Alpine Racer (World, AR2 Ver.C) - Gioco MAME

Arcade Video game published 31 years ago:

Alpine Racer © 1995 Namco.

Ski racing game (downhill and gate) with 3 courses and 2 play modes: Race and Time Attack. The player stands on a sophisticated set of ski-like foot stands while holding onto 2 bars for stability to play.

• TECHNICAL -

Cabinet dimensions: 230 cm High x 126 cm Wide x 300 cm Deep.
Cabinet weight: 792 lbs (360 kg).

Namco Super System 22 hardware
Game ID: AR

Main CPU: Motorola 68EC020 (@ 24.576 Mhz), (2x) TMS32025 (@ 49.152 Mhz), M37710 (@ 16.384 Mhz)
Sound Chips: C352 (@ 16.384 Mhz)

Players: 1
Control: stick
Buttons: 3

• TRIVIA -

Even if the title screen says 1994, Alpine Racer was released in June 1995 in Japan.

Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.25 - VICL-15049) on 22/11/1995.

• TIPS AND TRICKS -
• Secret Character: When the 'press any button' screen comes up, hold down the 2 outside buttons and press the middle button repeatedly. You will hear a sound if done correctly and unlock the secret character 'Penguin'.
• SERIES -
• Alpine Racer (1995)
• Alpine Racer 2 (1996)
• Alpine Racer 3 (2002)

STAFF
Music & Sound composer: Takayuki Ishikawa

• CONTRIBUTE -

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