''Al Unser Jr. Arcade Racing'' is a

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computer video game for the

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operating systems, released in 1995 by publisher Mindscape and developed by its subsidiary, Mindscape Bordeaux.

Gameplay

The game allows a selection of 10

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and 15 tracks. There are three racing options that the player can choose; circuit (with the tracks going in numerical order being chosen automatically by the computer), time limit trial (where the player has to race in a time limit, but go through checkpoints in order to get extended time. However, unlike the circuit race, the player can choose their own track), and a simple practice course where the player and their car race solo.

Reception

''Al Unser Jr. Arcade Racing'' was a commercial hit, with sales of 1 million units by May 1998. ''

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'' gave the game 3 out of 5 stars. They praised its graphics and gameplay but thought there was not enough depth to keep players interested in the game.

References

{{Kalisto Entertainment 1995 video games Classic Mac OS games Kalisto Entertainment games Mindscape games Multiplayer and single-player video games Racing video games Video games developed in France Video games scored by Frédéric Motte Windows games

Gameplay

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