| BMX Simulator | |
| Publisher: | Codemasters |
| Designer: | Richard Darling |
| Composer: | David Whittaker |
| Released: | 1986 |
| Genre: | Racing |
| Modes: | Single-player, multiplayer |
| Platforms: | Amiga, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 16.[1] |
BMX Simulator is a racing video game designed by Richard Darling[2] and released by Codemasters in 1986 for the Commodore 64. It is part of a series of games that includes ATV Simulator, Grand Prix Simulator, Professional Ski Simulator, and a sequel: Professional BMX Simulator. BMX Simulator was ported to the Amiga, Atari 8-bit computers, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, MSX, ZX Spectrum, Commodore Plus/4 and Commodore 16.[1]
BMX Simulator is an overhead race game similar to the arcade video game Super Sprint. The player must race against another player, or the computer, around a series of seven different bicycle motocross (BMX) tracks. There is also a time limit to be beaten. Only two cyclists can compete in each race. The race can be viewed in slow-motion instant replay afterward.
Sinclair User called it "a classy conversion from the Commodore original" and a "full price game in budget clothing".[3]
ZX Computing said it was fun from start to finish, and rated it a Monster Hit.[4]
BMX Simulator was followed by a sequel in 1988, Professional BMX Simulator, by the Oliver Twins. It was later rereleased as BMX Simulator 2.