Sega GAMECUBE GAMES SONIC RIDERS User Manual

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THIS GAME REQUIRES A MEMORY CARD FOR SAVING GAME PROGRESS, SETTINGS OR STATISTICS.

Memory

Card

THIS GAME SUPPORTS SIMULTANEOUS GAME PLAY WITH ONE, TWO, THREE OR FOUR PLAYERS AND CONTROLLERS.

1-4 Player

Simultaneous

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Thank you for purchasing SONIC RIDERS™. Please note that this software is designed for use with Nintendo GameCube™. Be sure to read this instruction booklet thoroughly before you start playing.

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CONTENTS

Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Starting the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Game Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playing the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

❚ Viewing the Game Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

❚ Extreme Gear Air System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

❚ Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

❚ Gimmicks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

❚ Developing Your Racing Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

❚ Special Rule Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

❚ Finishing the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Control Stick

+ Control Pad

L Button

R Button Z Button Y Button X Button A Button B Button C Stick

START/PAUSE

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STARTING UP

HARDWARE SETUP

SONIC RIDERS™ is a game for one to four players. Connect the NINTENDO GAMECUBE™ Controller to Controller Socket 1 for one player, and Controller Sockets 2 to 4 for each additional player.

SAVE FILES

SONIC RIDERS™ is a Nintendo GameCube™ Memory Card compatible game (Memory Card sold separately). To use the Memory Card, it must be inserted into Memory Card Slot A. Any Memory Card inserted into Slot B will not be recognized. You will be prompted to create a new Game Data the first time you play. A minimum of 1 block of free memory space is required to create each Game Data up to a total of 99. An additional 14 blocks of free memory space is required for each Ghost Data created. Only 1 Ghost Data can be saved for each race track in Time Attack. Never turn OFF the Nintendo GameCube™ power or remove the Memory Card while the Game Data is being saved. See p.11 in this booklet for details on managing your Game Data.

WARNING: This title uses an autosave feature as the only method of saving your Game Data. Insertion of a Memory Card after boot up may result in data being overwritten.

USING PROGRESSIVE SCAN TV

This game can be set to display a higher resolution image on TVs that support progressive scan mode (EDTV, HDTV). In order to use the progressive scan mode, you need a TV that can accept this type of input (see your TV operation manual), and a Nintendo GameCube™ Component Video Cable (available only through Nintendo, visit www.nintendo.com or call 1-800255-3700).

To activate the progressive scan mode, press and hold the Nintendo GameCube™ logo is being displayed until the message “DO YOU WANT TO DISPLAY THE GAME IN PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE?” appears. Select YES to activate the mode.

Please note that on some TVs, activating the progressive scan mode will set the format of the image to a wide screen (16:9) format.

Button while the

NINTENDO GAMECUBE CONTROLLER

✪ This game supports the Rumble Feature of the Controller. This

can be activated/deactivated from the OPTIONS menu (p.11).

Menu Controls

Control Stick Change highlighted selection

Button Enter Selection

Button Cancel/Return to previous screen

Game Controls

Control Stick Move character/Perform Trick Action

8 2

4 6

Button Jump/Grind

b/x l/r

Button Brake/Air Slide (with

l+r

Button Exit Turbulence/Tornado

Button Not used

Stick Not used

START/PAUSE Pause/Skip event

✪ When riding on Extreme Gear, no Controller input is required

to move forward.

Move forward/Front flip (during Trick Action) Move backward/Back flip (during Trick Action) Move sideways/Steer/Sideways spin (during Trick Action)

Button Air Boost/Attack rival

4 6

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PROLOGUE

At Midnight one evening in Metal City, Sonic and friends uncovered a valuable Chaos Emerald. As they stood admiring it, a mysterious trio on floating Extreme Gear airboards appeared out of nowhere and snatched the precious gem.

As they raced away, one of the three dropped their airboard and Sonic jumped aboard to pursue the thieves. But unaccustomed to riding, he lost his footing and they got away.

