ------ [ENEMYO] (In Progress)
10. Strategy/Tips --------- [STRATG]
11. Tracks/Campaign-------- [TRACKS] (Coming Soon)
12. Formation ------------- [FORMAT] (Coming Soon)
13. Secrets/Unlockables --- [SECRET]
14. High Scores ----------- [HIGHSC]
15. FAQ ------------------- [FAQFAQ]
16. Credits --------------- [CREDIT]
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-- 1. What's New -- [WHTNEW]
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Version 0.71 (4/24/07) - Man, it's been a while. I just made some minor
changes, but I definitely have more things to add. For now, I added new
and improved ASCII art (thanks jackie_chang) and added a new FAQ question.
Plus, I changed all my dates. How come no one mentioned to me that everything
was in the year 2005? This game didn't even come out then! I feel so silly.
Version 0.70 (7/26/06) - Woohoo - my first full tenth of a point upgrade!
Goodbye 6's and hello 7's. Lots of good updates to this guide. Made a lot of
progress in the enemies/obstacles section; it turned out longer than I
thought it would, so I only got a chance to cover 3 of the objects, but I do
plan to cover more. Check out my nifty ASCII art at the top - custom designed
by me :). Also added some more tips and some contributed information to the
campaign section (with credit). Thank you to the people who have sent me e-
mails, I really appreciate it. Hope you all continue to read this and check
back for more improvements :)
Version 0.68 (7/21/06) - More fun updates! Beefed up items and made a pretty
table (with some questionably bad ASCII art), organized the strategy/tips
into categories, cleaned up some spacing issues, and made small edits to
controls.
Version 0.66 (7/20/06) - Small fixes. Cleaned up Game Screen section, added
and changed a few tips, added new high scores, added another unlockable, and
fixed up the item section.
Version 0.65 (7/20/06) - More substantial update this time (thanks to the
help of jackie_chang)! Added GP scores, added tips, corrected controls, and
made a few other corrections about gameplay.
Version 0.62 (7/18/06) - Made some more minor changes to the guide. Beefed up
the "items" section, added some more strategy and tips, updated the track
list, updated unlockables, and put in more high scores.
Version 0.61 (7/17/06) - Made some minor changes to the guide. Changed my e-
mail, added some more unlockables, updated the campaign list, added two new
questions (amount of english and esrb), added new score, centered title,
updated introduction, and removed trailing spaces.
Version 0.6 (7/16/06) - The first edition of the guide to give a basic
overview of the game "Dotstream". I plan to add more strategies, tips, and
suggestions for each level in later guides. A lot of sections are incomplete,
but I will add to them as I get more information.
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-- 2. Legal Info -- [LGLNFO]
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This guide was composed with numerous tools and is Copyright 2006-2007
Rachel Eichen (a.k.a. forkyfork). This FAQ was written by me, unless
otherwise noted in the credits section. As of right now, this guide can only
be found on GameFAQs (gamefaqs.com), but it may be submitted to other areas
at a later date.
If you are interested in using this guide on your website, PLEASE
contact me first at my personal e-mail: forkyfork[at]gmail[dot]com
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-- 3. About This Guide -- [ABOUTG]
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To move around in this guide easier, each heading is numbered and has a six
letter tag in brackets []. Use a CTRL+F to find the tag within the document.
Each section is also separated with line breaks.
This is my first FAQ. Although I've attempted some in the past, I've just
lost the motivation to complete them. But since this game didn't have a
single FAQ submitted, I thought I would be the first.
I do not claim to be the expert on this game; I am learning as I go along.
This guide is far from done, nor is it completely perfect. If you have any
contributions, corrections, comments, or questions, please contact me at
forkyfork[at]gmail[dot]com.
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-- 4. Introduction -- [INTROD]
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"bit Generations" is a new series of games for the Gameboy Advance from
Nintendo. Each games features minimalist graphics and sound, with simple
but innovative gameplay. These games are targeted at older gamers that
may be put off by complex gameplay.
