Doritos Crash Course
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Doritos Crash Course is a 2D
platforming
advergame developed by Wanako Games for the Xbox 360
's Xbox Live Arcade
service. It was released on December 8, 2010 for free
as one of the finalists of the Doritos
-sponsored "Unlock Xbox" competition for 2010, alongside Harms Way
. The game's concept came from Raleigh, North Carolina
gamer Jill Robertson, who was inspired by Japanese game shows
such as Sasuke
, and Western game shows Wipeout and Ninja Warrior, the latter of which is an adaptation of Sasuke. On December 29, 2010, the game was announced the winner of the second "Unlock Xbox" competition.
, Europe
, and Japan
), each with five levels. In each locale, the obstacles get harder to avoid and time taken to complete each course becomes higher. Common obstacles include vertical pistons, swinging hammers, trampolines, swinging ropes, metal climbing chains, conveyor belts of varying speed and direction, collapsing floors, and paintballs.
2D
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platforming
Platform game
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advergame developed by Wanako Games for the Xbox 360
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
's Xbox Live Arcade
Xbox Live Arcade
Xbox Live Arcade is a type of video game download distribution available primarily in a section of the Xbox Live Marketplace, Microsoft's digital distribution network for the Xbox 360, that focuses on smaller downloadable games from both major publishers and independent game developers...
service. It was released on December 8, 2010 for free
Freeware
Freeware is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee, but usually with one or more restricted usage rights. Freeware is in contrast to commercial software, which is typically sold for profit, but might be distributed for a business or commercial purpose in the...
as one of the finalists of the Doritos
Doritos
Doritos is a brand of seasoned tortilla chips created by Arch West and produced since 1964 by the American food company Frito-Lay ....
-sponsored "Unlock Xbox" competition for 2010, alongside Harms Way
Harms Way (video game)
Harms Way is a racing advergame developed by independent software developer Bongfish GmbH for the Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade service. It was released on December 8, 2010 for free as one of the finalists of the Doritos-sponsored "Unlock Xbox" competition for 2010, alongside Doritos Crash Course...
. The game's concept came from Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
gamer Jill Robertson, who was inspired by Japanese game shows
Japanese variety show
Japanese variety show is a entertainment television program made up of a variety of original stunts, musical performances, comedy skits, quiz contests, and other acts.-Current situation:...
such as Sasuke
Sasuke (TV series)
Sasuke is a Japanese sports entertainment television special in which 100 competitors attempt to complete a four stage obstacle course. An edited version, renamed Ninja Warrior, is screened in at least 18 other countries....
, and Western game shows Wipeout and Ninja Warrior, the latter of which is an adaptation of Sasuke. On December 29, 2010, the game was announced the winner of the second "Unlock Xbox" competition.
Gameplay
Players must get their Xbox 360 avatars through increasingly difficult obstacle courses. The game consists of three different locales (USAUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
), each with five levels. In each locale, the obstacles get harder to avoid and time taken to complete each course becomes higher. Common obstacles include vertical pistons, swinging hammers, trampolines, swinging ropes, metal climbing chains, conveyor belts of varying speed and direction, collapsing floors, and paintballs.