Stunt Car Racer (also distributed under the title Stunt Track Racer) is a racing video game developed by Geoff Crammond and was published by MicroStyle in 1989. In the US it was published by MicroPlay.
Stunt Car Racer is a highly original and entertaining racing game that remains fun to play even today. The standout feature is its imaginative track design, full of jumps, loops, and other obstacles that ramp up both the excitement and the challenge. The sense of speed, combined with tight, responsive controls, keeps the action intense without feeling chaotic.
Visually, the game is impressive for its time, with clean, detailed car models and smooth, flicker‑free motion that showcase the hardware’s capabilities. The isometric perspective adds to the sense of depth, making the tracks feel dynamic and three‑dimensional. The sound effects and music are also well executed, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion without overpowering the experience
####Curiosities
Stunt Car Racer was developed by Geoff Crammond, who is also known for creating the popular Formula One Grand Prix series.
The game was praised for its innovative track design and physics engine, which allowed for realistic car handling and crashes.
Stunt Car Racer was released for multiple platforms, including the Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS.
The game has a cult following and is still played and enjoyed by fans today.
Stunt Car Racer was followed by a sequel, Stunt Car Racer 2, which was released for the Amiga in 1991.
If you’re a fan of classic racing games, Stunt Car Racer is definitely worth checking out. Whether you’re playing it for the first time or revisiting it after many years, the game is sure to provide hours of fun and entertainment.
The Remakes
Description
Stunt Car Racer for PC/Windows
This is a Windows conversion of classic computer game Stunt Car Racer.
To run the game, extract the entire .zip file and double-click StuntCarRacer.exe
The game has been tested under Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit with Service Pack 1) and Windows XP (32-bit with Service Pack 3). If you have problems running it, please try installing Microsoft DirectX End-User Runtime first (either the latest version or a version from April 2007 onwards).
