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                                   FAQ
                        Cruis'n Exotica (Nintendo 64)
                   Written by Ryan Kavanagh (Bonds Legacy)
                               Version 0.95 
                          Last updated: 06/24/01
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This document is copyrighted (c) 2001 by Ryan "Bonds Legacy" Kavanagh and 
may not be posted/distributed anywhere without my permission. If you wish 
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As well as being copyrighted, this document is also under protection by the
Canadian Copyright Act. Look it up if you don't believe me. But this 
document is still copyrighted 50 years after I die. Which won't be for some
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Introduction
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This game is a racing sim, you've probably played Cruis'n USA or World before,
so if you have, you know exactly what to expect from this game.

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T a b l e   o f   C o n t e n t s
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I....FAQ Revision History
II...Game Overview
III..Review
IV...The Tracks/Modes
V....The Cars
VI...Credit/Thanks
VII..Copyright Info

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I. F A Q   R e v i s i o n   H i s t o r y
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---Start---

Version 0.05 - 06/16/01: Did some formatting, etc. 
               06/16/01: Finished Copyrighting

Version 0.10 - 06/20/01: Did some work on the overview section, added the 
                         controls, tricks, etc

Version 0.95 - 06/24/01: The first release of this FAQ to the public, did 
                         some MAJOR work today as well, finished off the 
                         tracks and cars sections.

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II. G a m e   O v e r v i e w
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Controls
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Gas..............Z or B
Brake............B
Move.............Analog Stick

Tricks
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This game has 3 tricks that you can do to decrease your time for the current
race. They are listed below...

Barrel Roll
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This is one of the harder tricks to pull off. When going off a ramp Tap A 
twice, while holding the analog stick to either the left or right. The car 
will go on it's side and when it goes off the ramp, it will do a barrel roll

Flip
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The simplest of the 3, when you go off a ramp, just tap A twice.

360
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This one is easy, but can be hard to pull off. When going off a ramp, press
A and push the analog stick to either the left or the right

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III. R e v i e w
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Introduction-Well here it is,the newest installment of the ''Cruis'n'' series,
and it lives up to it's reputation. Sure,the cruis'n games are better in the 
arcade,but that doesnt mean that they're bad for the N64. This game follows 
close ahead of Cruis'n' World,except in this game,you get to race on the 
bottom an ocean,or on mars. The controlling system is just like any other 
Crusin' game,so there's not really anything to explain,well on to the review.. 

Graphics-7/10-The only thing stopping me from giving it an 8 is that the 
graphics are pretty choppy,although there is no drop in the framerate. A big 
improvment over the other games in the series too. The exotica mode does get 
a little distracting though, too many bright colours! in fact, I even think i 
lost some of my vision playing this mode. And the driver is turned around, so 
he looks at you the entire race, it's scary! 

Storyline-?/10-Story line? What story line? This is a racing game. The only 
racing game I have ever seen with a story was Diddy Kong Racing. Well, I guess
you could consider ''Trying to collect all the cars'' as a semi-story, don't 
you think? What's that? You think I'm a loser? Oh well. 

Sound/Music-5/10-Well, I gave it a passing mark. It should be about a 3 
though. The game has decent sound effects but the music is just terrible. 
There is only a few songs and each one gets on your nerves. But at least the 
motor sounds somewhat like a real motor 

Cars-Yes, even the cars get their own section. The cars are great. Unlike 
Crusin' USA where there is a choice of 7 cars, this one has a choice of 28 
cars! That is alot of cars. They range from trucks to olds mobiles to F1's. 
You get the car you want, when you want. And theres no more going through the 
whole mode with one car. In this game you get to choose a new car each track! 
So pick one that you want! They all have their advantages and disadvantages 

Rent/Buy-If and only if, you liked the old Crusin' games. Then you might buy 
it. If you didn't like the crusin games, then why are you even reading this 
review? 

