Leadfoot (computer game)

Infobox VG| title = Leadfoot


developer = Ratbag Games
designer = David Hewitt
engine = Difference Engine II
released = June 1, 2001
modes = Single-player, multiplayer
ratings = ESRB: Everyone (E)
platforms = Microsoft Windows
genre = Racing

"Leadfoot" is a computer video game by the now defunct Ratbag Games [http://www.ratbaggames.com] . It is a spin-off of the dirt track racing series by Ratbag, which includes Dirt Track Racing (DTR), (DTRSC), and Dirt Track Racing 2 (DTR2). It is a racing game simulation reproducing the sport of stadium off-road racing. Pick-up trucks and buggies race around dirt tracks built inside stadiums - Supercross on four wheels. The tracks are short and tight, and are packed with jumps and other stunt features. The result is tight, close racing with plenty of fender banging.

Game modes

ingle-player

Career

In Career mode, you race against the computer AI drivers starting at eh very beginning of your driving career. you start with limited funds, and race for more money to buy better equipment (vehicles). You also have the choice of racing in different racing series, at different skill levels.

Quick Race

In the Quick Race mode, you can choose any track and vehicle combination. You can race against the AI, or against the clock.

Multiplayer

The multiplayer mode allows users to race other users from around the world via GameSpy servers.

Movie Maker

Software included in Leadfoot allows for the exporting of video clips of game action in AVI format.

Race vehicles

Players can choose from 8 different vehicles, in 2 classes.

Tracks

Unsupported features

One of the most used unsupported features is the ability for users to create skins, cars, and tracks easily with outside software. Some players have even found software that allows them to change the .DE2 files to create entirely new cars and tracks, instead of just re-naming existing cars.

Notes

The original game that was tested before its release initially included 3 classes of vehicles (Sport Trucks, Buggies, and Stadium Lites), as well as a "Track Editor" much like the one found in Sierra Entertainment's off road racing game SODA Off-Road Racing. The track editor was dropped before beta-testing started. The buggy class was dropped in the time span between beta-testing, and release of the game. Rumors ran around sim-racing sites that the buggies would make a return in Leadfoot 2. Ratbag dropped the Leadfoot 2 title within a few months of Leadfoot's initial release.

ee also

Ratbag Games

External links

* [http://www.sumea.com.au/SumeaFlashback/Website_Ratbag/index.html|Ratbag Games] Last version of Ratbag Games official website reproduced by Australian video game website Sumea for archives purposes.