Lego RacersQuick OverviewThings Gone RightOverall Strengths and WeaknessesCIS 587 – Assignment 1Fall 2001B. Torrey NagleBasic InformationLego RacersCompany and AuthorLego Media, High Voltage SoftwareGame TypePrimary – Childrens Game (estimated ages 5-11).Secondary – Arcade (Racing)Price$9.99 (Direct from Lego)Minimum Hardware RequirementsWin 95/98 only (not compatible with Windows NT, OS/2, Linux or any Windowsemulated operating systems.100% DirectX 6.1 compatible system (DirectX 6.1 included on LEGO Racers CD)Pentium 166 MHz (Pentium 200 MHz or faster recommended; also compatible with AMD-K6-2, AMD-K6-III and Cyrix MII processors)32 MB RAM 4x speed or faster CD-ROM or DVD drive210 MB uncompressed hard disk space4 MB Direct3D compatible graphics accelerator card (PCI or AGP) 16-bit DirectSound compatible sound cardMouse Joystick/game pad recommended but not requiredActual / Recommended Hardware RequirementsNo additional hardware requirements or recommendations provided by company.Review System Configuration500 MHz Celeron processor256 MB RAMTorrey Nagle Page 1 1/14/2019CIS 587 – Assignment 1Fall 2001B. Torrey NagleBasic InformationDX6 Sound Card, DirectSound supportVooDoo3 2000 graphics card, 16 MB RAMEnough hard disk space for full install (402+ MB)Game SummaryQuick OverviewConstruct your own LEGO car and driver, then race against five other challengers on 12 tracks based on LEGO SYSTEM play themes. Once you've mastered them all, go head-to-head against Rocket Racer in the ultimate racing challenge! Play to win in thispulse-pounding test of skills and wheels. Build your car from scratch, or start racing immediately with a ready-made model.Create and customize your LEGO driver and license.Rocket through 12 wild tracks across 4 LEGO worlds! Race against 5 popular LEGO characters or challenge a friend in split screen mode.Story LineThe basic storyline for this game is that the player is a racer driver driving his uniquely created car in a series of racing circuits. Each circuit is hosted by a talented race driver, who challenges the player to 4 races. Doing well in a circuit unlocks the next circuit, leading to a racing showdown with the ultimate Lego Racer, Rocket Racer!Player’s RoleInitially, the player has the role responsible for creating a driver and a car to drive. Once the player has created a driver and car, or opted to race with one of the preconstructed driver/car teams, he takes on the role of race car driver. InstallationWin32 standard installation. Installation detects DirectX version currently installed and will offer to install version 6.1 if a lesser version is found on the machine. User Interface Mouse used primarily for all construction activities. Keyboard or joystick may be used to control vehicle during races. Keys or buttons on joystick provide additional functions while driving (using special powerups, changing views, looking back, powersliding, acceleration/braking). Multilingual dialogue - 9 languages supportedGame Play Create/select driver and car first, then race. Select from different hairstyles, hats, helmuts, faces, mid-Torrey Nagle Page 2 1/14/2019CIS 587 – Assignment 1Fall 2001B. Torrey NagleGame Summarysections and legs to construct the desired driver “look”. Choose from a large variety of classic and specialized Lego blocks to construct the car for this racer. 4 modes of racingo Circuito Singleo Versus (2 player head-to-head using same computer, split screen)o Time Trial Circuits consist of 4 tracks, hosted by a “Boss” character. In order to advance to next circuit, player must place in top 3for points earned in the circuit. 6 circuits (12 tracks, each track raced twice). Power ups are represented at floating blocks that racer drivesthrough to collect. Power-ups can provide enhanced performance capabilities (rockets, shields against other drivers) or inhibit your opponents from progressing (cannon balls, grappling hooks, oil slicks, TNT). Tracks become more difficult to navigate in higher circuits due to random hazards and obstacles.Scoring Points awarded to drivers based on finish position in each race of a circuit. After racing on all four tracks, if the player is in the top threefor the circuit, he is awarded access to the next circuit.Artwork Bright colors Fairly geometric Varied scenery Moving objects on each track are unique. Patterns on terrain are used to visually differentiate to the players. Consistent with Lego building block product.Sound and Music Simple, repetitive music during construction. Basic motor sounds, action sounds when using power ups. Can hear other drivers as the approach. Other drivers make comments when “attacked” or observing an attack.Special Features Driver construction very interactive; model gives you feedback regarding how well the selections go together. Different terrain and settings for every race, making each race a unique experience. Power ups for unique abilities (colored blocks). Special upgrade blocks that change and enhance the Torrey Nagle Page 3 1/14/2019CIS 587 – Assignment 1Fall 2001B. Torrey NagleGame Summarycapabilities of the power ups. Collection of multiple upgrade blocks provides a cumulative upgrade to other collected power-ups.. Multiple views when driving. Unique hazards on each track.Manual / InstructionsManual was not available for review of this game. But the game is simple enough that it can be thoroughly enjoyed without the use of a manual. Bugs Graphic artifacts on screen when not using a 3d video accelerator.Torrey Nagle Page 4 1/14/2019CIS 587 – Assignment 1Fall 2001B. Torrey NagleGame ReviewThings Gone RightDriver ConstructionLots of options regarding costume/uniform styles, colors.Male and female optionsInteractive model gives feedback to choicesCar ConstructionLarge variety of standard and specialized Lego pieces available to build car with.Full 3D rotation viewing to see car from all angles during construction.Themed pieces are grouped together so to facilitate building of “era” vehicles (medieval, space, racing/performance).Test track for taking car out for a spin (raceway and off road).RacingCars are easy to control.Racing is fast enough to be fun, but not too fast to be difficult to control car. Varied scenery makes every race fun, even though each track is actually used in multiple circuits.Driver voice add humor to the races (gentle
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