Hi-octane

MS-DOS · 1995 · WOR

Also known as: Hi-Octane (US) · 狂野飙车 · Hi-Octane: The Track Fights Back · ハイオクタン (JP)

Publisher: Electronic Arts · Developer: Bullfrog · Genre: Action

A futuristic racing game with hover cars, in the same line as Wipeout, using a modified version of the Magic Carpet 2 engine. Gameplay takes a straightforward approach, with the directional keys controlling the steering and throttle, and three keys to fire the minigun, missiles or charge the booster. While the minigun has unlimited ammo, both fuel, armour and missiles must be replenished by passing through some marked areas or picking up powerups in the track or by left destroyed opponents. While the vehicles float on the track they are still influenced by the ground material: they slow down on dirt and even more on water. Each track has a number of shortcuts or alternate routes that offer powerups, and some tracks feature gates and ramps that open or close randomly.