Pitstop II (1984)
Commodore 64
- Reviewed June 2002
Gameplay: Pitstop II is the first racing game that brings you the thrill of battling an
opponent, the excitement of fighting for the lead out on the track and the
suspense of struggling to be the first out of the pits. Realistic first-person
graphics and a split-screen display allow you and another player to experience
the challenge of auto racing head-to-head. The challenge of true competitive
action. This is racing. The way it's supposed to be. You can't relax when you
take the lead, becouse you know he's right there behind you. Will he try to pass
you in the hairpin turn? Or do you think he´ll wait for the next straightway?
Reviewed by Lee, Paul and Lee T
Paul:"Aaahhhh, Pitstop 2!! Just the name is almost enough to bring a tear to the eye, like fondly remembering an old girlfriend. That said, playing it again reveals that, like the old girlfriend, it’s now looking a bit saggy around the edges, and doesn’t provide quite as much fun as it did in its younger days. It’s still a classic though, and more than enough to get your thumb aching all over again, and the two player game still keeps you on your toes and lets out that devious streak you know is in there. Pitstop 2 may not be the total knockout you remember, but it is still well worth playing
"
 Lee T:"Arguably
the best racing game on the C64, Pitstop 2 has not been bettered in my
opinion. As well as the excitement of the race itself, the extras such
as refuelling and changing tyres add an original approach to the genre.
The graphics are well defined and crisp, and although the sound is
minimal, the atmosphere is excellent. Of course the best way of
experiencing Pitstop 2 is by using the 2-player option, and having a
split-screen race with a friend. Pitstop 2 has remained one of the
classic C64 games over the years."
Lee:"Pitstop II is indeed a great title. Better than its
forerunner and quite possibly the best two player race game released on
the C64. The
 game
was released when Epyx went into its classic game era with such titles
as Summer Games II and Beach-Head II. The clean and crisp graphics hold
well today as they always did but the sound still grates the eardrums
again. The two player option is a must. Grab hold of your best mate,
down scoops of beer and load up this crusty but mighty playable slice of
race game history. Prepare to get that terrible thumb ache though......"
Overall:8
Well past its MOT date but still a classy racer to
enjoy
You can play this game in your emulator on your PC - Check out the links
within PeeknPoke for game downloads
|
Lee's PeeknPoke © 1999-2003 Lee Bolton / Notlob Productions • Site Design By IncreasinglyUrban.com