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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The Game Gear version of ''Kawasaki Superbike Challenge'' opts for a third-person approach similar to ''[[Hang-On]]''. Tracks are "flat" for the most part, with jerky dips in the road occuring at rare points in the game which do not fundementally affect the bike's performance. Additions over ''Hang-On'' include rain which can affect handling. | The Game Gear version of ''Kawasaki Superbike Challenge'' opts for a third-person approach similar to ''[[Hang-On]]''. Tracks are "flat" for the most part, with jerky dips in the road occuring at rare points in the game which do not fundementally affect the bike's performance. Additions over ''Hang-On'' include rain which can affect handling. | ||
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| + | The game is thought to have started development as a port of ''[[Road Rash II]]''. An unused string in the game data mentions ''Road Rash II'' by name and attributes the conversion to [[Teque London]].{{ref|https://tcrf.net/Kawasaki_Superbike_Challenge_(Game_Gear)}} | ||
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*'''Producers:''' Darren Anderson, Tony Love | *'''Producers:''' Darren Anderson, Tony Love | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:28, 17 October 2024
- For the Sega Mega Drive version, see Kawasaki Superbike Challenge.
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| System(s): Sega Game Gear | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Publisher: Domark | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Developer: Teque London | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Supporting companies: Beeline Group (US) (package design) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Licensor: Kawasaki | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Peripherals supported: Gear-to-Gear Cable | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Genre: Driving[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of players: 1-2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Kawasaki Superbike Challenge, known as Kawasaki Superbikes in Europe, is a motorbike racing game for the Sega Game Gear.
Contents
Gameplay
The Game Gear version of Kawasaki Superbike Challenge opts for a third-person approach similar to Hang-On. Tracks are "flat" for the most part, with jerky dips in the road occuring at rare points in the game which do not fundementally affect the bike's performance. Additions over Hang-On include rain which can affect handling.
History
Development
The game is thought to have started development as a port of Road Rash II. An unused string in the game data mentions Road Rash II by name and attributes the conversion to Teque London.[4]
Localised names
| Language | Localised Name | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| English | Kawasaki Superbikes | Kawasaki Superbikes |
| English (US) | Kawasaki Superbike Challenge | Kawasaki Superbike Challenge |
Production credits
- Programmer: James Bailey
- Co Star: Pete Hennig
- Graphics: F A D
- Tester: Tim Mawson
- Producers: Darren Anderson, Tony Love
Magazine articles
- Main article: Kawasaki Superbike Challenge (Game Gear)/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Print advert in GamePro (US) #69: "April 1995" (1995-xx-xx)
also published in:
also published in:
- Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #70: "May 1995" (1995-0x-xx)[6]
Physical scans
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 Cart  Manual |
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   Cover
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 Cart  Manual |
Technical information
ROM dump status
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256kB | Cartridge (US/EU) |
References
- ↑ File:KawasakiSuperbikes GG EU Box Back.jpg
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 GamePro, "March 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 125
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Computer & Video Games, "December 1994" (UK; 1994-11-15), page 35
- ↑ The Cutting Room Floor: Kawasaki Superbike Challenge (Game Gear)
- ↑ File:Kawasaki Superbike Challenge GG credits.png
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "May 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 45
- ↑ Freak, "5/95" (IL; 1995-xx-xx), page 1
- ↑ Mega Fun, "04/95" (DE; 1995-03-22), page 91
- ↑ Player One, "Avril 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 122
- ↑ Play Time, "5/95" (DE; 1995-04-05), page 106
- ↑ Sega Magazine, "October 1995" (UK; 1995-09-12), page 96
- ↑ Top Consoles, "Mai 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 133
- ↑ Video Games, "6/95" (DE; 1995-05-17), page 108
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