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Powerdrome

"The Powerdrome racing series is now into its 24th year of high-speed high-octane action."

·Electronic Arts· December 31, 1988· Main Game
72
Critic Score
2 reviews
72
User Score
2 ratings

The Powerdrome racing series is now into its 24th year of high-speed high-octane action. Why race on flat 2D circuits when you can charge through a multi-textured half-pipe in small aircraft? Typhoon Racing have taken up the challenge, and entered you in their machine. There are 6 different circuits, with hazards including chicanes, tunnels and crusher gates. Shading to the sections marks out whether a corner or dive is coming up. There are 5 computer opponents to race against in one player mode, while a data link cable allows 2-player games. Each planet has its own atmosphere, and your machine's filters will need to be set to take account of this. Rain on some circuits necessitates a pitstop for a changeover. You are armed with afterburners, which can provide a speed use in open air but should not be overused. The Amiga version allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the controls - either way, joystick is easier to use but mouse is seen as ultimately being faster.

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DOS
Standard
EU
Dec 31, 1990
Atari ST/STE
Standard
EU
Dec 31, 1988
Amiga
Standard
EU
Dec 31, 1989
Critic Score
72 /100
Mixed or Average
Based on 2 professional reviews
Aggregated from professional game critics and publications.
User Score
72 /100
Mixed or Average
Based on 2 ratings
Aggregated from player ratings across platforms worldwide.
Score Comparison
Critics
72
Users
72
Score Guide
90–100
Universal Acclaim
75–89
Generally Favorable
50–74
Mixed or Average
CriticsUsers
20–49
Generally Unfavorable
0–19
Overwhelming Dislike