Later, as Sonic and friends gathered in Metal City Plaza, they were interrupted by Dr. Eggman speaking from a giant building monitor.

“I’ve put together a little extra something to spice things up! I call it the ‘EX World Grand Prix!’ A tournament to see who’s the best of the best with Extreme Gear!”

Sonic groaned with disdain.

“Eggman again! Just what is he up to this time?”

At that moment, the three mysterious Chaos Emerald thieves appeared as top ranking entrants on the monitor and Sonic’s attitude changed.

“The EX World Grand Prix, huh? Let’s do this!”

Sonic’s mind was made up. But just what is Eggman really planning? And who are the three mysterious characters?

CHARACTERS

Jet the Hawk

Known as the “Legendary Wind Master,” Jet leads the Babylon Rogues, a talented group of thieves. Jet’s Extreme Gear skills are revered far and wide, earning him an impressive reputation.

He carries a mysterious “control box” said to have been passed down from the ancient Babylonians.

Sonic The Hedgehog

Sonic hates evil as much as he

loves freedom. Sonic can

be short tempered at

times but will always

show a gentle side to

those in trouble. He’s

normally carefree and easy going, even when the going gets rough; but when it comes to a showdown he’s

aggressive and focused like a hedgehog possessed!

Sonic has always been known as the world’s fastest, but inexperienced with Extreme Gear, he will have to fight to hold onto this reputation.

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CHARACTERS

Miles “Tails” Prower

His real name is “Miles Prower,” but his friends just call him “Tails.” He’s a little kid fox with two tails and a heart of gold. He loves tinkering with machinery and has made various devices to help Sonic. This time he’s pitching in as the team mechanic, fixing up the Extreme Gear.

Wave the Swallow

A superb mechanic, Wave

takes care of all of the

Babylon Rogues’ Extreme

Gear. While she's capable of fixing many things, Extreme

Gear is her specialty, and her

knowledge and experience

surpass both Tails and

Eggman in this area.

Storm the Albatross

Storm is the muscle behind the Babylon Rogues’ nefarious schemes and Jet’s righthand man. What he lacks in smarts, he makes up for in raw power. He has a quick temper, but is slow in movement. He tends to stutter when excited or flustered.

CHARACTERS

Knuckles the

Echidna

Born on Angel Island,

Knuckles spends his

days guarding a

precious stone called the Master Emerald; for rea-

sons he himself

doesn’t understand.

His hard headed

demeanor makes him

gullible, and he has

been tricked by Eggman

on more than one occa-

sion. Bringing his inherent

aggression to the race, he plans

to show Eggman that this time

he means business!

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STARTING THE GAME

Press START/PAUSE at the Title screen to access the Main Menu. The first time of each start-up, you will be prompted to load or create a Game Data. See “Managing Game Data” on the facing page for details.

From the Main Menu, select from the following:

GAME START Open the Mode Select menu, and choose a game to

EXTRA Play unlocked movies and audio clips, or browse the

OPTIONS Change a variety of game settings.

play. See p.12 for details on Game Modes.

Gear Gallery and Records.

EXTRA

View or listen to things you’ve unlocked here.

THEATER

Select a movie from the list and press the

Button to play. Press the bButton or START/PAUSE during playback to stop and return to the menu.

AUDIO ROOM

Select a music category from the left panel and a track from the right panel to play. Use the onscreen controls like a regular music player. Press the pause, and again to return to the menu.

GEAR GALLERY

Use the Control Stick and the to browse the Extreme Gear you have obtained. Use the change the page.

Button to

Button

and rButtons to

RECORDS

Use the Control Stick and the aButton to browse the race and lap records for each track. Use the move through the game modes.

and rButtons to

OPTIONS

Make changes to the following settings:

Audio Setting Set sound output to Dolby Pro Logic II, Stereo or

Rumble Setting Language Setting Set the language settings for subtitles. Game Data Choose which Game Data to use.

