BUST A GROOVE
Official Title  Bust a Groove
Common Title  Bust a Groove
Serial Number(s)  SCUS-94263
Region  NTSC-U
Genre / Style  Dancing 

Developer  Metro 3D.
Publisher  989 Studios.
Date Released  15 November 1998
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number		 DISC 1

SCUS-94263
Serial Number In Disc SCUS-94263
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )		 495 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )		 268 MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )
From the back cover.
  •  711719426325  - 
     

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English
Spanish
Menus and gameplay are in Multi-2 (English & Spanish).

Bust A Groove is a dancing simulation that features 10 different dancers all motion-captured after professionals. Each character has their own unique wardrobe and dancing style; Hiro is patterned after John Travolta from Saturday Night Fever and Frida is a funky 17-year-old artist that likes to get her groove on.

Gameplay options include One-Player, Two-Player, Dance View, and Practice modes. In the One-Player game, the idea is to out-dance your opponents by executing moves in time to the beat. Using a dance command system reminiscent of PaRappa the Rappa, players will press button combinations in conjunction to the icons displayed on the screen. The better you do, the more the camera focuses on your character; the idea is to have the camera completely on you by the end of the song.

Additionally, there is an Enthusiasm Gauge that measures how much the crowd is into your dancing. By executing tricky maneuvers, it will skyrocket, but if the moves aren't in synch with the rhythm, you'll get booed and the gauge will drop. Players are given the opportunity to execute either easy moves (located at the top of the screen) or harder moves (at the bottom), which also affects the Enthusiasm Gauge.

The Practice mode teaches new players all the basics of how to execute simple maneuvers and the harder combinations and dance solos. When you feel confident enough, challenge your friend to a no-frills dance-off with the Two-Player option. Each player selects a character and enters a heated battle for the king or queen of the dance floor.

Once you've cleared some of the One-Player scenarios, the Dance View option becomes available. This option gives those armchair dance choreographers a chance to program a character's dance moves. Players can pan the camera, zoom in at specific times, change routes, increase the speed, and perform other tweaks. So what are you waiting for? Get out on the dance floor and Bust A Groove!

  Manufacturer's description:

Funkin' Groovin' Dance Action!

Boogie to a different beat with Bust A Groove - the most realistic dance game ever created for the funked-up PlayStation generation! Compete in a dance-off against a friend or break out a fresh solo number with one of 10 motion-captured professional dancers. Combo and attack moves show you style as you kick a funky rhythm in one if four groovin' dance modes. Join the party and get your body movin' to the original tunes and gameplay of Bust A Groove!

* Awesome dance moves created from professional dancers using Motion Capture Technology.
* Ten funky characters to choose from, each with his/her own unique dance styles and moves.
* Hidden characters and surprises to uncover while you're cuttin' rug.
* Four groovin' dance modes, including One and Two-Player, Practice and Dance edit!
* Bump up your flavor with some jammin' beats, including hip-hop, techno, disco and house.

  Features:
Third person perspective
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Dancing theme.
    		•
    Number Of Players  1 or 2 Players
    Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
    Compatible Controllers Tested
    ( Official Gamepads Only )    		  Standard Controller ( Digital Controller Compatible only )
    Compatible Light Guns
    ( Official Light Guns Only )    		  None
    Other Compatible Controllers
    ( Official Controllers Only )    		  None
    Special Controllers Included Or
    Supported ( Official Only )    		  None
    Vibration Function Compatible  No
    Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
    Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
    Emulator  ePSXe v1.9.0
    Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL Driver v2.9 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 63, Compatibility=1,3,2; Shader effects= 1 (Fullscreen smoothin))
    Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.1.9.0
    CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe Cdrom plugin
    Game Pad Plugin  N / A
    Vibration Compatible  The game doesn't have it (Digital only).
    Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

      NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
     

     BASIC CONTROLS:
      Use the directional buttons to press the indicated directions any time before the fourth beat. press the indicated X or Circle Button on the fourth beat to complete the move - D-Pad 
      Press on the fourth beat if shown on the command line - X Button 
      Press on the fourth beat if shown on the command line - Circle Button 
      Press on the fourth beat to dodge an opponent's attack. dodges are unlimited, but you cannot dodge during solos - Square Button 
      Press on the fourth beat to attack an opponent. you have two attacks per round, and you cannot attack during solos - Triangle Button 
      Pause game - Start Button 

     

     MISC CODES:
      Level Skip -  Complete the game once with any character then start a one player game. When the dance arena appears press Select + L2.
      Unlock Burger Dog -  Complete the game on the Normal difficulty level with Hamm after acquiring Robo Z.
      Unlock Capoeira -  Complete the game on the Normal difficulty level with any character.
      Unlock Columbo (Mouse) -  Complete the game on the Normal difficulty setting with Shorty after acquiring Robo Z.
      Unlock Dance View -  Complete the game on the Normal difficulty setting.
      Play as Robo-Z -  Complete the game on the Normal difficulty level with any character after acquiring Capoeira.

     GAMESHARK CODES:
      P1 Max Dance Points -  
    80068740 FFFF
      P1 Infinite Attacks -  
    80068766 0002
      P1 Max Enthusiasm -  
    80068738 FFFF
      Enable Capoeira -  
    30051AC0 0001
      Enable Robo-Z -  
    30051AC1 0001
      Enable Burger Dog -  
    30051AC3 0001
      Enable Columbo -  
    30051AC2 0001

     
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     NTSC-J:
    • Bust A Move [SLPS-01237]  - 
       
    • Bust A Move [Limited Edition] [SLPS-01232~3]  - 
       
     PAL:
    • Bust a Groove [SCES-01313]  - 
       

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