Автор: David Fish,Graham Stafford
Год: 1990
Издатели: Activision Inc
Производитель: Walking Circles
Языки:
Английский
Формат:
TZX лента
Требования:
ZX Spectrum 48K
Ссылки:
Страница на ZXArt
Страница на Virtual TR-DOS
Страница на World Of Spectrum
Страница на Spectrum Computing
Скриншоты:
Описание:
Hot Rod— это гоночная игра с видом сверху, выпущенная в 1990 году, разработанная Walking Circles и изданная Activision. Игроки соревнуются с другими игроками или компьютером на 15 различных трассах. Необходимо следить за уровнем топлива, собирая дополнительные запасы, и зарабатывать бонусные очки для улучшения автомобиля.
В игре можно приобрести улучшения, такие как лучшие шины, более мощные двигатели, бамперы и крылья, чтобы повысить производительность. Эти улучшения улучшают сцепление с дорогой, скорость и прочность автомобиля, добавляя стратегическую глубину в игровой процесс.
Hot Rod поддерживает многопользовательскую игру, до четырех игроков на Commodore Amiga. Игроки используют джойстики для управления машинами, стремясь первыми пересечь финишную черту. Игра доступна на таких платформах, как Spectrum, Amstrad и C64, каждая из которых поддерживает разное количество игроков.
Произведенная по лицензии Sega Enterprises Ltd, Hot Rod является классическим примером ранних гоночных игр, сочетающих умелое вождение со стратегическими улучшениями. Музыку к игре написал Бен Даглиш, а графику — Кевин Бульмер, что добавляет игре ретро-шарм.
Год: 1990
Издатели: Activision Inc
Производитель: Walking Circles
Языки:
АнглийскийФормат:
TZX лентаТребования:
ZX Spectrum 48KСсылки:
Страница на ZXArt Страница на Virtual TR-DOS Страница на World Of Spectrum Страница на Spectrum ComputingСкриншоты:
Описание:
Hot Rod— это гоночная игра с видом сверху, выпущенная в 1990 году, разработанная Walking Circles и изданная Activision. Игроки соревнуются с другими игроками или компьютером на 15 различных трассах. Необходимо следить за уровнем топлива, собирая дополнительные запасы, и зарабатывать бонусные очки для улучшения автомобиля.
В игре можно приобрести улучшения, такие как лучшие шины, более мощные двигатели, бамперы и крылья, чтобы повысить производительность. Эти улучшения улучшают сцепление с дорогой, скорость и прочность автомобиля, добавляя стратегическую глубину в игровой процесс.
Hot Rod поддерживает многопользовательскую игру, до четырех игроков на Commodore Amiga. Игроки используют джойстики для управления машинами, стремясь первыми пересечь финишную черту. Игра доступна на таких платформах, как Spectrum, Amstrad и C64, каждая из которых поддерживает разное количество игроков.
Произведенная по лицензии Sega Enterprises Ltd, Hot Rod является классическим примером ранних гоночных игр, сочетающих умелое вождение со стратегическими улучшениями. Музыку к игре написал Бен Даглиш, а графику — Кевин Бульмер, что добавляет игре ретро-шарм.
HOT ROD
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LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
COMMODORE AMIGA & ATARI ST
Switch on computer and insert disc (On Amiga 1000 the 'kickstart' disc must first be used).
COMMODORE C64 DISC
Insert disc in drive. Type LOAD"*",8,1 and press RETURN.
COMMODORE C64 CASSETTE
Insert cassette in Datacorder. Hold down SHIFT and press RUN/STOP.
COMMODORE C128
Type GO64 and press RETURN. When prompted, type Y followed by RETURN. Now follow C64
instructions.
SPECTRUM CASSETTE
If available, use TAPE LOADER. Otherwise type LOAD"" then press ENTER. Press PLAY on tape
recorder.
AMSTRAD CASSETTE
Press CTRL and the small ENTER key. Press PLAY on tape recorder.
AMSTRAD DISC
Insert disc in drive. Type RUN"DISC and press ENTER.
LOADING DIFFICULTIES
We are always seeking to improve the quality of our product range, and have developed
high standards of quality control to bring you this product. If you do experience any
difficulties whilst loading, it is likely to be a fault other than the product itself.