MANAGING GAME DATA

The Game Data screen in Options and at start-up allows you to create, load and delete Game Data on a Nintendo GameCube™ Memory Card. Select a Game Data from those available, and details of your current progress will be displayed on the right side of the screen. Press the enter, then select Data from the Memory Card. If there is no Game Data on the Memory Card, or you wish to create a new Game Data, select

NEW GAME and then Start.

ENJOY THE GAME WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC II

This game is presented in Dolby® Pro Logic® II surround sound. Connect your game console to a sound system with Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, or Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding to experience the excitement of surround sound. You will need to enable Dolby Pro Logic II in the Audio Settings menu of the game.

Monaural. Set the Rumble feature ON/OFF.

Start to load, or Delete to erase the Game

Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Button to

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GAME MODES

SONIC RIDERS™ features a wide variety of gameplay modes as detailed below. Use the Control Stick from the menu and press the

NORMAL RACE

Compete in one of the following race styles:

❚ FREE RACE (1P-4P)

Compete against other players and CPU characters on a selected track.

❚ TIME ATTACK (1P only)

Select a track and race against the clock.

❚ WORLD GRAND PRIX (1P-2P)

Compete on 5 race tracks to become the overall champion.

STORY MODE (1P)

Enter races based on the storyline.

MISSION MODE (1P)

Clear given Missions one after another. This mode will be unlocked

after certain conditions have been met.

TAG MODE (1P-4P)

Team up with another player and share a single Air Tank (p.17) as you compete against another team on a selected track. See p.24 for more details.

SURVIVAL MODE (1P-4P)

Play until one player remains in the following modes:

❚ RACE STAGE (p.24)

Pass through gates while carrying the Chaos Emerald to score and win!

❚ BATTLE STAGE (p.25)

Fight off your rivals to survive.

SHOP

Purchase a range of Extreme Gear equipment with the accumulated Rings you collected (p.23).

Button to continue.

to select a game mode

CHOOSING A TRACK AND CHARACTER

Depending on the game mode, you will be required to select a track and character for each player.

TRACK SELECT SCREEN

Use the Control Stick track and press the

In some game modes, the following selections can also be made using the Control Stick

RULE SETTING

Use the Control Stick changes. Available race settings vary depending on the mode.

Total Laps Set the number of laps per race from 1–99. Announce Toggle running commentary ON/OFF. Ghost Toggle ghost display ON/OFF (see below). Level Toggle Level-Up feature ON/OFF. Item Toggle availability of Power-Up Items ON/OFF. Air pit Toggle availability of Air pits ON/OFF. Air Lost Characters should Run/Retire when their Air Tank is empty. Default Return all settings to default. Continue Apply settings and return to the Track Select screen.

CUP SELECT (World Grand Prix)

Use the Control Stick 82to choose the set of tracks for your World Grand Prix.

GHOST DISPLAY

When playing in Time Attack Mode, the ghost image of a previous attempt will run with you for a competitive reference. This can be toggled ON/OFF in Rule Setting.

Whenever you complete a Time Attack race, you will be given the option to save the new Ghost Data. Only one Ghost Data can be saved per course, and will require 14 blocks of free memory space. Ghost Data is loaded automatically each race. It may not be possible to save Ghost Data if the race exceeds 3 minutes.

Button to select.

and the aButton.

8 2

to choose a

to choose a setting, and

4 6

to make

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GAME MODES

PLAYING THE GAME

PLAYER ENTRY SCREEN

Use the Control Stick and the aButton to select a character to race with. Additional players must first press the Button to confirm entry into the race. Each character can only be selected by a single player, and missing players are filled by CPU characters.

Once a character has been selected, use the Control Stick and the aButton to select the Gear you wish to use. The first time you play, only one type of Gear will be available per character.

When all the competing players have made their selection, you will be prompted to begin. Press START/PAUSE to begin the race.

