Tank Racer (PC CD) by lethal_shrapnel V 1.1 email: lethal_shrapnel@yahoo.com TABLE OF CONTENTS ------------------- 0.0 VERSION HISTORY 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 TIPS/STRATEGY 2.0 TANKS 2.1 BRONZE CUP 2.1.1 METACAT RADIUS Si 2.1.2 EBZ 212 COUPE 2.1.3 KYOTO BANDITOS 2.0i 2.1.4 McCOY CHARGER GL 2.2 SILVER CUP 2.2.1 METACAT LEMANS ST 2.2.2 EBZ TURBO 308 2.2.3 KYOTO REDLINE 28i 2.2.4 McCOY FANTOME RS 2.3 GOLD CUP 2.3.1 METACAT VIPER GT4 2.3.2 EBZ 720 SLi 2.3.3 KYOTO DANZER 38i 2.3.4 McCOY ALTA SE 3.0 ITEMS/PICKUPS 3.1 BATTERY CHARGE 3.2 HOMING MISSILE/ROCKET 3.3 BOMB 3.4 LAND MINES 3.5 SHOCK MINES 3.6 ALIENS 3.7 SHIELD 3.8 FUNKY RAY 4.0 TRACKS 5.0 CHEATS 6.0 CREDITS 7.0 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION 7.1 TANK RACER COPYRIGHT INFORMATION 0.0 VERSION HISTORY --------------------- 1.0 - Started the FAQ. 1.0 A - Added description of ITEMS/PICKUPS and TIPS/STRATEGIES 1.0 B - Added McCoy Fantome and Alta to the FAQ 1.1 A - Added Credits 1.2 - Finished FAQ with Copyright Information and Cheats. 1.0 INTRODUCTION ------------------ Tank Racer is a fun-filled game, where you can race tanks, through towns, the moon, swamps etc. The variation in the number of tracks is not enough but not too less either. There are 8 tracks, with varying levels of difficulty. Also, there are Cup Challenges here. There are three Challenges namely Bronze, Silver and Gold in increasing order of difficulty. The tracks are essentially the same but new ones are introduced in every New Cup, you unlock. The tracks are mentioned below. Some tips are mentioned below. Although every player can develop a style of his own and a method for playing, some obvious and not so obvious tips are given anyway. 1.1 TIPS/STRATEGIES --------------------- All tracks have obstacles so beware. These obstacles are of two kinds. Most of them can be run over, while some cannot. The latter include houses, certain fences, other tanks and arrows that point the way. The former category contains rocks, boulders, cars, and just about anything, including certain corner edges of houses. Take the shortest rout possible, because tanks just can't beat the world speed record. I trust you know that already. Go over small hills, or other cars or anyother removable obstacle to pave way for your tank. Your tank is invulnerable so don't worry if some other tank attacks you. You should only be worrying about the shot deviating you from your way. When being attacked, dont bother dodging or swerving, tanks are not built to tackle chicanes and S-curves. Just concentrate on putting the maximum distance between you and your opponent. Although you can rotate the turret, I have never used it except when I am in first place and I get the bomb or missile (refer ITEMS/PICKUPS section 3.0) I just turn the turret 180 and keep firing. This dissuades other tanks from attempting to overtake. Pickups must be taken judiciously. For example, if your closest competitor has a bomb, then you would be better off with a shield or battery charge than say Aliens. Use the handbrake wisely, start tapping it before a turn ,but, if you really need to stop or slow down, use both Handrake and Reverse in conjunction. 2.0 TANKS ----------- 2.1 METACAT RADIUS Si ----------------------- This is the best Tank overall. It has good overall statistics in not only Bronze, but also Silver and Gold. 2.1.1 BRONZE CUP ------------------ Recommmended For Tracks: ALL Stats: Top Speed - 3 Accelaration - 2 Handling - 3 Grip - 3 Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum 2.1.2 SILVER CUP - METACAT LEMANS ST -------------------------------------- Recommmended For Tracks: ALL Stats: Top Speed - 3 Accelaration - 2 Handling - 3 Grip - 3 Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum 2.1.3 GOLD CUP - METACAT VIPER GT4 ------------------------------------ Recommmended For Tracks: ALL except CIRCUIT Stats: Top Speed - 3 Accelaration - 2 Handling - 3 Grip - 3 Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum 2.2 EBZ ----------- This Tank is more suited for small tracks that donot have straightways, but more of twists and turns. 2.2.1 BRONZE CUP - EBZ 212 COUPE ---------------------------------- Recommended For Tracks: THEME PARK Stats: Top Speed - 1 Accelaration - 3 Handling - 4 Grip - 3 Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum 2.2.2 SILVER CUP - EBZ TURBO 308 ---------------------------------- Recommended For Tracks: EASTERN BLOC Stats: Top Speed - 2 Accelaration - 3 Handling - 2 Grip - 3 Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum 2.2.3 GOLD CUP - EBZ 720 SLi ------------------------------ Recommended For Tracks: RIVIERA Stats: Top Speed - 1 Accelaration - 4 Handling - 2 Grip - 3 Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum 2.3 KYOTO ------------- Kyoto is for Tracks that require High speed and not much turning. 