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GLtron

Category: Science Fiction Racer
Homepage: GLtron Homepage
License: GPL
Latest Version: 0.70
Screenshots: Screenshots
Platform: Linux, Mac OS, Windows.
Hardware Requirement: 3D card
Additional System Requirements: mesa (open GL), SDL
Singleplayer: Yes.
Multiplayer: LAN, internet soon.
Demo: Freeware
Description: You steer a futuristic bike, called lightcycle. Combat takes place in a rectangular arena. Your bike leaves a trail behind, which is like a wall. The goal is to force the other players to drive into a wall. The winner is the last player alive.
Notes: -
Reviews: -
Related websites: Armagetron, Forum, Tron related Games.
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Mini Racer

Category: Bird Perspective Racer
Homepage: http://miniracer.sourceforge.net/
License: GPL
Latest Version: 1.0.6
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2,
Platform: Linux
Hardware Requirement: 3D Card
Additional System Requirements: OpenGL
Singleplayer: Yes.
Multiplayer: Yes.
Demo: No. (freeware)
Description: MiniRacer is an OpenGL car racing game, based on ID's famous Quake® engine.
The goal of this project is, to port the original game, which was written for Win32, to Linux™. Further we want to add new features and make some redesign of the old project. The first goal is reached with release 1.04.
Notes: -
Reviews: -
Related websites: -
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Turbo Slider

Category: Racer
Homepage: Jolly Good Games
License: $ 12.95
Latest Version: 1.0.6
Screenshots: Screenshots
Platform: Linux, Windows.
Hardware Requirement: Pentium II 400MHz / 64MB
Additional System Requirements: -
Singleplayer: Yes.
Multiplayer: Yes.
Demo: Yes.
Description: Turbo Sliders is a racing game with a classic top-down perspective that allows up to 20 network drivers compete against each other over the internet. There are multiple cars to choose from, each of which have their own unique characteristics. There's a bunch of tracks included plus a track editor, and there are already hundreds of player-made tracks available on various fan sites - there's a very active online community! Game servers are available all over the world to ensure lag-free multiplayer experience.
Notes: December 2004, Playtrix.net organized a cool Turbo Sliders XMAX-Cup. Total of 1357 players participated in 4738 races!
Reviews: -
Related websites: Turbo Slide misc. links
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VDrift

Category: Racer
Homepage: VDrift
License: GPL
Latest Version: 2005-10-2
Screenshots: Screenshot 1 # Screenshot 2 # Screenshot 3 # Screenshot 4 #
Platform: Linux # Windows.
Hardware Requirement: 3D card.
Additional System Requirements: SDL # SDL_image # OpenAL or FMOD # OpenGL.
Singleplayer: Yes.
Multiplayer: no.
Demo: Freeware.
Description: Drift-racing game based on the Vamos engine
This racing game features heightmapped landscapes surrounding the track, a realistic (and fun) physical simulation of the car, track timers and replays (so far).
Currently features the Nurburgring track and a Mustang-like car which handles well (but requires careful braking).
Notes: -
Reviews: -
Related websites: Forum
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