E1 : FAQ About the Story Mode
Q1 : Where should I start playing if I'm new to the game?
As the initial Story Mode advances, your rivals will get faster. Their level of difficulty supposes that your car is getting faster due to Tuning (Step-up), so you should start from Episode 1 and continue one episode at a time.
Q2 : I can't choose the 5th episode.
You basically can't play every fifth episode until you've cleared the previous four episodes in Story Mode.
Q3 : I can't choose the 20th episode.
You basically can't play every 20th episode until you've cleared the previous 19 episodes in Story Mode.
Q4 : My rival is too fast, I can't win. (Episode 1 - 20)
The reason that you can't win may be:
1. a lack of Tuning (Step-up).
2. a lack of practice.
If it's 1, then it's possible you're attempting higher ranked rivals too quickly. Race rivals that correspond to your car's settings and continue Tuning (Step-up). If it's 2, then you just have to practice.
Q5 : My rival is too fast, I can't win. (After Episode 21)
The reason that you can't win may be:
1. a lack of Tuning (Step-up).
2. a lack of practice.
3. that your settings don't suit the race.
If it's 1 or 2, then the answer is the same as "Q4: My rival is too fast, I can't win. (Episode 1 - 20)." If it's 3, then try to change your car's settings by referencing the course displayed on the Rival Selection Screen.
Q6 : I can't choose anything but Episode 21 after reaching Episode 21.
After Episode 21, you can only progress one episode at a time in line with the progression of the original comic.
Q7 : How many episodes are there in Story Mode?
Story Mode consists of 60 episodes in total. The ending will play when all 60 episodes are cleared.
(The difficulty will correspond to the level of tuning on your car. Check your Story Mode progress on the Car Data Confirmation Screen (2/9).)
Q8 : Does the difficulty of Story Mode vary depending on the arcade?
The difficulty of Story Mode is fixed. No matter what arcade you're in, it's the same difficulty.
E2 : FAQ About the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode
Q1 : What is the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode?
Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode is a mode where you use your "ghost" to race. A ghost is created by an actual player racing in Ghost Versus Battle Mode. The ghost memorizes the player's way of driving and races as the player does. The "ghost" is not really a ghost—it has a material form so you can run into it during the race. Since it reflects the player's skill and way of driving, you can enjoy a race that feels as if you're racing an actual player.
Also, depending on the results of your matches, you can earn Maxi G, a new game play element. Maxi G can be used to purchase dress-up parts, which allow you to change the external appearance of your car. (Does not apply to all cars.)
Q2 : I thought I'd give the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode a try, but it doesn't appear on the Game Mode Selection Screen.
You cannot play the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode if you are not using a BANAPASSPORT Card. You can select the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode on the Game Mode Selection Screen if you use a BANAPASSPORT Card.
Q3 : Where is my ghost saved?
Ghosts are saved on an online server connected to the game you played. Ghosts are shared nationwide, so you can call a ghost from any arcade.
Q4 : How do I choose a ghost to race?
・"Select by Level"
Select a ghost to race from the nationwide ghosts by specifying your level (the progress you earned in the Story Mode). Ten ghosts will be randomly displayed from within the corresponding level. This is the easy-to-use selection method for when you just want to give the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode a try.
・ "Return Stamp to Friend"
Opponents who selected your ghost, challenged it, and sent you a stamp can be found in this menu. From here, you’ll be able to return that stamp to your opponent. You’ll also see displayed the ghosts recommended for stamp exchange. Displayed ghosts are limited to a maximum of 20, and as the number of ghosts with delivered stamps increase, they’ll be swapped out based on age and shuttle frequency.
・ Search for an Opponent
From here, you’ll be able to find a ghost to battle in a variety of ways, e.g. searching by name, finding people you’ve challenged in the past, and picking out opponents from people who’ve played at the store you’re at.
・ Japan Challenge
Select a region, such as the Minami-Kanto region or the Hokuriku region, then select a district within that region. The cars for that district will be displayed after your selection.
Q5: After starting to play, a message saying “Stamp has been delivered. Race to get it!” suddenly pops up.
A stamp is displayed when your ghost was challenged in an online ghost versus battle. If you select “Yes” to this message, you’ll proceed to the race, and once the race is finished, you’ll get the stamp and be able to send the stamp yourself, too. This acts as a shortcut to “Return Stamp to Friend.”
Q6 : What course will I run in the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode?
No course is determined for the Online Ghost Versus Battle Mode. When choosing a racing location from all of the racing areas, each ghost will run the race down the branches they originally did.
E3 : FAQ About the Time Attack Mode
Q1 : What is the Time Attack Mode?
Time Attack Mode is the game mode where you compete against time by yourself on a course where there are no other rival cars.
Q2 : Is the course for the Time Attack predetermined?
You will run a time attack on a predetermined course.
Q3 : Is there anything I should be careful of when choosing the Metro Hwy course?
It requires additional coins to run on the Metro Hwy course. If you don't insert an additional coin in time, the C1 Inner Loop will be chosen automatically. Also, your additionally inserted coin will become invalid when starting an Interruption Versus Battle if you're set to "Welcome Interruptions" while running the Metro Hwy course. (If you select Time Attack and the Metro Hwy course after winning the versus battle, you'll need to insert another additional coin.) It's recommended that you choose "Refuse Interruptions" when doing a Time Attack on the Metro Hwy course.
Q4 : In addition to courses, I can choose the period of time and the background music for the race, but do they affect the time?
The period of time and background music do not particularly affect the time. You should choose a period of time that makes the course easier to see and drive on, and a background music that you can get into a good groove with.
