Vigilante 8

In a time of a world-wide oil shortage, strikes, riots and crime are rampant, and economic disaster just around the corner ( . . .know the feeling). Law enforcement cannot reach outside the cities, leaving the outback unprotected - an easy target for the international terrorists known as OMAR.

With no one to turn to for protection, some desperate civilians decide to take the law into their own hands. Led by a trucker named Convoy and referred to simply as "Vigilantes", this oddball group of volunteers soon become a major hindrance to OMAR's plans.

Featuring innovative graphics, a new 3D landscape engine, plus a 70's funk soundtrack, Vigilante 8 delivers fast-paced action, hurling you into a series of death matches in the American Southwest. Behind the wheel of a V8 muscle car armed with an arsenal of deadly, high-tech weapons, chase down and combat your opponents off-road in 12 fully destructible 3D Battle Arenas.

With ultra-fast gameplay and detailed 3D graphics, these are no ordinary skirmishes . . .

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uk.playstation.com

Stayin' alive is the key to success in Vigilante 8, Activision's far-out approach to combat driving.

V8 takes place in an alternate universe where reversible bell-bottom slacks and gold medallions are still hot commodities. A devastating oil shortage has ravaged the American Southwest, resulting in a lawless free-for-all where the population is too concerned with survival to evolve beyond the cultural miasma of the 1970s. With faint disco riffs echoing throughout the landscape, super fly drivers push their vehicles to the limit in the ultimate demolition derby death match.

Activision has done a groovy job of capturing the spirit of the 70s, but this would be a great combat game even if it were set in the middle of the boring 80s. There are 12 vintage vehicles to choose from, each one with a satisfyingly stereotypical driver. The combatants are broken into two opposing groups: the Vigilantes and the Coyotes.

Depending on which character you choose, your mission will either be destruction or salvation. The Coyotes' focus on destroying the landscape, and the Vigilantes' goal is to stop the Coyotes. No matter which side you choose, annihilating the other drivers will always be at the top of your list. Each character has an individual storyline which unfolds throughout the game, and secret missions and drivers are unlocked as you complete each sequence.

Eight sprawling environments are immediately available for destruction, and three areas can be unlocked as you complete the quest mode. One of these bonus levels, Super Dreamland 64, is exclusively available in the N64 version of the game. Even though the explosive action is far from realistic, the Expansion Pak-powered graphics are incredibly lifelike.

Each of the 13 levels is based on a different Southwestern theme, and you can blow up almost anything you see. Since your opponents can be damaged by falling debris, the environments themselves are potential weapons. Special power-ups can be found inside buildings and on rooftops, so if it looks suspicious, blow it up.

Just like disco dancing or fondue parties, Vigilante 8 is best experienced with friends. Two players can work together in the Quest mode, or up to four Tony Manero wanna-bees can enter a chaotic drive to the death.

High-powered weaponry can be found everywhere in the arenas, and each driver has his/her own special weapon. Old man Beezwax can surprise you with a stinging swarm of bees, while Boogie can overwhelm you with his bullet-spewing inflatable disco ball. One of the coolest weapons definitely belongs to John Torque, who can turn up the bass on his stereo to send a ground-rippling blast in all directions.

Backed by a soundtrack that'll make you wanna strut your funky stuff, V8 delivers more action than an all-night Charlie's Angels marathon. This Pak is destined to be one of the greatest party games on Nintendo 64, so you may need to buy a few extra bean bag chairs to accommodate your hustlin' pals.

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www.nintendo.com – Nintendo 64

Make Way For The King of Auto Combat!

Take the wheel as fully loaded auto combat revs into high gear for the first time on the Nintendo 64. It's a down and dirty, gear-grinding, metal-piercing war on wheels. So get in. Sit down. Blow stuff up.

"Total car-nage finally comes to the N64." -EGM

"Enhanced graphics, new features, four-player all-out-brawls...make Vigilante 8 an exciting car-combat experience..." -GAMEPRO

"Vigilante 8 already looks like a winner." -Nintendo Power *Fully Loaded.

Fully Loco.*

(Image captions) * Over-the-Top Combat Action
Battle in '79s style muscle cars, trucks and more--including a school bus that emits toxic fumes. * Tricked-Out Vehicles and Attacks
Drive all 8 screamin' V-8s (plus 5 bonus cars) linked to psycho personalities, special weapons and combo-attacks. * 8 Fully-Destructible Arenas
Search for hidden areas, weapons and three bonus arenas as you level oil-fields, Casino City, and a ski resort to the ground! * Four-Player Split-Screen Combat
Go at it in two- to four-player battles with cooperative and "smear" options. Try behind-the-wheel or behind-the-car views.

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Back of Box - N64 (US)