Activision Classics - Dragster (Steerable)

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Published on November 25, 2007 11:48:10 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_e2EO-KnJo

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Dragster (1980)

Duration: 0:39

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According to a few sources, Dragster, along with Fishing Derby, was one of the first games ever made by Activision. Legend has it that they, and all of their games, were programmed by one man. Dragster, Enduro, and Grand Prix use identical engine sound effects.

From the manual: "Game Objective: Beat your opponent across the screen, or race against the clock for the best time. Game Controls: To shift gears, clutch by pushing the left Directional Button and shift by letting it go. Press the X Button for gas. To steer, push the Up/Down Directional Buttons."

Steerable Dragster sure is unstable! I tried to get a game where there was no frequent skidding on the wall present, and this came as result. It turned out to be somewhat less appealing than the straight Dragster game, however. I did try to space out the gears evenly here, as well, and did a decent job at it.

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