Q5 : The screen glows red during the Time Attack.
That happens at a checkpoint. You can earn a new title by making all of these checkpoints flash.
(In the Hakone and Kobe areas, for early morning it’s a flock of birds and for late night it’s shooting stars; in the Hakone Daikanzan area, for early morning it’s a light airplane and for late night it’s a flash of lighting.)
Q6 : The total of the times for each section on the results screen and the total time aren't the same. Why?
The Time Attack time displays up to the third decimal place of a second (1/1000th of a second), but an even more accurate unit is used in the game's internal time calculations.
Digits below 1/1000th of a second are rounded down on the display, so there may be occurrences where the sum of each section time and the total time are different.
Example)
Section 1 Actual Time (A) 25.12345 s
Section 1 Displayed Time (B) 25.123 s
Section 2 Actual Time (C) 20.64260 s
Section 2 Displayed Time (D) 20.642 s
Displayed Section Sum (B) + (D) 45.765 s
↑Totals the time after the digits after 1/1000th of a second were rounded down.
Actual Total Time (A) + (C) 45.76605
Displayed Total Time 45.766
↑Rounds the digits after the 1/1000th of a second down after totaling the actual time.
E4 : FAQ About VS Player
Q1 : What is VS Player Mode?
An VS Player is a versus battle between players using connections between two or more Driver Units using a network cable. If your interruption settings are set to "Welcome Interruptions," then you can have a versus battle even if you're in another race.
Q2 : How many people can join VS Player Mode?
Up to four people can take part in a versus battle.
Q3 : Can a third or fourth person interrupt when two people are in a versus battle?
A third or fourth person can interrupt even during a versus battle.
Q4 : When a third or fourth person interrupts when two people are in a versus battle, will they enter the race midway?
When a new interrupting player appears, the course, the period of time and all other selections are reset.
Q5 : What courses can you race on in VS Player Mode?
After selecting the racing area, the Driver Unit will automatically decide the start location (start ramp) from those included in that racing area.
The branching selection panel will appear before the course's branching points after starting the race. The race will continue in the direction of the branch selected by the player in first place at that time.
Q6 : What courses can you race on in VS Player Mode?
After selecting the racing area, the Driver Unit will automatically decide the start location (start ramp) from those included in that racing area.
Q7 : Who determines the period of time for the versus battle?
The period of time for the versus battle is determined by majority.
Q8 : Who determines the background music for the versus battle?
The background music for the versus battle is set by the person who first set "Welcome Interruptions." When continuing in versus battles, the person who won first place in the previous race will set the background music.
Q9 : "If all players keep the brake down the handicap will be turned off." appeared when selecting the period of time, but what is a handicap?
The handicap is a system to relieve players who are really falling behind in order to make versus battles more competitive. The strength of the handicap is determined based on the number of that player's gauges. If you want a hardcore battle without a handicap, then when all players in the versus battle step on the brake pedal (the indicator will light up), it will become a "hardcore race" with nohandicap.
Q10 : I got a star mark when I won. What is this star?
You'll get a star depending on your results when winning in versus battles. This star is called an "Outrun Star". The more Outrun Stars a player has, the stronger that player is in versus battles.
Q11 : I lost some of my Outrun Stars. Why?
The rules for the increase and decrease of Outrun Stars are as follows:
Outrun Stars that can be earned per race
Race results
4-player race
3-player race
2-player race
Race results |
4-player race |
3-player race |
2-player race |
1st |
☆☆☆ |
☆☆ |
☆ |
2nd |
☆☆ |
☆ |
N/A |
3rd |
☆ |
N/A |
|
4th |
N/A |
|
|
However, the following rules apply for players who have 2,001 or more Outrun Stars:
Outrun Stars that can be earned per race (when you have 2,001 or more)
Race results |
4-player race |
3-player race |
2-player race |
1st |
☆☆☆ |
☆☆ |
☆ |
2nd |
☆☆ |
☆ |
-1 |
3rd |
☆ |
-1 |
|
4th |
-1 |
|
|
Q12 : It seems like the distance raced in VS Player is different every time. Why?
The distance raced in an VS Player is decided by the following formula:
Race distance = (basic distance raced) + (additional distance based on the number of players) + (randomly added bonus distance)
・Basic distance raced
Condition 1) No one is using a card. 8. 0 km
Condition 2) All players have fewer than 20 gauges. 10. 0 km
Condition 3) One of the players has more than 21 gauges. 13. 0 km
・Additional distance based on the number of players
2 players 2. 0 km
3 players 3. 0 km
4 players 4. 0 km
・Randomly added bonus distance
Anywhere from -0.5 to 3.0 km are added randomly.
Q13 : What is 'Vs Grade'?
VS Grade' is a new guide that indicates your VS Player strength.
When you collect 'VS Medals', which you can receive for your VS Player results, your 'VS Grade' increases based on the number of 'VS Medals' you have collected.
Q14 : I won first place in the VS Player and I was taken to the Game Mode Selection Screen. Why?
Whoever reaches first place in the VS Player survives and gets to play one more game.
E5 : FAQ About Other Race-Related Items
Q1 : I want to force the game to end midway.
You can retire (forced termination) by driving the wrong way in-game for more than three seconds when you've set your retire settings to "Yes" in the Car Data Confirmation Screen. Retire settings are valid outside of the VS Player.
Q2 : What happens if I continue on the Driver Unit?
If you select "YES" on continue, the game returns to the beginning of the Game Mode that you were just playing. When continuing in the VS Player, the players who selected "YES" on continue, will race again with the player who was in first place.