Publisher: Atari Corporation
Released: 1990
Fatal Run is a vehicular combat game that was also released on the Atari 2600 (1990).
+ Shops offer a robust selection of upgrades, repairs and weapons that provide a multitude of ways to tackle each stage.
+ Between stage cut-scenes have neat parallax scrolling, and keeping civilians alive to earn currency is an addicting hook.
- Gameplay is repetitive and the driving is mundane, as there's long stretches where you're waiting for foes to appear.
- If the HUD didn't display your speed, you'd likely have no idea if you're currently running a Basic or Turbo engine.
- Slippery physics make careful manoeuvring between lanes an unnatural task, almost like you're skating on ice.
- Roadside scenery is barren and there's some weird scaling issues where cars and hazards float above the track!
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