Slipstream 5000 (DOS)

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Description

Take over control of one of many futuristic racers which fly through courses all over the world. A very nice feature is the ability of picking up weapons during fight to keep your opponents under control. You're able to upgrade your racer after every track.

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Part of the Following Group

• Genre: Air racing

User Reviews

Excellent game. Needs DOS based computer.	Gabor Laufer (5)
Slipstream 5000 - Has to be the best game fo the year!	Sean O'Sullivan (3)	unrated

Critic Reviews

Computer and Video Games (CVG)	Jun, 1995	88 out of 100	88
PC Joker	Jun, 1995	85 out of 100	85
Joystick (French)	May, 1995	83 out of 100	83
High Score	Jul, 1995	4 out of 5	80
Play Time	Jun, 1995	78 out of 100	78
Freak	Jul, 1995	75 out of 100	75
PC Player (Germany)	May, 1995	74 out of 100	74
Score	Jun, 1995	7 out of 10	70
Computer Gaming World (CGW)	Aug, 1995		70
Gameplay (Benelux)	Aug, 1995	48 out of 100	48

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Inspiration

Although not an official film adaptation, both the title and the design of the airplanes are reminiscent of the 1989 sci-fi film Slipstream, starring Mark Hamill.