MISSION SELECT

In Mission Mode, the aim is to outshine the Babylon characters by performing sets of tricks and other Missions timed to coincide with their schedules. Use the Control Stick choose a Babylon character’s schedule, and bring up the Mission Mode select screen.

At the Mission Mode select screen, you can use the Control Stick

Mission, reports and records from previous attempts will be detailed on the right panel. Press the lected Treasure. Finally, press the and begin.

As certain conditions are met throughout the game, the number of available Missions will increase.

and the aButton to

to select a track, and 82to select a Mission. Details of the

Button to view any col-

Button to receive a briefing

VIEWING THE GAME SCREENS

SINGLE PLAYER GAME SCREEN

Rings /

Rings required

to Level-Up

Current Level

Boost available

Race position Current lap /

Total laps

Lap record

MULTI PLAYER GAME SCREEN

Player 1

Player 2

Player 1

Player 3

Current race time

Rear rival view

Course map

Relative positions

of each character

Air Tank level /

Max level

Speed

Course map

Player 2

Course map

Player 4

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PLAYING THE GAME

TAG MODE GAME SCREEN

TEAM 1

Player 1 Player 2

Player 3 Player 4

TEAM 2

Tag information

Distance Indicator

Fewer bars indicate a greater

distance between partners.

Relative team member

positions

Shared Air Tank

SURVIVAL RACE GAME SCREEN

Gate

Character map

Emerald

✪ The player map shows the positions of each player relative to

the Emerald.

Possession Lamp

Indicates which

character has the

Emerald.

SURVIVAL BATTLE GAME SCREEN

Opponents’

Lives

Course map

Player’s Lives

Guard items

Attack items

PLAYING THE GAME

EXTREME GEAR AIR SYSTEM

Racing is performed on Extreme Gear Boards powered by Air stored in the Air Tank. At regular speeds, Air is consumed fairly slowly, but special moves such as Air Slide and Air Boost will consume Air at a much higher rate. Air can be replenished by picking up Air Items, performing Trick Actions, capitalizing on your characters’ Special Skills, and rotating the Control Stick during Automatic Trails.

If the Air Tank becomes empty, you will have to run to the nearest Air Pit to fill up, perform a trick, or pick up an Air power-up item.

AIR PIT

Air pit terminals allow you to quickly fill your Air Tank, and are positioned at various points around the tracks. Simply ride/run over the Air pit to refill the tank. When the tank is full, you will automatically leave in the correct direction to continue the race. If you’re in a rush, press the immediately.

Note: Not all tracks have Air Pits.

Button to leave the Air pit

CONTROLS

Steering Control Stick

While riding your Extreme Gear, use the Control Stick around the track. Forward motion is automatic so no Controller input is required.

to steer left and right

Air Boost

Press the bor xButton for an extra blast of speed. Air Boost also allows you to attack rivals ahead of you, temporarily disorientating them and costing them time. This technique consumes a considerable amount of Air, so try to use it sparingly.

b/x

Button

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PLAYING THE GAME

Air Slide Steering + l/rButton

Some turns are too tight to tackle at high speed. Pressing either the while steering into the corner will shoot a jet of Air out the side of your Gear to assist in maneuvering. Air is consumed more quickly when performing an Air Slide.

Tornado

If a character is too close behind you, you are then vulnerable to being attacked, or overtaken. Press the create a mini Tornado that will halt your rival in their tracks. Tornados cost you both speed and Air, so check conditions carefully to make sure other players can’t take advantage.

and rButtons together to

or rButton

Brake

Press either the lor rButton to brake quickly.

l+r

Button

l/r

Button

Running Control Stick

During the countdown at the start of the race, run toward the startline. You can boost your initial start by crossing the startline just after the countdown finishes. Don’t cross it too soon or you will get electrified and brought to a standstill for a short period.

