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E-Type (video Game)
''E-Type'' is a clone of Sega's arcade driving game ''Out Run'' for the BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, and Acorn Archimedes Acorn Archimedes is a family of personal computers designed by Acorn Computers of Cambridge, England. The systems are based on Acorn's own ARM architecture processors and the proprietary operating systems Arthur and RISC OS. The first mode .... It was written by Gordon J. Key and published by The Fourth Dimension. Instead of the Ferrari from ''Out Run'', the player drives a blue Jaguar E-type. In addition to the game a separate track designer was released which allows players to make and save their own tracks. A pack of extra tracks entitled ''The Extra 100 Miles'' was available. Gameplay The objective of ''E-Type'' is to cover as much distance as possible in the given time limit over various stages, avoiding static obstacles such as roadworks, oil slicks, trees and postboxes. If the car hits such an object both the driver and his blonde female pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fourth Dimension (Games Publisher)
The Fourth Dimension (4D) was a major video game publisher for the BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Acorn Archimedes Acorn Archimedes is a family of personal computers designed by Acorn Computers of Cambridge, England. The systems are based on Acorn's own ARM architecture processors and the proprietary operating systems Arthur and RISC OS. The first mode ... and RiscPC between 1989 and 1998. Previously, The Fourth Dimension had been known as Impact Software, which specialised mainly in BBC Micro games. Some of 4D's staff had worked for Superior Software. Notable release included ''Cyber Chess'', ''Stunt Racer 2000'', ''Galactic Dan'' and ''Chocks Away''. History In 1989, The Fourth Dimension was founded by brothers Mark and Steve Botterill in Sheffield. Originally it was called Impact Software. It released software for Acorn's 8-bit and 32-bit computer ranges. Following the demise of Acorn Computers Ltd, Acorn and the subsequent contraction of the RISC OS games market, Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |