Motor Mania is an arcade developed by United Microware Industries, Inc., released 31 December 1982 on Commodore C64/128/MAX.
What Motor Mania is
Motor Mania is an arcade game developed by United Microware Industries, Inc. and released in 1982. It was published by Audiogenic. It is available on Commodore C64/128/MAX only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Motor Mania is a top view driving game where the screen scrolls vertically upwards as you try to drive your racing car for as many miles as you can. Starting at a gas station you are able to control your speed up to 80mph, brake and move left or right as you avoid other drivers and various obstacles. There are three types of roads to drive on and they are motorway, b-road and dirt and you must avoid hitting the sides and drivers or you lose one of five lives. On the side of the playing area are various dials and these are speedometer, fuel which decreases as you drive, and generator which shows your battery power and decreases if you don't drive full speed. You can also see your mileage…
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Motor Mania launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong, Xevious and Grand Prix.
Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Xevious, Grand Prix.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
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Quick answers
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