Amstrad Action


BMX Simulator

Author: Bob Wade
Publisher: Codemasters
Machine: Amstrad CPC464

 
Published in Amstrad Action #21

BMX Simulator

A one or two-player game over seven different courses viewed from above. Similar action to Grand Prix Simulator but more frustrating. Colourful and varied courses with tough qualifying times.

Verdict

Graphics 72%
P. Colourful, detailed courses.
P. Nice crashes where the rider goes flying.

Sonics 62%
P. Pleasant title tune.
N. Just pedalling noises and crashes in the game.

BMX Simulator

Grab Factor 70%
P. Two-player racing.
P. Varied courses with many features.

Staying Power 59%
P. Seven difficult courses.
N. Time limits are frustratingly short.

Overall 68%
Original idea as far as racing games are concerned.

Bob Wade

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