Stunt Cycle (arcade game)

Infobox VG
title= Stunt Cycle


caption=
developer= Atari Inc.
distributor= Atari Inc.
released= ^{North America} 1975
genre= simulation
platforms=Arcade
input= Motorcycle steering column including throttle and brake
cabinet= unique
cpu= discrete
sound= Amplified Mono (one channel)
display= Horizontal orientation, raster (black and white), Standard Resolution

"Stunt Cycle" is an 1 player (2 players alternating) arcade game by Atari Inc., originally released in 1975cite web
title = Stunt Cycle Killer List of Video Games Entry
url=http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=S&game_id=9854
accessdate = 2007-07-14 ] . 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.cite web
last = Stulir
first = Mike
title = Atari Stunt Cycle
url=http://www.backntime.net/Atari%20Games/Other/Stunt%20Cycle/FrameSS.html
accessdate = 2007-07-14 ] .
* 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. cite web
last = Reichert
first = Matt
title = Stunt Cycle AtariProtos.Com entry
url=http://www.atariprotos.com/2600/software/stuntcycle/stuntcycle.htm
accessdate = 2007-07-14 ]

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