Speed Racer (1995 video game) explained

Speed Racer
Developer:Namco
Publisher:Namco-America
Composer:Shinji Hosoe
Genre:Racing
Modes:Single-player
Arcade System:Namco System FL
Platforms:Arcade

Speed Racer is a arcade racing game designed by Namco based on the popular Japanese anime Speed Racer.[1] [2] The standard cabinet was a two-player, sit-down model.[3]

Reception

A reviewer for Next Generation praised the use of "trickery" against racing opponents but criticized the track design, and concluded that "this is good kiddy gaming, and no more." He gave it two out of five stars.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Speed Racer Release Information for PlayStation. GamesFAQ. 9 June 2012.
  2. Web site: Speed Racer Release Information for Arcade Games. GamesFAQ. 9 June 2012.
  3. Hot at the Arcade. Electronic Gaming Monthly. 74. Ziff Davis. September 1995. 70.
  4. Speed Racer. Next Generation. 11. Imagine Media. November 1995. 191.