One of the games of this series (and my personal favorite) is the game
"Dotstream" (originally called "dotliner"). The game sounds pretty simple:
You're a colored line. Get to the right side of the screen before the other
five colors to win.
But, in typical Nintendo style, the game proves to be more complex than
meets the eye. There are power-ups to acquire, enemies to avoid, turbo
boosts, and line meters. Plus, there are lots of things to unlock and lots
of replayablity.
As of now, this game is unfortunately only available in Japan. But,
thankfully, the game is completely in English. Ironically, though, the entire
instruction booklet (and game box) is in Japanese. Since the game is a
"budget" title, it's pretty affordable. You can purchase it online for a mere
$25 (which is a steal for an import).
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-- 4. Game Modes -- [GAMEMO]
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The following modes are presented at gameplay startup:
Campaign - A set of five races to complete. Compare this to the various
"cups" found in Mario Kart. Initially, you only have the option to play
"Sonic Gp" (Red). As you complete GP's, you will unlock more colors. There
are a total of 6 different campaigns. Learn more about strategies for each of
these levels in the "Tracks/Campaign" section.
Spot Race - Here you can play all the courses you have already completed in
"Campaign" mode. It lists your best time for each course. Any course with
an additional square in the upper-right hand corner are those in which you
placed 1st. Any grey-colored squares are levels which you have not completed,
yet.
Formation - Unlocked after your complete Sonic GP and finish 1st. This mode
is one continuous course in which you collect "energy tanks" to stay
alive. As you place 1st in other GP's, you will unlock more "formation
controls" that can be used to control additional lines. Learn more about
the formation modes in the "Formation" section.
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-- 5. Controls -- [CONTRL]
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Note: These controls only apply to the Campaign and Spot Race mode. For more
information about Formation specific controls, see section 9.
Up - Move your line up
Down - Move your line down
Right - Nothing
Left - Nothing
A - Use item; selects a menu item while paused
B - Slow down; will also get you out of the pit stop at the bottom of each
lap (refer to the strategy section for more info)
Right Trigger - Use speed boost
Left Trigger - Nothing
Start - Pause Game/Menu
Select - Nothing
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-- 5. Game Screen -- [SCREEN]
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Here's a quick guide to everything that's on the game screen during Campaign
and Spot Race mode, using my best ASCII interpretation. Each item is noted
in brackets [] and described on the bottom.
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|1/2 | ||| [B] | 00'30"00 |
|[A] | ||| | [C] |
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| |
|__________________ |
|_____________________ |
|________________________ |
|____________________________ [D] |
|________________________________ |
|__________________________________ |
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| *2 |||||||||| [F] | * |
| [E] |----- [G] | [H] |
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[A] - The lap you have completed vs. total laps (i.e., 1/2 means 1 out of 2
laps have been completed.
[B] - You and your opponent's position in the race. Your line is denoted
with white tips on the top and bottom.
[C] - Total time spent in the race.
[D] - The lines on the course. One of these is the line you are controlling.
[E] - Your total number of speed boosts. This number will drop if you hit an
object. If you hit an object and have no more boosts left, you are
forced to retire.
[F] - Your current speed.
[G] - Your line speed. This line increases as you stay close to other
opponent lines. If this line goes past your current speed [F], your
speed will increase.
[H] - Your current item. It will only be shown if you have an item in your
possession. Otherwise, it will be black.
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-- 8. Items/Power-Ups -- [ITEMSP]
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During the race you will be able to pick up certain items. These are flashing
little symbols inside a square box. You can only have one item at a time and
you can press the "A" button to use it. When you've collected it, it will
show up in the bottom-right corner of your screen. You must activate it for
it to work. If you pick up another item before using the first one you've
collected, your first item will disappear and will be replace by the new
item.
