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Revision as of 04:42, 27 January 2008
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| Developer(s) | Atari Inc. |
| Platform(s) | Arcade |
| Release | North America 1975 |
| Genre(s) | simulation |
Stunt Cycle is an 1 player (2 players alternating) arcade game by Atari Inc., originally released in 1975[1]. It attempted to cash in on the Evel Knievel craze of the mid 1970's by allowing the player to perform their own simulated jumping stunts.
Technology
The game is housed in a custom cabinet that includes a simulated motorcycle steering column mounted on the control panel. One handle provides acceleration, and the steering column can be pulled back to produce "wheelies". The monitor is a 19" black and white CRT monitor with a black and white overlay that adds giant tubes to the play field used to traverse from one split level to another. Sounds include a motorcycle roar, crash sounds, and crowd cheers.
Gameplay
The player attempts to gather enough speed to jump an increasing number of buses with his motorcycle.
Legacy
- Two dedicated console versions were released by Atari in 1977. Atari's own branded Stunt Cycle version that played several Stunt Cycle variants, and the Sears Tele-Games version called Motocross that included the same Stunt Cycle variants and 16 Pong games played with detachable Pong controllers.[2].
- A port for the Atari 2600 was in the works in 1980 by Atari programmer Bob Polaro. Using full color graphics, it was decided upon completion to turn it in to a Dukes of Hazard game instead. Neither game was released and both only exist in prototype form. [3]
References
- ^ "Stunt Cycle Killer List of Video Games Entry". Retrieved 2007-07-14.
- ^ Stulir, Mike. "Atari Stunt Cycle". Retrieved 2007-07-14.
- ^ Reichert, Matt. "Stunt Cycle AtariProtos.Com entry". Retrieved 2007-07-14.
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