[FAQ Information] =============================================================================== [ Title ] Robot Wars™ FAQ/Strategy Guide [ Platform ] PlayStation 2™ [ Version ] v0.01 [ Authors ] Elliot Bowes [ E-Mail ] rwfaq@firestorm-systems.co.uk [ My Website ] http://www.firestorm-systems.co.uk [ Last Updated ] December 31st, 2001 =============================================================================== [Contents] =============================================================================== i. Legal Information ii. Updates/Revision History iii. General Credits 1.0.0.0. The Basics 1.1.0.0. Controls 1.2.0.0. Game Modes [To Do] 1.3.0.0. Game Options [To Do] 1.4.0.0. A Guide to Robot Statistic Numbers 2.0.0.0. The Robots 2.1.0.0. Robot Building 2.1.1.0 Component Guide [To Do] 2.1.2.0 Building Guide (Templates) [To Do] 2.2.0.0. Enemy Robots [To Do] 2.2.1.0. In-Game Only Robots [To Do] 2.2.2.0. Real Robots 2.2.3.0. House Robots [To Do] 3.0.0.0. The Arenas & Tournaments [To Do] 3.1.0.0 London (TV Studio) [To Do] 3.2.0.0 New York (Steel Works) [To Do] 3.3.0.0 Germany (Dockyard) [To Do] 3.4.0.0 Sao Paulo (Scrapyard) [To Do] 3.5.0.0 North Sea (Oilrig) [To Do] 3.6.0.0 Siberia (Military Base) [To Do] 3.7.0.0 Japan (Rooftops) [To Do] 3.8.0.0 Kilimanjaro (Secret Volcano Level) [To Do] 5.0.0.0. Strategies [To Do] 6.0.0.0. Cheats 6.1.0.0. Gameshark/Action Replay Codes [To Do] 7.0.0.0. Frequently Asked Questions 8.0.0.0. Bugs & Game Improvements [To Do] 9.0.0.0. Errors, Omissions & Submissions [To Do] =============================================================================== [i. Legal Information] =============================================================================== This FAQ can only appear on the following sites (w/out having to ask me): • GameFAQS • Core Magazine • Game Sages • Vgstrategies.com • GameShark.com • Firestorm Systems • Happy Puppy • ZDNet/Videogames.com However, it must remain in its current form and may not be edited in any way without my permission. If anyone finds it on any other site or MegaGames.com, please inform me ASAP. If you wish to include it on your site, e-mail me. E-Mail Address: rwfaq@firestorm-systems.co.uk Copyright: © Copyright 2001-2002 Elliot Bowes. This FAQ and everything included within this file cannot be reproduced in any way, shape or form (physical, electronical, or otherwise) aside from being placed on a freely-accessible, non-commercial web page in its original, unedited and unaltered format. This FAQ cannot be used for profitable purposes (even if no money would be made from selling it) or promotional purposes. It cannot be used in any sort of commercial transaction. It cannot be given away as some sort of bonus, gift, etc., with a purchase as this creates incentive to buy and is therefore prohibited. =============================================================================== [ii. Updates/Revision History] =============================================================================== v0.08 - 31st December 2001 # Fixed a few things that people pointed out in the forums # Added a General Credits Section # Finally got round to writing the FAQ section v0.07b- 30th December 2001 # Credited cheats to the correct people # New Version Released on my Website v0.07a– 29th December 2001 # Updated Contents v0.06 – 28th December 2001 # Added a few more "Real Robots" # Finally worked out what tournament unlocks what robot # Added all the cheats that I know of # Corrected Controls Section # Completed Guide to Robot Statistic Numbers # Completed Info on all Real Robots v0.05 – 27th December 2001 # Sorted Out What Will Go Where # Came Up With a Contents List v0.01 – 27th December 2001 # First version # Basic Format Implemented # Copyright & Legal Info Completed =============================================================================== [iii. General Credits] =============================================================================== # Many thanks to all the people who contribute to this guide on the forums at http://www.robotwars.co.uk/forum # Rich Dawson is working on a list of the armour types of all the "Real" Robots Thank you Rich! # Thanks to Spencer Pearson for his list of which tournaments unlock which Robots. =============================================================================== [1.0.0.0. The Basics] =============================================================================== This section tells you the basics of the game that you will need to know to get started. Think of it as a cut down version of the instruction book. =============================================================================== [1.1.0.0. Controls] =============================================================================== These controls are for the standard setup only. Other control options will be detailed at a later date. Up - Drive Forwards Left - Turn Left Right - Turn Right Down - Drive Backwards Left Analog Stick (L3) - Left & Right Movement Right Analog Stick (R3) - Forwards & Backwards Movement