Fuzion Frenzy

Safety Information

About Photosensitive Seizures

A small percentage of individuals may experience seizures when exposed to flashing lights or patterns in video games. This can occur even in people with no prior history of seizures. Symptoms may include lightheadedness, altered vision, twitching, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures can lead to injury from falls or striking objects. It is advised to stop playing immediately and consult a doctor if any symptoms occur. Parents should monitor children and teenagers, as they are more susceptible. Reducing risk involves sitting farther from the screen, using a smaller screen, playing in a well-lit room, and avoiding play when drowsy or fatigued. Consult a doctor before playing if you or a relative has a history of seizures or epilepsy.

Avoid Damage to Your Television

Certain televisions, particularly front- or rear-projection types, may be damaged by video games. Static images can cause screen burn-in, leaving a permanent shadow. This can also happen when pausing the game. Consult your television owner's manual or manufacturer to ensure safe play. Playing video games is not recommended on certain television sets.

Unauthorized copying, reverse engineering, transmission, public performance, rental, pay-for-play, or circumvention of copy protection is strictly prohibited.

Using the Xbox Video Game System

1. Set up your Xbox system following the Xbox Instruction Manual.
2. Press the power button; the status indicator light will illuminate.
3. Press the eject button to open the disc tray.
4. Place the Fuzion Frenzy disc on the tray with the label facing up, then close the tray.
5. Follow on-screen instructions and this manual for more information on playing Fuzion Frenzy.

Avoiding Damage to Discs or the Disc Drive

• Insert only Xbox-compatible discs.
• Never use oddly shaped discs (e.g., star-shaped, heart-shaped).
• Do not leave a disc in the console for extended periods when not in use.
• Do not move the Xbox console while the power is on and a disc is inserted.
• Do not apply labels, stickers, or other foreign objects to discs.

Using the Xbox Controller

1. Insert the Xbox Controller into any controller port on the front of the Xbox console. For multiple players, use additional controller ports.
2. Insert any expansion devices (e.g., Xbox Memory Units) into controller expansion slots as needed.
3. Follow on-screen instructions and this manual for details on using the Xbox Controller to play Fuzion Frenzy.

Controller Layout:

• Left Side: Left trigger, Left thumbstick, Directional pad
• Right Side: Right trigger, White button, Black button, Y button, B button, X button, A button, Right thumbstick
• Bottom: BACK button, START button
• Console Ports: Controller port 1, Controller port 2, Controller port 3, Controller port 4, Eject button, Power button, Disc tray, Expansion slot A, Expansion slot B

Introducing Fuzion Frenzy

Fuzion Frenzy is an action game set in a fantastic, futuristic city where players compete to be the best at outbashing, outracing, and outmaneuvering each other.

Tournament Structure

In each of the city's zones, players compete in three minigames before the Fuzion Frenzy Round. This round offers a chance to catch up or extend a lead. Players can choose to play in two, four, or six stages.

Playing Fuzion Frenzy

Players can choose to play individual minigames or a full tournament. Select 'Tournament' for the complete experience or 'Minigame Frenzy' to play a specific minigame.

Minigames are themed according to their zone (e.g., Jet Boat games are in the Waterfront zone). The tournament length is adjustable, controlling the number of zones played. The game maps the player's path through the city, showing progress.

Gameplay Mechanics

Team Play

Some minigames feature a randomly activated team play option. In team play, two teams compete, and players on the winning team earn an equal number of orbs.

Fuzion Frenzy Round

This round occurs after three minigames. The goal is to grab white orbs or orbs of your color and deliver them to the goal to score points. The player with the most orbs delivered wins. Be cautious, as other players can steal your orbs. Players cannot grab orbs of the same color as another character. Attacking a player three times quickly allows you to steal their orb.

Orbs used in the Fuzion Frenzy Round are those won in the minigames. Players can deposit these orbs to convert them into points, but they risk losing them if they choose to play with them. Deposited orbs cannot be lost or stolen, while orbs in play offer higher scoring potential but are vulnerable. Up to four orbs can be carried at a time, but all are lost if stolen.

Arena Elements and Power-ups

The arena may feature a large bright orb for extra points, surrounded by hazards. A large button in the arena can be pressed for potential advantages. Power-ups appear randomly and include:

• Lightning Bolt: Speeds up your vehicle or character for a few seconds.
• Hammer: Provides a special weapon. In the Fuzion Frenzy Round, it squashes opponents. In other games, it might allow a tank to shoot three shells at once.
• Shield: Protects from damage for a few seconds.
• Question Mark: Contains a randomly selected power-up.

Small white orbs are worth the least points.

Starting and Practicing

Before each minigame, players can choose to 'Start' (to record their score) or 'Practice' (to play without scoring).

Main Options

Before starting a tournament or minigame frenzy, players can adjust settings:

• Sound Volume: Adjust the volume of sound effects using the left thumbstick or directional pad.
• Music Volume: Adjust the volume of the music using the left thumbstick or directional pad.
• Vibration: Enable or disable controller vibration. Gameplay is unaffected by this setting.

To change features, move the left thumbstick or directional pad up/down to cycle through features, and left/right to change settings. Press the [A Button] to select a feature.

