| Genre: | Arcade; Race |
| Publisher: | Superior |
| Cover Art Language: | English |
| Machine Compatibility: | Acorn Electron |
| Release: | Professionally released on Cassette |
| Available For: | Acorn Electron, BBC B/B+/Master 128/Master Compact & PC 128S |
| Compatible Emulators: | Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
| Original Release Date: | 1st November 1985 |
| Original Release Price: | £8.99 |
| Market Valuation: | £2.50 (How Is This Calculated?) |
| Item Weight: | 64g |
| Box Type: | Cassette Single Plastic Clear |
| Author(s): | Peter Johnson |
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Overdrive
Acorn User
1st September 1984
The only disappointment is the lack of any bends. Read Review
Electron User
1st November 1985
This ease of use and the smooth, well-executed graphics, together with it being, to my knowledge, the only motor-racing simulation on the Electron market, make Overdrive well worth a look. Read Review
Home Computing Weekly
8th January 1985
The game is fast, responsive and easy to learn, having said all that there are other versions that have curves and these make the whole process much more interesting for the driver. Read Review
Full Instructions
Introduction
A multi-stage 3D race for the World Drivers' Championship!
There are five different stages including night, snow, desert and riverside scenes.
To qualify for the next stage, you must finish in the top twelve - this is indicated by the bonus going into the blue region on the indicator.
Game Controls
Z - Left, X - Right, * - Accelerate, ? - Decelerate
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 | A digital version of Overdrive suitable for Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
 | A digital version of Overdrive suitable for Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
 | A digital version of Overdrive suitable for Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
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