Racing Destruction Set (Commodore 64)

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Description

An isometric racing game that sets itself apart by the large number of customizable options.

The game comes with 50 built-in tracks, and the intuitive editor makes for infinite variety of races. Modify the existing ones or create one yourself. Set up sharp curves, crossovers, jumps (set the height), track width and more. Then set the track width and choose either ice, dirt or pavement for the surface. As if it weren't enough, gravity can also be modified, from a Moon-like low to a crushing Jupiter-like high that will keep your car glued to the ground, even after a jump.

Once the track is laid out, race in either a beat up VW Beetle, a stock car, a dirt bike, a Porsche and even a Lunar Rover. Each car has it's own characteristics and you can also choose tires and engine sizes, according to the track you're about to race in. Also, equip your cars with land mines or oil slicks to make the race more interesting.

The game allows single-player against a computer opponent, or a two-player race, both in split-screen form.

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Part of the Following Groups

• Electronic Arts' "Construction Set" series
• Genre: Car / motorcycle combat

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Critic Reviews

Computer Gamer	Jan, 1987	98 out of 100	98
Zzap!	Oct, 1985	95 out of 100	95
Commodore Format	Mar, 1994	87 out of 100	87
Computer and Video Games (CVG)	Oct, 1985	26 out of 40	65
64'er	Jul, 1985	9 out of 15	60
Commodore User	Sep, 1985		20
Happy Computer	May, 1985	Unscored	Unscored

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Trivia

Connie Goldman

Connie Goldman, the graphic designer for this game was once foreman (foreperson?) (sic) on a road repair crew.

--Source - Box Cover

Awards

• Commodore Format
  • May 1991 (Issue 8) - listed in the A to Z of Classic Games article (Great)
  • March 1994 (Issue 42) Heaven – The Path to Righteousness: 20 Essential Games