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Racing / Driving

Dragster

by Activision·published by Activision

1980E18
PCWindowsAtari 2600XboxXbox 360

Reader score

5.7/ 10

25 votes

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About

Dragster is a drag racing simulation for one or two players. The object of the game is to be the first car to race across the screen in the two player game, or to race across the screen in the shortest possible time in a one player game. The joystick acts as both the gas peddle and clutch; you have the ability to shift from first through fourth, but be careful not to shift too soon because you can't downshift! You must also be careful not to rev your engine too much, or you'll blow your engine and be out of the race. There are two game variations included; in the simpler game, you just need to drive straight to reach the goal. In the advanced variation, you also have the ability to steer and need to keep your car driving straight between the bleachers and road divider.

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Perspective

Side view

Players

2 offline

Included in

Sports Action PakActivision Flashback Blast!Atari Flashback XAtari Flashback X DeluxeActivision's Atari 2600 Action Pack 2Atari Flashback 8 Gold: Activision Edition

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Facts

Developer

Activision

Publisher

Activision

Released

1980

Platforms

PCWindowsAtari 2600XboxXbox 360

Age ratings

ESRBE

Standing

Top 97% by visits

Tags

Side viewFixed / flip-screenReal-timeDirect controlAutomobile