Rage Racer Victory!
AVE
I managed to finally beat Rage Racer with
a standard controller. I first completed the
game without worrying about gold trophies,
then I went back and placed first on each
and every class. Acquiring all gold
trophies in every class took some doing,
but perserverance paid off. Someone here
(Usenet) once had said that he thought
the only way to beat this game was with
an analog controller, and ever since then
I have had it in my mind that I was going to
beat it using a digital controller.
Little did I know what I was getting myself into.
Sure, getting first on all tracks was far from
impossible up to class six (EXTRA), but I
began to wonder about my goal after being
stuck on track #3 for about a month. I found
it next to impossible to place first using the
standard Dpad for this particular course. I
had easily beaten the first two tracks in class
six with the Lizard car, but track three had me
totally stalled.
Occasionally I would get second, but the first
position always was unattainable. I remembered
how Wipeout (Rapier class) seemed impossible
to control for the first few days of trying it out, but
I eventually mastered the Feiser craft and ended
up beating it (Now that was a fantastic sense of
accomplishment). I think I have Wipeout to
thank for keeping me from being a quitter in
Rage Racer. I was more determined than ever
to beat this game, yet I found that Rage Racer
really lives up to its name. I was, at times,
feeling some serious RAGE!
When I finally placed first, I could not believe that
I had done it (in fact I went back later and eventually
beat track three a second time, just for the fun of it :.)
On to the oval track I proceeded to become the owner
of one final gold trophy! I had done what seemed
impossible.
Now onto the spoiler part:
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I had heard that there are two rewards for getting
gold trophies for every level:
1) The title screen for Rage Racer turns gold.
2) You get a new cd song track.
The gold title screen logo is definitely true. Here's
what I know about 2)--The new cd song track (#10) is
called "Deep Drive" and it becomes part of the in-game
music repertoire after you get through the game (third
or better on all racetracks). In other words you don't
have to place first on all tracks to get to hear this song
while racing. I am pretty sure this is correct.
What I am getting at here is that the only reward you
receive for getting all the gold trophies is a gold title
screen. That's it. You do not get to change the paint
job or upgrade the last three supercars (a seven speed
manual transmission would have brought tears to my
eyes), you do not get to race a new track, you do not
get to race mirrored tracks, you don't get an option to
change the time of day, there is no Super UltraCar with
super speed, handling, grip, and acceleration, & the
FMV that plays at the end is identical to the FMV you
see when reaching the end of the game without the
gold trophies.
Don't get me wrong, I am very happy with my accom-
plishment-- but I can't help but think that Namco shorted
devoted gameplayers somewhat. A gold title screen
is nice, but after putting me through the ringer trying to
ace class six's third track-- it sure would have been nice
to see one more bonus aspect in the game as a reward
for my dedication. Oh well.
To those who are stuck in class six-- do not despair.
The game is beatable (though it would probably be
wise to master it using a NeGcon controller as opposed
to the caveman tool I was using!) In class six I used the
Age car for the third track (it's a killer)-- Bumping walls
is going to happen, but you just have to know where and
how to hit them at the appropriate time. Use the walls to
slow you down a little (as well as downshifting finesse)
before heading into really sharp turns (especially those
that involve hills). Good luck.
Steve A.
MrKablooey©
Great Job, Steve! Rage Racer still is a great game, even with the likes of
Test Drive 4, Need for Speed III, and Gran Turismo (due out in May). I put
it in my PlayStation the other day after not having played it for ages and
it was still a blast!
AVE
Originally I was thinking I'd trade it off once I beat it, but I have since
changed my mind. I just don't have the heart to let it go. I suppose
coming back to it on occasion is inevitably gonna happen do to its
exceptional gameplay. This is the fastest auto game on any system from what
I've seen (it's not exactly realistic-- but it is incredibly fast!).
Thanks,
Steve A.
MrKablooeyŠ wrote in message <6fo15g$e3h$1...@clarknet.clark.net>...
to...@no_spam.com
In rec.games.video.sony AVE <A...@prodigy.net> wrote:
> I managed to finally beat Rage Racer with a standard controller.
You're a sucker for punishment. :)
> I was more determined than ever to beat this game, yet I found that
> Rage Racer really lives up to its name. I was, at times, feeling some
> serious RAGE!
Truth in advertisement. :) Heh heh
FWIW, congratulations. You're a better man than I am.
