GALLOP RACER 2001
OFFICIAL TITLE  Gallop Racer 2001
COMMON TITLE  Gallop Racer 2001
SERIAL NUMBER(S)  SLUS-20255
REGION  NTSC-U
GENRE / STYLE  Horse Racing

DEVELOPER  Tecmo.
PUBLISHER  Tecmo.
DATE RELEASED  24 August 2001
DISC NUMBER &
PRINTED SERIAL NUMBER
DISC 1

SLUS-20255
SERIAL NUMBER IN DISC SLUS-20255
MEDIA DVD-5
NUMBER OF TRACKS 1
( 1 Data Track )
BARCODE NUMBER(S)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
  •  018946010236  - 
     

  •  


English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

Gallop Racer 2001 is the inaugural iteration of Tecmo's venerable horseracing simulation on the PlayStation 2. Combining elements of strategy, stable management, and actual racing, Gallop Racer 2001 offers wannabe stable owners the chance to embark on what will hopefully prove to be a fruitful career raising champion horses. The Season mode allows players to take on the role of both the stable manager and jockey. Beginning with a meager allotment of Jockey Points (the in-game currency), players will need to purchase a horse before they can enter a race. Horses vary not only in appearance, but in ability as well, with particular strengths and weaknesses in regard to temperament and guts, amongst others. Additionally, each has specific preferences pertaining to turf on and running style.

Once entered into one of the many races on the sporting calendar, players take control of the jockey, with the ability to whip the horse, urge it onwards, or slow it down, while keeping a close eye on the horse's vital statistics such as stamina. Of course, the horse also has a mind of its own, so virtual jockeys will need to keep the horse's style and preferences in mind during a race. Varied weather conditions can also affect the outcome of a race, with rain and even snow becoming a common sight during your management tenure. After a race, players are rated according to their performance and a horse's attributes will be affected (either adversely or positively) based upon its performance.

Away from the track, players need to decide when to retire horses, buy new ones, and even breed the older creatures in the hopes of creating a champion thoroughbred. You can have, at most, six horses in your stable and, because each matures at a different rate and has its own set of peculiarities, you'll need to decide which to run in certain events. As your prestige increases, so do the options available to you, giving well-known breeders more stores to buy from and more equipment to use. Jockey's can even be outfitted with customized uniforms.

A Versus mode allows two players to compete against each other in the racing portion of the title, via a split-screen, with the added bonus of using their own horses from the Season mode. A Practice mode is also available, allowing newcomers a chance to grow accustomed to the nuances of the sport. As an aside, players can also gamble on the races, but only in the Practice mode.

Features:
* Manage a stable of horses by purchasing new ones, retiring older ones, and even breeding new champions
* Take part in numerous events on the sporting calendar in a career that spans years
* Compete against a second player in the Versus mode or hone your skills in the Practice mode
* 2 Player mode: Race against a friend in neck and neck competitions
* Authentic weather conditions: rain, snow, mud and more
* Over 1,500 lifelike horses
* New gambling mode
* Breed your own stable of champions
* Unlock Secret tracks, horses, titles, and more!

  MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:

Gallop Racer 2001 is so realistic that you don't have to get your fingernails dirty to feel like you're in the race. Feel the burn in your legs, the pounding of your heart and the wind in your face. Compete as a tournament jockey, master breeder, or betting spectator in the stands. Gallop Racer 2001 puts you in the game.

- All-new gambling feature.
- Race againts a buddy in versus mode
- Over 1500 horses to unlock
- Thousands of hours of replay value.

"If you're ready for a racing title that's a change of pace, this is it"
Graig Hansen: Sonyweb.com

- Season mode: Create your own jockey and breed a stable of champions.
- Endure harsh weather conditions (snow, rain, mud).

  FEATURES:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Horse Racing theme.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS  1-2 Players
NUMBER OF MEMORY CARD BLOCKS  500 KB Minimum
COMPATIBLE CONTROLLERS TESTED
( OFFICIAL GAMEPADS ONLY )
 Standard Controller / Analog Controller ( Dual Shock Controller compatible )
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  Yes
VIDEO MODES  50 Hz = No / 60 Hz = Yes / Progressive Scan = No / 16:9 Option = No
AUDIO MODES  Stereo = Yes / Mono = Yes / Dolby Sorround = No / Dolby Digital = No; Dolby Pro logic II = No
MULTI-TAP FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  No
LANGUAGE SELECTOR  No
NETWORK ADAPTOR (ETHERNET) COMPATIBLE  No
EMULATOR  PCSX 2 v.0.1.1.0 r5483
SPEED HACKS USED  EE Cyclerate = 2; VU Cycle Stealing = 0; Enable INTC Spin detection = Yes; Enable Wait Loop Detection = Yes; Enable fast CDVD = No; mVU Flag Hack = Yes; MTVU (Multi-Threaded Micro VU1 = Yes
SPECIAL GAME FIXES USED  None
VIDEO PLUGIN  GSDX r5334 (Remove texture filtering) ( Allow 8-bit textures = Yes; Alpha Hack = No; Offset Hack = No; Skipdraw Hack = 0 )
AUDIO PLUGIN  SPU2-X r5427 ( Interpolation = 4; Disable Effects Processing = No; Use the de-alias filter = No; Enable Dubug options = No; Module = 1; Synchronizing Mode = TimeStretch Mix; Audio Expansion Mode = Stereo )
CD-ROM PLUGIN  CDVDolio Cdrom plugin v.0.1.0
GAME PAD PLUGIN  LilyPad svn (r3993) 0.10.0
VIBRATION COMPATIBLE  Yes.

  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.
 

 GAME CONTROLS:
  Start / Accelerate -  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick Up
  Move left or right -  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick Left or Right
  Slow down -  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick Down
  Switch whip -  X Button
  Whip right -  Circle Button
  Whip left -  Square Button
  Change view -  Triangle Button
  Switch radar -  L1 or R1 Button
  Look right or left -  R2 or L2 Button
  Change view -  Select Button
  Pause game -  Start Button

 

CODEBREAKER V7+ CODES:

Mastercode -  
F0100008 001F6347
 
Max Jockey Points -  
21EF42F8 05F5E0FF
 

 - JEWEL CASE COVERS
FRONT BACK
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 640 x 908 pix.
Res. - 72 dpi
File Size - 90 KB
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 640 x 908 pix.
Res. - 72 dpi
File Size - 112 KB
 - ADVERT COVERS
USA ADVERT
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 735 x 1000 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 121 KB
 - DISC COVER
DISC
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 995 x 1000 pix.
Res. - 299 dpi
File Size - 175 KB

 NTSC-J:
  • Gallop Racer 5 [SLPS-25036]  - 
     

We couldn't find some of the information and covers for this game. When more accurate information or covers are obtained, the entry will be updated adding the missing information. If you have information or covers that would complete this entry, please feel free to contribute them by clicking the CONTRIBUTE link in the menu on the left. You will find instructions on how to proceed.