''Motorhead: High Velocity Entertainment'' is a
racing video game
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developed by
Digital Illusions CE AB for
PlayStation
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and
Microsoft Windows
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.
Gameplay
''Motorhead'' is a futuristic
racing video game
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. It features eight circuits and ten cars for players to select from.
Reception
The PC version received above-average reviews, while the PlayStation version received mixed reviews, according to the
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website
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.
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'' described the latter version as "something of an enigma, existing somewhere between ''
Wipeout'' and ''
Ridge Racer
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''."
The magazine praised its distinctive setting and addictive gameplay, but criticized its difficulty and short number of tracks.
Chris Gregson of ''
GameSpot
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'' said of the PC version, "If you like pure speed seasoned with good graphics, this is one you definitely don't want to miss."
''
PC Accelerator
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History and profile
''PC Accelera ...
'' gave the European import a mixed review, while ''
PC Gamer
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'' gave it a favourable review, many months before it was released Stateside.
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1998 video games
Digital Illusions CE games
Fox Interactive games
Science fiction racing games
Gremlin Interactive games
PlayStation (console) games
Racing video games
Video games developed in Sweden
Video games scored by Olof Gustafsson
Windows games
Multiplayer and single-player video games