I decided to create this Night-Runners Prologue guide because I noticed several reviews mentioning concerns about the game’s handling and other issues. My goal is to provide a comprehensive guide for newcomers interested in playing this game. لذا, let’s get started on that journey.
ابدء
When you start up the game, you’ll be greeted with some introductory scenes followed by a splash screen. Take this opportunity to create a username, check your keybinds, and then dive right in.
Upon entering the game, you’ll find yourself in a safe house. Your first task is to locate a shoebox filled with money. Head over to the computer and select a car to purchase at auction. Your options consist of three versions of the Sanis Livisa (Nissan Silvia): the 180RS, featuring a 5-speed transmission and a lighter chassis, and the 200RS, equipped with a 6-speed transmission. Both variants sport identical 2.0L turbo SR20 engines.
According to popular opinion, the 200RS is the preferred starter vehicle. Be sure to avoid any obvious issues mentioned in the vehicle’s description. Aim for a manual transmission if possible. If you have some extra cash, consider consulting the guide section on upgrading your car.
After purchasing your vehicle, you’ll receive a call from a Loan Shark, who will inform you that your friend who left you the money owes him a substantial sum. You’ll be provided with a few million yen for betting and tasked with earning back the loan shark’s money.
Now it’s time to hit the racetrack. Exit the garage door and turn left, heading down the highway. Take the first exit ramp to reach Tatsumi PA, located on the right side. Follow the path marked by three traffic cones and enter the Parking Area. هنا, you can explore various cars and challenge the racer with the lowest reputation, typically Daisuke.
Racing as a Beginner
When you’re driving your stock Nissan, it might not provide the most thrilling experience. Expect significant understeering and sluggish acceleration. لكن, in the current patch, early opponents should be relatively easy to overcome. There are two main types of races: Drag Races and Route Races. Let’s start with Route Races.
In Route Races, you’ll navigate a course against your opponent. From my experience, winning as the underdog is easier because the AI tends to brake excessively for corners. Use the Left Arrow key or D-pad Left to open the minimap, showing your speed and upcoming corners. Look out for blue markers indicating checkpoints at on and off ramps. Remember to brake and downshift for corners. While you can wall ride, be cautious if an NPC car is on the outside lane, as they can halt your progress.
الآن, onto Drag Races. These races emphasize superior horsepower and gearing. The race typically consists of the best 2 out of 3 rounds. قبل البدء, you’ll have a chance to warm up your tires by holding both the brake and accelerator until they reach 35 degrees Celsius. As you approach the race start indicator, continue holding both, then release the brake and focus on smooth shifts for optimal performance. حظا سعيدا!
Occasionally, racers may challenge you to double or nothing for a second race. If you’re confident in your abilities, it’s essentially free money. لكن, avoid offers to deliberately lose races on double or nothing, as you’ll receive less money and lose your night modifier.
Here’s a fun fact: if you crash and anticipate losing, you can press ALT + F4 to exit the game. This way, the loss won’t be counted, and you’ll restart the night with 12 hours remaining, giving you another chance to challenge the driver.
How to Fix Your Car?
Once you’ve accumulated some cash from the initial races but find your opponents are outpacing you and your car’s handling leaves much to be desired, it’s time to head to the garage for some upgrades. Use fast travel from the pause menu to bring your car to the garage. Upon arrival, approach your car and select the customization option.
Within the customization menu, you’ll find various options, but for now, let’s focus on three key areas: Engine, Wheels, و المناولة.
When it comes to Engine Customization, you have the opportunity to enhance your entire drivetrain, from your air filter to your transmission. Pay close attention to your cooling and strength percentages. Cooling strength prevents engine overheating, crucial for sustained performance, while engine strength determines your engine’s capacity to handle horsepower and torque. Consider starting with affordable power mods like Air Filter Street, Intake Manifold Street, Sparkplugs Street, Radiator Street, and DIY Low Power NOS.
For Wheel Customization, prioritize upgrading to Semi-Slick Tires to improve handling. Aim for a handling score of 8 or higher by the time you reach 600 HP.
Handling upgrades should cover everything except steering knuckles. Prioritize achieving the best handling possible to enhance your overall gameplay experience.
While upgrading cosmetics may be tempting, focus on performance-enhancing parts first. Carbon parts do reduce weight, improving performance, but the hefty price tag may not be worthwhile until later stages of the game.
Earning money for parts can be challenging, but you can sell stock parts for additional funds. Access the customization menu and use the Q key to access storage. Proceed to sell stock parts using the E key, as some can fetch up to 300,000 yen.
يتذكر, strategic upgrades can significantly enhance your car’s performance and make the game much more enjoyable.
Conquering the World
As you progress, you’ll eventually face bosses. شخصيا, I defeated the first boss with a 600 BHP 200RS without NOS. Keep in mind the basic rules outlined in the previous pages and continue improving your car. As more insights are gained about the game and patches are released, I’ll update this guide accordingly. بالإضافة إلى ذلك, I’ll strive to create YouTube videos showcasing various game functions.
This being my first Steam guide, formatting might be a bit unconventional. I welcome any additions or suggestions from the community.
حظا سعيدا, and remember, there’s a moment at 6000 rpm where everything fades away and nothing else matters. Happy racing!
A special thanks to NightRunners discord members Combat Bird and Slidingmy240SX for their assistance in understanding game mechanics for this guide. I highly recommend joining the discord server.
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