''Jaguar XJ220'' is a

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racing game released by

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for the

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in 1992 and

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in 1993. The car featured is the eponymous Jaguar.

Gameplay

The game takes place in a series of championship races across 12 different countries, with three races in each. The player starts in

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but must decide which country to race in next, which costs the team various amounts. The player can also choose to repair damage to the car. The game also featured a two player mode similar to the '' Lotus'' challenge games.

Track editor

The game features an edit mode that allows players to create their own track.

Reception

''Jaguar XJ220'' received good reviews.

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rated the game 98% and praised the intuitive gameplay and the inclusion of a track editor.

CU Amiga ''Commodore User'', known to the readers as the abbreviated ''CU'', was one of the oldest British Commodore magazines. With a publishing history spanning over 15 years, it mixed content with technical and video game features. Incorporating ''Vic ...

noted that the quantity of detail that is in the game sets it apart from other racing games. Detail such as options, control using the mouse or joystick, track editor and manual or automatic gears. The magazine also noted the high quality sound, which includes an in-game CD player with a choice of six tracks.

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rated the game 85% and called it an essential purchase, better than its popular competitor '' Lotus II''. The magazine said that the game was the best arcade-style racing game available.

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* * {{Core Design 1992 video games Amiga games Core Design games Jaguar Cars MegaTech Hyper Game awards winners Racing video games Sega CD games Video games developed in the United Kingdom

Gameplay

Track editor

Reception

See also

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