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1991 · Taito · Racing

Double Axle

Double Axle is a monster truck racing game created by Taito in 1991. The object of the game is to complete every single race by coming in 3rd Place or better. If the player fails to do so, the game will end. By completing races successfully, the player will be awarded prize money depending on how well they did.

Released
1991
Platforms
Arcade
Genres
Racing
Developers
Taito
Publishers
Taito
Modes
Single-player
Country
Japan

About

Double Axle, known as Power Heels in Japan, is a monster truck racing video game released in arcades by Taito in 1991. The object of the game is to complete every single race by coming in 3rd Place or better. If the player fails to do so, the game will end. By completing races successfully, the player will be awarded prize money depending on how well they did.

This game also features the option of upgrading the monster truck, which is essential for completing harder races. Additional money can be earned by completing the bonus stages after each race. The original Japanese version Power Wheels has slightly different gameplay.

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Development

Double Axle was exhibited at the 1991 Amusement & Music Operators Association (AMOA) expo.

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

PlatformReleasedRegions
Arcade1 February 1990Worldwide

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