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1995 · Racing

Xtreme Racing

1995 video game

Released
1995
Platforms
Amiga 1200
Genres
Racing
Developers
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Publishers
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Modes
MultiplayerSingle-player
Country
United Kingdom

About

XTreme Racing is a kart-style racing video game released in 1995 for the Amiga. The gameplay is heavily based on Super Mario Kart, released for the Super NES three years prior. Players select from one of 8 possible characters, each driving unique vehicles.

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

XTreme Racing can be played by up to four players on one computer, or with up to 8 players via a null modem connection.

There are three Single Player modes available at the start of the game.

Reception

With critical acclaim in Amiga gaming magazines, the game itself sold well on AGA machines, but not enough to justify a full sequel. This was due to the state of the Amiga market at the time (by comparison, Worms: The Directors Cut, a fairly high-profile release also with input from the programming team at Silltunna Software, only sold 5,000 when it was released in 1997).

In 1996 an upgrade pack, including additional tracks, bug fixes, new features and additional Cups to participate in, was made available to people who registered their copy of the game with the publisher. The upgrade pack also included a Map Editor, which a few people have used to produce brand new maps over the years. The upgrade pack, as well as many user-made maps, are now available on Aminet.

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