Blast Corps


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Blast Corps- Instruction Booklet

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WARNING: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE CONSUMER INFORMATION AND
PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING
YOUR NINTENDO(R) HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME PAK OR ACCESSORY. THIS
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

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product and that it has met our standards for excellence in workmanship,
reliability and entertainment value. Always look for this seal when
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Nintendo product.
All Nintendo products are licensed by sale for use only with other
authorized products bearing the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality.(R)

Thank you for selecting the Blast Corpsú* Game Pak for your Nintendo 64(R)
system.

Please read this instruction booklet thoroughly to ensure maximum
enjoyment of your new game. Save this booklet for future reference.

*(C)1997 Nintendo/Rare. Game by Rare.
ú, (R) and the "N" logo are trademarks of Nintendo of America Inc.
(C)1997 Nintendo of America Inc.

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Table of Contents

Controller Functions Page 4
Story Page 6
Vehicles Page 8
Game Screens Page 20
Items of Interest Page 21

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The Nintendo 64 Controller

Control Stick Function
The Nintendo 64 Control Stick uses an analog system to read the angles
and directions of its movement. This allows subtle control that is not
possible using the conventional + Control Pad.

When turning the Control Deck power ON, do not move the Control Stick
from its neutral position on the controler.

If the Control Stick is held at an angled position when the power is
turned ON, this position will be set as neutral. This will cause games
using the control stick to operate incorrectly.

To reset the neutral position once the game has started, let go of the
Control Stick so it can return to its center position then press START
while holding the L and R Buttons.

The Control Stick is a precision instrument, make sure not to spill
liquids or place and foreign objects into it. If you need assistance,
contact Nintendo Consumer Assistance at 1-800-255-3700 or your nearest
Nintendo Authorized Repair Centerú.

Holding the Controller
Whil playing Blast Corps, we recommend you use the hand positions as
shon at thr right.

By holding the controller like this, you can operate the Control Stick
freely with your left thumb. Using your right thumb, you can access the
A, B, or C Buttons.

Place your left index finger where it feels comfortable, but not in a
position where you might accidentally press the Z Button on the back of
the controller.

Connecting the Nintendo 64 Controller
To play Blast Corps, you must connect a controller to Socket One,
located on the front panel of the Control Deck.

If you change the connection during the game, you will need to either
press RESET or turn the power OFF to make the new connection active.

*This game is designed for one player, so only one conlroller is needed.

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NOTICE! USING THE N64 CONTROLLER PAKú WITH BLAST CORPS WILL ENHANCE YOUR
GAME PLAY EXPERIENCE!

Please carefully read and follow the information in the N64 Controller
Pak instruction booklet.

The N64 Controller Pak is a portable memory cartridge for saving game
data, controller button configurations, built up character attributes
and more. After saving the game information in a N64 Controller Pak, you
can download the information again later or bring your N64 Controller
Pak with you and load your saved game information on any Nintendo 64
system.

Saving Information
When using a N64 Controller Pak with Blast Corps, you can save up to
four individual games. Make sure that the N64 Controller Pak is
correctly inserted in your Controller when you turn the power ON. The
game automatically presents a selection screen, showing four game slots.
Highlight the desired "empty" game slot using the Control Stick or +
Control Pad, and press START to enter your name. After you have entered
your name press START to confirm your entry and begin a new game.

Loading Information
Insert the N64 Controller Pak with the saved Blast Corps information on
it. There are up to four game slots that can have information saved in
them. Highlight a game slot that you want to load and press START. After
you've confirmed your selection, start playing. To load a different
slot, press RESET on the Control Deck, then select a different game
slot.

Memory Management Screen
You can access the Memory Management screen by pressing and holding
START, then turn ON your Nintendo 64 system. Continue to hold START
until the Memory Management screen appears. This screen allows you to
manage the information on your N64 Controller Pak. You may delete
information to create additional space on your Controller Pak. On the
Memory Management screen, highlight the file you want to delete and then
press the A Button. To exit this screen, press the B Button.

NOTE: Depending on the available pages on your Controller Pak, you may
save up to four games. Blast Corps uses a maximum of 56 pages of
information on your Controller Pak, 14 per game slot.

NOTE: Saved data may be erased if RESET is pressed, or if the Power is
turned OFF during screen transitions.

NOTE: If no Controller Pak is inserted when attempting to access the
Memory Management screen, you will be given the option to erase the data
on the internal memory chip.

