_ ___ ___ _ _ ___ _____ ___ _ ___ /_\ | _ \/ __| || | | _ \_ _\ \ / /_\ | | / __| / _ \| / (__| __ | | /| | \ V / _ \| |__\__ \ /_/ \_\_|_\\___|_||_| |_|_\___| \_/_/ \_\____|___/ THE ARCADE GAME Game: Arch Rivals System: Sega Genesis Author: Bryan Heil (FoxHound26) Contact: bryan_0326(at) hotmail.com Copyright: This Guide is copyright Bryan Heil (c) 2003 Version: Version 1.0 (April 8, 2003) +++++++++++++++++++++ + TABLE OF CONTENTS + +++++++++++++++++++++ I)....Introduction II)...Controls III)..Players IV)...Game Strategies V)....Copyright ++++++++++++++++ + INTRODUCTION + ++++++++++++++++ It's basketball...it's basketbrawl...it's challenging and exciting! It's thunderous realism, with screaming fans. Hone your hoop skills for fast paced action; lightning quick steals, swarming pressure defenses. Unleash your offensive strategy, pass, shoot, or floor an opponent with a right hook. This game has no fouls! The referee is so near sighted that, as he races up and down the court, his best move is "in your way." Watch out that you don't trip over him. You can use your basic basketball skills and show off your all-around ball control, but if that doesn't give you a high score, pull down your opponent's shorts. If you don't do it first, he may catch you unaware. Fanatic fans sometimes express themselves by throwing garbage onto the court. Watch your step. While you're reworking your strategy, keep you eye on the other team's mascot who has a tendency to interfere with play. There's more to "Arch Rivals" than slam dunks, backboard breaks, and rebounding. Take time to enjoy the bouncy, energetic cheerleaders and ignore the emotional coaches. It's game time! ++++++++++++ + CONTROLS + ++++++++++++ *A Button* Takes you to onscreen information that explains the play. All that you need to know to play "Arch Rivals" is available right here. You can view several different screens where you can learn offensive and defensive moves and strategies. Pay attention for invaluable instructions. *B Button* Allow you to choose between different teams. Consider matching Chicago, or Los Angeles against Brawl State or Natural High in any of six team colors. *C Button* Press for sound test. *Directional Buttons* Use the up and down arrows to select your options. The left and right arrows allow you to choose between sound effects and music. OFFENSIVE CONTROLLER A Button - Shoot / Teammate Shoot B Button - Pass / Teammate Pass C Button - Does Nothing Start - Pause / Restart D-Pad - Moves players around the court DEFENSIVE CONTROLLER A Button - Jumps B Button - Steal or Punch C Button - Makes player dive or lunge Start - Pause / Restart D-Pad - Moves players around the court +++++++++++ + PLAYERS + +++++++++++ BLADE He is a real crowd pleaser. The fans love him and the cheerleaders can't resist his blond good looks. With his glasses, he's a twenty- twenty sure shot. HAMMER He is the rebound king. Expect to take a pounding if you challenge him under the boards. You'll learn to respect his long distance shooting. LEWIS He is a top shooter. Don't be fooled because of his awesome glasses, because he's a tough contender. He's Mr. Technique, Mr. Smooth, and Mr. Moves. MOHAWK He is tough and mean and proud of his radical haircut. Don't mess with his hair and don't mess with him on his way to the hoop. Foul play is his specialty. MOOSE He is the most experienced B-ball brawler. Moose is also a real champ. He was high scorer for his team three seasons in a row. REGGIE He is the All American blonde, and was the All-Star's All Star ten years ago. With his experience, he has the magic touch to sink shots from just about anywhere. TYRONE He is big and bald. He's a defensive giant who really blocks the lane. He has a basketbrawl reputation for fast fists. VINNIE He is a great player. With his red headband, there's no sweat. His super ball handling sets him apart from the rest, the best. Without the ball, he's fast footed and even faster fisted. +++++++++++++++++++ + GAME STRATEGIES + +++++++++++++++++++ When playing the game, I find that choosing the player that you control be Lewis. In my playing time of the game I found him to be the best for my taste of abilities. The computer-controlled teammate is just a matter of preference. I like having Hammer as my teammate because he is tall and can rebound when you miss. I usually stay away from being Blade, Mohawk, and Reggie. There is nothing wrong with them players; I just have more success controlling Lewis. This game is team sport, so use your teammate wisely. Pass to him and then pass back to be open for a shot. Play good defense and stay in the computers' faces and they will miss quite often. Always stay clear of the upper portion of the court, as the dog can cause a turnover. Try not to trip over the litter that the fans throw. The referee can also cause a mix up near mid court. You can fake a pass that works every now and then by holding the B Button and press A. Usually if you dominate on the rebounds you will come away a winner. At the end of the game, you can check your stats against your previous average with the same guy. +++++++++++++ + COPYRIGHT + +++++++++++++ You may contact me by email at: bryan_0326(at) hotmail.com or by AOL Instant Messenger screen name: Pinfold Hearts. Questions, Concerns, Comments, Codes, all will be given full credit Copyright 2003 Bryan Heil This may not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. 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