Tank Racer (PC CD)
by lethal_shrapnel V 1.1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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0.0 VERSION HISTORY
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 TIPS/STRATEGY
2.0 TANKS
2.1 BRONZE CUP
2.1.1 METACAT RADIUS Si
2.1.2 EBZ 212 COUPE
2.1.3 KYOTO BANDITOS 2.0i
2.1.4 McCOY CHARGER GL
2.2 SILVER CUP
2.2.1 METACAT LEMANS ST
2.2.2 EBZ TURBO 308
2.2.3 KYOTO REDLINE 28i
2.2.4 McCOY FANTOME RS
2.3 GOLD CUP
2.3.1 METACAT VIPER GT4
2.3.2 EBZ 720 SLi
2.3.3 KYOTO DANZER 38i
2.3.4 McCOY ALTA SE
3.0 ITEMS/PICKUPS
3.1 BATTERY CHARGE
3.2 HOMING MISSILE/ROCKET
3.3 BOMB
3.4 LAND MINES
3.5 SHOCK MINES
3.6 ALIENS
3.7 SHIELD
3.8 FUNKY RAY
4.0 TRACKS
5.0 CHEATS
6.0 CREDITS
7.0 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
7.1 TANK RACER COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
0.0 VERSION HISTORY
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1.0 - Started the FAQ.
1.0 A - Added description of ITEMS/PICKUPS and TIPS/STRATEGIES
1.0 B - Added McCoy Fantome and Alta to the FAQ
1.1 A - Added Credits
1.2 - Finished FAQ with Copyright Information and Cheats.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
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Tank Racer is a fun-filled game, where you can race tanks, through towns, the
moon, swamps etc. The variation in the number of tracks is not enough but not
too less either. There are 8 tracks, with varying levels of difficulty. Also,
there are Cup Challenges here. There are three Challenges namely Bronze, Silver
and Gold in increasing order of difficulty. The tracks are essentially the same
but new ones are introduced in every New Cup, you unlock. The tracks are
mentioned below.
Some tips are mentioned below. Although every player can develop a style of his
own and a method for playing, some obvious and not so obvious tips are given
anyway.
1.1 TIPS/STRATEGIES
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All tracks have obstacles so beware. These obstacles are of two kinds. Most of
them can be run over, while some cannot. The latter include houses, certain
fences, other tanks and arrows that point the way. The former category contains
rocks, boulders, cars, and just about anything, including certain corner edges
of houses. Take the shortest rout possible, because tanks just can't beat the
world speed record. I trust you know that already. Go over small hills, or
other cars or anyother removable obstacle to pave way for your tank. Your tank
is invulnerable so don't worry if some other tank attacks you. You should only
be worrying about the shot deviating you from your way. When being attacked,
dont bother dodging or swerving, tanks are not built to tackle chicanes and
S-curves. Just concentrate on putting the maximum distance between you and your
opponent. Although you can rotate the turret, I have never used it except when
I am in first place and I get the bomb or missile (refer ITEMS/PICKUPS section
3.0) I just turn the turret 180 and keep firing. This dissuades other tanks
from attempting to overtake. Pickups must be taken judiciously. For example, if
your closest competitor has a bomb, then you would be better off with a shield
or battery charge than say Aliens. Use the handbrake wisely, start tapping it
before a turn ,but, if you really need to stop or slow down, use both Handrake
and Reverse in conjunction.
2.0 TANKS
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2.1 METACAT RADIUS Si
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This is the best Tank overall. It has good overall statistics in not only
Bronze, but also Silver and Gold.
2.1.1 BRONZE CUP
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Recommmended For Tracks: ALL
Stats: Top Speed - 3
Accelaration - 2
Handling - 3
Grip - 3
Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum
2.1.2 SILVER CUP - METACAT LEMANS ST
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Recommmended For Tracks: ALL
Stats: Top Speed - 3
Accelaration - 2
Handling - 3
Grip - 3
Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum
2.1.3 GOLD CUP - METACAT VIPER GT4
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Recommmended For Tracks: ALL except CIRCUIT
Stats: Top Speed - 3
Accelaration - 2
Handling - 3
Grip - 3
Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum
2.2 EBZ
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This Tank is more suited for small tracks that donot have straightways, but
more of twists and turns.
2.2.1 BRONZE CUP - EBZ 212 COUPE
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Recommended For Tracks: THEME PARK
Stats: Top Speed - 1
Accelaration - 3
Handling - 4
Grip - 3
Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum
2.2.2 SILVER CUP - EBZ TURBO 308
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Recommended For Tracks: EASTERN BLOC
Stats: Top Speed - 2
Accelaration - 3
Handling - 2
Grip - 3
Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum
2.2.3 GOLD CUP - EBZ 720 SLi
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Recommended For Tracks: RIVIERA
Stats: Top Speed - 1
Accelaration - 4
Handling - 2
Grip - 3
Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum
2.3 KYOTO
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Kyoto is for Tracks that require High speed and not much turning.
