CIS 587 Assignment 1 Fall 2001 B Torrey Nagle Basic Information Lego Racers Company and Author Game Type Price Minimum Hardware Requirements Actual Recommended Hardware Requirements Review System Configuration Torrey Nagle Lego Media High Voltage Software Primary Childrens Game estimated ages 5 11 Secondary Arcade Racing 9 99 Direct from Lego Win 95 98 only not compatible with Windows NT OS 2 Linux or any Windows emulated 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 drive 210 MB uncompressed hard disk space 4 MB Direct3D compatible graphics accelerator card PCI or AGP 16 bit DirectSound compatible sound card Mouse Joystick game pad recommended but not required No additional hardware requirements or recommendations provided by company 500 MHz Celeron processor 256 MB RAM Page 1 1 14 2019 CIS 587 Assignment 1 Fall 2001 B Torrey Nagle Basic Information DX6 Sound Card DirectSound support VooDoo3 2000 graphics card 16 MB RAM Enough hard disk space for full install 402 MB Quick Overview Game Summary Construct 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 this pulse 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 Story Line Player s Role Installation User Interface Game Play Torrey Nagle Rocket through 12 wild tracks across 4 LEGO worlds Race against 5 popular LEGO characters or challenge a friend in split screen mode The 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 Initially 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 Win32 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 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 supported Create select driver and car first then race Select from different hairstyles hats helmuts faces mid Page 2 1 14 2019 CIS 587 Assignment 1 Fall 2001 B Torrey Nagle Scoring Artwork Sound and Music Special Features Torrey Nagle Game Summary sections 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 racing o Circuit o Single o 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 3 for points earned in the circuit 6 circuits 12 tracks each track raced twice Power ups are represented at floating blocks that racer drives through 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 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 three for the circuit he is awarded access to the next circuit 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 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 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 Page 3 1 14 2019 CIS 587 Assignment 1 Fall 2001 B Torrey Nagle Manual Instructions Bugs Torrey Nagle Game Summary capabilities 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 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 Graphic artifacts on screen when not using a 3d video accelerator Page 4 1 14 2019 CIS 587 Assignment 1 Fall 2001 B Torrey Nagle Things Gone Right Game Review Driver Construction Lots of options regarding costume uniform styles colors Male and female options Interactive model gives feedback to choices Car Construction Large 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 Racing Things Gone Wrong Cars 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 tauntings Conflict between drivers is handled without blood or gore Different tracks have expected effects on cars sand and grass slows cars down pavement makes cars easier to control Terrain is very varied making good use of elevations Cars can go airborne Powerslide feature Car
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