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The Story
Blast Corps: Leaders in the field of heavy duty demolition through a
combination of skill, experience and cutting-edge technology. Since its
birth, the company has applied its unique talents to the problem of
urban decay, renovating and revitalizing cities from one end of the
country to the other. A far cry from the senseless warfare amidst which
the seeds of the project were sown, in the heavy vehicle development bay
at the military base called Rafters.

While demonstrating a great natural flair, the founding members of the
team - Amber, Clark, Wesley and Spike - were never happy with the
ultimate purpose of their machines. So when Wesley was cruelly rejected
following the field accident that left him disabled, his friends finally
rebelled and led the infamous Rafters Walkout. Blast Corps came into
being soon after. That was five years ago. But now, in the present day,
world peace is shattered as mankind faces crisis on a worldwide scale.

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A pair of defective nuclear missiles, en route to a safe detonation
site, have begun to leak. Badly damaged, the carrier automatically looks
onto the most direct route. Bad memories resurface for the Blast Corps
team when, summoned to their nation's defense, they find out where the
warheads originated, a certain nearby military base. The flood of
radiation prevents anyone from getting close enough to the runaway
carrier, and people in the know fear that even the slightest jolt could
trigger a catrastrophic explosion. Standing as the world's final hope,
Blast Corps must clear the way to ground zero. Gather a team of six
elite scientists and ultimately counter the threat of nuclear winter.

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Ramdozer
A Butoon: Move forwards
B Button: Move backwards
Z Button: Stop and exit vehicle
C up Button: Zoom camera in
C down Button: Zoom camera out
C left Button: Rotate camera left
C right Button: Rotate camera right
L/R Buttons: Sound horn
Control Stick: Left/right turns vehicle
+ Control Pad: Left/right turns vehicle
START: Pause/Options menu

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Backlash
A Butoon: Move forwards
B Button: Move backwards
Z Button: Stop and exit vehicle
C up Button: Zoom camera in
C down Button: Zoom camera out
C left Button: Rotate camera left
C right Button: Rotate camera right
L/R Buttons: Hold while turning to slide
Control Stick: Left/right turns vehicle
+ Control Pad: Left/right turns vehicle
START: Pause/Options menu

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Skyfall
A Butoon: Move forwards
B Button: Move backwards
Z Button: Stop and exit vehicle
C up Button: Zoom camera in
C down Button: Zoom camera out
C left Button: Rotate camera left
C right Button: Rotate camera right
L/R Buttons: Timed turbo boost
Control Stick: Left/right turns vehicle
+ Control Pad: Left/right turns vehicle
START: Pause/Options menu

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Thunderfist
A Butoon: When running, press to somersault
B Button: When running, press to somersault
Z Button: Stop and exit vehicle
C up Button: Zoom camera in
C down Button: Zoom camera out
C left Button: Rotate camera left
C right Button: Rotate camera right
L/R Buttons: Same as A button
Control Stick: Move in direction pressed
+ Control Pad: No function
START: Pause/Options menu

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Cyclone Suit
A Butoon: Tumble while running
B Button: Tumble while running
Z Button: Stop and exit vehicle
C up Button: Zoom camera in
C down Button: Zoom camera out
C left Button: Rotate camera left
C right Button: Rotate camera right
L/R Buttons: When running, press to tumble
Control Stick: Move in direction pressed
+ Control Pad: No function
START: Pause/Options menu

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J-Bomb
A Butoon: Activate jets
B Button: Stomp
Z Button: Stop and exit vehicle
C up Button: Zoom camera in
C down Button: Zoom camera out
C left Button: Rotate camera left
C right Button: Rotate camera right
L/R Buttons: Activate jets
Press L Button to Stomp
Control Stick: Move in the direction pressed
+ Control Pad: No function
START: Pause/Options menu
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Balista
A Butoon: Move forwards
B Button: Move backwards
Z Button: Stop and exit vehicle
C up Button: Zoom camera in
C down Button: Zoom camera out
C left Button: Rotate camera left
C right Button: Rotate camera right
L/R Buttons: Fire missiles
Control Stick: Left/right turns vehicle
+ Control Pad: Left/right turns vehicle
START: Pause/Options menu

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Sideswipe
A Butoon: Move forwards
B Button: Move backwards
Z Button: Stop and exit vehicle
C up Button: Zoom camera in
C down Button: Zoom camera out
C left Button: Rotate camera left
C right Button: Rotate camera right
L/R Buttons: Activate side punches
Control Stick: Left/right turns vehicle
+ Control Pad: Left/right turns vehicle
START: Pause/Options menu

