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1987 video game
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1987 video game
Scalextric
Publisher(s)Leisure Genius
Platform(s)Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum
Release1987
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Scalextric is a 1987 racing video game developed by Leisure Genius, based on the Scalextric slot car racing toys.

Gameplay

Scalextric has horizontal split-screen and features seventeen circuits to race on.

Development

Scalextric was published by Leisure Genius.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
Crash57%
Computer and Video Games27/40
Sinclair User
Your Sinclair8/10
Zzap!6478%
Computer Gamer54%

Scalextric received mixed to positive reviews from video game critics.

References

  1. "Future Shocks". Your Sinclair. No. 14. February 1987. p. 9.
  2. "Preview". Crash. No. 37. February 1987. p. 130.
  3. "Reviews". Crash. No. 38. March 1987. p. 32.
  4. Metcalfe, Tim (March 1987). "C+VG Reviews". Computer and Video Games. No. 65. p. 17.
  5. Gilbert, John (February 1987). "Arcade Review". Sinclair User. No. 59. p. 31.
  6. Phil (March 1987). "Screen Shots". Your Sinclair. No. 15. p. 75.
  7. "Zzap! Test". Zzap!64. No. 9. Christmas 1985. p. 50.
  8. "Scoreline". Computer Gamer. No. 27. June 1987. p. 27.

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