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Scalextric (video game)

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Scalextric
Publisher(s)Leisure Genius
Platform(s)Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum
Release1987
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Scalextric is a 1987 racing video game developed by Leisure Genius, based on the Scalextric slot car racing toys.

Gameplay

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Scalextric has horizontal split-screen and features seventeen circuits to race on.[1][2]

Development

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Scalextric was published by Leisure Genius.

Reception

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Scalextric received mixed to positive reviews from video game critics.

References

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  1. ^ "Future Shocks". Your Sinclair. No. 14. February 1987. p. 9.
  2. ^ "Preview". Crash. No. 37. February 1987. p. 130.
  3. ^ "Reviews". Crash. No. 38. March 1987. p. 32.
  4. ^ Metcalfe, Tim (March 1987). "C+VG Reviews". Computer and Video Games. No. 65. p. 17.
  5. ^ Gilbert, John (February 1987). "Arcade Review". Sinclair User. No. 59. p. 31.
  6. ^ Phil (March 1987). "Screen Shots". Your Sinclair. No. 15. p. 75.
  7. ^ "Zzap! Test". Zzap!64. No. 9. Christmas 1985. p. 50.
  8. ^ "Scoreline". Computer Gamer. No. 27. June 1987. p. 27.
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