We therefore suggest that you switch the computer off and repeat the loading instructions
carefully, checking that you are using the correct set of instructions for your computer
and software. If you still have problems, consult the User Handbook that accompanied the
computer or consult your Software Dealer for advice. In the case of continued difficulty,
if you have checked all of the hardware for possible faults, please return the game to
THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
Customer Enquiries/Technical Support
(0734)311666
ACTIVISION (UK) LTD,
Blake House, Manor Farm Road,
Reading RG2 0JN
GAMEPLAY
Race against other players/the computer to be the first past the finishing line in at
least 15 different races. On route, pick up extra gas (G) because yourfuel level is
constantly decreasing, and when you run out, you are out of the race. Also pick up bonus
points (P). At the end of each race these will be turned into money, which you can spend
in the parts shop to improve your car.
Things to buy include:
Better tyres To imrove road holding and speed.
Bigger engines To increase acceleration and top speed.
Bumpers To increase car's body strength.
Wings To improve road holding.
On Spectrum, Amstrad and C64, up to 2 players can play. On Atari ST, up to 3 players can
play, using a joystick adaptor. On Commodore Amiga, up to 4 players can play, using
a joystick adaptor. .
CAR COLOURS
AMIGA ST C64 SPEC/AMS
CAR 1 RED RED RED RED
CAR 2 YELLOW YELLOW GREEN YELLOW
CAR 3 GREEN GREEN BLUE GREEN
CAR 4 GREY GREY N/A N/A
CONTROLS
ST JOYSTICK ONLY. Player 1 uses Port 1, Player 2 uses Port 0 and Player 3
uses a joystick adaptor in the printer port.
AMIGA JOYSTICK ONLY. Player 1 uses Port2, Player 2 uses Port 1 and Players 3
and 4 use a joystick adaptor in the parallel port.
C64 JOYSTICK ONLY. Player 1 uses Port 2 and Player 2 uses Port 1.
SPECTRUM SINCLAIR or KEMPSTON JOYSTICKS or USER DEFINABLE KEYS.
AMSTRAD JOYSTICK or USER DEFINABLE KEYS.
WHEN USING A JOYSTICK PRESS FIRE TO ACCELERATE; PULLING THE JOYSTICK TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT
WILL TURN THE CAR LEFT AND RIGHT.
OTHER CONTROLS (ALL FORMATS)
PAUSE/UNPAUSE P
QUIT Q
STARTING THE GAME
ST
Press Function Keys F1, F2 or F3 to start a 1, 2 or 3-player game. If during a 1-player
game more players wish to join in, pressing F2 will enter CAR 2 into the next race and/or
pressing F3 will enter CAR 3.
AMIGA
Press Function Keys F1, F2, F3 or F4 to start a 1, 2, 3 or 4-player game. If during a
1-player game more players wish to join in, pressing F2 will enter CAR 2 into the next
race, pressing F3 will enter CAR3 and pressing F4 will enter CAR 4.
SPECTRUM, AMSTRAD & C64
Press either player's ACCELERATE to start a game. This will start a 10-second countdown,
and if during this time the other player presses accelerate he will start at the same time.
Also, pressing the other accelerate at any point in a 1-player game will enter the other
player at the start of the next race.
IN THE PARTS SHOP
At the end of each race, each player will enter the PARTS SHOP. At this point they may buy
ONE item (provided they have sufficient money). Select from the available items by using
left and right, then press accelerate to buy that item.
CREDITS
ST/AMIGA
Coding Richard Costello
Graphics Kevin Bulmer
Music Ben Daglish
C64
Coding Ash + Dave
Graphics Ash Routledge
Music Maniacs Of Noise
SPECTRUM/AMSTRAD
Coding Walking Circles
Graphics Walking Circles
Music Paul Hiley
A SOFTWARE STUDIOS PRODUCTION
THIS GAME HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD, JAPAN HOT ROD™
AND SEGA® ARE TRADEMARKS OF SEGA ENTERPRISES LIMITED
© 1988, 1990 SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD
MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED BY ACTIVISION
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LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
COMMODORE AMIGA & ATARI ST
Switch on computer and insert disc (On Amiga 1000 the 'kickstart' disc must first be used).
COMMODORE C64 DISC
Insert disc in drive. Type LOAD"*",8,1 and press RETURN.
COMMODORE C64 CASSETTE
Insert cassette in Datacorder. Hold down SHIFT and press RUN/STOP.
COMMODORE C128
Type GO64 and press RETURN. When prompted, type Y followed by RETURN. Now follow C64
instructions.
SPECTRUM CASSETTE
If available, use TAPE LOADER. Otherwise type LOAD"" then press ENTER. Press PLAY on tape
recorder.