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| Item | Visual | Description |
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| Star | ___/\___| Makes all blocks and enemies transparent and |
| | \ /| allows you to pass through them for a small period |
| | \ / | of time. This also makes objects invisible for |
| | / /\ \ | your opponents, as well, but your opponents still |
| | /_/ \_\| may run into enemies. |
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| Pause | |\ II | Looks like a triangle with a line. Turns the |
| | | \ II | screen white and slows down all other players, |
| | | / II | while letting you continue at normal speed. This |
| | |/ II | only lasts for a few seconds. |
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| Lightning | / | Eliminates all moving blocks currently on the |
| | /___ | screen. Does not eliminate stationary obstacles. |
| | / | This also eliminates objects for your opponents, |
| | / | as well. |
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-- 8. Enemies/Obstacles -- [ENEMYO]
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During many races, you will encounter a variety of different enemies and
obstacles. Some can be helpful and/or hurtful, and others are just plain
frustrating. Here's an overview of the names of the objects you will
encounter (to my best knowledge), a cute ASCII picture, their description,
and how to best avoid them while racing.
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Dot-filled Shapes / . . . . . . . . . . \
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Description:
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These are the first obstacles you encounter, and they are pretty harmless.
They come in all different shapes and sizes, but you can distinguish them by
the alternating dots inside of a solid-lined shape. Running into them will
simply slow you down. You can tell when you're passing through one, because a
riff of music will play that differs based on which campaign you are on.
You can still move about freely if you get caught in them, but you will be
moving a bit slower. You can use still use a turbo-boost while caught in one,
but is not recommended. Your opponents will rarely run into this obstacle.
You will continue to build your line gauge (provided you are adjacent to a
line) if you go through one of these shapes.
How to avoid:
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The best way to avoid them is to go around them. For the later races, it is
sometimes easier to just go through them. Unlike other obstacles, they will
not alter your direction when you run into them. You can also make them
transparent (and thus ineffective) if you use a star item. By doing so,
however, this will make them transparent for your opponents as well.
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Hollow Rectangles | |
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Description:
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Unlike the dot-filled shapes, these shapes are not so pleasant. They come in
either rectangle or square shape and have absolutely nothing inside (hence
the name "hollow"). Running into them will stop you momentarily, change your
direction, and cause you to lose a turbo boost. If you run into one of these
when you have no more turbo boosts left, you will be forced to retire early.
Running into this object is the only time your line will move completely
vertical. Your opponents will rarely run into this object, if at all.
Your line will either move up or down vertically, based on which half of the
square you run into (assuming you are moving in a straight line). If you run
into the top half of the square, your line will move up vertically and
continue right over the top of the square. If you run into the bottom half of
the square, your line will move down vertically and continue right under the
bottom of the square. If you hold up while crashing, or approach at an upward
slope, your line will move up and around no matter where on the square you
hit. If you hold down while crashing, or approach at a download slope, your
line will move down and around no matter where on the square you hit.
To illustrate the last paragraph, I've drawn an ASCII diagram. Hooray for
ASCII! I've made the enemy square out of I's so it stands out better. The
----'s in the middle represent the middle of the square. The ___'s and /\'s
represent the lines. The line numbers are next to each in ()'s.
(1)______
\ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
\I I
(2)____________I I
I I
I----------------I
(3)____________I I
I I
/I I
(4)________/ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Line (1) is approaching the square at a downward slope, so it will move down
vertically and around the square.
Line (2) is approaching the top half of the square as a straight line, so it
will move up vertically and around the square.
Line (3) is approaching the bottom half of the square as a straight line, so
it will move down vertically and around the square.
Line (4) is approaching the square at an upward slope, so it will move up
vertically and around the square.
Of course, no matter which direction you are coming from, or which half of
the square you hit, you can override these game physics by holding the up or
down arrow as you crash, moving you vertically up or down, respectively. If
the rectangle you hit borders the top or the bottom of the screen, you will
bounce back in the opposite direction. For instance, if you hit a square
while holding down, you will begin to move down vertically, but you will
bounce off the bottom wall and move up vertically and over the square. This
will cause you to lose even more time than before!
