Chase HQ FAQ

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Chase HQ FAQ
For the TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine
Version 1.0 (Created 7/22/2006)
By Devin Morgan

This file is Copyright (c)2006 Devin Morgan. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents

1. What's New
2. Introduction
3. Controls
4. Overview
5. Secrets/Tips and Tricks
6. Credits
7. Copyright Notice

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Version 1.0 (7/22/06): The first complete version of this FAQ.

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Chase HQ is a Pole Position styled arcade racer, but with more than just
racing going on. The premise is that you are a cop who has to chase down
criminals at high speeds on the open road, and knock their cars into
submissions in order to make the arrest. It is a relatively short game, with
everything you'd expect out of old-school racers, including the Low/High gear
switch. The game can get quite challenging, especially in the final stage
where the road is long and winding with plenty of sharp turns along the way!
If you are looking for a quick and (in theory) simple racing game for the
TurboGrafx-16, try this one out.

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Up/Down: Switch between Low and High speed

Left/Right: Move to the left/right

Run: Start game, pause/resume game

Select: Use turbo boost

Button I: Accelerate (hold button)

Button II: Brake (hold button)

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General Gameplay
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The gameplay aspect of this game is reminiscent of old-school arcade racers
(sort of like Pole Position). The main premise of the game is to race along
at speeds exceeding 220MPH, while trying to chase down the criminal for that
particular stage. As you accelerate along, you will come across other cars,
as well as turns in the road (follow them to avoid going off-road and
potentially hitting something, which will cause you to spin out).

It should also be noted that there is a time limit (starts at 60 seconds;
will extend by another 60 seconds when you catch up to the criminal). If that
limit expires, it will be game over. You can continue by pressing the Run
button, as long as you have continues remaining (4 total).

At the upper-right area of the screen is a Distance bar, which will
progressively empty as you approach the criminal's car. When it is empty, the
criminal car (which will be marked) is on your screen. At this point, you
have to take out the criminal by ramming into his car repeatedly. There is a
meter along the top-middle of the screen which will progressively fill and
change colors from green to red as you cause damage. When it is full, you
will apprehend the criminal and the level will be completed.

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Scoring
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While driving, you will definitely come across other cars on the road. For
each one you pass, you will receive an increment of 200 points; if you hit a
car, it starts from 200 again. For example:

1 car: 200 points
2 cars: 400 points
3 cars: 600 points
4 cars: 800 points
5 cars: 1000 points

When you finally catch up to the criminal's vehicle, you will have to crash
into it many times in order to apprehend the bad guy inside. Each time you
ram the criminal's car, you will receive 2000 points.

Clear Bonus: 10000 points x (level played)
Time Bonus: 5000 x (# seconds remaining)

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Stages
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Prior to each level actually beginning, you are on a screen showing a radio
transmission of sorts. The message is the same for each level ("This is Nancy
at Chase HQ. We've got an emergency here."), and the stage begins when you
hit the Run button while on this screen. Here is a list of who the villains
you chase in each level are:

Level Villain Car Type/Color
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1 Ralph the Slasher White Sports Car
2 Carlos the Armed Robber Yellow Sport Car
3 Gang of Pushers Silver Sport Car
4 Kidnapper Blue 2 Seater
5 Eastern Bloc Spy Unknown (Red Sports Car)

There are only 5 stages in the game. Once you beat Stage 5, you will watch a
congratulatory scene and the game will restart from Stage 1.

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Switching Gears
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When you start a level, you will be on the Low gear (see the top of the
screen). On low speed, the maximum speed you will be able to attain is 140MPH
which won't get you anywhere fast; it will be impossible to win like this.
However, if you switch to the High gear, your maximum speed increases to
around 220MPH. The trick is in knowing when and how to switch. When starting
off, wait until you hit about 120MPH to switch to High gear. Also, when you
crash and spin out, you will be reduced to a stop, so you will want to switch
back down to Low to gain speed again quickly before switching again. Try not
to switch to High if you're going below 100MPH, since that will slow your
acceleration slightly.

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Turbo Boosts
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On the upper-left portion of the screen, you will see small fan/blade icons.
Those are your turbo boosts, and you start off with 3 of them. When you press
Select to use it, you will receive a decent speed boost, which is great for
gaining lost ground after a crash or chasing after a criminal. Once you use
all 3 of them, that's all you have. They will replenish if you run out of
time and choose to continue, though. It is best to save them for the criminal
chase, and especially if in the event you crash into an object along the side
of the road.

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Level Skip
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On the title screen, press the following buttons: Right, I, Left, II, Up,
Select, Down, Select. You will hear a sound if you entered it correctly. Now,
when you go into the actual game, press I + II + Select and you will skip
ahead to the next level.

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Sound Test
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On the title screen, press the following buttons: Left, Right, I, II, Down,
Select, Up, Select. You will hear a sound if you entered it correctly. Use
Left and Right, and press Button I to hear the various sounds of the game.

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GameFAQs (http://www.gamefaqs.com): For the codes listed in this FAQ.

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