AMSTRAD CASSETTE
Press CTRL and the small ENTER key. Press PLAY on tape recorder.
AMSTRAD DISC
Insert disc in drive. Type RUN"DISC and press ENTER.
LOADING DIFFICULTIES
We are always seeking to improve the quality of our product range, and have developed
high standards of quality control to bring you this product. If you do experience any
difficulties whilst loading, it is likely to be a fault other than the product itself.
We therefore suggest that you switch the computer off and repeat the loading instructions
carefully, checking that you are using the correct set of instructions for your computer
and software. If you still have problems, consult the User Handbook that accompanied the
computer or consult your Software Dealer for advice. In the case of continued difficulty,
if you have checked all of the hardware for possible faults, please return the game to
THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
Customer Enquiries/Technical Support
(0734)311666
ACTIVISION (UK) LTD,
Blake House, Manor Farm Road,
Reading RG2 0JN
GAMEPLAY
Race against other players/the computer to be the first past the finishing line in at
least 15 different races. On route, pick up extra gas (G) because yourfuel level is
constantly decreasing, and when you run out, you are out of the race. Also pick up bonus
points (P). At the end of each race these will be turned into money, which you can spend
in the parts shop to improve your car.
Things to buy include:
Better tyres To imrove road holding and speed.
Bigger engines To increase acceleration and top speed.
Bumpers To increase car's body strength.
Wings To improve road holding.
On Spectrum, Amstrad and C64, up to 2 players can play. On Atari ST, up to 3 players can
play, using a joystick adaptor. On Commodore Amiga, up to 4 players can play, using
a joystick adaptor. .
CAR COLOURS
AMIGA ST C64 SPEC/AMS
CAR 1 RED RED RED RED
CAR 2 YELLOW YELLOW GREEN YELLOW
CAR 3 GREEN GREEN BLUE GREEN
CAR 4 GREY GREY N/A N/A
CONTROLS
ST JOYSTICK ONLY. Player 1 uses Port 1, Player 2 uses Port 0 and Player 3
uses a joystick adaptor in the printer port.
AMIGA JOYSTICK ONLY. Player 1 uses Port2, Player 2 uses Port 1 and Players 3
and 4 use a joystick adaptor in the parallel port.
C64 JOYSTICK ONLY. Player 1 uses Port 2 and Player 2 uses Port 1.
SPECTRUM SINCLAIR or KEMPSTON JOYSTICKS or USER DEFINABLE KEYS.
AMSTRAD JOYSTICK or USER DEFINABLE KEYS.
WHEN USING A JOYSTICK PRESS FIRE TO ACCELERATE; PULLING THE JOYSTICK TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT
WILL TURN THE CAR LEFT AND RIGHT.
OTHER CONTROLS (ALL FORMATS)
PAUSE/UNPAUSE P
QUIT Q
STARTING THE GAME
ST
Press Function Keys F1, F2 or F3 to start a 1, 2 or 3-player game. If during a 1-player
game more players wish to join in, pressing F2 will enter CAR 2 into the next race and/or
pressing F3 will enter CAR 3.
AMIGA
Press Function Keys F1, F2, F3 or F4 to start a 1, 2, 3 or 4-player game. If during a
1-player game more players wish to join in, pressing F2 will enter CAR 2 into the next
race, pressing F3 will enter CAR3 and pressing F4 will enter CAR 4.
SPECTRUM, AMSTRAD & C64
Press either player's ACCELERATE to start a game. This will start a 10-second countdown,
and if during this time the other player presses accelerate he will start at the same time.
Also, pressing the other accelerate at any point in a 1-player game will enter the other
player at the start of the next race.
IN THE PARTS SHOP
At the end of each race, each player will enter the PARTS SHOP. At this point they may buy
ONE item (provided they have sufficient money). Select from the available items by using
left and right, then press accelerate to buy that item.
CREDITS
ST/AMIGA
Coding Richard Costello
Graphics Kevin Bulmer
Music Ben Daglish
C64
Coding Ash + Dave
Graphics Ash Routledge
Music Maniacs Of Noise
SPECTRUM/AMSTRAD
Coding Walking Circles
Graphics Walking Circles
Music Paul Hiley
A SOFTWARE STUDIOS PRODUCTION
THIS GAME HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD, JAPAN HOT ROD™
AND SEGA® ARE TRADEMARKS OF SEGA ENTERPRISES LIMITED
© 1988, 1990 SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD
MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED BY ACTIVISION