Scalextric
Scalextric is a 1987 racing video game developed by Leisure Genius, based on the Scalextric slot car racing toys.
Also recorded as Scalextric: The Computer Edition · Slot Car Racer
Scalextric
- Date
- 1985
- Genre
- racing video game
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Scalextric is a 1987 racing video game developed by Leisure Genius, based on the Scalextric slot car racing toys.
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Key facts
• Title — Scalextric • Publisher — Leisure Genius • Platforms — Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum • Released — 1987 • Genre — Racing • Modes — Single-player, multiplayer
Gameplay
Gameplay
Scalextric has horizontal split-screen and features seventeen circuits to race on.
Development
Development
Scalextric was published by Leisure Genius.
Reception
Scalextric received mixed to positive reviews from video game critics.
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- 1.Future Shocks. Your Sinclair. 14. 9. February 1987.
- 2.Preview. Crash. 37. 130. February 1987.
- 3.Reviews. Crash. 38. 32. March 1987.
- 4.Metcalfe, Tim. C+VG Reviews. Computer and Video Games. 65. 17. March 1987.
- 5.Gilbert, John. Arcade Review. Sinclair User. 59. 31. February 1987.
- 6.Phil. Screen Shots. Your Sinclair. 15. 75. March 1987.
- 7.Zzap! Test. Zzap!64. 9. 50. Christmas 1985.
- 8.Scoreline. Computer Gamer. 27. June 1987.
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