Race Drivin

Tengen has finally revealed pics of Race Drivin', the arcade-polygon race game made by Atari. (Curiously, Tengen's first-ever Mega Drive game was Hard Drivin', the polygon racer that preceded RD.) Everything is shown in a first-person perspective straight out the windshield of your car. Although Tengen has made certain graphic improvements such as the use of texture mapping, in most regards this remains faithful to the classic arcade racer. Don't worry, the instant replay is still there.

It does look antiquated compared to the new generation of arcade racers like Daytona and Ridge Racer, but this is still a very decent simulator and should be worth a look. This is also in preparation for the PlayStation.

So, if you've enjoyed the coin-op or just want some thrills on a really twisted track, you'll enjoy Race Drivin'.

Based on the arcade hit, Race Drivin' from Tengen is stunt driving on the Genesis. All of the original tracks are here, plus a new Super Stunt Track and even a new custom track design module. Race Drivin' gives you precise controls of three different cars (your choice of manual or automatic), digitized sound effects (including those of roadside farm animals), and smooth animation using advanced polygon algorithms.

Hot Hints:

1. Obey the speed limit signs on sharp turns, or you're sure to wipe out
2. If you end up Oft Road, press Start then the A button to return to the road.
3. When you see an upcoming sharp banked curve, cut through the grass to minimize your risk of hurting over the top.