SEGA PC DISC – NOTES ON USE
HEALTH ISSUES
Use this software in a well-lit room, staying a good distance away
from the monitor or TV screen to not overtax your eyes. Take breaks
of 10 to 20 minutes every hour, and do not play when you are tired
or short on sleep. Prolonged use or playing too close to the monitor
or television screen may cause a decline in visual acuity.
In rare instances, stimulation from strong light or flashing when
staring at a monitor or television screen can cause temporary muscular convulsions or loss of consciousness for some people. If you
experience any of these symptoms, consult a doctor before playing
this game. If you experience any dizziness, nausea, or motion-sickness while playing this game, stop the game immediately. Consult a
doctor when any discomfort continues.
PRODUCT CARE
Handle the game discs with care to prevent scratches or dirt on either
side of the discs. Do not bend the discs or enlarge their center holes.
Clean the discs with a soft cloth, such as a lens cleaning cloth. Wipe
lightly, moving in a radial pattern outward from the center hole towards
the edge. Never clean the discs with paint thinner, benzene, or other
harsh chemicals.
Do not write or attach labels to either side of the discs.
Store the discs in their original case after playing. Do not store the discs
in a hot or humid location.
The Sonic Riders game discs contain software for use on a personal computer. Please do not play the discs on an ordinary CD
player, as this may damage the headphones or speakers.
* Also read the manual of your personal computer.
* The game discs may not be used for rental business.
* Unauthorized copying of this manual is prohibited.
* Unauthorized copying and reverse engineering of this
software is prohibited.
Thank you for purchasing SONIC RIDERS™. Please be sure to read this
instruction manual thoroughly before you start playing.
CONTENTS
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Starting the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Game Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing the Game. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
❚ Viewing the Game Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
❚ Extreme Gear Air System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
❚ Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
❚ Gimmicks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
❚ Developing Your Racing Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
❚ Special Rule Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
❚ Finishing the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED
CONTROLS
CONTROLS
SETTING UP
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Microsoft Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000
or XP
Intel Pentium® 3 or AMD equivalent
running at 1.0 Ghz or higher
256 MB System RAM
12x CD ROM Drive
3.0 GB Free Hard Disk Space
640 X 480 - 16 bit (High Color) display
DirectX® 9.0c
Direct3D compatible video card with 64
MB VRAM or higher
Direct Sound compatible sound card
Windows compatible keyboard and
mouse
✪ Must be a TFT LCD if your PC moni-
tor is LCD
✪ CPU must support SSE to play in-
game movie scenes.
RECOMMENDED
Intel Pentium® 4 running at 2.0 Ghz
512 MB System RAM
640 X 480 24/32 bit (True Color) display
✪ Refer to Minimum Requirements
above for unlisted items
INSTALLATION
To install the game, insert the Sonic
Riders ™ disc into your computer’s CD
drive. If you have auto-run enabled on
your computer, the installation program
will automatically open and install Sonic
Riders to your hard drive. If auto-run
is not enabled, browse the content of
the CD via My Computer and doubleclick the “setup.exe” icon. Follow the
onscreen prompts to install the game
and its components to your computer.
NOTE: For copy protection reasons,
you must ensure that you have the
original Sonic Riders disc in the CD drive
each time you wish to play this game,
otherwise the game will not load. An
onscreen prompt will remind you in case
you forget to insert the disc.
LAUNCHER MENU
To launch the game, insert the game disc
into your computer and double-click the
shortcut on your desktop, or select Sonic
Riders from your program list via the
Start Menu. The Launcher Menu will be
displayed with the following options.
Play Game: Open the Title Screen of
Sonic Riders to start the game.
Uninstall Game: Prompt to uninstall this
program from your computer.
Options: Change the language, number
of players, control device, button assignments, graphics, and sound options for
this software.
Read Me: Please check for last minute
implementation and additional information on this software.
Exit: Close the Launcher Menu.
