SAMBA DE AMIGO VERSION 2000 (Dreamcast, Import)
Samba 2000 FAQ v2.0
Created: 4/14/01 by miffo (aka Michael Paul)
Updated: 5/29/01
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Version History:
v2.0 - I downloaded a game save that has all the challenges unlocked so
I could so what they all were. Now that I've finished that, I'm
basically done. I'll probably add more later, especially to the
minigame section, but I'm done for now!
v1.9 - I put in stars next to songs so you know which are from the first
game. All that's left to do is finish the Challenge section.
v1.6 - I added a lot to the Other Stuff secton including the cast of
characters.
v1.45 - I added to the Challenge Mode section.
v1.4 - I added lists of the songs and added to the Challenge Mode
section.
v1.0 - I created it and added most of the stuff here.
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This FAQ is for the Japanese version of Samba de Amigo ver. 2000. I'm
not sure what's going to change for the American version, but they'll
probably be the same.
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*Table of Contents* (hint: press Ctrl+F)
1. Menu Translation/Explanation
2. Overview
3. Controls
a. Maracas
1) Buying maracas
2) Putting them together
3) Using them
4) Adjusting them
5) Trouble shooting
b. Controller
1) Setup A
2) Setup B
c. Maracas vs. Controller
4. Mini game
a. The objective
b. How to play
5. Challenge Mode
6. Downloading songs
7. Other stuff
a. Characters
b. Misc Stuff
8. Thanks
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1. Menu Translation/Explanation
The following is a list of menus after the main screen in English, with
the corresponding submenus indented. Below each main section I will
include in parentheses () an explanation of each topic.
-Arcade
-Original
-Hustle
-Love Love
* Height select: These are the approximate CM-inches conversion:
190=6'3 170=5'7 150=4'11 130=4'3 110=3'7
(You have limited songs in Arcade, but you earn more as you play more.
In "Original" you do what you did in the original Samba: shake the
maraca with the blue balls. But in "Hustle" the balls are green and you
have to swing with the Pose guy. "Love Love" measures your, uh, musical
love toward another. See Section 2 for more details.)
-Original
-Original
-Hustle
-Love Love
(This is like Arcade, but you can play ALL songs that you've played at
another time, i.e. in Arcade or Challenge.)
-Survival
(You have to unlock this first. Unlock this by completing Maraca Star.
In Survival mode you have a given set of health, which goes down each
time you make a mistake. It also goes up gradually if you do good
enough. The goal is to see how many songs you can do before your health
reaches 0.)
-Challenge
-Maraca Kids
-Maraca Junior
-Maraca Idol
-Maraca Star
-Maraca Hero
(You will be given a set of challenges to complete, which will move you
up in rank as well as unlock new songs and other features.)
-Minigame
(This is a volleyball mini-game. It's not extremely fun, but it's a
nice distraction. See Section 4.)
-Training
-Original
-Hustle
-Love Love
(In training, you basically do the same thing as in Original, but you
can do it as many times as you want.)
-Internet
(Connect to the in-game website to download songs, participate in online
rankings, and more!)
-Options
-Game
-Game Level
Easy | Normal | Hard
-Stage
Easy | Normal | Hard
-Continue
On | Off
-Cancel Select
On | Off
-High Score
-Original
-Hustle
-Love Love
-Survival Original
-Survival Hustle
-High Score Clear
-Play Record
-Sound
Mono | Stereo
-Sound Test
SE
BGM
Music
-Voice
-Maraca Voice
-Hustle voice
-Controller
Type A | Type B
-Maraca
+2 | +1 | 0 | -1 | -2
-File
(You can change various game options here. I would recommend turning
cancel select OFF, continue select ON, and try Controller type B if you
have problems with type A.)
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2. Overview
Let me explain Samba for those who don't know: You take a pair of
maracas (or controller, more on that later) and shake to the beat of the
music. Select one of 42 songs and get ready to wear yourself out.
Balls will come across the screen in six different positions. When the
ring touches the ball, shake the maraca in the corresponding position.
If you do it right, "Yeah" will pop up, otherwise you'll see "Boo"
instead. The game gets challenging, especially on Super Hard mode, but
practice makes perfect!