And then, certain rectangles will disappear all together when your line
crashes into it. Which means that all of the above mentioned physics do not
apply to these objects. It is difficult to distinguish these rectangles,
though, as both look the same to me. If you know how to tell the difference,
please let me know. Otherwise, I think it's a random game of guessing.
Hopefully, I've explained all this well enough. Who knew you could talk so
much about rectangles and some lines, huh? Much of this stuff becomes second
nature when you play the game regularly, but is important to consider in the
beginning.
How to avoid:
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As you can tell by the above paragraphs, rectangles stink! For some squares,
as long as your line does not crash into the left edge, you will not be hit.
However, it is difficult to tell which squares allow you to do this and which
do not. Your best bet is to go over or under the object, if possible. You can
also use the star item to make the rectangles transparent. By doing so,
however, this will make them transparent for your opponents as well.
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Speed Bursts \ \ \\ \\ \\\ \
============ / / // // /// /
/ / // // /// /
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Description:
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This is one of those obstacles that can either be helpful or hurtful, the
choice is yours. These objects have a green border with white arrows on the
inside. Passing over this object, even just a little bit, will temporarily
maximize your speed and allow you to go faster. You do not need to pass your
line over the entire object to fill up your speed. However, do pay attention
to your line angle when approaching the speed bursts. If you approach the
object diagonally, you will not go as far as if you approach the object as a
straight line.
So, why isn't this classified as a power-up? Because it's not always a good
thing. You will find that speed bursts aren't always placed in the best of
positions. Sometimes, they will be placed right before a hollow rectangle.
Those cruel level designers! Your opponents may or may not go through this
object. The AI only seems to go through it when it's convenient for them.
How to avoid:
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An even better question to ask is, should you avoid it? There are some speed
bursts that are harmless and you can pass over without any difficulty. Some
however, are right before an obstacle and aren't worth the trouble. Always be
aware of the objects directly after the speed burst. Also, consider how much
out of your way you'll have to move to reach this object. Sometimes, it's
just better to continue in a straight line.
You can not destroy speed bursts with any item, however this can be a good
thing. If a speed burst is directly in front of a hollow rectangle, using a
star will turn the rectangle transparent, thus allowing you to use the speed
burst without worrying about crashing.
This "obstacles" section is a work is progress. I will add more objects when
I get the time. Below is a list of objects I plan to add. If you see anymore
in the game that I haven't mentioned, please let me know.
Still to add:
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Large Moving Boxes
Small Moving Boxes
Pink blobs
Directional Arrows
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-- 10. Strategy/ Tips -- [STRATG]
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Technique and skill both play a big part in this game. If you master some
basic and advanced techniques, you can do very well in this game. Here are
some general tips that apply to levels within the game. They're grouped into
categories, for your browsing convenience. For more specific breakdown of
strategies for each track, check the "Tracks/Campaign" section.
Note: The majority of these tips only apply to the "Campaign" and "Spot Race"
modes.
Basic Rules
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- The goal in this game is to be the first line to make it to the right side
of the screen first.
Line Movement/Control
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- Unlike other racing games, there is no button to hold down to continue
accelerating. Your line will continue to move right.
- You can not change your direction or back-track. You can only speed up or
brake.
- Stay as close to other lines as possible. Doing so, after a bit of time,
will increase your overall speed.
- You can only increase your line speed by being adjacent to a line that is
ahead of you. If you are in first place, you will not be able to increase
your line speed.
- Use your speed boosts wisely. If you use them up too early, when you crash
into things, you will be forced to retire. It is best to use them only where
there is a clear stretch of land.
- Moving up or down will cause you to lose a little bit of speed. Try to stay
straight as much as you can.
- Your line's slope when moving up or down will be the same no matter how
fast you are going. Always consider your diagonal direction when encountering
obstacles.
- There is no way to start at any speed higher than what you begin the race
with.
- You can not build up your speed gauge while traveling diagonally, even if
you adjacent to a line. Your gauge only build ups when horizontal.