AVE
Yeah, about a month ago I beat DD2's wrecking
racing mode after finally figuring out that I did not
have to run with the pack to rack up points. I was
feeling pretty good about that win, but Rage Racer
was just sitting there unbeaten-- and we couldn't
have that now could we?! Rage Racer is definitely
the better of the two. Gran Turismo will get plunked
into my system in about a month or so, but for now
I am negotiating my way through Test Drive 4. I
think TD4 is impressive, but I don't know if it's
exciting enough to keep my attention as long as
the other two games have. Rage Racer is an awe-
some game (really enjoy that music!).
Steve A.
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Pete Anderson wrote in message <351FEC...@magma.ca>...
>AVE wrote:
>>
>> I managed to finally beat Rage Racer with
>> a standard controller. I first completed the
>> game without worrying about gold trophies,
>> then I went back and placed first on each
>> and every class. Acquiring all gold
>> trophies in every class took some doing,
>> but perserverance paid off. Someone here
>> (Usenet) once had said that he thought
>> the only way to beat this game was with
>> an analog controller, and ever since then
>> I have had it in my mind that I was going to
>> beat it using a digital controller.
>
>> Steve A.
>
>Steve, was it not you who just bulled through Destruction Derby 2 as
>well? Man, tenacious ain't the word!
>
>Pete
Steven Moore
>I managed to finally beat Rage Racer with
>a standard controller.
Excellent job. I remember speaking with you in the past. I'm glad to see
there are others who can finish Rage Racer with a digital controller.
Personally, I use a digital controller for all my racing games. I've just
become so adept with a digital, analog actually tends to hold me back. Yet,
I guess in the end, if you can cross the finish line in first place, it
doesn't matter how you did it, it just matters that you did it!
Steven Moore
Associate Editor
Game Junkie Online
smo...@game-junkie.com
http://www.game-junkie.com
Pete Anderson
AVE wrote:
>
> I managed to finally beat Rage Racer with
bo
On Mon, 30 Mar 1998 02:04:51 -0500, "AVE" <A...@prodigy.net> wrote:
>I managed to finally beat Rage Racer with a standard controller.
I managed that within 15 hours (jap version, maybe the american
version is harder?). But the game was so addictive i kept going and
got 3 gold trophys on every track (no rewards for doing this though,
except for fun).
If you like me like speedy racers, then you can look forward to
Motorhead from Gremlin. It is said to be a great mix of Wipeout and
Daytona. I personally feel that Gran Tourismo does not touch Rage
Racer and the Wipeouts, when it comes to speed and fun (but it's
great looking and realistic with tons of possibilities).
Mr 5 0n ya
I'm glad to see
there are others who can finish Rage Racer with a digital controller.
Personally, I use a digital controller for all my racing games.>>
Agreed. I play all my racing games with the digital controller and it's not a
hindrance to me. I've beaten Rage Racer (although not with all golds), NFS,
TD4, and I'm working on F1: CE and NFSIII, all with the D-pad. I personally
think the dual analog controller is overhyped for racing games.
when troops war with my star power I grip steel in the hour of chaos and take
on many forms like melted crayola crayons - phase 5
Pete Anderson
AVE wrote:
>
> Yeah, about a month ago I beat DD2's wrecking
> racing mode after finally figuring out that I did not
> have to run with the pack to rack up points. I was
> feeling pretty good about that win, but Rage Racer
> was just sitting there unbeaten-- and we couldn't
> have that now could we?! Rage Racer is definitely
> the better of the two. Gran Turismo will get plunked
> into my system in about a month or so, but for now
> I am negotiating my way through Test Drive 4. I
> think TD4 is impressive, but I don't know if it's
> exciting enough to keep my attention as long as
> the other two games have. Rage Racer is an awe-
> some game (really enjoy that music!).
>
> Steve A.
Well, you're in for another stiff challenge then 'cause TD4 is tough.
Also, don't overlook NFS3 (although how could you if you've been reading
this ng). It's great and IMO bears greater resemblance to Rage Racer
than does TD4.
Pete
AVE
>Pete wrote
>Well, you're in for another stiff challenge then 'cause TD4 is tough.
You aren't kidding here. I am currently trying to open up each backward
track in Single Race mode. In three evenings I have managed to place first
on three tracks. I am now determining
which cars are my favorites. They are all interesting and enjoyable
to control in their own ways. I suppose when I get good enough
on every track (track memorization helps alot), I will hit the Championships
and test my TD4 car driving skills using the
cars I prefer most. I hope I can save along the way as I progress
through the tracks (VRally doesn't let you do this when in Arcade
Racing Mode-- which means you are stuck in front of the tv for 40
minutes to an hour trying to go straight through (on Medium level)).
I suppose I should look at my TD4 manual to see if saving along
the way is possible.
