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1997 · Unique Development Studios · Racing · Sports

Ignition

Ignition is an action packed racing game viewed from above and slightly behind the player. The cars on offer range from police car and VW Beetle to school bus and truck, each of which has its own strengths and weaknesses - trying to win with the bus, which involves blocking everyone behind the hideously slow vehicle for 3 laps, is perhaps the ultimate challenge.

Released: 1997
Platforms: Linux MS-DOS Windows macOS
Genres: Racing Sports
Developers: Unique Development Studios
Publishers: Virgin Interactive Suntendy Interactive Multimedia Co.,Ltd.
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective: Third person Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Action
Country: Sweden
Age ratings: USK 0 ESRB E
Languages: English, Italian, Spanish (Spain), Swedish
Time to beat: 3.5hmain story11hcompletionist

About

Ignition is a racing game for MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows released in 1996 by Virgin Interactive.It features miniature cars and different vehicles such as school buses, police cars and trucks, many of which are unlocked as the game progresses. It was re-released by Interplay in 2017.

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Reception

Ignition received generally favourable reviews. Many highlighted the game's entertainment value, a very good first impression and detailed graphics. Some mentioned its similarity to Micro Machines 2 also featuring "small cars", and the game's simplicity was both seen positively and negatively (lacking content) in comparison.