Circuit Breakers (video game)
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Developer(s) | Supersonic Software |
Publisher(s) | Mindscape |
Platform(s) | PlayStation |
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Genre(s) | Racing |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Circuit Breakers is a racing video game developed by Supersonic Software and published by Mindscape for the PlayStation. It is the sequel to Supersonic Racers.[3]
It was the first (and possibly only) PlayStation title ever to receive expansion packs through Demo discs released with Official UK PlayStation Magazine.
A remake for the PlayStation 2 was released in Europe only under the name Circuit Blasters in 2005.
Reception[]
Aggregator | Score |
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GameRankings | 73%[4] |
Publication | Score |
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Edge | 8/10[6] |
EGM | 8.375/10[7] |
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GameSpot | 3.7/10[8] |
IGN | 8/10[9] |
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OPM (UK) | 9/10[2] |
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The game received average reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[4] Edge gave it a favourable review over a month before it was released in Europe.[6] Next Generation said, "If you possess a multitap and three willing friends, this game should be at the very top of your 'must buy' list."[10] However, GameSpot gave the European version a negative review, a few months before it was released Stateside.[8]
References[]
- ^ Perry, Douglass C. (1 July 1998). "Circuit Breakers (Preview)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ a b Bradley, Steve (June 1998). "Circuit Breakers". Official UK PlayStation Magazine. No. 33. Future Publishing. pp. 112–14. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
- ^ a b Four-Eyed Dragon (September 1998). "Circuit Breakers for PlayStation Reviews". GamePro. No. 120. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on 3 July 2004. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Circuit Breakers for PlayStation". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 1 May 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ Kanarick, Mark. "Circuit Breakers - Review". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ a b Edge staff (June 1998). "Circuit Breakers". Edge. No. 59. Future Publishing. p. 93. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ EGM staff (1998). "Circuit Breakers". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Ziff Davis.
- ^ a b Gerstmann, Jeff (25 June 1998). "Circuit Breakers Review [Import]". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ Nelson, Randy (18 September 1998). "Circuit Breakers". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Circuit Breakers". Next Generation. No. 45. Imagine Media. September 1998. p. 134. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Circuit Breakers". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Ziff Davis. 1998.
- ^ "Circuit Breakers". PSM. No. 12. Imagine Media. August 1998. p. 35. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
External links[]
- 1998 video games
- PlayStation (console) games
- PlayStation (console)-only games
- Racing video games
- Video game sequels
- Video games developed in the United Kingdom
- Mindscape games
- Racing video game stubs