1975 · Atari · Arcade · Racing

Hi-way

HI-way is a single-player arcade game by Atari Inc., originally released in 1975. Marketed with the slogan “Hi Way — All It Needs Is Wheels”, it was Atari's first game to use a cockpit cabinet. The aim is to dodge cars and negotiate turns down the road.

Released: 1975
Platforms: Arcade
Genres: Arcade Racing
Developers: Atari
Publishers: —
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Action
Country: United States
Languages: English

About

Hi-way, also known as Highway, is a 1975 racing video game developed and published by Atari Inc. for arcades. Marketed with the slogan "Hi Way — All It Needs Is Wheels", it was Atari's first game to use a sit-down arcade cabinet.

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Gameplay

This is a game where the player dodges cars on both sides of a narrow two-lane road. For every car successfully passed, one point is awarded. If the player hit a car on the road, the player loses all momentum and does not gain any points. Contrary to previous driving games where the player stood in front of the steering wheel, the player is seated. The game ends when time runs out.