MONSTER RANCHER HOP-A-BOUT
Official Title  Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout
Common Title  Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout
Serial Number(s)  SLUS-01325
Region  NTSC-U
Genre / Style  Action  / Mini Games

Developer  Tecmo.
Publisher  Tecmo.
Date Released  10 December 2000
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number		 DISC 1

SLUS-01325
Serial Number In Disc SLUS-01325
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 20
( 1 Data Track &
19 Audio Tracks )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )		 166 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )		 MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )
From the back cover.
  •  018946010182  - 
     

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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

Tecmo expands its Monster Rancher line with Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout for the PlayStation. This game is a fast-paced platform jumper in which players race their bouncing characters through extraordinary obstacle courses. Along the way there are several panels which can provide all sorts of power-ups to the characters that find them.

The game features a versus mode, in which two players can race side by side through the same course. To provide further replay value, the game also comes with a level editor that allows players to design their own Monster Rancher courses.

When a player steers a monster in a certain direction, it will continue moving in that direction instead of straightening its path or stopping. To change the speed and height of their jumps, players must land on special squares. Only the controller's directional pad is used during the game, no buttons.

Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout becomes challenging quickly, especially after the first ten rounds. There are generally multiple ways to complete each round, some of which are noticeably easier. At first the special squares that propel players forward earn them additional time and so forth are helpful in raising scores and adding to the game's enjoyment, but by level 16 it's necessary to hit them just to clear levels.

Features:
* Over 50 challenging stages riddled with obstacle courses
* Choose from a number of Monster Rancher characters including Hare, Golem, and Mocchi
* Create your own fun stages

  Manufacturer's description:

Bounce around with your favorite Monster Rancher characters in the wackiest, most fun-filled adventure ever! It'll take a steady hand, quick wits and a sharp mind to clear more than a hundred challenging obstacle courses. Every stage is a fun, new challenge in this ultimate race against the clock. You'll want to play again and again.

* Mocchi, Suezo, Hare, Golem, and Tiger return!
* Edit and create your own stages
* Over 50 unique stages
* Special cinema modes detail the character's journey

  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • SCI-FI & Fantasy themes.
Number Of Players  1 or 2 Players
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
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
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v.1.7.0
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=2,3,2; Shader effects= 1 (Fullscreen smoothin))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.1.7.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe Cdrom plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  Yes.
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:
  Move character:  D-Pad
  Select action:  X Button
  Cancel action:  Triangle Button
  Pause the game:  Start Button
 

GAMESHARK CODES:
  Infinite Lives -  
30141451 0005 
  Infinite Time -  
801413CA 0B8F 
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 NTSC-J:
  • Monster Farm Jump [SLPS-03160]  - 
     

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