During the race, if your Gear runs out of Air, you will need to make your way on foot until you reach an Air pit to fill up, perform a trick, or pick up an Air power-up item.

PLAYING THE GAME

GIMMICKS

Trick Zones

These can be found at various points on each track, and act as springboards allowing you to perform a variety of Trick Actions. To perform a simple Trick Action, press the jump as you ride over a Trick Zone. For a longer jump that allows greater combos, hold down the approach the Trick Zone and release as you pass over it. Correct timing is crucial. While in the air, use the Control Stick to perform spins in all directions.

Larger numbers of spins in a variety of directions will award you a higher Rank, which replenishes a greater amount of Air. When the Control Stick is neutral, the character will automatically return to the upright position facing forward ready to land. Fail to land correctly, and you’ll get a lower Rank and receive less Air.

There are two types of basic Trick Action as follows:

Back Flip

Hold the Control Stick 2as you release the aButton. Back Flips propel you high into the air making it possible to reach Shortcuts or bonus Items far above.

Front Flip

Hold the Control Stick 8as you release the aButton. Front Flips propel you further forward making it possible to reach distant Shortcuts.

Button to Charge as you

Grind Rails

Grinding allows you to travel at speeds faster than the standard riding speed. Approach a pipe or rail suitable for Grinding (grindable rails have a blue light at the front), and press the to connect. Grind surfaces must be approached from above, so it may be necessary to first Jump

essentially you’ll need to Jump twice to properly land on a rail.

Only Speed Type characters (p.21) are able to Grind.

(

Button to

Button

Button) or make use of a ramped surface. So

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PLAYING THE GAME

Accelerators

Launch into an Accelerator and you will be propelled forward at a higher speed than normal, sometimes as a Shortcut bypassing part of the course. Use the Control Stick to try to pass through as many Accelerators as you can for maximum speed and bonus Air.

Only Flight Type characters (facing page) can access Accelerators. This is also known as Air Riding.

Barricades

Some routes around the track are sealed off by obstacles such as barrels and stationary vehicles, that have to be smashed through to gain access. Smashing obstacles is as simple as riding straight into them. Try to break as many as you can in succession to receive maximum bonus Air.

Only Power Type characters (facing page) can access Barricaded areas.

Automatic Trails

Some sections of the race courses are automatically controlled and require no input from the player. However, in most cases, you can increase your speed and Air by rotating the Control Stick clockwise as quickly as possible during these sections.

Shortcuts

Use of Trick Actions and Character Type Skills (see facing page) such as Grinding, can sometimes allow you to access hidden shortcuts around the course. Make use of these shortcuts to keep you in the lead.

PLAYING THE GAME

Turbulence

Riding Gear at high speed sometimes leaves a trail of Turbulence behind which can be surfed by other characters. To surf a rival’s Turbulence, approach the trail from the rear or push into it from the side, and then duck left and right quickly to increase your speed.

you can overtake a rival putting you in the lead.

Depending on conditions, Trick Areas may appear in the Turbulence. If your positioning is correct when these Trick Areas appear, you will automatically perform Trick Actions that increase both speed and Air.

If you can reach the source of the Turbulence,

DEVELOPING YOUR RACING SKILLS

CHARACTER TYPES

There are three different Types of characters that excel in either Speed, Power or Flight. Depending on your Character Type, additional Skills are available which can earn you bonus Air, and which give you the winning advantage.

Speed Type

Ability to Grind along edged surfaces such as rails and pipes.

Flight Type

Ability to launch off runways and fly through chains of Accelerators.

Power Type

Ability to punch through obstacles such as cars and barrels, sometimes revealing a Shortcut.

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PLAYING THE GAME

EXTREME GEAR

A range of Extreme Gear equipment is available for you to choose from. Each has its own characteristics in terms of speed, acceleration, cornering, durability, etc. Each character and Gear combination will have different strengths and weaknesses that you will need to take into consideration when refining your race style. Attributes for both characters and Gear are displayed as follows:

Dash Rate of acceleration. Limit Maximum speed that can be reached. Power Ability to maintain speed over rough terrain. Cornering Ability to handle tighter corners.