OPTIONS
Select Options from the Launcher Menu
to open the Options window. Change
the type of option by clicking the tab
section (top) of the interface, then adjust
the available options by clicking the
items in the interface.
KEYBOARD CONTROLS
MENU CONTROLS
Arrow keys Open highlighted selection
[X] Key Enter selection
[Z] Key Cancel/Return to previous screen
GAME CONTROLS PLAYER 1
Arrow key C Move character/Perform Trick Action
Arrow key V Move forward/Front flip (during Trick Action)
Arrow key Z Move backward/Back flip (during Trick Action)
Arrow key X Move sideways/Steer/Sideways spin (during Trick Action)
[X] key Jump/Grind
[Z] key Air Boost/Attack rival
[A] and [S] keys Brake/Air Slide (with Arrow keys
[A] and [S] keys Exit Turbulence/Tornado
(together)
[F] key Pause Game/Skip Event
✪ When riding on Extreme Gear, Arrow key C does not need to be held
down to move forward.
GAME CONTROLS PLAYER 2
[8] key Mov e character/Perform Trick Action
[2] Key Move forward/Front flip (during Trick Action)
[4] Key Move backward/Back flip (during Trick Action)
[6] Key Move
sideways/Steer/Sideways spin (during Trick Action)
[END] key Jump/Grind
[HOME] key Air Boost/Attack rival
[DELETE] and Brake/Air Slide (with Arrow keys
[PAGE DOWN] keys
[DELETE] Exit Turbulence/Tornado
[PAGE DOWN] keys
(together)
[F] key Pause Game/Skip Event
✪ When riding on Extreme Gear, [8] key does not need to be held
down to move forward.
Z and X)
Z and X)
STORY
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STORY
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.
CHARACTERS
CHARACTERS
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!
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?
Sonic has always been known as
the world’s fastest, but since he
is inexperienced with Extreme
Gear, he will have to fight to
hold onto this reputation.
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.
CHARACTERS
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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.
CHARACTERS
CHARACTERS
Knuckles the
Echidna
Born on Angel Island,
Knuckles spends his
days guarding a pre-
cious stone called
the Master Emerald.
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!
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 right-hand 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.
STARTING THE GAME
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STARTING THE GAME
Press the [F] key at the Title screen to access the
Main Menu. The first time of each start-up, you
will be prompted to load or create Game Data.
See “Managing Game Data” on p.9 for details.
STARTING THE GAME
STARTING THE GAME
RECORDS
Use the Arrow keys and the [X] key to browse
the race and lap records for each track. Use the
[A] and [S] keys to move through the game
modes.
From the Main Menu, select from the following:
GAME START Open the Mode Select menu, and choose a game to play.
See p.10 for details on Game Modes.
EXTRA Play unlocked movies and audio clips, or browse the Gear
Gallery and Records.
OPTIONS Change the vibration, audio, and language settings, as well
as manage Game Data.
EXTRA
View or listen to things you’ve unlocked here.
THEATER
Select a movie from the list and press the [X] key
to play. Press the [Z] key or [F] key 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 [Z] key to pause, and again to return to the
menu.
OPTIONS
Make changes to the following settings:
Audio Setting Select between Stereo and Monaural audio settings.
Vibration Setting Set the vibration function ON/OFF.
Language Setting Set up the language setting for the in game text.
Game Data Choose which Game Data to use.
MANAGING GAME DATA
The Game Data screen in Options and start-up allows you to create,
load and delete Game Data, 99 Game Data can be saved to the hard
disk.
Select Game Data from those available, and details of your current
progress will be displayed on the right side of the screen. Press the
[X] key to enter, then select Start to load, or Delete to erase the Game
Data. If there is no Game Data on the hard disk, or you wish to create
new Game Data, select NEW GAME and then Start.
GEAR GALLERY
Use the Arrow keys and the [X] key to browse
the Extreme Gear you have obtained. Use the [A]
and [S] keys to change the page.
