1
Rippin’ Riders is a memory card compatible game [Visual Memory Unit (VMU)
sold separately]. In order to save a game file, the VMU you are using must have
at least 4 memory blocks of free space available.
Thank you for purchasing Rippin’ Riders™!
Please note that this software is designed only
for use with the Dreamcast console. Be sure to
read this instruction manual thoroughly before
you start playing Rippin’ Riders.
A BOARDERS PARADISE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2
BEFORE STARTING A GAME - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3
STARTING A GAME - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4
THE GAME DISPLAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -5
CONTROLS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6
BOARD MANEUVERING TIPS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8
BASIC TRICKS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9
ADVANCED TRICKS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -10
EXPERT TRICKS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11
CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONS &
SPECIALTY TRICKS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12
GAME MODES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -14
THE RESULTS DISPLAY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -17
OPTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -19
contents
Manual Final10_8_99 7/19/00 2:30 PM Page 1
3
Rippin’ Riders is a Visual Memory Unit (VMU) compatible
game. Data saved to a game file includes option settings, time
scores and other scoring results. To save game data connect
a Dreamcast controller to any control port. Then, insert the
memory card (VMU) to be used to save the game data into an
expansion socket of the controller. With this game, a minimum of 4 blocks of free memory is required to save a game
file. Additional free memory is required to save replay data.
When using the Jump Pack with the
Dreamcast Controller to play Rippin’ Riders,
always insert the Jump Pack into Expansion
Socket 2 of the controller. When the Jump
Pack is inserted into Expansion Socket 1 of
the Dreamcast Controller, the Jump Pack
does not lock into place and may fall out
during game play or otherwise inhibit game
operation.
BEFORE STARTING A GAME
Insert the VMU into Expansion Socket
1 and the Jump Pack into Expansion
Socket 2 of the controller.
Insert the VMU into an expansion
socket of the controller.
saving game files
using the Jump Pack
CAUTION
Never turn OFF the Dreamcast power, remove
the VMU or disconnect the controller while
game data is being saved.
2
A BOARDER’S PARADISE
Battle the elements, your board buddies and your
own personal best in Rippin’ Riders!
Compete as one of six main characters, each with
their own unique style, speciality tricks and combos.
Uncover hidden courses, boards and features as you
keep rippin’ it up on your Sega Dreamcast!
Battle the elements, your board buddies and your
own personal best in Rippin’ Riders!
Compete as one of seven main characters, each with
their own unique style, speciality tricks and combos.
Uncover hidden courses, boards and features as you
keep rippin’ it up on your Sega Dreamcast!
Manual Final10_8_99 7/19/00 2:30 PM Page 2
54
THE GAME DISPLAY
An explanation of the basic game display is described below. However, note that the
actual game display may vary slightly with each mode.
The current elapsed time.
The amount of extra time
earned by performing tricks.
Whenever you successfully
bust a trick, the trick
name, trick point value
and total number of points
earned is displayed here.
The amount of allotted
time remaining.
The current speed.
The current total number
of trick points earned.
This item toggles between the
RECORD and SECTION display.
RECORD displays the top ranking score for TIME, TRICK and
TOTAL. SECTION displays the
time clocked (or the current
time being clocked) for each of
the three sections of the course.
record & section
trick points
trick total
extra time
total time
time
speed
STARTING A GAME
Once the title screen appears, press the Start
Button to proceed to the mode selection menu.
Use the Analog Thumb Pad or Direction Pad (D-Pad)
to select a mode and press the Button to
enter your selection. For details on the modes available, see p. 14.
Shred these unique
slopes, designed after courses
no average boarder would dare try,
within the allotted time while racking up trick points as you go.
Catch some big air
and bust loads of tricks while
competing in this halfpipe mode.
Race against your favorite
rival using this split screen fastpaced competition mode.
Use this mode to modify
various game settings, perform sound tests, view the rankings, etc. For details, see p. 19.
mode selection screen
title screen
Manual Final10_8_99 7/19/00 2:30 PM Page 4
76
BASIC CONTROLS
REAR VIEW
To reset the Dreamcast and return to the title screen at any point during game play,
simultaneously press and hold the , , , and Start Buttons.
Insert a memory
card (VMU)
Do a clockwise
stance change or
a mid-air grab
Insert a memory
card (VMU) or a
Jump Pack
During Game Play
Do a counter-
clockwise stance
change
During Game Play
Expansion
Socket 1
Expansion
Socket 2
Trigger
Trigger
CAUTION
Never touch the Analog Thumb Pad or Triggers / while
turning the Dreamcast power ON. Doing so may disrupt the
controller initialization procedure and result in malfunction.
BASIC CONTROLS
OVERHEADVIEW
Rippin’ Riders is a one to two player game. Before turning the Dreamcast power ON,
connect the Dreamcast Controllers and/or other peripheral equipment to the
Control Ports of the Dreamcast.
*Select "KEY ASSIGN"
from the options menu to
modify the button assign-
ments for the controls.
Game Start
Button
Pause Button
During Game Play
Other Times
Edging Button
During Game Play
Cancel Button
Grab Button
During Game Play
Other Times
Enter Button
Jump Button
During Game Play
Other Times
Start Button
Button
Button
Button
the Dreamcast Controller
Guard Button
During Game Play
Button
Menu Selection
= Maneuver
the board
= Shift the
boarder’s weight
Other Times
During Game Play
Directional
Pad (D-Pad)
Analog
Thumb Pad
Manual Final10_8_99 7/19/00 2:30 PM Page 6
Loading...