Street Rod
| Street Rod | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | P.Z.Karen Co. Development Group Logical Design Works |
| Publisher(s) | California Dreams |
| Platform(s) | Amiga, Commodore 64, DOS |
| Release | 1989 |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Street Rod is a racing video game developed by P.Z.Karen Co. Development Group and Logical Design Works, based on an original concept by Magic Partners and published by California Dreams for Amiga, Commodore 64 and DOS. Street Rod exclusively featured American Muscle Cars, specifically those from GM, Ford, and Chrysler. In December 2012 MK Consultancy from The Netherlands acquired copyright ownership of Street Rod.
Overview
Street Rod was released in 1989 and takes place in the year 1963. Equipped with a garage and a small amount of cash ($750), you buy a used car from the classifieds in a newspaper and embark on a journey to rise through the ranks by winning races against other racers. Using money you earn through races you can modify your car and eventually winning enough races earns you the right to challenge The King for his position.
Gameplay
The player starts off on the garage, where cars and parts may be purchased from the newspaper. New parts that are purchased must be installed by the player by entering the hood of or going under the car and then removing a series of screws to remove parts of the engine and transmission. Then, these parts must be re-installed in order and the bolts replaced, otherwise the car will be undrivable. To install tires, the car must be jacked up. While racing, the car will eventually run out of fuel, which the player must obtain from the gas station.
The player will proceed from the garage to the local diner in order to find some competition to race. Races take place on either a dragstrip (drag race option) or an open country road. Wagers on the drag races can be set from "Just for kicks!" (no wager) to $10 and $50. On the road race wagers can be set from $25 to $100 and "pink slips" (the winner receives the loser's car). When the race starts, the player must wait for a signal to be given to go or else they forfeit the race. Crashing during the race will either total your car, or require you to pay a fee in order to get it fixed. Also, they may fine you during a pink slip race. During the road race you will also get chased by police. If the player attempts to evade the police and keeps speeding, they will be fined $75. If the player slows down, they will be fined $20. If the player can't afford to pay the fine, they will be sent to prison.
The challenge is to beat The King in a road race. If you win, you get the King's car and girlfriend, and you become the new King.
Cars
The King drives a 1963 Corvette.
From newspaper can be purchased: General Motors cars:
- 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe for $1,755
- 1940 Chevrolet Coupe for $400
- 1940 Chevrolet Roadster for $2,865
- 1949 Chevrolet Styleline for $475 ($575 for Amiga version)
- 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air for $950
- 1958 Chevrolet Impala for $1,260
- 1956 Corvette for $1,450
- 1961 Corvette for $2,250
- 1963 Corvette for $3,770
- 1949 Oldsmobile 88 for $1,850
- 1952 Oldsmobile 88 for $2,055
- 1950 Pontiac Silver Streak for $3,100
GM cars can be fitted with 283 ci engine for $350 or a 327 ci engine for $500.
Ford cars:
- 1932 Ford for $1,700
- 1932 Ford Sedan for $2,680
- 1940 Ford Deluxe for $2,450
- 1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria for $1,950
- 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 for $640
- 1957 Ford T-Bird for $3,350
- 1954 Mercury Monterey for $900
- 1956 Mercury Custom for $455.
Ford cars can be fitted with 292 ci engine for $340 or a 351 ci (anachronistic) engine for $475.
Chrysler cars:
- 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer for $625
- 1962 Dodge Polara for $2,050
- 1961 Plymouth Valiant V200 for $1,350
- 1963 Plymouth Valiant V100 for $1,575
- 1964 Plymouth Savoy for $1,200
Chrysler cars can be fitted with 285 ci engine for $360 or a 340 ci (anachronistic) engine for $525.
Street Rod Data Disk
Street Rod featured a rare Car Data Disk, which replaces all the cars in the game.
Reception
Computer Gaming World stated that "the designers of Street Rod have a lot to be proud of ... this game can be recommended for lovers of this era of Americana".[1]
Sequels
Street Rod 2 was released in 1990 and takes place in the year 1969.
References
- ^ Wilson, David M. (November 1990). "How I Spent My Summer Vacation / California Dreams' Street Rod". Computer Gaming World. p. 59. Retrieved 16 November 2013.