Enduro Racer

Infobox VG
title = Enduro Racer


developer = Sega-AM2
publisher = Sega
designer = Yu Suzuki
release = September 1986
genre = Arcade style racing
modes = Single-player
cabinet = Sit-down, upright
cpu = (2x) 68000 (@ 12.5 MHz)
sound = CPU: Z80 (@ 4 MHz)
Chips: YM2151 (@ 4 MHz), Sega PCM (@ 15.625 kHz)
resolution = 320 x 224 (Horizontal) Palette Colors 6144
display = Raster
input = Handlebars; Throttle on right grip (Low/High); 2 Pedals (both brakes)
platforms = Arcade, Sega Master System, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST

"Enduro Racer" is an arcade game from Sega. It was released in 1986 with either a stand up cabinet with handlebars or a full sized dirt bike on the cabinet itself. The player rides the dirt bike through five stages and must avoid other riders as well rocks and trees. They can also jump over them with assist from the logs. The game's most definitive feature was the 'Wheelie' feature that allowed players to pull up the handlebars on the cabinet to perform the wheelie.

ega Master System

The game was developed for the Sega Master System in 1987. The player races on motorcycle tracks against both cars and motorcycles earning one point for each one that is passed. Points can be used to buy new parts or for repairs. The game also uses an isometric view.

Other Ports

The game was also released on a number of contemporary home computer platforms, such as the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC.

External links

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* [http://www.ysrnry.co.uk/articles/enduroracer-48.htm "Enduro Racer"] review by "Your Sinclair"
* [http://dev.exotica.org.uk/wiki/Lost_In_Translation/Enduro_Racer "Enduro Racer"] at Lost in Translation