There is also a Hustle Mode. Instead of shaking the maraca, you sway
them to imitate the pose guy. This is a new addition to the original
Samba de Amigo. You can also play with the controller by pressing the
corresponding buttons.
In Love Love mode you and a friend play together. Each time you hit a
ball at the same time, your score goes up. Each time you miss, your
score goes down. At the end it measures how "compatible" you were.
It's great if you have a girl/boyfriend and play the Wedding March song.
When you begin, select options like what mode, your height, and what
songs you are doing. When you are ready, it opens a screen that lets
you cancel. If you want (you probably do) you can turn this screen off
in the options menu.
Here are all the songs you can unlock in the game:
(There are stars * by songs that are from the original game)
Vamos a Carnaval
Volare
Tout Tout Pour Macherie
Hot Hot Hot
Salome
Tubthumping*
The Cup of Life*
Samba de Janeiro*
Mambo Beat*
Livin' La Vida Loca*
Bamboleo
Games People Play
Mambo de Verano
Sway
Take On Me*
El Ritmo Tropical*
Love Lease*
Macarena*
Djobi Djoba
SOS
Cha Cha Cuba
La Bamba*
Tequila*
Soul Bossa Nova*
Samba de Amigo*
The Theme of Rocky
The Theme of Inoki*
Wedding March
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3. Controls
Controlling the game is what really makes it fun. Sure, the game isn't
the same without maracas, but it's still good. Either way you do it, I
hope you have fun!
a. Maracas: This is what the game is all about! MARACAS MARACAS
MARACAS!!! And a monkey.
1) Buying maracas: OK, here's the problem - the best way to play this
game is to get a pair of those lovely maraca controller. Why is that a
problem? They cost $80 AND they're hard to find. Very hard to find.
There are third party maracas that are supposed to be more accurate with
their 3D censors, but I haven't tried these out before.
2) Putting them together: Read the instructions, but basically you
plug the maracas into the base and attach the base to the mat via
Velcro. Plug the base into port A or B on your Dreamcast.
3) Using them: This is the fun part! Now that you've got your
maracas set up, you're ready to play. You're going to see the balls go
into the six rings. The red rings are the high positions, yellow is
middle, and green is low. When the ball hits the circle, shake the
maraca in the corresponding position. Notice that there is a white ring
around the circle - the shows where your maraca is positioned. Hold the
maraca to correspond with the rings.
__ __
High Right / \ / \ High Left
\__/ \__/
__ __
Middle Right / \ / \ Middle Left
\__/ \__/
__ __
/ \ / \ Low Left
Low Right \__/ \__/
When a ball hits the ring, shake the maraca in the correct position.
4) Adjusting them: Go to the options menu and you can adjust the
height of your maracas in addition to adjusting your height before the
game.
5) Troubleshooting:
Q: My maracas wires are getting tangled, what can I do?
A: Nothing. If they get too tangled, you can pull out the wire and
stretch it out to temporarily make it better.
Q: Why does my maraca sometimes not respond?
A: Don't expect it to work 100% of the time - after all, Sega did fit a
several thousand-dollar arcade into an $80 peripheral. If you
experience this problem, check to make sure the maracas are fully
plugged in.
Q: Why won't my maracas work at all?
A: I've heard some third party maracas won't work on Samba 2000.
Q: My wrists hurt when I play, what should I do?
A: Ask your doctor.
b. Controller: The controller basically acts as the maracas, only you
hit the buttons instead of shaking. To do hustle mode with the
controller, you need to slide the D-pad in the directions that the pose
guy sways his arms.
1) Setup A
Controller Setting A:
__ __
D up+left/X+Y / \ / \ D up+right/B+Y
\__/ \__/
__ __
D left / \ / \ B
\__/ \__/
__ __
D down+left/X+A / \ / \ D down+right/A+B
\__/ \__/
Press these buttons when the ball hits the ring. To change controller
settings, go to options. I personally prefer setup B.
