Motor Psycho
| Motor Psycho | |
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| Developer(s) | BlueSky Software |
| Publisher(s) | Atari Corporation |
| Platform(s) | Atari 7800 |
| Release | 1990 |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Motor Psycho, also referred to as MotorPsycho, is a 1990 racing video game developed by BlueSky Software and published by Atari Corporation for the Atari 7800. Its title is a pun on "motorcycle" and "psycho".
Gameplay
In the game, the player controls a motorcyclist who races across courses within a time limit while avoiding obstacles and other motorcyclists, in a manner similar to Pole Position. Ramps are available for the player to jump over obstacles. Unlike similar games, there is no brake system to control the motorcycle's speed, though a high/low gear system is available. Players can adjust their response times before races to compensate for the lack of brakes.[1]
Reception
Raze gave the game a 81% score, praising its graphics, gameplay and high difficulty, though criticism was levied at its sound and lack of variety.[2] Atari Explorer praised the game for its tight gameplay and realistic simulation of motorcycles, noting it to be superior to Pole Position II.[3]