Lego Racers

Lego Racers

Infobox VG| title = Lego Racers


developer = High Voltage Software
publisher = Lego Media
engine =
designer =
released = July 31,1999
genre = Racing game
modes = Single Player, two player simultaneously
ratings =
platforms = Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, PlayStation
media = CD-ROM, Nintendo 64 cartridge, Game Boy Color cartridge
requirements =
input = Mouse, Keyboard, Joystick

Lego Racers is a computer game from Lego Media. It is part of the racing game genre and features 7 circuits. It was released for the computer, then for the N64 and other console systems. The game features a rather simple storyline, in which the player must defeat a myriad of the best Lego racers to become "the greatest Lego racing champion of all-time".

Building

When starting the game, the player has a limited selection of drivers and cars. Four characters, "Joan of Kart", "Turbo Charger", "Scooter", and "Roboracer", are preconstructed and available. A feature of the game is the ability for players to build their own driver and car using virtual Lego. In order to do such, players must start by building a driver. This is done by choosing from an array of Lego headwear, heads, bodies, legs and facial expressions. The player then gives their character a name. The final element of the process is the building of the car. Several chassis are available at the start and more can be unlocked by progressing in the game. In the same manner, extra bricks and characteristics for the driver become available as well.All of the boss racers in the game are unlockable by beating their circuit race, or by beating all the time races against Veronica Voltage.

Circuits

The main game mode in Lego Racers is the Circuit Mode. Each Circuit has four tracks and the player objective is to win each track by having the most points at the end of the circuit. There are five AI-controlled drivers in each circuit and points are given the following way: 30 points for the winner, 20 for the second-placed, 10 for the third, 3 for the fourth, 2 for the fifth and 1 for the sixth (last place). If a racer does not finish, as the race "ends" when the player-controlled racer finishes, they will be given a certain finishing place depending on their rank: the "circuit champion" gets second place, followed by the racer who "matches up" to the first course (example: as Governor Broadside "matches up" to Imperial Grand Prix, the first course in Circuit 1, he will be given third place). In Circuits 4 through 6, since the races are in an inverted order, the exact opposite applies. Each circuit has a special driver, a "circuit champion", who is the best player in that particular circuit. The seventh circuit is different from the others, as it comprises only one track (see details for every circuit below) All leaders have a color Lego Brick that they prefer (see Power-Ups). At the start of the game, only the first circuit is available. Each of the following circuits will get unlocked as the player finishes first or second in the previous circuit. By finishing a circuit in first place the leader's car set and appearance are unlocked in the Building menu. Every track also has a shortcut hidden somewhere in it, that none of the AI characters can use, excepting Veronica Voltage, the Time Race champion. "Knightmare-athon" is the only track to have no shortcut.

Circuit 1

This circuit features the following tracks: "Imperial Grand Prix", "Dark Forest Dash", "Magma Moon Marathon", and "Desert Adventure Dragway". The circuit champion of Circuit 1 is "Captain Redbeard". His favorite power-up is the cannonball. Besides Captain Redbeard, the other drivers in this circuit are, in correspondence to their courses, "Governor Broadside", "Rob N' Hood", "Ann Droid", and "Pharaoh's Mummy". Captain Redbeard has a car that is mostly yellow and brown, with a treasure chest in the centre, a jolly roger flag as well as two exhaust pipes on the back.

Circuit 2

This circuit features the following tracks: "Tribal Island Trail", "Royal Knights Raceway", "Ice Planet Pathway", and the "Amazon Adventure Alley". The circuit champion of Circuit 2 is "King Kahuka". King Kahuka's favorite power-up is any color of forcefield. Besides King Kahuka, "Islander", "Royal King", "Commander Cold", and "Achu" also compete in this circuit. King Kahuka has a car that features a grey statue of his head on the back, two wooden spears, and a multicolored chassis.

Circuit 3

This circuit features the following tracks: "Knightmare-athon", "Pirate Skull Pass", "Temple Adventure Trail", and "Alien Rally Asteroid". The circuit champion of Circuit 3 is "Basil the Batlord". He prefers to use Lego power-ups at near maximum power (he never uses a red with less than 2 white bricks). His favourite power-up is the Lightning Wand, but sometimes he also uses turbo boosts and shields. Besides Basil the Bat Lord, "Willa the Witch", "Blackjack Hawkins", "Sam Sinister", and "Alpha Dragonis" also race in this circuit. Basil the Batlord has a simple, streamlined car design that is black and red with a dragon head on the font fender, short red blades on the sides, and also features a rocket booster on the back.

