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Grand Prix Simulator

19876.6/ 10 · 7 votes5

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About

Calling it a 'simulator' was a stretch, as with many of Codemasters' titles. In reality it was an overhead-view Super Sprint style arcade racer for 1 or 2 players, similar in many ways to the company's BMX Simulator.

There were up to 14 circuits depending on the format, which incorporated many underpasses (some of them deliberately unrealistic) and tight curves. There were oil slicks to avoid and points bonuses to pick up.

The cars have slow acceleration but a lot of power down the straights. You are scored based on your overall time and your fastest lap. Lose to the computer car and it's game over.

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Game details

Media Type

Cassette Tape

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard

Controller Types Supported

Digital Joystick

Multiplayer Options

Same/Split-Screen

Number of Players Supported

1-2 Players

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Facts

Developer

Codemasters

Publisher

Codemasters

Released

1987

Series

Simulator series

Platforms

Commodore 64Atari 8-bitZX SpectrumAmstrad CPCAntstream

Tags

Top-downFixed / flip-screenArcadeAutomobileTrack racing