Nitro Racers
Unreleased video game
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Nitro Racers is a video game developed by the Derry-based game studio Torc Interactive and published in Europe by Studio 3DO for the PC. The game was set for release in June 1997, but no contemporary release happened.[1] A demo for the game appeared on Gambler CD #9.[2][3] In October 2022, the game was released on GOG.com and Steam by Ziggurat interactive.[4][5]
| Nitro Racers | |
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| Developer | Torc Interactive |
| Publisher | Studio 3DO |
| Programmers | Brian O'Shaughnessy, Steve Cottam |
| Artist | Karl D'Costa |
| Composer | Equilibrium |
| Platform | MS-DOS |
| Release | 2022-10-07 |
| Genre | Racing |
Gameplay
Nitro Racers is a top-down perspective racing game.[6] The game has three difficulties and three viewing modes. It allows for up to three human players, as well as network play over IPX.[7]
Reception
Next Generation reviewed the game, rating it four stars out of five, and stated: "With its nearly flawless control, multiplayer options, and track editor, Nitro Racers would be one worth picking up – if 3DO releases it over here."[6]
Reviews
- PC Zone 53[8]
- Computer Games Strategy Plus - issue 74 January 1997[9]