18_0409U.qxp 5/2/01 1:55 PM Page 1 Thank you for purchasing Eighteen Wheeler. Please note that this software is designed only for use with the Dreamcast console. Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before you begin playing. E i g h teen Wheeler is a memory card [Visual Memory Unit (VMU) sold s e p a ra te ly] compatible game.
18_0409U.qxp 5/2/01 1:55 PM Page 2 DREAMCAST CONTROLLER BASIC CO N T RO LS Trigger L Eighteen Wheeler is a one to two player game that can be played using either Dreamcast controllers or the Rally Wheel (sold separately). Analog Connect the controller to be used t o Thumb Pad Control Port A (one player) or Control...
5 for details on the modes available for gameplay. GAME MODES This mode is a straight port of the arcade version of 18 Wheeler. Transport cargo in ARCADE an 18 wheel truck to various locations across the USA. (See p. 6.)
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18_0409U.qxp 5/2/01 1:55 PM Page 6 ARCADE In the arcade mode, your goal is to transport loads of cargo across the USA in stages from New York to San Francisco. Clear each stage by reaching the goal within the allotted time limit. Whenever you reach your goal before the rival trucker, you’ll earn the chance to play a bonus game.
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18_0409U.qxp 5/2/01 1:55 PM Page 8 ADVICE SLIP STREAM If you manage to position your truck directly behind another one, you can achieve the ‘slip stream’ speed boost effect that occurs as a result of decreased air resistance. Any vehicles that are approximately the same size as your own will create this effect.
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18_0409U.qxp 5/2/01 1:55 PM Page 10 SCORE ATTACK In this racing mode select one of four cours e s and comp l e te th ree laps to earn a score (combined total of the cargo rewa rd value and bonus cash based on any time re m a i n i n g ) .
18_0409U.qxp 5/2/01 1:55 PM Page 12 RECORDS Here you can view the high scores of each mode. Use to select a game mode and to toggle between difficulty levels or stages. Once you turn the Dreamcast power OFF, these records will be deleted so if you wish to save these records, be sure to go to Option and save the data to a game file.
18_0409U.qxp 5/2/01 1:55 PM Page 14 TRUCKS ASPHALT COWBOY This truck is a good all-around rig for just about any haul. Standard is her middle name. Particularly recommended for greenhorns. SPEED = W W W TORQUE = W W W W Hobby: Collecting sunglasses.
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18_0409U.qxp 5/2/01 1:55 PM Page 16 LONG HORN This truck has optimal torque but its top speed is a tad on the slow side. A surefire bet for super heavy cargo or tough inclines. TORQUE = TOUGHNESS = P h i l o s o p hy: “Being a real man, I do my best to play MAD BULL CB HANDLE by the rules and stay on course.
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The following credits list the staff responsible for the localization, marketing and manual production for the U.S. version of 18 Wheeler. Credits for the original development staff of the game are lis ted in the credits of the game itself.