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Alpine Racer 2 1996 Namco

1996

Alpine Racer 2 (c) 1996 Namco.
A checkpoint-style racing game, featuring realistic physics, unique controls and an unusual genre for a racing game. It features three separate courses and your choice of speed or gate racing. There is a cool replay feature for finishing in first place.

>>> TECHNICAL DETAILS
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Namco Super System 22 hardware
Game ID : ARS
Main CPU : 68EC020 (@ 24.576 Mhz), (2x) TMS32025 (@ 49.152 Mhz), M37710 (@ 16.384 Mhz)
Sound Chips : C352 (@ 16.384 Mhz)
Screen orientation : Horizontal
Video resolution : 640 x 480 pixels
Screen refresh : 60.00 Hz
Palette colors : 32768
Players : 1
Control : stick
Buttons : 3

>>> TRICKS AND TIPS
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* Hidden Characters :
Kuma : Hold SELECT and insert a coin. Then at the skipper select screen hold RIGHT and push the VIEW CHANGE button.
Oyaji : Hold SELECT and insert a coin. Then at the skipper select screen hold LEFT and push the VIEW CHANGE button.
* Track Weather : Enter one of the character codes, then highlight High Speed Course and press...
Darker Track : ... Left Select, View Change
Darker/Foggier Track : ... Left Select, Left Select, View Change
* Staff Credit : In Expert Mode in Time Trial, pass through the left side of the arrow in 1st tunnel.

>>> GAME SERIES
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1. Alpine Racer (1995)
2. Alpine Racer 2 (1996)
3. Alpine Racer 3 (2002)

>>> OTHER GAME RESOURCES
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Game's rom.
Machine's picture.

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