California Speed

California Speed (1998)

by Atari Games, Midway Games
Genres:Racing
Themes:Action, Non-fiction
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Story:California Speed features racing through California, with a range of different and unique tracks based on the real life maps of the US state, with short-cuts and branching elements adding elements of strategy when racing to the finish line.The car pool includes the usual collection of fast cars, as well as F1 racers and golf-carts.Show more
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