Coliseum is a racing developed by Topo Soft, released 31 December 1988 on Amstrad CPC, MSX and ZX Spectrum.
What Coliseum is
Coliseum is a racing game developed by Topo Soft and released in 1988. It was published by Erbe Software. It is available on Amstrad CPC, MSX and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You have risen through the ranks to becone one of the most respected officers in the Roman army, but such success breed jealousy in others. The Chief of the Praetorian Guard has accused you of treason, what can you do? Only one option: Climb into your chariot, grab hold of the reins, put your life in the hands of the Gods ant battle for victory in the most dangerous game the Roman Empire has to offer within the Colosseum.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Coliseum launched on 31 December 1988, within three weeks of Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance, Keith Van Eron's Pro Soccer, Laser Squad and Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine.
Released around the same time: Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance, Keith Van Eron's Pro Soccer, Laser Squad, Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Quick answers
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