Manufacturer

Atari

Origin Date

Released: 1982

Description

Super Sprint is a 1986 racing video game developed and published by Atari Games for arcades. Players drive Formula One-like cars on a circuit that is viewed from above. The game is a successor to Gran Trak 10 and the Sprint series, which were originally produced by Atari, Inc. during the 1970s.

Up to three players drive simultaneously on a circuit against computer-controlled opponents. After three laps, the winner advances to the next circuit. There are eight circuits in total, but the game only ends if the player can reach race 85, where the bonus Super Speedway circuit is played. As the player advances to higher levels, more and more obstacles appear on the track, like oil puddles and miniature tornadoes. If the car touches them, the player loses control for a short time. Driving into a wall at high speed or falling from one of the bridges destroys the car, but a helicopter appears and replaces it. You can customize the car by collecting wrenches on the track. The player can exchange three of them for improved traction, better acceleration or higher top speed.