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Super Bug

Game Information
manufacturer Atari (Kee Games)
year 1977
genre Driving
downloads 51
Screenshots
superbug title
superbug snap
Download Details
split set superbug.zip 6.69KiB
merged set superbug.7z 5.46KiB
standalone set superbug.7z 5.48KiB
Game Details

Arcade Video game published 47 years ago:

Super Bug (c) 1977 Kee Games.

A great and pioneer top-view racing game.

Super Bug! Super Thrills!

The player drive a bright yellow "modified bug" speeds through tree-lined city streets in a fast moving rally race. The constantly moving streets provide new excitement and driving challenge every time the game is played, as the driver races the clock to cover as much distance as possible for highest score.

Directional arrows appear on the road to warn drivers as they approach turns. Quick reflexes are a must to avoid crashing into curbs and parked cars. And to avoid sliding into oil slicks and sand traps.

Players can select "Novice" or "Expert" tracks, shift into first, step on the accelerator and take off. The roar of acceleration, crash and skid sounds add to the exciment. Score, Fuel (time remaining) and driver Ratings are displayed on the screen, as well as "Crunch" whenever the player crashes.

- TECHNICAL -

Game ID : 009115-009467

Main CPU : M6800 (@ 756 Khz)
Sound Chips : Discrete circuitry

Players : 1
Control : steering wheel, pedal, four-speed shifter

- TRIVIA -

Super Bug was released in September 1977, selling at an MSRP of $1345.

Howie Delman's first Coin-operated video game. This is the first video game to use a scrolling playfield.

Its original name was 'City Driver'.

- STAFF -

Designed and programmed by : Howard Delman
Driver Details
source atari/firetrk.cpp
driver status good
emulation status good
save states supported
channels 1
Screen Details
display screen
type raster
orientation vertical
width 320
height 240
refresh rate 60.11hz
Input Details
player: 1
type dial
directions N/A
buttons 6way
Chipset Details
Motorola MC6800 1.01mhz
Speaker present
Discrete Sound present
ROM Details
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