X - Use Primary Weapon Square - Use Secondary Weapon Circle - Not Used Triangle - Change Camera Angle L1 - Use Secondary Weapon L2 - Camera Control R1 - Use Primary Weapon R2 - Camera Control Start - Pause Select - Not Used =============================================================================== [1.2.0.0. Game Modes] =============================================================================== Coming Soon =============================================================================== [1.3.0.0. Game Options] =============================================================================== Coming Soon =============================================================================== [1.4.0.0. A Guide to Robot Statistic Numbers] =============================================================================== Whilst viewing a robot in the pits, there are numbers at the bottom of the screen. From left to right, here's what they mean: Cost - How much the robot cost to build/buy Weight - The weight of the robot in kilograms. The weight categories are as follows: Lightweight - Up to 55kg Mediumweight - 56 - 62kg Heavyweight - 63 - 75kg Super Heavyweight - 76kg and above Strength - The defensive strength of the robot (Armour value) Top Speed - How fast the robot can move Pushing Power - How strong the robot is. Agility - The turning ability of the robot Attack Power - An indicator of how much damage the robot is likely to cause. =============================================================================== [2.0.0.0. The Robots] =============================================================================== This section covers every robot in the game, and also tells you how to build some pretty mean robots. =============================================================================== [2.1.0.0. Robot Building] =============================================================================== This is my guide to building robots from scratch. As well as a guide to every component, i've included instructions on how to build a few of my own little monsters. Name: Weeto Body: Low Classic Wedge Locomotion: 2 x Medium Inner Pneumatic, Castor Power: 24V Battery Drive: 2 x 24V Motors Armour: Titanium Primary Weapon: Large Built In Flipper (On the front slope) Secondary Weapon: Carbon Cutting Disc (At the back) Cost: 12440 Weight: 52 (Lightweight) Defensive Strength: 770 Speed: 16 Pushing Power: 28 Agility: 21 Attack Power: 110(!!!) Submitted By: Elliot Notes: Very good lightweight robot, though it is a bit expensive. =============================================================================== [2.1.1.0. Component Guide] =============================================================================== Here is a list of every component you can buy, and all the numbers associated with them. =============================================================================== [2.2.0.0. Real Robots] =============================================================================== Name: Terrorhurtz Primary Weapon: Huge Double Sided Axe Secondary Weapon: n/a Armour: Polycarbonate? Power: ??? Drive: ??? Locomotion: ??? Cost: 19300 Weight: 79 (Super Heavyweight) Armour Value: 880 Top Speed: 17 Power Value: 51 Agility: 40 Weapon Power: 70 Vulnerabilities: Notes: Unlocked By Completing: Heavy Bomber (Siberia) =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Name: Chaos 2 Primary Weapon: *Very* Powerful Flipper Secondary Weapon: n/a Armour: Steel Power: ??? Drive: ??? Locomotion: ??? Cost: 16050 Weight: 72 (Heavyweight) Armour Value: 920 Top Speed: 35 Power Value: 2 Agility: 32 Weapon Power: 80 Vulnerabilities: Easy to push around if you hit the back. Notes: You've got no chance if you haven't got a srimech or a lifting arm. Unlocked By Completing: Robotwars World Championship (London) =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Name: Hypnodisc Primary Weapon: Large Spinning Disc Secondary Weapon: Srimech Armour: Steel Power: ??? Drive: ??? Locomotion: ??? Cost: 13600 Weight: 81 (Super Heavyweight) Armour Value: 1030 Top Speed: 35 Power Value: 02 Agility: 32 Weapon Power: 95 Vulnerabilities: Once you hack off its disc (fairly easy to accomplish), it's powerless to attack you. Notes: Unlocked By Completing: Flip Frenzy (Siberia) =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Name: Behemoth Primary Weapon: Large Pneumatic Scoop Secondary Weapon: n/a Armour: Polycarbonate & Aluminium/Steel? Power: ??? Drive: ??? Locomotion: ??? Cost: 11700 Weight: 85 Armour Value: 980 Top Speed: 17 Power Value: 51 Agility: 42 Weapon Power: 125 Vulnerabilities: Notes: Unlocked By Completing: Russian Rampage (Siberia) =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Name: Panic Attack Primary Weapon: Lifting Spikes Secondary Weapon: n/a Armour: Aluminium, Titanium or Steel? Power: ??? Drive: ??? Locomotion: ??? Cost: 15800 Weight: 79 (Super Heavyweight) Armour Value: 1070 Top Speed: 35 Power Value: 2 Agility: 32 Weapon Power: 30 Vulnerabilities: Notes: Unlocked By Completing: Scrapyard Challenge (Sao Paulo) =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Name: Mortis Primary Weapon: Pneumatic Axe Secondary Weapon: Lifting Arm Armour: Kevlar, but it should be Titanium Power: ??? Drive: ??? Locomotion: ??? Cost: 40800 Weight: 95 (Super Heavyweight) Armour Value: 1280 Top Speed: 12 Power Value: 53 Agility: 40 Weapon Power: 60 Vulnerabilities: Notes: Unlocked By Completing: Liberty Lightweight (New York) =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Name: Pussycat Primary Weapon: Carbon Cutting Disc Secondary Weapon: n/a Armour: Aluminium, Titanium or Steel? Power: ??? Drive: ??? Locomotion: 4 x Solid/Foam Large Wheels, 2 x Castors Cost: 12780 Weight: 82 (Super Heavyweight) Armour Value: 945 Top Speed: 32 Power Value: 34 Agility: 80 Weapon Power: 80 Vulnerabilities: If you can tip it so that the castors don't touch the floor, you've just about won. Notes: Unlocked By Completing: Alpha Viking (North Sea) =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Name: Diotoir Primary Weapon: Lifting Arm Secondary Weapon: n/a Armour: ??? Power: ??? Drive: ??? Locomotion: ??? Cost: 5430 Weight: 75 (Super Heavyweight) Armour Value: 910 Top Speed: 32 Power Value: 34 Agility: 40 Weapon Power: 45 Vulnerabilities: Flammable Notes: Unlocked By Completing: Rooftop Punishment (Japan) =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Name: Thor Primary Weapon: Large Meat Tenderizer (Spiked Hammer) Secondary Weapon: n/a Armour: Steel? Power: ??? Drive: ??? Locomotion: ??? Cost: 16900 Weight: 79 (Super Heavyweight) Armour Value: 960 Top Speed: 17 Power Value: 51 Agility: 40 Weapon Power: 105 Vulnerabilities: Notes: Those horns *can* hurt you. Thor is not a major player in the Robot Wars scene. Apparently, they won a competition to be put into the game. (Thanks to Ron from Team Landmine) Unlocked By Completing: Robot Wars Championship (UK) =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Name: Razer Primary Weapon: Powerful Hydraulic Crushing Spike Secondary Weapon: Srimech Armour: Aluminium, Titanium or Steel? Power: ??? Drive: ??? Locomotion: ??? Cost: 8700 Weight: 97 (Super Heavyweight) Armour Value: 990 Top Speed: 34 Power Value: 60 Agility: 40 Weapon Power: 90 Vulnerabilities: Long "reload" time between attacks. Notes: Unlocked By Completing: Nerves Of Steel (New York) =============================================================================== =============================================================================== Name: Firestorm Primary Weapon: Large Built-In Flipper Secondary Weapon: n/a Armour: Aluminium, Titanium or Steel? Power: ??? Drive: ??? Locomotion: ??? Cost: 7500 Weight: 82 (Super Heavyweight) Armour Value: 740 Top Speed: 17 Power Value: 30 Agility: 10 Weapon Power: 30 Vulnerabilities: Notes: Unlocked By Completing: Hamburg Heavyweight (Germany) =============================================================================== [6.0.0.0. Cheats] =============================================================================== [Loads of Money, All Robots Unlocked, All Arenas Unlocked, All Trophies Won] Sign up as a new player, and enter your name as JPEARCE (Thanks to Marc Doyle) [Earn Extra Cash] Buy parts from the scrapyard (weapons are best) and add them to your spares. Exit the workshop and save the changes. Go back into the workshop, go to setup, and sell the parts for the shop prices, usually giving you double the amount you purchased. In fact, it gives you the price that the item is in the shop. (Thanks to Rich Dawson) N.B. This is not really a cheat, more of a bug. We expect that the game designers overlooked that you might do this. (The above point was contributed by Chris Hunt) [Access More Arenas In Freeplay & Vengeance Modes] Whilst selecting an arena, go to one you have unlocked, and press the d-pad in the direction of one you haven't unlocked at exactly the same time you press X. If you are quick enough, you will be able to access arenas that you have not yet unlocked. =============================================================================== [7.0.0.0. Frequently Asked Questions] =============================================================================== Q. How do I sell my old robots? A. In the PC version go to Robot Trading. For the PS2 version I'll have to find out. Q. How come the game says I have unlocked a robot, yet it isn't in my garage? A. You have to actually buy the robot through Robot Workshop > Buy Prebuilt Q. What are the secret components? A. Nobody knows! Seriously, nobody actually knows what they are, and where you get them. Q. I have enough credits to unlock a level, yet it isn't unlocked! A. The credits must be raised through tournaments, not by selling items. If you do sell items to raise enough cash, you must raise the last part by winning a tournament. Q. What weapons can self right? A. The following weapons can self right, but under one condition, you must not have external wheels: Srimech Large Built in Flipper Lifting Arm Small Built in Flipper