2.3.1 BRONZE CUP - KYOTO BANDITOS 2.0i
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Recommended for Tracks: SWAMP, BORDER and VILLAGE
Stats: Top Speed - 4
Accelaration - 1
Handling - 2
Grip - 2
Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum
2.3.2 SILVER CUP - KYOTO REDLINE 28i
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Recommended for Tracks: BORDER AND MOON DOME
Stats: Top Speed - 4
Accelaration - 1
Handling - 2
Grip - 2
Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum
2.3.3 GOLD CUP - KYOTO DANZER 38i
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Recommended for Tracks: CIRCUIT
Stats: Top Speed - 4
Accelaration - 1
Handling - 2
Grip - 2
Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum
2.1.4 McCoy
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McCoy is a pretty ordinary Tank. You can use it for Just about any track. The
ANY implies that this Tank is not generally good, its just an option
Recommended for Tracks: Any
Stats: Top Speed - 2
Accelaration - 4
Handling - 2
Grip - 1
Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum
2.3.1 BRONZE CUP - McCoy Charger GL
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Recommended for Tracks: SWAMP, BORDER and VILLAGE
Stats: Top Speed - 2
Accelaration - 4
Handling - 2
Grip - 1
Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum
2.3.2 SILVER CUP - McCoy FANTOME RS
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Recommended for Tracks: RIVIERA, BORDER
Stats: Top Speed - 1
Accelaration - 4
Handling - 3
Grip - 2
Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum
2.3.3 GOLD CUP - McCoy ALTA SE
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Recommended for Tracks: RIVIERA
Stats: Top Speed - 1
Accelaration - 3
Handling - 3
Grip - 3
Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum
3.0 ITEMS/PICKUPS
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There are various pickups scattered throughout the tracks. Here is a list of
each PowerUp and what it does. I have tried to include all possible uses of the
pickups also.
3.1 BATTERY CHARGE
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Shaped like a lightening bolt, this pickup give a good boost of speed. The Tank
goes much faster but also handles a little badly. Use it judiciously.
Uses: Getting away from opponents with Rockets, Bombs.
Getting a good lead.
Simple go faster and catchup to the next guy.
3.2 HOMING MISSILE
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DESCRIPTION: This is a pickup that is obvious. It has a Rocket, with a
targeting reticle near it.
EFFECTS: It's a rocket. What more can I say? If the destination Tank is
visible, the rocket locks on automatically.
USES: Getting rid of opponents in front who have the BATTERY CHARGE.
Getting rid of opponents in front who have the LAND MINES.
Getting rid of opponents in front who have a lead.
3.3 BOMB
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DESCRIPTION: My favorite. It is a picture of just a fat missile red and orange
in color.
EFFECTS: When fired, it has a visible disruptive effort ina huge Blast Radius.
The Tanks nearby are sent spinning out of control. When fired ON a
tank, the effects are disastrous. When climbing small slopes, you can
use the angle to launch the bomb far away.
USES: Dissuading followers, when in the lead.
Attacking nearby or faraway Tanks.
3.4 LAND MINES
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DESCRIPTION: A flat sheet of metal with a pin on top.
EFFECTS: When a tank runs over one of these, they are thrown out of their path.
USES: Obvious isnt it? Drop it and the Tank behind you gets a jolt!
3.5 SHOCK MINES
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DESCRIPTION: Shaped like a blue jack
EFFECT: When a tank runs over one of these, it loses control over its turret
temporarily.
USES: Obvious isnt it? Drop it and the Tank behind you gets a jolt!
3.6 ALIENS
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DESCRIPTION: An Alien ship with a beam.
EFFECT: When fired on an enemy Tank, a UFO comes, beams up the Tank and beams
it down again behind the firer.
USES: Getting rid of Tanks in front of you, esp those that drop mines.
3.7 SHIELD
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DESCRIPTION: A Shield.
EFFECT: A SHIELD
USES: as a SHIELD
3.8 FUNKY RAY
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DESCRIPTION: This is a white rocket.
EFFECT: When fired on an enemy Tank, this slows them down. The Tanks movement
becomes jerky.
USES: Slow down Tanks ahead of you to overtake them.
4.0 TRACKS
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Here I will only give the length of each track. How to complete it depends on
the individual.
VILLAGE - 2.0 miles
BORDER - 2.9 miles
SWAMP - 2.8 miles
THEME PARK - 2.6 miles
EASTERN BLOC - 1.7 miles
RIVIERA - 2.5 miles
MOON DOME - 2.4 miles
CITCUIT - 1.9 miles
5.0 CHEATS
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As far as I know, there aren't any cheats. But there is a trainer that is
available. There is one available at www.avault.com . It's a good one. So
enjoy.
6.0 CREDITS
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Me, lethal_shrapnel, for singlehandedly bringing out this FAQ. There wasn't a
single one at GameFAQs so I thought I could do it.
Jog, for a great trainer
Grolier Interactive and Glass Ghost, for bringing out a fun game.
7.0 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
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This document is Copyright © 2001 lethal_shrapnel. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this FAQ may be used in any way, shape, or form
without express written consent of lethal_shrapnel.
7.1 TANK RACER COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
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Copyright © Grolier Interactive. All rights reserved.
Tank Racer and all related names (Kyoto, Metacat etc) Copyright © Glass Ghost
Productions
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