Circuit 4

This circuit features the following tracks: "Desert Adventure Dragway", "Magma Moon Marathon", "Dark Forest Dash", and "Imperial Grand Prix". These happen to be the same tracks of Circuit 1, but mirrored. The circuit champion of Circuit 4 is "Johnny Thunder". He prefers to use the grappling hook. Besides Johnny Thunder, the other drivers in this circuit are the same as the ones in Circuit 1 (except "Captain Redbeard"). Johnny Thunder has a sandy-colored car with an "adventurous' look, as well as twin turbo jets on the back.

Circuit 5

This circuit features the following tracks: "Amazon Adventure Alley", "Ice Planet Pathway", "Royal Knights Raceway", and "Tribal Island Trail". The circuit champion of Circuit 5 is "Baron von Barron". His tactic is to collect blue Lego Bricks with several white power-up bricks. His favorite power-up is the 8-second (yellow) forcefield. Besides Baron von Barron, the other drivers in this circuit are the same as the ones in Circuit 2 (except "King Kahuka"). Baron von Barron has a dark grey car with large tires. The design is somewhat similar to Johnny Thunder's car.

Circuit 6

This circuit features the following tracks: "Alien Rally Asteroid", "Adventure Temple Trail", "Pirate Skull Pass", and "Knightmare-athon". The circuit champion of Circuit 6 is "Gypsy Moth". She prefers to use the Homing Missiles, but sometimes she also uses the Warp Turbo Boost and the 10-second (red) forcefield. Besides Gypsy Moth, the other drivers in this circuit are the same players as in Circuit 3 (except "Basil the Batlord"). Gypsy Moth has a neon blue car with "futuristic-looking" wheels, and a rocket booster at the back.

Circuit 7

This circuit features only one track, the "Rocket Racer Run". The circuit champion of Circuit 7 is "Rocket Racer". He constantly tries to get the Warp Turbo Boost. Rocket Racer prefers to use power Lego Bricks on green Lego Bricks, but he never uses green bricks unless he also has 3 white bricks. He will also use homing missiles, but that is only if he has missed all the first green bricks. Besides Rocket Racer, other drivers include "Black Knight", "Admiral", "Gail Storm", and "Nova Hunter". Rocket Racer has a sharp, streamlined car with his logo, two R's, on the front. The car's color scheme consists of black, grey, red and blue. It also has twin turbo jets on the back.

Tracks

Here is a list of tracks and their descriptions: NOTE THAT ALL DIRECTIONS ARE REVERSED IN MIRROR MODE

Circuit 1

Imperial Grand Prix

A short race around a coastal town and mine with a lagoon and rope bridge.Mascot- Governor Broadside.This racetrack's shortcut can be found after destroying three barrels. This leads to a very short path, cutting off a long hairpin bend.

Dark Forest Dash

A dark, gloomy forest with an abandoned castle and ghost.Mascot- Rob n Hood.The shortcut is a path situated to the left side of a 'haunted house', right before a waterfall, cutting off a long bend.

Magma Moon Marathon

A race around a moon base with lakes of lava and meteor showers.Mascot- Ann Droid.This racetrack has two shortcuts. The first can be found by using a blue (shield) power-up and going through the blue, glowing section of the wall just past the lava field. This is a long short-cut, and cuts off the three sets of red-blue gates, opening just before the entrance to the second short-cut.The second short-cut has a complicated method of opening, meaning that it cannot be opened on the first lap. The player must first note the pattern by the large, blue doors that are the entrance to the shortcut itself. This is a three-section pattern, with three coloured blocks of either blue or red. On the following lap, the player must go through the three sets of doors (with red on one side, and blue on the other)in the corresponding order to open the doors.

Desert Adventure Dragway

An Egypt themed circuit complete with pyramids and sphinxesMascot- Pharaoh's Mummy.This track also has two short-cuts. The first is situated after the inital tunnel, to the left. It is hidden by a sliding door with pictures of Lego minifigures on it. The door will slide downwards when hit with a red brick power-up, revealing a very long path that has one white brick, a choice of either red or green brick, and cuts off around half of the entire track.The second short-cut cuts off two corners, and can be opened by shooting the large mummy with a red brick power-up. This has three white bricks and a choice of either red or green bricks.

Circuit 2

Tribal Island Trial

An Aztec or Incan-themed track, featuring an alligator swamp and a cave temple.Mascot- Islander The first shortcut is near a lego tiki before a turn. It lands you on the left side of the alligator swamp. The second one is at the beginning of the cave to the left.

Royal Knights Raceway

A medieval course, complete with a castle. Mascot- Royal KingThe shortcut is a tunnel right next to the waterfall around 1/4 through the track.

