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Speed Busters: American Highways

For centuries, the speed limit on American highways has been restricted by law. Technology now offers drivers the chance to make their own choice in the virtual world with Speed Busters: American Highways. The…

30 November 1998

Speed Busters: American Highways is an arcade developed by Ubisoft Montreal, released 30 November 1998 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Speed Busters: American Highways is

Speed Busters: American Highways is an arcade game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and released in 1998. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

For centuries, the speed limit on American highways has been restricted by law. Technology now offers drivers the chance to make their own choice in the virtual world with Speed Busters: American Highways. The police have lost their minds and reward the fastest players to fly past their strategically placed radar! Earn cash to upgrade one of eight specially designed vehicles based on models ranging from the ‘50s to the ‘90s. Tackle mixed terrain, avoid shocking animations, and storm through environments based on real North American locations. High stakes gambling & custom car racing through Satan’s playground! Race through crowded cities, snow-covered mountains, and active volcanoes. Take…
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How it plays

It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Speed Busters: American Highways launched on 30 November 1998, within three weeks of Half-Life, Suikoden II, Mario Party and Thief: The Dark Project.

Released around the same time: Half-Life, Suikoden II, Mario Party, Thief: The Dark Project.

Official trailer

Gameplay video thumbnail

Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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When did Speed Busters: American Highways come out?
Speed Busters: American Highways was released on 30 November 1998 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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