So in conclusion, I give this game a 6/10 overall. The game is pretty good 
but not alot of replay value. Too bad, could have been a better game. Oh well,
we can always wait for the gamecube versions

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IV. T h e   T r a c k s / M o d e s
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Challenge Mode
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In this mode, there are 4 tracks in each section. If you place first on a 
teack, then a trophy appears in the bottom left hand corner of the track 
picture

Korea
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Race 1: Pyongyang to Seoul
Race 2: Seoul to Cheju
Race 3: Circuit Track
Race 4: Drag Race

Atlantis
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Race 1: Aquarius to Oceanis
Race 2: Oceanis to Hydropolis
Race 3: Circuit Track
Race 4: Drag Race

Sahara
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Race 1: Mali to Algeria
Race 2: Algeria to Mauritania
Race 3: Circuit Track
Race 4: Drag Race

Hong Kong
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Race 1: Wanchai to Macau
Race 2: Macau to Kowlong
Race 3: Circuit Track
Race 4: Drag Race

Alaska
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Race 1: Bering Straight to Juneau
Race 2: Juneau to Yukon
Race 3: Circuit Track
Race 4: Drag Race

Vegas
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Race 1: North Vegas to The Strip
Race 2: The Strip to Downtown
Race 3: Circuit Track
Race 4: Drag Race

India
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Race 1: Bangladesh to nepal
Race 2: Nepal to Bombay
Race 3: Circuit Track
Race 4: Drag Race

Ireland
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Race 1: Waterford to Belfast
Race 2: Belfast to Dublin
Race 3: Circuit Track
Race 4: Drag Race

Holland
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Race 1: Amsterdam to Zwolle
Race 2: Zwolle to Arnhem
Race 3: Circuit Track
Race 4: Drag Race

Amazon
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Race 1: Dino Trail to Temple
Race 2: Temple to Lost Forest
Race 3: Circuit Track
Race 4: Drag Race

Tibet
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Race 1: Himalayas to Sang Sang
Race 2: Sang Sang to Shaolin
Race 3: Circuit Track
Race 4: Drag Race

Mars
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Race 1: Venusville to Cerberus
Race 2: Cerberus to Valhalla
Race 3: Circuit Track 
Race 4: Drag Race

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Free Style Mode
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There's not much to this mode, you just get to race the tracks over and over 
until you get better at them, more of a practice than anything, but I guess 
I'll list the tracks, but be warned, there's nothing new

Track 1: Korea
Track 2: Atlantis
Track 3: Sahara
Track 4: Hong Kong
Track 5: Alaska
Track 6: Vegas
Track 7: India
Track 7: Ireland
Track 8: Holland
Track 9: Amazon
Track 10: Tibet
Track 11: Mars

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Exotica Mode
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This mode is "main" mode of Cruis'n Exotica. You race on everyone of the 
tracks. But you can't advance to the next one without getting 1st place on 
the on before it. The AI bots are very cheap and will try to knock you off 
the road every chance they get, so don't give them a chance! The tracks are 
the same as listed in the Freestyle mode, but in case you didn't see it, here 
they are again:

Track 1: Korea
Track 2: Atlantis
Track 3: Sahara
Track 4: Hong Kong
Track 5: Alaska
Track 6: Vegas
Track 7: India
Track 7: Ireland
Track 8: Holland
Track 9: Amazon
Track 10: Tibet
Track 11: Mars

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V. T h e   C a r s
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Invader
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Acceleration: 0.94
Traction: 0.65
Mass: 1.00
Areo: 0.60

Mach4
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Acceleration: 0.91
Traction: 0.63
Mass: 0.99
Areo: 0.61

On The Job
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Acceleration: 1.02
Traction: 0.75
Mass: 1.10
Areo: 0.60

Long Haul
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Acceleration: 0.91
Traction: 0.72
Mass: 1.00
Areo: 0.66

Hippy Hauler
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Acceleration: 0.90
Traction: 0.65
Mass: 1.30
Areo: 0.60