The more stars, the stronger the attribute.

✪ In Normal Race Mode, some Gear may be unavailable for

certain courses.

POWER-UP ITEMS

Item Boxes containing Power-Up Items can be found around each track. Simply touch an Item Box to receive the Item. Items are detailed as follows:

Rings

Gives bonus Rings in various amounts.

Air

Tops up your Air Tank by various amounts.

PLAYING THE GAME

LEVEL-UP

Try to collect Rings positioned around the tracks. When your Ring count reaches certain levels, you will Level-Up, increasing your parameters and abilities. If you are attacked or fall off the course, your Ring count will return to 0, and your Level will return to 1.

The Rings held at the end of each race are automatically accumulated and can later be exchanged for Gear at the Shop (see facing page).

SHOP

Purchase additional Extreme Gear with accumulated Rings.

When you enter the shop, select Exchange and press the use the Control Stick ters are displayed on the right panel. When you decide which type of Gear you wish to purchase and have enough Rings, press the Button to Exchange. The Gear can then be selected from the Player Entry screen, and viewed from the Gear Gallery (p.10).

Button. Then

8 2

to browse the Gear. Details and parame-

Magnetic Barrier*

Draws in Rings like a magnet.

High Speed*

Sudden boost in speed.

Explosion

Launches a bomb at players ahead knocking them off balance.

*Effects are for a limited time only.

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Invincible Barrier*

Protection from all attacks and obstacles.

Speed Down*

Slows you down to a crawl.

Question Item

Contains a mystery Power-Up Item.

PAUSE MENU

During gameplay in all modes, press START/PAUSE to pause the game and bring up the Pause menu. Here you can select from the following options:

Retry Restart the current game from the beginning. Quit End the current game and return to the Mode Menu. Cancel Exit the Pause menu and continue the race.

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PLAYING THE GAME

SPECIAL RULE MODES

TAG MODE

Tag Mode is selected from the Mode Select menu (p.12). The objective is to partner up with another player or CPU character and share a single Air Tank as you race against another team. Players 1 and 2 make up the first team, and players 3 and 4 make up the second. If either team member crosses the line first, that team wins. Controls are the same as for the regular game modes. Shortcuts and Type Skills are not available.

During the race, it is important to keep an eye on your teammate's progress, for if you stray too far apart the character in front will be zapped and forced to wait until the other catches up. If you stay close together though, the Air Tank will be slowly topped up. The distance and relative positions of each member are easily grasped by referring to the Tag Information display at the center.

Hint: Why not make use of each other’s Turbulence to leapfrog your way into the lead!

SURVIVAL RACE STAGE

Survival Race Stage is selected via Survival Mode in the Mode Select menu (p.12). The objective is to carry the one and only Chaos Emerald through a set amount of Gates before the other characters do. Controls are the same as for the regular game modes. Shortcuts and Type Skills are not available.

Check the character map display to see your position relative to the Chaos Emerald. If another character has the stone, you will need to attack them by touching them to retrieve it. Once it's in your possession, you’ll become the prime target, so watch your back!

PLAYING THE GAME

SURVIVAL BATTLE STAGE

Survival Battle Stage is selected via Survival Mode in the Mode Select menu (p.12). The objective is to move around the special courses attacking the other characters until only one remains. Controls are the same as for the regular game modes.

Each character starts out with three lives, and will lose one each time he/she takes damage. When no lives remain, the character is out. Around the course are Power-Up Items to fill your Air Tank, increase your speed to max, increase your attack power, and increase your defenses. Check the course map to find the positions of items and other characters.

✪ In the Space Theater stage, opponents can only be damaged by

knocking them into the electrified fences, or off the edge of the stage.