Game Features

• Boosters: Vehicles in some minigames are equipped with boosters that provide a forward speed burst, requiring a short recharge time.
• Leader Bar: Located at the top left of the screen, these bars indicate player scores, with longer bars signifying higher scores.
• Timer: Some minigames end when time runs out, and the timer displays the remaining time.

Soundtrack and Music

Background music is arranged by soundtracks, each with multiple selections. Players can choose new soundtracks or play tracks from their created playlists. Music begins shortly after a new track is selected.

Credits

This section lists the names of individuals from Blitz Games and Microsoft Corporation involved in the game's development.

Fuzion Frenzy Characters

Players select one of six characters to represent them in the game. Each character is associated with a specific color for easy identification during gameplay. Character selection is done using the left thumbstick or directional pad and pressing the [A Button].

• Dub: Enjoys urban beats and news, comfortable competing and making music.
• Samson: A strategic player focused on brains and brawn, taking every game seriously to win.
• Geena: Loves skateboarding and snowboarding, skilled in tournaments and freestyle.
• Zak: Determined to reach the winner's pedestal, a young but formidable player.
• Naomi: Thrives on the crowds, cheering, and chaos of the tournament, competing for her fans.
• Jet: A skilled player focused on winning, aiming to prove herself just as good as her older sister.

Game Zones

The city is divided into six zones, each featuring unique minigames and controls. Note: The [X Button] can be used instead of the [B Button] in minigames.

Coliseum

This zone is dominated by a stadium. Minigames include rolling balls and ice cars. Players aim to bump and bash opponents out of the game.

• Rolling Ball Minigames: Roll a ball across a point, race it, or bash opponents. Controls: Use the left thumbstick or directional pad to roll the ball.
• Ice Car Minigames: Keep items away from others to score, or bump other players. Controls: Use the left thumbstick or directional pad to move the ice car. Press the [A Button] to activate a booster. Press the [B Button] to brake the ice car.

Downtown

Features celebrations, fireworks, and music.

• Fireworks Minigames: Create impressive fireworks displays by launching rockets or combinations. Controls: Use the left thumbstick or directional pad to move. Press the [A Button] to jump or light a fuse. Press the [B Button] to attack, light a fuse, or paint a rocket.
• Music Minigames: Match DJ patterns by synchronizing moves with on-screen icons. Controls: Use the [A Button], [B Button], [X Button], and [Y Button] to match patterns.

Outlands

Focuses on construction tools like explosives and drills.

• Demolition Minigames: Throw explosives (bombs or dynamite) at opponents for points. Controls: Use the left thumbstick or directional pad to move. Press the [A Button] to jump. Press the [B Button] to throw a bomb; hold and release for farther throws.
• Tail Minigames: Make opponents run into your vehicle's tail or trap objects. Controls: Use the left thumbstick or directional pad to move your vehicle. Press the [A Button] to activate a booster on some minigames.

Military Zone

Features soldiers and advanced vehicles for defense.

• Pod Minigames: Maintain control of pods by hanging onto them or collecting and dropping them off. Controls: Use the left thumbstick or directional pad to move your rocket ship. Press the [A Button] to activate a booster. Press the [B Button] to shoot your blaster.
• Tank Minigames: Maneuver a tank to control territory or deliver orbs. Controls: Use the left thumbstick or directional pad to move your tank. Press the [A Button] to reverse movement. Press the [B Button] to shoot your tank's cannon.

Power Station

Involves electricity and bugs.

• Hopper Minigames: Avoid obstacles like rotating blades and electric fences. Controls: Use the left thumbstick or directional pad to move. Press the [A Button] to jump over obstacles. Press the [B Button] to duck under obstacles.
• Splat Minigames: Smash or tag bugs. Controls: Use the left thumbstick or directional pad to move. Press the [A Button] to jump. Press the [B Button] to smash or tag bugs.

Waterfront

Gameplay involves boats and water.

• Jet Boat Minigames: Race jet boats, navigate tracks, collect tokens, or dodge hazards. Controls: Use the left thumbstick or directional pad to rotate your jet boat. Press the [A Button] to accelerate. Press the [B Button] to reverse.
• Orb Minigames: Pick up and deliver orbs, hold onto them until time runs out, or avoid being caught with them. Controls: Use the left thumbstick or directional pad to move. Press the [A Button] to jump. Press the [B Button] to attack opponents and steal orbs.

In-Game Options

Games can be paused by pressing the [START Button]. While paused, players can change various features:

• Continue: Returns you to the game.
• Options: Accesses settings for Sound Volume, Music Volume, and Vibration.
• Show Instructions: Displays instructions for the current minigame.
• Retire: Ends your character's participation in the game. If playing solo, the game ends and returns to the main menu.
• Quit: Ends the game.

To change features, use the left thumbstick or directional pad up/down to cycle through features and left/right to change settings. Press the [A Button] to select a feature. Note: Only the person who paused the game can unpause it.

Warranty and Support

Limited Warranty

Microsoft Corporation warrants the Game against defects for 90 days from the date of purchase. If a problem occurs, the retailer will repair or replace the Game. This warranty does not apply to commercial use, accident, abuse, virus, or misapplication. Returns should be made to the retailer with proof of purchase and an explanation of the issue. Any replacement Game is warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer. This warranty provides specific legal rights, which may vary by jurisdiction.

Get an Edge on the Game!

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