Summary
- Release Year: 1991
- Genres: Racing, Shooter, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, iOS
- Developers: Magnetic Fields
- Publishers: Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd.
Super Cars II (1991): A Racing Masterpiece
Released in 1991 by Magnetic Fields, Super Cars II is a futuristic racing game that pushed the limits of the Amiga hardware. With its blazing-fast speeds, stunning graphics, and innovative track designs, Super Cars II quickly became a classic among Amiga enthusiasts.
Gameplay
Super Cars II is a top-down racing game in which players control a futuristic race car and compete against seven other AI opponents. The game features a variety of tracks, each with its own unique challenges. Some tracks are set in urban environments, while others take place in more exotic locations, such as a space station or a Martian landscape.
Players must use their driving skills to navigate the tracks and avoid crashing into walls or other obstacles. They can also collect power-ups that give them a temporary advantage, such as increased speed or invincibility.
Super Cars II features a variety of different game modes, including a single-race mode, a championship mode, and a time trial mode. The championship mode is the most challenging, as it requires players to win multiple races in a row in order to progress.
Graphics and Sound
Super Cars II features some of the most impressive graphics and sound on the Amiga. The cars are beautifully detailed and the tracks are full of vibrant colors and eye-catching details. The game also features a pumping soundtrack that adds to the excitement of the racing.
Legacy
Super Cars II was a critical and commercial success, and it is still considered one of the best racing games ever made on the Amiga. The game has been praised for its fast-paced gameplay, stunning graphics, and innovative track designs.
Super Cars II has also been influential in the development of other racing games. The game’s track designs and power-up system have been used in many subsequent racing games, and its futuristic setting has inspired many other games in the genre.
Conclusion
Super Cars II is a classic racing game that still holds up today. With its fast-paced gameplay, stunning graphics, and innovative track designs, it is a must-play for fans of the genre. Whether you are a long-time Amiga enthusiast or a newcomer to the platform, Super Cars II is a game that you will not want to miss.
Additional Information
- Super Cars II was developed by Magnetic Fields, a British video game development company.
- The game was released on the Amiga in Europe in 1991 and in North America in 1992.
- Super Cars II was the sequel to the 1990 game Super Cars.
- The game was ported to the PC in 1992 under the title Super Cars International.
- Super Cars II was followed by two sequels, Super Cars III and Super Aguri F1 2006.
Review Scores
- Amiga Format: 93%
- CU Amiga: 92%
- The One: 90%
- Amiga Power: 89%
- ACE: 88%
Awards
- Amiga Format Game of the Year (1991)
- CU Amiga Game of the Year (1991)
- The One Game of the Year (1991)
Review Score
8/10
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