Checkered Flag (Euro, USA)
Checkered Flag is a 1991 racing video game, for the Atari Lynx handheld game console which was developed and published by the Atari Corporation. This version of the game can support up to six players.
A remake of Checkered Flag was made for the Atari Jaguar in 1994. Unlike in the Atari Lynx version, the game features the option to change the color of a player's car in addition to the ability to modify the weather conditions.
A sequel was originally planned for the Jaguar under the name Checkered Flag 2, but the game was never released. Destination Software also planned to release a Game Boy Advance version of the title around 2005, but it was canceled before it was released.
Indy-style racing game. Similar to SEGA's Virtua Racing.
A remake of Checkered Flag was made for the Atari Jaguar in 1994. Unlike in the Atari Lynx version, the game features the option to change the color of a player's car in addition to the ability to modify the weather conditions.
A sequel was originally planned for the Jaguar under the name Checkered Flag 2, but the game was never released. Destination Software also planned to release a Game Boy Advance version of the title around 2005, but it was canceled before it was released.
Indy-style racing game. Similar to SEGA's Virtua Racing.
Checkered Flag (Euro, USA)
Technical
CPU
- maincpu M65SC02 (@ 4 Mhz)
Chipset
- Mikey
Display
- Orientation Yoko
- Resolution 160 x 102
- Frequency 30 Hz
Controlers
- Number of players 1
- Number of buttons 2
- Kind of controler joy (8 ways)
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Checkered Flag (Euro, USA) Screenshots
Atari Lynx Version
The Atari Lynx version of Checkered Flag was released in 1991, and was used as a pack-in game with the system in the Australian and European markets at some point in the system's life. It received a perfect 10 score from Robert A. Jung of IGN.
Atari Jaguar Version
The polygonal graphics of the Jaguar version were reminiscent of an earlier Atari arcade hit Hard Drivin' from 1988, however by the time this game was released in 1994, it looked very outdated compared to SEGA's more polished Virtua Racing.
The 2-D graphics of the Lynx version were reminiscent of early Atari 2600 hit Pole Position with several improvements.
Checkered Flag was released in November 1994 for Atari's Christmas campaign, alongside Doom, Club Drive, and Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story. It was met with poor reception, possibly due to outdated graphics or its $69.99 MSRP.
The 2-D graphics of the Lynx version were reminiscent of early Atari 2600 hit Pole Position with several improvements.
Checkered Flag was released in November 1994 for Atari's Christmas campaign, alongside Doom, Club Drive, and Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story. It was met with poor reception, possibly due to outdated graphics or its $69.99 MSRP.
