Powerdrome (2004 video game)

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Power Drome
Powerdrome 2004 video game cover.jpg
Developer Argonaut Sheffield [a]
Publishers
Platforms Windows
PlayStation 2
Xbox
Release
  • NA: 15 June 2004 [2]
  • EU: 29 October 2004 (PS2 and Xbox)
  • EU: 11 August 2005 (PC)
Genre Racing

Power Drome is a 2004 racing video game developed by Argonaut Sheffield. It is a remake of the 1988 game Powerdrome . [3]

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Gameplay

Power Drome supports single-player and split-screen game modes. The Xbox version of the game also includes online multiplayer via Xbox Live, until the termination of Xbox Live for original Xbox games on April 15, 2010. Power Drome is now playable on the replacement online servers for the Xbox called Insignia. [4] [5]

Development

The game was announced in May 2003. [6] Mud Duck Productions published the game in North America. [3] It was released in Europe in April 2004. [7] Powerdrome designer Michael Powell was involved in the project. [8]

Reception

IGN said "The only reason to pick up Powerdrome is that you really wanted some sci-fi racer and needed that itch scratched. It's been bugging you even though there are plenty of other games on the market and, man, you just need it. But really, even though Powerdrome rewards racing skills, it doesn't deserve the effort. Save your energy for a deeper racing title". [10]

TeamXbox said "For those players looking for an in-depth driving-sim, this is certainly not the place to look. But for those players in need of a straight-forward title, at an affordable cost ($29.99), Powerdrome is certainly willing to fit the bill". [12]

Notes

  1. ↑ Ported to Windows by Second Intention. [1]

References

  1. ↑ "Powerdrome". Second Intention. Archived from the original on June 22, 2006. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Upcoming video game releases". Statesman Journal . June 3, 2004. p. 55. Archived from the original on April 2, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
  3. 1 2 Dunham, Jeremy (February 3, 2004). "Powerdrome in North America". IGN . Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  4. ↑ Xbox, Pure (2023-11-16). "Xbox Live 1.0 Replacement 'Insignia' Now Supports 150 Games". Pure Xbox. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
  5. ↑ "Insignia - Powerdrome". insignia.live. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
  6. ↑ "Argonaut's Powerdrome racing to Xbox and PS2 faster than the speed of light". GameZone. May 12, 2003. Archived from the original on August 21, 2003. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  7. ↑ Kaehler, Justin (March 31, 2004). "Racing Games of 2004". IGN . Archived from the original on September 25, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  8. ↑ Bedigian, Louis. "A New Experience for a New Generation; "Powerdrome" Races Back To Gaming". GameZone. Archived from the original on December 5, 2004. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  9. ↑ Davis, Ryan (June 28, 2004). "Powerdrome". GameSpot . Archived from the original on July 2, 2004. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  10. 1 2 Lewis, Ed (June 16, 2004). "Powerdrome". IGN . Archived from the original on August 4, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Powerdrome PS2". Jeuxvideo (in French). Archived from the original on September 20, 2004. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  12. 1 2 Fisher, Mattheew (July 15, 2004). "Powerdrome Review". TeamXbox . Archived from the original on August 3, 2004. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
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