Cisco Heat
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| Developer(s) | Jaleco |
| Publisher(s) | Image Works |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, PC |
| Release date | 1990 |
| Genre(s) | Racing game |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Input methods | Steering wheel; 2-position Shifter (Up/Down); 2 Pedals (Accelerator and brake) |
| Cabinet | Sit-down, upright |
| Display | Raster resolution 256 x 216 (Horizontal) Palette Colors 5632 |
Cisco Heat is the name of an arcade racing game by Jaleco.
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[edit] Gameplay
The player takes on the role of an officer who must race his squad car through San Francisco in an attempt to win the first ever 'National Championship Police Car Steeplechase'. The gameplay is similar to that of other contemporary racing games, with a two-speed shifter and a chase view. It includes sights such as the famous trams and the Golden Gate Bridge. The player can pick from two cars, a Ford LTD Crown Victoria-lookalike police car and a Nissan 300ZX turbo-lookalike police car.
[edit] Ports
In late 1991, versions for the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum and PC were developed by ICE Software and released by Image Works, shortly before the Robert Maxwell-owned company folded. Stuart Campbell suggested that the Amiga version he played had little in common with the arcade game, but was a good game in its own right.
[edit] Comic
In 2000/2001 the official comic was released on Tasmania's only website, Castle Excellent. Budget and time restraints stalled the further development of the comic, but the relentless cult following pursued. The Authors penned a finale issue, before the comic retreated to the realms of the world wide web graveyard.
[edit] References
- Sharp, Brian (November 28 1991). Cisco Heat (review of Amiga, Atari ST and PC versions - rated 4/5). Games-X, p. 19.
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