Opponents
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- All of the colors you can pick are essentially the same. There is no speed
or technique difference. I recommend picking the color that you can see the
easiest. For me, that is usually the brightest color (like a neon green,
yellow, or pink).
- You can not stay on top of any one line. Doing so will push you above or
below the line, depending on your last movement. For example, if your last
motion was up, you'll be bumped upwards. Use this to your advantage. When you
are pushed, you do not lose any speed, unlike when you move up or down
yourself. This can be good for "gliding" off another's line.
- Follow the other lines closely, especially in the beginning of races. By
watching their movements, you can better anticipate upcoming obstacles.
- Even though you will see other lines run into walls and enemies, they will
never completely run out of lives. You will always race against five other
lines.
- It is a good idea to have as many lines visible when approaching a large
group of enemies. Your opponents will tend to run into these moving objects,
helping to clear the way for you. If they are not on the screen, however, all
of the enemies will be present.
- Unlike traditional racing games, this game never specifically tells you
what place you are in. It only tells you your location relative to the other
players. Watch this bar closely, especially when other players are out of
view
Obstacles
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- You can only run into vertical lines. Running into the top or bottom edges
of either the track or solid obstacles will bounce you off and slow you down,
but will not harm you.
- There are many levels with seemingly difficult obstacles. A lot of these
obstacles can be avoided if you keep your line close to the bottom or top
edge of the screen.
Power-Ups
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- You can score some extra speed boosts by sliding into the diamond (pit
stop) on the bottom of the screen right before the end of the lap. You can
earn a maximum of 9 speed boosts, but doing so will cause you to fall behind
the other players. Use B if you want to stop refilling your speed boosts
early. Be careful when you use this trick, as it sometimes may be more
frustration than it's worth.
- You can not use your turbo boosts for the first few seconds of
the race. This is denoted with a grey diamond, instead of a flashing diamond.
- Be careful when you use your turbo boosts around enemies. If you use a
turbo boost and crash into an object, your boost will prematurely end.
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-- 11. Tracks/Campaign -- [TRACKS]
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Each campaign is coded a certain color. There are 5 tracks in each campaign,
each a lighter shade than the previous. Once you have selected your color for
the first race, you can not change your color at any time during the rest of
the campaign races. As with other racing games, you play the five tracks in a
specific order, and earn points based on your ranking in that race.
The GP scores are as follows:
1st - 10
2nd - 8
3rd - 6
4th - 4
5th - 3
6th - 0
If you run out of lives/turbo boosts, you automatically retire from the race
and place 6th. However, you can still continue playing the next track in the
GP, if you desire. You must manually retire from the GP (from the pause menu)
to completely start over. I recommend starting over completely if you get 6th
place in an early race.
In order to unlock other classes and formations, you must place 1st overall
in each GP (i.e., get the most number of points). Refer to the unlockables
section for information on what can be unlocked after each GP.
Soon I will give strategies and tips for each level within each campaign.
Check back in this section for more info.
Sonic GP (Red)
Flash GP (Cyan)
Lightning GP (Gold)
Plazma GP (Green)
Laser GP (Lavendar)
Tachyon GP (Pink)
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-- 12. Formation -- [FORMAT]
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Here I will give an overview of the Formation mode of play and all the
commands that you can unlock. Check back in this section for more info.
Left Trigger
Right Trigger
Left Arrow
A Button
Right Arrow
B Button
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-- 13. Secrets/Unlockables -- [SECRET]
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Unlock GPs
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Class 2 GP - Place 1st overall in Sonic GP.
Class 3 GP - Place 1st overall in both Flash GP and Lightning GP.
Class 4 GP - Place 1st in all individual races (either through campaign or
spot mode).
Unlock Formations
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A button - Place 1st overall in Sonic GP.
B Button - Place 1st overall in Laser GP
Left Trigger - Place 1st overall in Plazma GP.
Right Trigger - Place 1st overall in Flash GP.
