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Checkered Flag (video game)
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Checkered Flag is a 1991 Racing Game
, for the Atari Lynx handheld game console
which was developed and published by the Atari Corporation
. This version of the game can support up to six players.
A remake of Checkered Flag was made for the Atari Jaguar
in 1994. Unlike in the Atari Lynx version, the game features the option to change the color of a player's car in addition to the ability to modify the weather conditions.
A sequel was originally planned for the Jaguar under the name Checkered Flag 2, but the game was never released. Destination Software
also planned to release a Game Boy Advance
version of the title around 2005, but it was canceled before it was released.
.
The polygonal graphics of the Jaguar version were reminiscent of an earlier Atari arcade hit Hard Drivin'
from 1988, however by the time this game was released in 1994, it looked very outdated compared to SEGA's more polished Virtua Racing
.
The 2-D graphics of the Lynx version were reminiscent of early Atari 2600
hit Pole Position
with several improvements.
Checkered Flag was released in November 1994 for Atari's Christmas campaign, alongside Doom, Club Drive
, and Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
. It was met with poor reception, possibly due to outdated graphics or its $69.99 MSRP.
Racing game
A racing video game is a genre of video games, either in the first-person or third-person perspective, in which the player partakes in a racing competition with any type of land, air, or sea vehicles. They may be based on anything from real-world racing leagues to entirely fantastical settings...
, for the Atari Lynx handheld game console
Handheld game console
A handheld game console is a lightweight, portable electronic device with a built-in screen, game controls and speakers. Handheld game consoles are run on machines of small size allowing people to carry them and play them at any time or place...
which was developed and published by the Atari Corporation
Atari Corporation
Atari Corporation was a manufacturer of computers and video game consoles from 1984 to 1996. Atari Corp. was founded in July of 1984 when Warner Communications sold the home computing and game console divisions of Atari to Jack Tramiel. Its chief products were the Atari ST, Atari XE, Atari 7800,...
. This version of the game can support up to six players.
A remake of Checkered Flag was made for the Atari Jaguar
Atari Jaguar
The Atari Jaguar is a video game console that was released by Atari Corporation in 1993. It was the last to be marketed under the Atari brand until the release of the Atari Flashback in 2004. It was designed to surpass the Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and the Panasonic...
in 1994. Unlike in the Atari Lynx version, the game features the option to change the color of a player's car in addition to the ability to modify the weather conditions.
A sequel was originally planned for the Jaguar under the name Checkered Flag 2, but the game was never released. Destination Software
Destination Software
Destination Software, Inc. was a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company is currently developing products for Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Wii, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and PSP portable entertainment system. Headquartered in Sewell, N.J.,...
also planned to release a Game Boy Advance
Game Boy Advance
The is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured, and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China...
version of the title around 2005, but it was canceled before it was released.
Atari Lynx Version
The Atari Lynx version of Checkered Flag was released in 1991, and was used as a pack-in game with the system in the Australian and European markets at some point in the system's life. It received a perfect 10 score from Robert A. Jung of IGNIGN
IGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
.
Atari Jaguar Version
Hard Drivin'
Hard Drivin is an arcade game that invites players to test drive a high-powered sports car on stunt and speed courses. The game featured the first 3D polygon driving environment via a simulator cabinet, rendered with a custom architecture...
from 1988, however by the time this game was released in 1994, it looked very outdated compared to SEGA's more polished Virtua Racing
Virtua Racing
Virtua Racing or V.R. for short, is a Formula One racing arcade game, developed by Sega-AM2 and released in October 1992. Virtua Racing was initially a proof-of-concept application for exercising a new 3D-graphics platform under development, the "Model 1". The results were so encouraging, that...
.
The 2-D graphics of the Lynx version were reminiscent of early Atari 2600
Atari 2600
The Atari 2600 is a video game console released in October 1977 by Atari, Inc. It is credited with popularizing the use of microprocessor-based hardware and cartridges containing game code, instead of having non-microprocessor dedicated hardware with all games built in...
hit Pole Position
Pole Position
Pole Position is a racing video game released in 1982 by Namco. It was published by Namco in Japan and by Atari, Inc. in the United States...
with several improvements.
Checkered Flag was released in November 1994 for Atari's Christmas campaign, alongside Doom, Club Drive
Club Drive
Club Drive is a racing game published by Atari for the Atari Jaguar in 1994.There are multiple game modes including single race and tag. Players can choose from different areas like the old west and San Francisco....
, and Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (video game)
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story is a multiplatform fighting video game based on the film Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, which is a semi-fictionalized account of the life of Bruce Lee.-Gameplay:...
. It was met with poor reception, possibly due to outdated graphics or its $69.99 MSRP.