Powerslide is a futuristic racing game developed by Ratbag Games and released in 1998 for Windows PCs. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the game features high-speed, anti-gravity vehicles racing across detailed, 3D environments. Players compete on winding tracks filled with jumps, tight corners, and hazardous obstacles, requiring precise control and quick reflexes.
The game emphasizes skill-based racing, allowing players to drift, boost, and take alternate routes to gain an advantage. Powerslide offers a variety of vehicles, each with unique handling, acceleration, and top speed characteristics. Tracks range from urban landscapes to industrial zones and desert wastelands, offering visual diversity and strategic challenges.
Powerslide includes single-player championship modes, time trials, and split-screen multiplayer for competitive play. The game’s physics engine simulates realistic vehicle behavior while still maintaining arcade-style fun. With smooth controls, dynamic music, and challenging AI opponents, Powerslide delivers an engaging racing experience reminiscent of late 1990s futuristic racing games. Its combination of speed, strategy, and style made it a standout title in its genre.
Features
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Futuristic anti-gravity racing gameplay
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Multiple unique vehicles with different stats
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Detailed 3D tracks and environments
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Single-player championship and time trial modes
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Split-screen multiplayer mode
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Drift and boost mechanics
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Alternate routes and shortcuts
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Challenging AI opponents
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Dynamic electronic soundtrack
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Realistic physics with arcade-style fun
System Requirements
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Windows 95 / 98
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Pentium 166 MHz processor or higher
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32 MB RAM
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4x CD-ROM drive
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DirectX compatible graphics card
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Sound card
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Keyboard or joystick
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200 MB free hard disk space