2.3.1 BRONZE CUP - KYOTO BANDITOS 2.0i ---------------------------------------- Recommended for Tracks: SWAMP, BORDER and VILLAGE Stats: Top Speed - 4 Accelaration - 1 Handling - 2 Grip - 2 Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum 2.3.2 SILVER CUP - KYOTO REDLINE 28i -------------------------------------- Recommended for Tracks: BORDER AND MOON DOME Stats: Top Speed - 4 Accelaration - 1 Handling - 2 Grip - 2 Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum 2.3.3 GOLD CUP - KYOTO DANZER 38i ----------------------------------- Recommended for Tracks: CIRCUIT Stats: Top Speed - 4 Accelaration - 1 Handling - 2 Grip - 2 Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum 2.1.4 McCoy ------------- McCoy is a pretty ordinary Tank. You can use it for Just about any track. The ANY implies that this Tank is not generally good, its just an option Recommended for Tracks: Any Stats: Top Speed - 2 Accelaration - 4 Handling - 2 Grip - 1 Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum 2.3.1 BRONZE CUP - McCoy Charger GL ------------------------------------- Recommended for Tracks: SWAMP, BORDER and VILLAGE Stats: Top Speed - 2 Accelaration - 4 Handling - 2 Grip - 1 Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum 2.3.2 SILVER CUP - McCoy FANTOME RS ------------------------------------- Recommended for Tracks: RIVIERA, BORDER Stats: Top Speed - 1 Accelaration - 4 Handling - 3 Grip - 2 Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum 2.3.3 GOLD CUP - McCoy ALTA SE -------------------------------- Recommended for Tracks: RIVIERA Stats: Top Speed - 1 Accelaration - 3 Handling - 3 Grip - 3 Ratings are out of 4 - 4 is maximum 3.0 ITEMS/PICKUPS ------------------- There are various pickups scattered throughout the tracks. Here is a list of each PowerUp and what it does. I have tried to include all possible uses of the pickups also. 3.1 BATTERY CHARGE -------------------- Shaped like a lightening bolt, this pickup give a good boost of speed. The Tank goes much faster but also handles a little badly. Use it judiciously. Uses: Getting away from opponents with Rockets, Bombs. Getting a good lead. Simple go faster and catchup to the next guy. 3.2 HOMING MISSILE -------------------- DESCRIPTION: This is a pickup that is obvious. It has a Rocket, with a targeting reticle near it. EFFECTS: It's a rocket. What more can I say? If the destination Tank is visible, the rocket locks on automatically. USES: Getting rid of opponents in front who have the BATTERY CHARGE. Getting rid of opponents in front who have the LAND MINES. Getting rid of opponents in front who have a lead. 3.3 BOMB ---------- DESCRIPTION: My favorite. It is a picture of just a fat missile red and orange in color. EFFECTS: When fired, it has a visible disruptive effort ina huge Blast Radius. The Tanks nearby are sent spinning out of control. When fired ON a tank, the effects are disastrous. When climbing small slopes, you can use the angle to launch the bomb far away. USES: Dissuading followers, when in the lead. Attacking nearby or faraway Tanks. 3.4 LAND MINES ---------------- DESCRIPTION: A flat sheet of metal with a pin on top. EFFECTS: When a tank runs over one of these, they are thrown out of their path. USES: Obvious isnt it? Drop it and the Tank behind you gets a jolt! 3.5 SHOCK MINES ----------------- DESCRIPTION: Shaped like a blue jack EFFECT: When a tank runs over one of these, it loses control over its turret temporarily. USES: Obvious isnt it? Drop it and the Tank behind you gets a jolt! 3.6 ALIENS ------------ DESCRIPTION: An Alien ship with a beam. EFFECT: When fired on an enemy Tank, a UFO comes, beams up the Tank and beams it down again behind the firer. USES: Getting rid of Tanks in front of you, esp those that drop mines. 3.7 SHIELD ------------ DESCRIPTION: A Shield. EFFECT: A SHIELD USES: as a SHIELD 3.8 FUNKY RAY --------------- DESCRIPTION: This is a white rocket. EFFECT: When fired on an enemy Tank, this slows them down. The Tanks movement becomes jerky. USES: Slow down Tanks ahead of you to overtake them. 4.0 TRACKS ------------ Here I will only give the length of each track. How to complete it depends on the individual. VILLAGE - 2.0 miles BORDER - 2.9 miles SWAMP - 2.8 miles THEME PARK - 2.6 miles EASTERN BLOC - 1.7 miles RIVIERA - 2.5 miles MOON DOME - 2.4 miles CITCUIT - 1.9 miles 5.0 CHEATS ------------ As far as I know, there aren't any cheats. But there is a trainer that is available. There is one available at www.avault.com . It's a good one. So enjoy. 6.0 CREDITS ------------- Me, lethal_shrapnel, for singlehandedly bringing out this FAQ. There wasn't a single one at GameFAQs so I thought I could do it. Jog, for a great trainer Grolier Interactive and Glass Ghost, for bringing out a fun game. 7.0 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION --------------------------- This document has been submitted ONLY to Gamefaqs - www.gamefaqs.com . If this is found anywhere else, it is unauthorized and illegal. Please contact me at lethal_shrapnel@yahoo.com This document was made for personal use only. No part of this document may be copied or used in any form of media withthout the express written consent of lethal_shrapnel. Unauthorized use of any information herein is a direct violation of Copyright Law, and legal action will be taken. This document is Copyright © 2001 lethal_shrapnel. All Rights Reserved. No part of this FAQ may be used in any way, shape, or form without express written consent of lethal_shrapnel. 7.1 TANK RACER COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ----------------------------------------- Copyright © Grolier Interactive. All rights reserved. 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