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Auto Destruct

Auto Destruct is a forgotten vehicular combat game from the late 1990s.

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Debug Mode#

To do:
The debug menu can also be activated with a GameShark code.

Press Up, Right, Left, Down, Circle, L1, R1, R1, L1, Circle, Down, Left, Right, Up while the game is paused. If done correctly, a "Debug Configuration" option will appear in the menu.

Interestingly, the debug menu contains the string "Version Beta 07".

  • All Weapons - Gives all weapons.
  • Debug Text - Shows some debug strings.
  • Speech Text - Shows some operator voice lines as text.
  • Collision - Disable or enable collisions for the car. For whatever reason, driving through some buildings will cause the player to get one of the "game over" screens.

Regional Differences#

  • The XA directory uses different dummy music files: SILENCE.WAV in the European version, XAUTIL3.WAV in the US one.
  • The European release has three executables in the root of the disc, while the US version has two.