2) Setup B
Controller Setting B:
__ __
D up / \ / \ Y
\__/ \__/
__ __
D left / \ / \ B
\__/ \__/
__ __
D down / \ / \ A
\__/ \__/
Press these buttons when the ball hits the ring. To change controller
settings, go to options. I personally prefer setup B.
c. Maracas vs. Controller: Which is better? Which is more fun? Well,
the maracas definitely make the game more exciting (and you'll get some
exercise too). However, the controller is useful when trying to beat a
certain challenge, as they can be easier to use. My recommendation is
to try both controller setups and see what's best for you.
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4. Mini game
The one thing missing from version 2000 that the last game had are the
five minigames. The time, you get a volleyball game in which you
compete against other Samba de Amigo characters.
a. The objective: You should know the rules of volleyball - hit the
ball over the net, three hits at a time, don't lose...etc. You need 15
points to win.
b. How to play: If you are using maracas, there will be two hands on
the screen. One maraca controls one hand, the other maraca controls the
other hand. Move your maracas to move the hands...use the hands to hit
the ball. Shaking the maraca can do special moves such as a spike.
If you are using the controller, you'll only have one hand which is
controlled with the D-pad. Try to hit the ball just as you would with
maracas; hit A to smash the ball.
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5. Challenge Mode
In Challenge Mode you can complete a series of challenges to unlock new
songs and other things. It is divided into five ranks each with five
challenges. They are as follows:
Maraca Kids:
(Song, mode, difficulty, objective)
1. Vamos a Carnaval, Original, Easy, C Ranking
2. Hot Hot Hot, Hustle, Easy, C Ranking
3. Samba de Janeiro, Original, Easy, A Ranking
4. Tout Tout Pour Macherie, Hustle, Easy, A Ranking
5. The Theme of Inoki, Original, Easy, A Ranking
Beating this unlocks The Theme of Inoki.
Maraca Junior:
1. Mambo de Verano, Original, Normal, C Ranking
2. Games People Play, Hustle, Normal, B Ranking
3. Livin' La Vida Loca, Original, Normal, B Ranking
4. Volare, Hustle, Normal, 10 or fewer misses
5. The Theme of Rocky, Hustle, Normal, 100000 points or more
Beating this unlocks The Theme of Rocky.
Maraca Idol
1. The Cup of Life, Original, Normal, A Ranking
2. Salome, Hustle, Normal, A Ranking
3. Djobi Djoba, Hustle, Normal, 500000 points or more
4. Mambo Beat, Hustle, Normal, A Ranking
5. Wedding March, Original, Normal, A Ranking
Beating this unlocks Wedding March
Maraca Star:
1. Sway, Hustle, Hard, C Ranking
2. El Ritmo Tropical, Original, Normal, 600,000 points or more
3. SOS, Hustle, Normal, A Ranking with 98% accuracy or better
4. Samba de Amigo, Hustle, Normal, Perfect
5. Hot Hot Hot, Original, Normal, Perfect
Beating this unlocks Survival mode.
Maraca Hero:
1. Bamboleo, Hustle, Hard, A Ranking
2. Tout Tout Pour Macherie, Original, Hard, A Ranking
3. Tubthumping, Original, Hard, Perfect
4. Mamba de Verano, Hustle, Hard, Perfect
5. Vamos a Carnaval, Original, Hard, Perfect
Beating this unlocks a secret challenge mode. When you go to the
challenge mode screen, you will now see an arrow pointing left. Hold
down left on the D pad to access the other challenge mode. Here are the
secret challenges, which are much more challenging:
Maraca Kids:
(Song, mode, difficulty, objective)
1. Take On Me, Original, Normal, Perfect
2. Hot Hot Hot, Hustle, Normal, Perfect
3. Tout Tout Pour Macherie, Original, Perfect
4. Macarena, Original, Normal, Perfect
5. The Theme of Inoki, Original, Normal, Perfect
Maraca Junior:
1. Mambo de Verano, Original, Random, A Ranking
2. Games People Play, Original, hard, 98% accuracy or higher
3. Bamboleo, Hustle, Normal, Perfect
4. Salome, Original, Hard, 1 or 0 misses
5. The Theme of Rocky, Hustle, Hard, 800000 points or more
Maraca Idol:
1. El Ritmo Tropical, Hustle, hard, 1 or 0 misses
2. Sway, Original, Hard, 1 or 0 misses
3. Djobi Djoba, Original, Hard, Perfect
4. La Bamba, Hustle, Hard, Perfect
5. Wedding March, Original, Hard, Perfect
Maraca Star:
1. SOS, Original, Random, Perfect
2. Vamos a Carnaval, Orignal, Super Hard, B Ranking
3. Love Lease, Original, Super Hard, A Ranking
4. Samba de Amigo, Hustle, Super Hard, A Ranking
5. Soul Bossa Nova, Original, Super Hard, A Ranking
Maraca Hero:
1. Mambo de Verano, Original, Super Hard, Perfect
2. Salome, Original, Super Hard, Perfect
3. Volare, Original, Super Hard, Perfect
4. Djobi Djoba, Original, Super Hard, Perfect
5. SOS, Original, Super Hard, Perfect
*Tips:
For challenges that require "X points or higher" to win, I would
recommend using controller setup A. If you are using the maracas be
sure to do double shakes whenever possible.
