| Plane Crazy | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Inner Workings |
| Publisher(s) | SegaSoft |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows PlayStation |
| Release date(s) | September 30, 1998 (PC, North America) September 15, 1999 (PS1)[1] |
| Genre(s) | Plane Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Media/distribution | CD-ROM |
| System requirements
Intel Pentium 166MHz CPU, 16MB RAM, 60MB Hard disk space, 2MB GPU |
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Plane Crazy, released on September 30, 1998[2], is an arcade racing game in which contestants pilot racing planes through a number of 3D courses. Plane Crazy owed more to kart style racing games rather than flight sims, and made a few concessions to realism, relying instead on fast-paced action. Published by SegaSoft[3], the game supported the Heat.net multiplayer gaming system, with up to eight players allowed in one race.[4]
In Plane Crazy the player pilots a fast, cartoon plane, build for speed across a variety of levels against seven other opponents. The objective of each level is to make it to the finish as fast as possible and try to finish first. There is also a set time where players must fly through checkpoints. If they fail the plane will veer out of control and crash.
Planes explode when they come into contact with structures and landscape. They then respawn, invincible for a few seconds. There are three types of planes: the light and fast plane that cannot take much damage, the evenly balanced plane and the heavy plane which is slower but can take more punishment. Each of these planes could be upgraded and customized. Nine different levels are included, each with their own themes, songs, and styles. Settings include a canyon, a dock, a jungle and a city.
Throughout each map there are blue vortexes give a random temporary buff or weapon to the plane. These powerups give players an advantage such as the Black Cat, which grants invincibility for a short time, Rocket Boosts, which increase the plane's speed for a small amount of time, or a Missile which would fire at a random target. Each plane is also given three blue missiles which can be used to trigger environmental hazards or shortcuts. Plane Crazy features online play, using the Heat.net multiplayer gaming system. It allows eight players on one server at one time.