FASTER, a 2.5D racing game developed by Jonathan Thomas, designed specifically for the Atari STE. This game delivers a smooth and rapid racing experience, running at 50 frames per second on the standard 8MHz Atari STE.
Key Features:
• High Performance: Achieves 50 frames per second on an 8MHz Atari STE, providing fluid gameplay.
• Enhanced Graphics: Utilizes the STE’s Blitter chip to render over 15 large, full-colour sprites simultaneously, displaying more than 30 colours on screen.
• Dynamic Environment: Features a full 24-hour day/night cycle, adding depth to the racing experience.
• Immersive Audio: Offers simultaneous digital engine noises, sound effects, and a YM soundtrack.
• Classic Arcade Feel: Embraces pure 1980s-style arcade action without modern complexities like multiple game modes or tutorials.
FASTER secured first place in the Silly Venture 2024 WE Atari ST/STE games competition, highlighting its excellence in design and performance.
System Requirements:
• Atari STE with at least 1MB of RAM.
• Compatible with Atari TOS or EmuTOS operating systems.
• Requires a double-sided floppy drive or equivalent, such as a Gotek drive.
• A digital joystick connected to port 1.
For those without original Atari STE hardware, FASTER can be played using emulators like Steem SSE or Hatari.
The game is available for free download on Itch.io, with the developer encouraging players to share their experiences and reviews across social media platforms to help spread the word.
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