GAME MODES
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GAME MODES
SONIC RIDERS features a wide variety of gameplay modes as detailed
below. Use the Arrow keys (Z and X) to select a game mode from the
menu and press the [X] key to continue.
GAME MODES
GAME MODES
CHOOSING A TRACK AND CHARACTER
Depending on the game mode, you may be required to select a track and
character for each player.
NORMAL RACE
Compete in one of the following race styles:
❚ FREE RACE (1P-2P)
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)
Compete on five 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-2P)
Team up with another player and share a single Air
Tank (p.15) as you compete against another team on
a selected track. See p.22 for more details.
SURVIVAL MODE (1P-2P)
Play until one player remains in the following modes:
❚ RACE STAGE (p.22)
Pass through gates while carrying the Chaos Emerald to
score and win!
❚ BATTLE STAGE (p.23)
Fight off your rivals to survive.
SHOP
Purchase a range of Extreme Gear equipment with the accumulated Rings
you collected (p.21).
TRACK SELECT SCREEN
Use the Arrow keys Z and X to choose a track
and press [X] the key to select.
In some game modes, the following selections
can also be made using the Arrow keys Z and
X and the [X] key.
RULE SETTINGS
Use the Arrow keys Z and X to choose a setting, and C and V to make
changes. Available rule 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 Arrow keys C and V to choose the set of race 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 Settings.
Whenever you complete a Time Attack race, you will be given the
option to save the new Ghost Data. Only one Ghost can be saved per
course. Ghost Data is loaded automatically each race. It may not be
possible to save Ghost Data if the race exceeds three minutes.
GAME MODES
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GAME MODES
PLAYER ENTRY SCREEN
Use the Arrow keys and the [X] key to select a
character to race with. Additional players must
first press the [X] key to confirm entry into the
race. Each character can only be selected by a
single-player, and missing players are filled by
computer-controlled characters.
Once a character has been selected, use the Arrow keys Z and X and the
[X] key 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 the [F] key 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 Arrow keys C and V and the
[X] key to choose a Babylon character’s schedule,
and bring up the Mission Mode select screen.
At the Mission Mode select screen, you can use the Arrow keys Z and X
to select a track, and C and V to select a Mission. Details of the Mission,
reports and records from previous attempts will be detailed on the right
panel. Press the [Q] key to view any collected Treasure. Finally, press [X]
the key to receive a briefing and begin.
PLAYING THE GAME
PLAYING THE GAME
VIEWING THE GAME SCREENS
SINGLE-PLAYER GAME SCREEN
Rings /
Rings required
to Level-Up
Current Level
Boost avail
Race position
Current lap /
able
Total laps
Lap record
Player 1
Player 2
MULTIPLAYER GAME SCREEN
Current race time
Rear rival view
Course map
Relative positions
of each character
Air Tank
level /
Max level
Speed
Course map
As certain conditions are met throughout the game, the number of available Missions will increase.
Player 1
CPU
Player 2
Course map
CPU
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TAG MODE GAME SCREEN
TEAM 1
Player 1 Player 2
CPU CPU
TEAM 2
Tag information
Shared Air Tank
SURVIVAL RACE GAME SCREEN
Distance Indicator
Fewer bars indicate a greater
distance between partners
Relative team member
positions
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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 character's Special Skills,and pressing the Arrow keys Z
and X in a rapid fashion 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 [X] key to leave the Air Pit immediately.
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
Opponent
Character's Lives
Course map
Player’s Lives
Guard items
Attack items
✪ Not all tracks have Air Pits.
CONTROLS
Steering Arrow keys Z X
While riding your Extreme Gear, use the Arrow keys
Z X to steer left and right around the track. The
Arrow key C does not need to be held down.
Air Boost [Z] Key
Press the [Z] key 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.
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Air Slide [A] or [S]
Some turns are too tight to tackle at high speed.
Pressing either the [A] or [S] keys 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.
Brake t[A] or [S]
Press either the [A] or [S] keys to brake quickly.