Right Arrow - Place 1st overall in Lightning GP.
Left Arrow - Place 1st overall in Tachyon.
Unlock Ending Movie
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Access the ending movie by getting 1st place in ALL races 36 races. Once you
do that, an ending movie will be shown. You can then access this movie at any
time under the "spot race" select menu.
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-- 14. High Scores -- [HIGHSC]
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Here are my top scores/records in each of the races. If you have
a good time to submit, let me know!
Sonic GP
1 01'49"10
2 01'46"56
3 01'51"20
4 02'20"70
5 02'12"41
Flash GP
1 01'44"13
2 01'42"21
3 01'38"23
4 01'52"86
5 01'39"20
Lightning GP
1 01'56"18
2 01'29"71
3 01'29"40
4 01'35"63
5 01'38"53
Plazma GP
1 01'28"83
2 01'38"71
3 01'28"18
4 01'29"40
5 01'51"15
Laser GP
1 01'18"98
2 01'16"78
3 01'24"85
4 01'23"78
5 01'27"40
Tachyon GP
1 01'49"65
2 01'52"01
3 01'44"30
4 01'50"40
5 02'47"36
Formation Mode High Score: 00091
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-- 15. FAQ -- [FAQFAQ]
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Q: Why do I start off so slow? Where's the accelerate?
A: There wouldn't be any challenge if you started off at the speed of every
one else. There is no accelerate, which is a nice change from most racing
games. Instead, you increase your speed by staying close to other lines. See
section 5 for more info.
Q: Is there any difference between any of the color lines?
A: Not that I'm aware of.
Q: I have a question about the game. Can you help me?
A: I can try, but please don't send me any questions that are already
answered in the FAQ. That's what it's there for :)
Q: If this game is from Japan, how much English in there?
A: Surprisingly, the whole game is in English. You should be able to navigate
it just fine. Don't expect to be able to read the instruction booklet,
though.
Q: Do you think they'll ever bring this to America?
A: That's a tough one. I'm not really sure. Even if they do, it wouldn't be
for a while. If you really want to play this game, I recommend importing it.
Q: I heard that they have ESRB ratings for each of the games. Doesn't this
mean we should expect it in American sometime soon?
A: Not necessarily. There's a lot of theories around this one. You can never
be too sure of Japan's strategy when it comes to bringing games over to the
states. It would be nice, but I'm not holding my breath.
Q: Where's the best place to import it from?
A: I recommend Play-Asia (
http://www.play-asia.com) as they have good prices
and reliable shipping. You can find it elsewhere online, but you should NOT
pay more than $25 for it.
Q: Will this Japanese game work on my American DS/GBA/Micro?
A: Yes! Yay for no region encoding!
Q: This game already has a save on it. How do I delete it and start fresh?
A: As soon as the game starts press A+B+L+R and keep it pressed. You should
see some Japanese info pop up. When you release the buttons the screen turns
black and you’re asked whether to delete the save (yes or no).
Q: Something you wrote is wrong or incorrect/I have something to contribute!
A: Great, send me an e-mail (found at the top of this FAQ) and let me know. I
don't expect this guide to be perfect. I am still learning many things.
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-- 16. Credits -- [CREDIT]
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Thanks to all the following..
GameFAQs - For making an awesome site to host this guide.
jackie_chang - For unlocking info, GP scoring, various tips, control
corrections, making a better ASCII logo, and just overall proofreading of
the guide.
Jeda, VeggieH8R, OrR - For helping me figure out some basic stuff about the
game.
accelaexp - For the tip about line color choice in campaign mode.
Stephan - For contacting me and helping me to figure out how to delete saves.
The Bit Generations Website (
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/bit_g/index.html)
For giving me a nice graphical overview of the game with my limited
knowledge of Japanese.
IGN's formatting tool (
http://faqs.ign.com/format_faq.html)
FAQ Tools (
http://losmonos.netfirms.com/faqs/)
YOU - For reading this guide (and hopefully contributing new information).
