''Grand Prix Simulator'' is a racing game developed by

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and published by Codemasters for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC,

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and

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. The ZX Spectrum conversion was done by Serge Dosang. The game was endorsed by Ayrton Senna's

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Formula One teammate Johnny Dumfries. A sequel, ''Grand Prix Simulator II'', was released in

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for the same platforms.

Gameplay

The game is designed so that the player is looking down on the track from an overhead view, similar to arcade games such as '' Badlands'' or ''

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''. The player controls one car on the track, while the computer controls the other. Each race is three laps around the track. If the player wins a race, they progress to the next track. The game is over when the player loses a race or crashes. Points are earned for winning a race and extra points are given for picking up bonus items that appear on the track. Oil spots can also appear on the track that, if driven over, cause the player's car to spin, losing time. The game can also be played competitively by two players.

Reception

''Grand Prix Simulator'' was rated an average of 19/20 in ''Amstrad Computer User'' magazine, 7 out of 10 by ''Your Sinclair'' and, across all platforms, sold over a quarter of a million copies.''Grand Prix Simulator''
on OliverTwins.com

References

External links

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