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Racecars & Van
A Butoon: Move forwards
B Button: Move backwards
Z Button: Stop and exit vehicle
C up Button: Zoom camera in
C down Button: Zoom camera out
C left Button: Rotate camera left
C right Button: Rotate camera right
L/R Buttons: Sound horns
Control Stick: Left/right turns vehicle
+ Control Pad: Left/right turns vehicle
START: Pause/Options menu

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Police Car
A Butoon: Move forwards
B Button: Move backwards
Z Button: Stop and exit vehicle
C up Button: Zoom camera in
C down Button: Zoom camera out
C left Button: Rotate camera left
C right Button: Rotate camera right
L/R Buttons: Sound siren
+ Control Pad: Left/right turns vehicle
START: Pause/Options menu

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Train
A Butoon: Move forwards
B Button: Move backwards
Z Button: Stop and exit vehicle
C up Button: Zoom camera in
C down Button: Zoom camera out
C left Button: Rotate camera left
C right Button: Rotate camera right
L/R Buttons: Sound whistle
Control Stick: No function
+ Control Pad: No function
START: Pause/Options menu

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Platform Crane
A Butoon: Move platform out
B Button: Move platform in
Z Button: Exit crane
C up Button: Zoom camera in
C down Button: Zoom camera out
C left Button: Rotate camera left
C right Button: Rotate camera right
L/R Buttons: Raise/lower platform
Control Stick: Left/right moves crane left/right
+ Control Pad: Left/right moves crane left/right
START: Pause/Options menu

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World Screen
*Green circles mean you've not found all Communication Points
*Red circles mean you've found all Communication Points
*Shows the vehicle(s) used in the level
*Little circles are training and bonus areas and show the commendation
you've earned
*Big circles are main levels and show the commendation you've earned

Information screen
*Number and percent of buildings destroyed
*Number and percent of survivors rescued
*Dollar amount of damage
*Number and percent of RDUs found
*Commendation for clearing the path
*Commendation for destroyed and found items
*Number of communication points activated
*Name, Rank, Number of commendations

Veiw Stats Screen
*Number and percent of buildings destroyed
*Number and percent of survivors rescued
*Dollar amount of damage
*Number and percent of RDUs found
*Time spent in the level

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Items of Interest
*RDU
Radiation Dispersal Unit. These things are triggered remotely as you
drive by. They can be used for guidance as well as radiation dispersal.
*Survivors
Survivors escape when the walls around them are destroyed. The Blast
Corps chopper will swoop in to pick them up.
*TNT
These crates can be pushed around, but they won't be stable for long.
*Communication Points
Communication Points allow you to make contanct with Headquarters. When
activated, they break open valuable new training levels. You can access
these from the World Screen.
*Blast Corps Semi
The semi at the end of the level allows you to exit after completely
clearing path for the reactor.

Rank & Promotion
You'll recieve periodic promotions dpepnding on the number and typ of
commendations you earn. You can earn Gold, Silver and Bronze
commendations. A Gold commendations is worth three rank points, Silver
is worth two and Bronze is worth one. One Gold commendations is given
per level for path clearance: The second requires all survivors, RDUs
and total destruction.

When you've earned 12 rank points, you will recieve a Blast Corps
promotion. There are 31 different Blast Corps Ranks. Here's a list of
the first 10:

Rookie Wrecker
Trained Crusher
Experienced Ravager
Decorated Damager
Professional Razer
Expert Destroyer
Gifted Ruiner
Accomplished Conqueror
Master Despoiler
Demolition Fanatic

N64 Controller Pak
Using a Controller Pak with your Blast Corps game allow many game play
advantages. You can save up to four game play files versus saving one
file without a Controller Pak. In addition, the Controller Pak saves the
best times accomplished with each vehicle in the bonus levels. Another
feature taht the Controller Pak offers is the Guest Player mode. This
mode allows players at the same stage of game play to access each
other's bonus and main levels. Simply highlight the "Stop watach" on the
Information Screen and press the A Button. Use the L/R Buttons to
highlight the desired player, and press the A Button to become a guest
player. Using a Controller Pak also allows you to save 100% of your game
information. If you are not using a Controller Pak, and you re-enter a
level, some buildings and RDU's may reappear. As you can see, using a
Controller Pak with your Blast Corps game, you can access unique game
play options otherwise not available.

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IMPORTANT:

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