Dragster is a racing developed by Activision, released 1 February 1980 on Atari 2600.
What Dragster is
Dragster is a racing game developed by Activision and released in 1980. It is available on Atari 2600 only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You have in your hand one of the most exciting video games ever designed. One word of caution: this game takes a little time to learn because it's so challenging. It's very tricky. So, please read these directions and give yourself some practice time. Then you can aim for the World Record. Game 1: Straight-ahead Dragster, one or two players. Game 2: Steerable Dragster, one or two players. Your Joystick Controller is both the clutch and gear shift for your Dragster; the red button is your gas pedal. Use left Joystick for the top car; right one for bottom car. Hold Joystick with button at the upper left. To shift gears, clutch by pushing Joystick to the left and shift by letting the Joystick…
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Dragster — frequently asked questions
When did Dragster come out?
Dragster was released on 1 February 1980 for Atari 2600.
Does Dragster have multiplayer?
Yes. Dragster supports multiplayer.
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