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Checkered Flag

Atari · Atari, Pixel Games UK

Checkered Flag

gameAppID 2186090Released
Release dateNov 3, 2022

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Details

DeveloperAtari
PublisherAtari, Pixel Games UK
FreeNo
Required ageNone

In this high-speed racing game, originally released in 1991 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, experience the excitement of formula-style open-wheel racing across 18 unique tracks.

Originally released in 1991, Checkered Flag brought the excitement of formula-style open-wheel racing to the Atari Lynx handheld console. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version.GameplayRace on 18 unique tracks, in practice, single heat, or tournament modes. Options include customizing the length of the race, number of opponents, colour of the car, and gender of the driver. This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including: Saving/loading the game at any point Support for most modern game controllers Full control remapping Image scaling and smoothing options

Genres and categories

RacingSimulationSportsSingle-playerPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Platforms and requirements

windows: yesmac: nolinux: no
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