2004 · Argonaut Games · Beat 'em up · Racing

Power Drome

Powerdrome is a futuristic racing game by Michael Powell. Players race jet-engined, anti-gravity bikes called 'blades' around closed tracks; in a manner followed by games such as F-Zero and Wipeout.

Released: 15 June 2004
Platforms: PlayStation 2 Windows Xbox
Genres: Beat 'em up Racing Sports
Developers: Argonaut Games
Publishers: Mud Duck Productions
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: Third person
Themes: Science fiction
Country: United Kingdom
Age ratings: ESRB T

About

Power Drome is a 2004 racing video game developed by Argonaut Sheffield. It is a remake of the 1988 game Powerdrome.

Keywords

vehicular combat
brawler
online
superhero
anti-gravity racing
vehicle combat
motorsports
split-screen multiplayer
polygonal 3d
unlockables
xbox live
auto-saving

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

Power Drome supports single-player and split-screen game modes. The Xbox version of the game also includes online multiplayer via Xbox Live, until the termination of Xbox Live for original Xbox games on April 15, 2010. Power Drome is now playable on the replacement online servers for the Xbox called Insignia.

Development

The game was announced in May 2003. Mud Duck Productions published the game in North America. It was released in Europe in April 2004. Powerdrome designer Michael Powell was involved in the project.

Reception

IGN said "The only reason to pick up Powerdrome is that you really wanted some sci-fi racer and needed that itch scratched. It's been bugging you even though there are plenty of other games on the market and, man, you just need it. But really, even though Powerdrome rewards racing skills, it doesn't deserve the effort. Save your energy for a deeper racing title".

TeamXbox said "For those players looking for an in-depth driving-sim, this is certainly not the place to look. But for those players in need of a straight-forward title, at an affordable cost ($29.99), Powerdrome is certainly willing to fit the bill".