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POLE
POSITION II
Datasoft
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This
race game follows the footsteps of the arcade sequel
to the phenomenally successful Pole Position.
The graphics are a lot better than the original Pole
Position, which were rather crude, blocky and didn't
move too smoothly. The graphics, in fact, are quite
similar to those of Pitstop II, being pretty
smooth and fast.
The
game plays very similarly to the arcade counterpart
and contains the same four tracks as the original, the
original Fuji racetrack, the test course and the two
other very twisty and tricky tracks, which like the
original, are difficult to negotiate safely. As with
the original, there is no speed limit imposed so you
can chase those course records at really breakneck speeds
(like 409 mph!!).
A
facility to design and race on your own tracks is also
provided -- a really superb idea that is implemented
perfectly. You can make nice, long straights to zoom
down followed by horrendous twisting corners to catch
out all your friends.
Although
Pitstop II seemed the be-all and end-all of race
games, Pole Position II is excellent. Although
not having the two-player facility, the speed of the
program makes up for it, and with the track design feature
it is a worthy addition to any racers' collection. (Yeah!
A well-known mag's best loved cliche)!
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