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POLE
POSITION
US
Gold, £9.95 cass, £12.95
disk, joystick
only
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This is the official version of the innovative arcade
game which really started the arcade racing craze. Set
around the Fuji Grand Prix Circuit, the idea is to burn
round the track at the highest speeds without crashing.
When
you first start the game you have to go through a compulsory
qualifying lap. The faster the time on that lap, the
better your placing on the starting grid (as long as
your time is under 73 seconds, otherwise you won't qualify).
If your time is under 58.50 seconds then you'll get
the pole position, and receive a substantial advantage
at the start of the race.
You
start the race with 75 seconds and if you fail to get
round in that time, your game will be over -- succeed,
and extra time is added on. The number of laps of the
race is optional, but every race has a chequered flag
at its end. If you do finish the race then you'll get
a bonus for the time left and cars passed.
The
graphics and sound are similar to the arcade version,
but lack crispness and definition. The cars are reasonably
convincing as you hurtle past them and there is a nice
touch with the track scrolling from side to side as
you switch lanes.
Although
it's THE official version of one of the most played
arcade games, it's now rather dated and there are some
much better games out on the market.
Graphics
63%
Sound 79%
Feel 78%
Lastability 69%
Overall 64%
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