Ice Planet Pathway

An arctic base with hovercraft overhead and ice caves.Mascot- Commander ColdGo to the left at the fork in the road. There is a long shortcut there that cuts off the most tedious part of the track.

Amazon Adventure Valley

An Amazon Jungle track with acid rivers and spiderwebs.Mascot- AchuShortcut- Go through the waterfall at the start and you will end up in the temple.

Course 3

Knightmare-athon

A physical manifestation of a nightmare, complete with a skull room and bomb dragon.Mascot- Willa the WitchThis is the only track with no shortcuts whatsoever.

Pirate Skull Pass

A pirate hideout, with a lookout base and tunnel system.Mascot- Blackjack HawkinsThe shortcut is going through a short, sandy tunnel to the left after the steep hill.

Adventure Temple Trial

An Indiana Jones-like track with lots of booby traps, mazes and ghosts.Mascot - Sam SinisterShortcut - Go behind the right statue to end up in a narrow tunnel that ends in the idol room.

Alien Asteroid Rally

Another alien-themed track, with lots of UFOs and a complex base. Mascot - Alpha DragonisShooting the gray and green wall will yield a shortcut.

Circuit 4

Same as Circuit 1, but in reverse order and mirrored.

Circuit 5

Same as Circuit 2, but in reverse order and mirrored.

Circuit 6

Same as Circuit 3, but in reverse order and mirrored.

Circuit 7

Rocket Racer Run

The final (and hardest) track: a sci-fi themed maze floating in the middle of nowhere. Full of portals, alarms, and warp drives! Mascot - Rocket Racer. Shoot the wall before the fork to get a warp drive.

Power-Ups

Here is a list of the power ups featured in the game. Getting a white brick will upgrade any weapon you have up to 3 times. Getting hit by a power up will make you lose a white brick if you have one.

Red Brick Based

All the red brick power-ups are attacks.

No white bricks

A cannonball shoots out of your car and hits the nearest racer/wall.

1 white brick

A grappling hook extends and grabs a car, pulling you towards it and stopping it.

2 white bricks

A lightning stream shoots out of the front of the car for 10 seconds or so, zapping anyone in the way.

3 white bricks

3 homing missiles deploy and attack the racers in front of you.

Blue Brick Based

All the blue brick power-ups are shields, which will render you invincible to all attacks and traps.

No white bricks

A blue shield appears around the car for about 4 seconds.

1 white brick

A green shield appears around the car for about 6 seconds.

2 white bricks

A yellow shield appears around the car for about 8 seconds.

3 white bricks

A red shield appears around your car (And deflects all weapons) for about 10 seconds.

Yellow Brick Based

All yellow brick power-ups are traps.

No white bricks

An oil slick appears behind your car.

1 white brick

A barrel of dynamite is thrown behind your car and hovers in the air for a few seconds before landing.

2 white bricks

A stationary ray gun appears behind your car. When a car comes next to it, it swings them like a pendulum before vanishing.

3 white bricks

A mummy ghost appears behind your car. It will turn anyone who drives into it green, reverses the controls, and swings the screen around like a hula hoop.

Green Brick Based

All green brick-based power-ups are boosts.

No white bricks

A small rocket comes out the back of your car and propels you a short distance.

1 white brick

Same as with no white bricks, but with a bigger rocket.

2 white bricks

2 rockets come out the back of the car and blast you around a few feet off the ground. This is the only power-up thats allows you to go over ground traps (sand/mud/anything on the ground that slows you down) without slowing down.

3 white bricks

A blue bubble appears and takes your car along a blue tunnel and drops you further down the track. Also seen in Rocket Racer Run in non-powerup form.

Time Race

The game also offers a time race mode. The player races against a single opponent called "Veronica Voltage". She is the granddaughter of Professor Voltage, a character in the game "Legoland" who also invented the Destructo Brick in "Lego Creator". Veronica drives a ghost car that cannot bump or crash into the player's car in any way. If the player wins every single race in the first three circuits, they are awarded "Veronica Voltage"'s car set, but without the ghosting abilities. After this point, when attempting a time race, the player will see a ghostly car identical to their own. The ghost car follows the same course as the player during their previous race with Veronica.

Two player

This game also supports a two-player mode. Provided that a second input device (i.e. a joystick, gamepad etc.) is plugged in, a second driver can race against the primary driver in split-screen style. Only two people can race at a time, and CPU racers are also disabled. Note that having a second keyboard attached will still grey out the Versus Race option - one must have a joystick, gamepad, or steering wheel (essentially, any game controller with a USB attachment). However, you can still use both keyboard control sets even if something is attached.

ee also

*"Lego Racers 2"


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