Desert Speedtrap

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Desert Speedtrap
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Developer(s) Probe Software
Publisher(s) Sega
Producer(s) Greg Michael
Programmer(s) Robert L. Hylands
Artist(s) Jason Green
Composer(s) Allister Brimble
Platform(s) Master System, Game Gear
ReleaseMaster System
Game Gear
Genre(s) Action
Mode(s) Single-player

Desert Speedtrap Starring Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote is an action game developed by Probe Software, that was released in 1993 for the Master System console and Game Gear color handheld system.

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Gameplay

The Road Runner must outwit the Coyote, while maintaining his strength by eating birdseed.

Reception

Five reviewers on Electronic Gaming Monthly scored the Game Gear version an average score 7.4 out of 10, comparing it to an 8-bit version of Road Runner's Death Valley Rally. [3] Four reviewers on GamePro scored the Game Gear version an average score 3.4 out of 5, criticizing its low quality graphics and music and it's hard difficulty. [4] Power Unlimited gave the Game Gear version a score of 78% writing: "Packed with bonus levels, cartoon jokes and well-hidden power-ups. The character of Road Runner comes out very well. Fun, difficult and original." [5]

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References

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