''BMX Simulator'' is a

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in 1986 for the

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. It is part of a series of games that includes ''ATV Simulator'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and a sequel: ''Professional BMX Simulator''. ''BMX Simulator'' was ported to the

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, MSX, and

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Gameplay

''BMX Simulator'' is an overhead race game similar to the arcade video game ''

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''. The player must race against another player, or the computer, around a series of seven different

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(BMX) tracks. There is also a time limit to be beaten. Only two cyclists can compete in each race. The race can be viewed in

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afterward.

Reception

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'' called it "a classy conversion from the Commodore original" and a "full price game in budget clothing". ''ZX Computing'' said it was fun from start to finish, and rated it a Monster Hit.

Legacy

''BMX Simulator'' was followed by a sequel in 1988, ''Professional BMX Simulator'', by the

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. It was later rereleased as ''BMX Simulator 2''.

References

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