Motor Psycho

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Motor Psycho
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Developer(s) BlueSky Software
Publisher(s) Atari Corporation
Platform(s) Atari 7800
Release1990
Genre(s) Racing
Mode(s) Single-player

Motor Psycho, also referred to as MotorPsycho, is a 1990 racing video game developed by BlueSky Software and published by Atari Corporation for the Atari 7800. Its title is a pun on "motorcycle" and "psycho".

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Gameplay

In the game, the player controls a motorcyclist who races across courses within a time limit while avoiding obstacles and other motorcyclists, in a manner similar to Pole Position. Ramps are available for the player to jump over obstacles. Unlike similar games, there is no brake system to control the motorcycle's speed, though a high/low gear system is available. Players can adjust their response times before races to compensate for the lack of brakes. [1]

Reception

Raze gave the game a 81% score, praising its graphics, gameplay and high difficulty, though criticism was levied at its sound and lack of variety. [2] Atari Explorer praised the game for its tight gameplay and realistic simulation of motorcycles, noting it to be superior to Pole Position II. [3]

References

  1. "Atari ProView: MotorPsycho". GamePro . No. 13. IDG. August 1990. p. 62.
  2. Ellis, Les; Beardman, Julian (January 1991). "Raze Reviews - Motor Psycho". Raze . No. 8. Newsfield. p. 50.
  3. "Motor Psycho". Atari Explorer. No. September 1991. Jainschigg Communications. September 1991. pp. 63–64.