FINISHING THE GAME

At the end of a race, the race results are displayed. First, the individual lap times will be displayed together with the total race time. Shortly after, the total race times and positions for each character will be displayed.

Depending on the mode, pressing the

Button brings up the following menu:

Restart Start a new race with the same settings and conditions. Replay Watch an action replay of the completed race. Back to menu Quit and return to the menu.

✪ Time is limited when the chaos Emerald is in your possession.

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CREDITS

The following credits list the staff responsible for the localization, marketing, and manual production for Sonic Riders™. See the ingame credits for the complete list of the original development staff.

SEGA OF AMERICA, INC. CEO

Naoya Tsurumi

President / COO

Simon Jeffery

Senior VP of Product Development

Bill Petro

Localization Producer

Jason Kuo

Senior Test Lead

Shawn Dobbins

Test Lead

Lee Frohman

Assistant Test Lead

Joshua Pfeiffer Davidson Talag

VP of Marketing

Scott Steinberg

Sr. Brand Manager

Don Mesa

Assistant Product Manager

Yosuke Moriya

Creative Services Manager

Jen Groeling

Director of Web Development

Chris Olson

Online Art Director

Rodwin Pabello

Sr. Copywriter

Bridget Oates

Sr. PR Manager

Bret Blount

PR Manager

Erica Rogers

QA Manager

Deni Skeens

Testers

Stephen Akana Michael Baldwin Jared Bishop Dennis Constantino Steve Fleming Ryan Jones Patrick Joynt Rhianna Kellom J.J. Mc Kenna Frank Morales Shymal Raj James Shattuck Patrick Woo

Build Engineers

Curtis Chiu Rick Ribble

SEGA LOGISTICS SERVICE CO., LTD. Manual Production

Yoshihiro Sakuta Hisakazu Nakagawa Colin Restall

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LIMITED WARRANTY:

SEGA of America, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the game disc or cartridge shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90-days from the original date of purchase. If a defect covered by this limited warranty occurs during this 90-day warranty period, the defective game disc or cartridge will be replaced free of charge. This limited warranty does not apply if the defects have been caused by negligence, accident, unreasonable use, modification, tampering, or any other causes not related to defective materials or manufacturing workmanship. This limited warranty does not apply to used software or to software acquired through private transactions between individuals or purchased from online auction sites. Please retain the original, or a photocopy, of your dated sales receipt to establish the date of purchase for in-warranty replacement. For replacement, return the product, with its original packaging and receipt, to the retailer from which the software was originally purchased. In the event that you cannot obtain a replacement from the retailer, please contact Sega to obtain support.

Obtaining technical support/service

To receive additional support, including troubleshooting assistance, please contact Sega at:

• Website: www.sega.com/support

• E-mail: support@sega.com

• Telephone: 1-800-USA-SEGA

LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTY

ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE AND ARE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN. IN NO EVENT SHALL SEGA OF AMERICA, INC., BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE VALID IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA ONLY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, OR EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY PROVIDES YOU WITH SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

To register this product, please go to www.sega.com

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SEGA of America, Inc. 650 Townsend Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94103 SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.SEGA, the SEGA logo, and Sonic Riders are registered trademarks of SEGA Corporation or its affiliates. © SEGA CORPORATION, 2006. All Rights Reserved. This game is licensed for use with The Nintendo GameCube System only. Copying and/or transmission of this game is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized rental or public performance of this game is a violation of applicable laws. Licensed by Nintendo.Nintendo, Nintendo GameCube and the Official Seal are trademarks of Nintendo. Programmed in Japan. Made and printed in the USA. U.S. Patent Nos. 5,269,687 and 5,354,202 used under license from Midway Games West Inc. Fonts used in this game are supported by FONTWORKS International Limited. FONTWORKS product-names and FONTWORKS logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of FONTWORKS International Limited. Copyright 1994-2002 FONTWORKS International Limited. All rights reserved.

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