Overdrive

NFS

Feeling the need for speed, I booted up Overdrive by Ross McNaughton, which he developed in 1996 using STOS. It's an overhead racer similar to Super Cars or Power Up and features 25 GEM-green tracks. Yes, green. Okay, I know that grass is green and so is our desktop, but ugh, green. Too much!

Anyhow, after listening to the horrendous title music [nails on a blackboard], you're asked for your initials before viewing a diagram of the first track (I'm being mean there because it's FAR better on an Atari STe with clear stereo playback). Okay, the physics are pretty dodgy, but controls are easy to learn, so it's not long before you're tearing up the asphalt. However, that's about as deep as it gets because your opponents are like Sunday drivers! Plus, there are no differing road surfaces, weather conditions, car repairs, etc...

I'm probably being harsh because Overdrive isn't commercial, and there is a level of fun to be had. Sadly, it's too easy, so it gets repetitive, and that green colour hurts the eyes. It's not long before things feel monotonous. Hence why I abruptly ended my recording. It's enjoyable for a few minutes, but nothing more.

Go on!! I dare ya to download Overdrive and play it. Let me know what you think!