Pitstop

Commodore 64 · 1983 · EU

Epyx Epyx Racing

Publisher: Epyx · Developer: Epyx · Genre: Racing

Pitstop combines high-speed racing with an extra twist that gives the game its distinctive character: you not only have to drive fast, but also keep an eye on tire wear and fuel so you know exactly when to head into the pits. A large part of the tension comes from those pit stops, because you control the pit crew yourself and every second matters while the race keeps going around you. That blend of speed on the track, tactical timing, and frantic pit work gives the game a lively and unusually engaging appeal.