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Racing Destruction Set

An isometric racing game that sets itself apart by the large number of customizable options. The game comes with 50 built-in tracks, and the intuitive editor makes for infinite variety of races. Modify the…

1 April 1985

Racing Destruction Set is an arcade, released 1 April 1985 on Atari 8-bit and Commodore C64/128/MAX.

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What Racing Destruction Set is

Racing Destruction Set was released in 1985. It was published by Electronic Arts. It is available on Atari 8-bit and Commodore C64/128/MAX.

The premise, in the publisher's words

An isometric racing game that sets itself apart by the large number of customizable options. The game comes with 50 built-in tracks, and the intuitive editor makes for infinite variety of races. Modify the existing ones or create one yourself. Set up sharp curves, crossovers, jumps (set the height), track width and more. Then set the track width and choose either ice, dirt or pavement for the surface. As if it weren't enough, gravity can also be modified, from a Moon-like low to a crushing Jupiter-like high that will keep your car glued to the ground, even after a jump. Once the track is laid out, race in either a beat up VW Beetle, a stock car, a dirt bike, a Porsche and even a Lunar…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Racing Destruction Set launched on 1 April 1985, within three weeks of Commando, The Rats and Starion.

Released around the same time: Commando, The Rats, Starion.

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Racing Destruction Set — frequently asked questions

When did Racing Destruction Set come out?
Racing Destruction Set was released on 1 April 1985 for Atari 8-bit and Commodore C64/128/MAX.
Does Racing Destruction Set have multiplayer?
Yes. Racing Destruction Set supports multiplayer.

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