Warwagon
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Acceleration: 0.89 
Traction: 0.84
Mass: 1.45
Areo: 0.80

Wide Load
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Acceleration: 0.85
Traction: 0.80
Mass: 2.00
Areo: 1.00

Mud Buggy
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Acceleration: 0.88
Traction: 0.82
Mass: 1.10
Areo: 0.73

Vapor
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Acceleration: 0.92
Traction: 0.60
Mass: 0.90
Areo: 0.55

Rugged Ride
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Acceleration: 0.88
Traction: 0.72
Mass: 1.25
Areo: 0.60

Sundowner
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Acceleration: 0.94
Traction: 0.62
Mass: 0.70
Areo: 0.20

Surfin
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Acceleration: 0.90
Traction: 0.75
Mass: 0.90
Areo: 0.85

Heavy Liftin
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Acceleration: 0.98
Traction: 0.75
Mass: 0.95
Areo: 0.71

Lil Lightnin
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Acceleration: 0.97
Traction: 0.72
Mass: 0.91
Areo: 0.60

Jalopie
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Acceleration: 0.92
Traction: 0.73
Mass: 0.95
Areo: 0.80

Bad Mobile
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Acceleration: 1.05
Traction: 0.85
Mass: 1.05
Areo: 0.60

Hunka Junk
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Acceleration: 0.89
Traction: 0.50
Mass: 1.00
Areo: 0.60

Skidmarks
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Acceleration: 0.88
Traction: 0.72
Mass: 1.25
Areo: 0.60

G Ride
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Acceleration: 1.00
Traction: 0.75
Mass: 1.07
Areo: 0.58

Cooler
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Acceleration: 0.90
Traction: 0.72
Mass: 1.50
Areo: 0.55

Pie Wagon
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Acceleration: 1.04
Traction: 0.75
Mass: 1.13
Areo: 0.60

Boxcar
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Acceleration: 1.00
Traction: 0.72
Mass: 0.91
Areo: 0.60

Scrapin By
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Acceleration: 0.95
Traction: 0.66
Mass: 1.04
Areo: 0.62

Glide
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Acceleration: 1.08
Traction: 0.55
Mass: 0.96
Areo: 0.64

Formula 2
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Acceleration: 1.10
Traction: 0.65
Mass: 1.00
Areo: 0.60

Whiplash
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Acceleration: 1.15
Traction: 0.85
Mass: 0.92
Areo: 0.60

Rail
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Acceleration: 1.20
Traction: 0.86
Mass: 0.95
Areo: 0.40

Rocket
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Acceleration: 1.25
Traction: 0.70
Mass: 1.00
Areo: 0.25

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VI. F r e q u e n t l y   A s k e d   Q u e s t i on s 
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Question: Is this game any good?
Answer: Rent it and try it, I can't make a decision for you, I don't know what
        kinds of games you like, dislike, etc

Question: Is there a multiplayer?
Answer: Yes, there are a few modes to choose from to compete with up to 3 more
        people

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VII. C r e d i t / T h a n k s
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Credit/Thanks for this FAQ go to:

  -CJayC (www.gamefaqs.com) for hosting this FAQ on his site

  -Neoseeker (www.neoseeker.com) See above

  -Email Effects for providing me with the ASCII art at the top of this FAQ

  -Myself: I took the time to write this FAQ, I think I deserve a little 
           credit...

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VIII. C o p y r i g h t   I n f o
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This document is copyrighted (c) 2001 by Ryan "Bonds Legacy" Kavanagh and may 
not be posted/distributed anywhere without my permission. If I find out you 
have an unauthorized version of this FAQ on your site/magazine, I will be 
forced to take legal action. If you wish to host it on your site,then feel 
free to contact me at the above address. (bondslegacy@yahoo.ca)

As well as being copyrighted, this document is also under protection by the
Canadian Copyright Act. Look it up if you don't believe me. But this document 
is still copyrighted 50 years after I die. Which won't be for some time.

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