For other challenges, especially Super Hard ones later on, I would
recommend using controller setup B. It's definetly easier this way and
even if you have maracas, it's probably better to not use them.
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6. Downloading Songs
Click on the 'Internet' option (second from the bottom of the main menu)
and you'll see two images that you can click on. Use the D-pad to move
the cursor press A to select. Choose the top image and click on it.
You may or may not be able to connect. I personally can get online with
my imports but the majority of people I talk to can't.
If you CAN get online, you will be taken to a site. Click on the fourth
icon and you'll be taken to the song list. You can then scroll through
the list of songs and download them to a VMU. Each song requires 2
blocks.
If you CAN'T get online, then try to see if you can find a download site
with the files on it. Booyaka.com had all the songs for the original
Samba de Amigo, but it didn't have any for version 2000. I will
probably post my own saves on GameFAQs one day, so if you really want
them, email me and I'll try to get around to it.
Song list:
(there are stars * by songs that are from the original game)
1/18
My Sweet Passion
Opa Opa*
1/11
We Are Burning Rangers
Burning Hearts*
1/4
Let Mom Sleep
Rent a Hero No. 1*
12/28
Lazy Days
Dreams Dreams*
Sonic You Can Do Anything*
12/21
Let's Go Away
Magical Sound Shower*
After Burner*
12/24
It Doesn't Matter
Open Your Heart*
Super Sonic Racing*
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7. Other Stuff
a. Characters:
Amigo: The star of the game! He's the male monkey you see all the
time. He usually is on the first player side (left) of the screen.
Amiga: New to version 2000, she's the female counterpart of Amigo who
carries a tamborene with her. She is usually on the second player side
(right) of the screen.
Bingo/Bongo: The pair of robotic bears. Bingo is the blue one, Bongo
is the pink one.
Linda: She's a big brown butterfly!
Chumba/Wamba: The pair of leopards. Chumba plays the guitar, Wamba
plays the drums.
Rio: She's a brown cat wearing yellow poka-dotted clothes.
There are other characters in the background not mentioned in the book,
including the cute chaos from Sonic Adventure!
b. Miscellaneous stuff:
- To select Super Hard mode, shake the maraca 15 times in the top left
position on the mode selection screen. Hold up on the D-pad if you are
using the controller.
- To select Random mode, shake the maraca 15 times in the lower left
position on the mode selection screen. Hold down on the D-pad if you
are using the controller.
- Samba de Amigo ver. 2000 is scheduled to be released in the US this
summer under the name of "version 2001."
- The official maraca controllers by Sega were released in the US with
10,000 copies for $80. They are hard to find and fairly expensive, but
you can find third party maracas are various sites that seem to work
just as well.
- The main game file takes up 17 blocks on your memory card. Each
downloaded song takes up 2 blocks.
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8. Thanks
I want to thank the person who wants to be known as "Billy Bob" for
helping me with the menu translation. He also told me a few other
things about the game.
I thank Aendrel Juunanagou for posting a save game. I used this to look
and see what all of the challenges are. I found it at
http://www.booyaka.com .
I thank GameFAQs for hosting this FAQ.
And of course, I thank Sega/Sonic Team for making this awesome game and
having the guts to release it, especially with the maraca controllers.
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Copyright © 2001 Michael "miffo" Paul. All rights reserved.