Tornado [A] and [S] keys together
If a character is too close behind you, you are then
vulnerable to being attacked, or overtaken. Press the
[A] and [S] keys together to 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.
Running Arrow keys
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.
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.
During the race, if your Gear runs out of Air, you will
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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 [X] key to jump as you ride over
a Trick Zone. For a longer jump that allows greater
combos, hold down the [X] key to charge as you
approach the Trick Zone and release as you pass
over it. Correct timing is crucial. While in the air, use the Arrow keys Z
and X 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 Arrow keys
are not being pressed, 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 Arrow key V as you release the [X] key. Back Flips propel you
high into the air making it possible to reach Shortcuts or bonus Items far
above.
Front Flip
Hold the Arrow key C as you release the [X] key. Front Flips propel you
further forward making it possible to reach distant Shortcuts.
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 [X] key to connect. Grind
surfaces must be approached from above, so it may
be necessary to first Jump ([X] key) or make use of a
ramped surface. So essentially you’ll need to Jump
twice to properly land on a rail.
Only Speed Type characters (p.19) are able to Grind.
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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 Arrow keys to try to pass through as many
Accelerators as you can for maximum speed and
bonus Air.
Only Flight Type characters ( p.19) 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 ( p.19) 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 pressing the Arrow keys Z and X 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.
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Turbulence
Riding Extreme 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. If you can reach the source of
the Turbulence, 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.
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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EXTREME GEAR
LEVEL-UP
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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 there are, 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.
Magnetic Barrier*
Draws in Rings like a magnet.
High Speed*
Sudden boost in speed.
Air
Tops off your Air Tank by
various amounts.
Invincible Barrier*
Protection from all attacks
and obstacles.
Speed Down*
Slows you down to a crawl.
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 below).
SHOP
Purchase additional Extreme Gear with accumulated Rings.
When you enter the shop, select Exchange and
press the [X] key. Then use the Arrow keys Z
and X to browse the Gear. Details and parameters are displayed on the
right panel. When you decide which type of Gear you wish to purchase
and have enough Rings, press the [X] key to Exchange. The Gear can
then be selected from the Player Entry screen, and viewed from the Gear
Gallery (p.8).
PAUSE MENU
During gameplay in all modes, press the [F] key 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.
Explosion
Launches a bomb at players
ahead knocking them off
balance.
*Effects are for a limited time only.
Question Item
Contains a mystery PowerUp Item.
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SPECIAL RULE MODES
SURVIVAL BATTLE STAGE
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TAG MODE
Tag Mode is selected from the Mode Select menu (p.10). 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 CPU controlled players 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 player 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 off. 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.10). The objective is to carry the one and only Chaos Emerald through a
set number 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!
Survival Battle Stage is selected via Survival Mode in the Mode Select menu
(p.10). 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 there are no more lives, 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 knock-
ing 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 [X] key
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.
CREDITS
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CREDITS
The following credits list the staff responsible for the localization, marketing, and manual production for Sonic Riders™. See the in-game credits for
the complete list of the original development staff.
SEGA OF AMERICA, INC.
CEO
Naoya Tsurumi
President / COO
Simon Jeffery
VP of Product Development
Dave Cobb
Senior Test Lead
Shawn Dobbins
Test Lead
Lee Frohman
Assistant Test Lead
Joshua Pfeiffer
Davidson Talag
VP of Sales
Sue Hughes-Taigen
VP of Marketing
Scott Steinberg
Director of Marketing
Don Mesa
Product Marketing Manager
Yosuke Moriya
Creative Services Manager
Jen Groeling
Production Specialist
Heather Lucchetti
Director of Web Development
Chris Olson
Online Art Director
Rodwin Pabello
Senior Content Writer
Bridget Oates
Sr. PR Manager
Steve Groll
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
OFF BASE PRODUCTIONS
Manual Copy
Greg Off
OPTION-SHIFT DESIGN
Manual Design
Tim Lindquist
Brady Hartel
Erik Snyder
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