Program Requirements:
Device:
Palm size PC (may not work with your model due to direct
screen access techniques. Read more about this below)
90 K free RAM
Version 1.10
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SpeedWay by Surerange and Jimmy is a top view racing game for Palm-sized PCs running WindowsCE. It uses special direct screen access techniques to create smooth scrolling graphics. Because of this technique, SpeedWay might not be compatible with every Palm-size PC. There is a program that you can download from Surerange that will test your unit for compatibility.FYI: SpeedWay installed and worked just fine on my Casio E-11. When you first start SpeedWay, you’re shown a screen that will let you start playing, You use the rocker button to speed up or down (and start the car moving). Pressing the |
| At the bottom left of the screen is the steering wheel. You can see the hands holding it at 10 and 2 just like your driving instructor always told you to do! A ball in the center of the wheel shows you which direction you are moving in. To steer, you tap either the left or right hand to steer in that direction. You can also keep an eye on the speedometer at the bottom right of your screen.Controlling your car is pretty easy once you get the hang of using the rocker switch to control your speed. I usually get going as fast as possible and then take my finger off the switch. This makes it easier to hold my PDA since it is a little awkward to use the rocker and stylus to steer at the same time. The race track is pretty much straight, without any curves. But, you have to be on your Some options that you can set are the number of cars on the track. You can choose to |
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The objective is to cross the finish line before the others. If you can finish in at
least 4th place, you can go to the next level of play. The game has 10 different levels.
The graphics quality of the game, it is really good. I especially like the dash board
at the bottom of the screen. It reminds me of the PC game TestDrive. The sound effects are
pretty basic though with some roaring engine sounds and squeals when you run into
something.
SpeedWay is fun but needs something to make it better so that it will keep your
interest. It would be nice if there were some curves in the road or maybe guns so you
could blast at obstacles that were in your way. Or maybe a lap timer that will tell you
how quickly you raced through a level. That way you could compete with your friends to see
who is the best SpeedWay driver.
The biggest problem with SpeedWay is the price. $24 is a high price for this small
game. There also isn’t a demo version so that you can try before you buy.
Price: $24 (£15)
Pros:
Great graphics.
Interesting game controls.
Cons:
Price is too high.
Needs some other game features to keep your interest.
Product Information
| Price: | $24.00 |
| Manufacturer: | Jimmy Software |
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