>Also, don't overlook NFS3 (although how could you if you've been reading
>this ng). It's great and IMO bears greater resemblance to Rage Racer
>than does TD4.
Sounds like fun, but TD4 and V-Rally are enough for now. Maybe
someday I'll pick it up, yet I am a little leary about the turning/veering
quickly-to-one-side situation more than a couple people here have mentioned.
I suppose I would adapt o.k., though. Hey, I actually got pretty good at
the "uncontrollable" Bubsy 3D, so I suppose I can handle NFS3.
>Pete
Steve A.
AVE
Hey Steven. Glad you saw my post. When you told me, awhile back, that you
beat RR with the standard controller, I just knew I had to keep at it.
Thanks for the motivation. It was quite tough, but seeing that gold intro
screen was quite satisfying (I'm sure you know the feeling)!
Steve A.
Steven Moore wrote in message <6fpjhd$6...@sjx-ixn11.ix.netcom.com>...
>>I managed to finally beat Rage Racer with
>>a standard controller.
>
>Excellent job. I remember speaking with you in the past. I'm glad to see
>there are others who can finish Rage Racer with a digital controller.
AVE
Mr 5 0n ya wrote in message
<199803310249...@ladder01.news.aol.com>...
> I'm glad to see
>there are others who can finish Rage Racer with a digital controller.
>Personally, I use a digital controller for all my racing games.>>
>
>Agreed. I play all my racing games with the digital controller and it's
not a
>hindrance to me. I've beaten Rage Racer (although not with all golds),
NFS,
>TD4, and I'm working on F1: CE and NFSIII, all with the D-pad. I
personally
>think the dual analog controller is overhyped for racing games.
>
The DAP is really great for games like Treasures of the Deep or Ace Combat
2, but I really like my NeGcon for most racing games (rather than the DAP).
One exception is Rally Cross- which I really like to play with the DAP. I
will say that using the digital controller for Rage Racer was pretty
effective. I just wish there was a button for slow acceleration in this
game (versus just the one for regular acceleration).
I think that using a standard controller is best for the following racing
games: Grand Tour Racing and Ridge Racer 1&2. But digital control really
is sub-par for V-Rally, Test Drive 4, Wipeout (though I beat it with a
standard controller), Wipeout XL, Rally Cross (though I beat it with a
standard controller-- How FRUSTRATING!!!), Destruction Derby 2 (tIbiwasc),
etc, etc. . .
Just MHO.
Steve A.
MrKablooey©
AVE wrote:
[...]
>Sounds like fun, but TD4 and V-Rally are enough for now. Maybe
>someday I'll pick it up, yet I am a little leary about the turning/veering
>quickly-to-one-side situation more than a couple people here have
mentioned.
>I suppose I would adapt o.k., though. Hey, I actually got pretty good at
>the "uncontrollable" Bubsy 3D, so I suppose I can handle NFS3.
I've had NFSIII since it came out, and haven't noticed any "turning/veering
quickly-to-one-side" at all. I've logged a ton of time on it, too.
AVE
O.k., I'll take that into consideration.
Steve A.
Pete Anderson
AVE wrote:
>
> I am now determining
> which cars are my favorites. They are all interesting and enjoyable
> to control in their own ways.
That's the main part of the fun of TD4 for me. The way the cars handle
and sound are all unique.
> I suppose when I get good enough
> on every track (track memorization helps alot), I will hit the Championships
> and test my TD4 car driving skills using the
> cars I prefer most. I hope I can save along the way as I progress
> through the tracks
If I recall, it only gives you the option to race again or quit. Don't
quote me though...
>
> >Also, don't overlook NFS3 (although how could you if you've been reading
> >this ng). It's great and IMO bears greater resemblance to Rage Racer
> >than does TD4.
>
> Sounds like fun, but TD4 and V-Rally are enough for now. Maybe
> someday I'll pick it up, yet I am a little leary about the turning/veering
> quickly-to-one-side situation more than a couple people here have mentioned.
> I suppose I would adapt o.k., though. Hey, I actually got pretty good at
> the "uncontrollable" Bubsy 3D, so I suppose I can handle NFS3.
Geez Steve, if you can ace Rage Racer with a standard controller,
Destruction Derby 2, and now are handling TD4 and V-Rally, you'll have
NO problem with the control in NFS3. The handling may not be completely
realistic, but it sure is fun! No need to be leery.
>
> >Pete
>
> Steve A.
Pete
AVE
Okay, okay, You got me on that one. Gonna have to rent it now!
Steve A.
P.S.-- Nice to know someone around here can spell "leery" right
(unlike someone else around here-- who me?).