Boy Racer is an arcade developed by Alligata Software Ltd., released 31 December 1987 on Amstrad CPC.
What Boy Racer is
Boy Racer is an arcade game developed by Alligata Software Ltd. and released in 1987. It is available on Amstrad CPC only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
LOOKING a little like the old favourite Spy Hunter -though with only a trace of the playability - and a lot like an ancient hand-held game called Champion Racer, this dodge-'em-and-shoot-'em is very colourful, but a little slow. You must qualify as number one driver in the 007 spy school's driving test with a difference. You are equipped with a car possessing the ability to fly over short distances and fitted with firepower. You can play alone or in a genuine two-player mode. The packaging announces that the course is tough and one which you can only survive if you are brave and resourceful - and how true this is. Your car is seen from above and moves along a roadway which scrolls from top…
What it launched against
Boy Racer launched on 31 December 1987, within three weeks of Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus and Head Over Heels.
Released around the same time: Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus, Head Over Heels.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Boy Racer — frequently asked questions
When did Boy Racer come out?
Boy Racer was released on 31 December 1987 for Amstrad CPC.
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