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{{Infobox VG |title = Ivan "Ironman" Stewart's Super Off Road |image= Super Off Road Racer ZX Spectrum Inlay.jpg |developer = The Leland Corporation |publisher = [[Virgin Games]] |designer = |engine = |version = |platforms=[[Arcade game|Arcade]], [[Amiga]], [[Amstrad CPC]], [[Atari ST]], [[Commodore 64]], [[DOS]], [[Game Boy]], [[Game Gear]], [[Atari Lynx|Lynx]], [[Sega Master System|Master System]], [[Mega Drive|Mega Drive/Genesis]], [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]], [[ZX Spectrum]] |released = {{vgy|1989}} |genre = [[Racing game]] |modes = [[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]] |ratings = N/A |media = [[Compact Cassette]], [[Floppy disk]], Cartridge |requirements = |input = [[Computer keyboard|Keyboard]], [[Joystick]] }} '''''Super Off Road''''', fully titled as '''''[[Ivan Stewart|Ivan "Ironman" Stewart]]'s Super Off Road''''', is an [[arcade video game]] released in 1989 by [[Leland Corporation]]. [[Virgin Games]] produced several home versions in 1990. In 1991, an [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version was later released by Leland's [[Tradewest]] subsidiary followed by versions for most major home formats, including Sega Genesis, [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]], [[Amiga]] and [[MS-DOS]]. Inspired by [[Super Sprint]] == Gameplay == [[Image:Super-off-road-2.jpg|thumb|left|Screenshot of ''Super Off Road'' (arcade version)]] In the game, up to 3 players (4 in the NES version through use of either the [[NES Satellite]] or [[NES Four Score]]) compete against each other or the computer in racing around several top-view indoor [[off-road]] [[truck]] tracks of increasing difficulty. There are eight different tracks and 99 races altogether. All races are raced more than once. First -place results earn the player points to continue in the championship and money with which to upgrade their truck or buy more nitro. The goal is to reach the end of the season with the most money earned. [[Continue]]s are available but whereas players can get extra money in the arcade version, in the home versions, the player's money is reset to 0. This is one of the first games where the player could upgrade his or her vehicle by earning points or money (although in [[Atari Games]]' ''[[Super Sprint|Sprint]]'' series, one could upgrade their racer using wrenches), a system that is used in most arcade-style racing games today. ==Licensing== In the original arcade game, the red, blue and yellow CPU trucks were 'driven' by "Madman" Sam Powell, "Hurricane" Earl Stratton and "Jammin'" John Morgan, respectively. The names were taken from the development staff: Sam composed the music, and Earl and John were two of the software programmers. The Track Pack added "Steamin'" Steve High, and "Hot Rod" John Rowe, representing graphics and project direction, respectively. By using these names, this meant that further licensing deals were not required. The Super NES version was notable for prominently featuring the [[Toyota]] brand; the name and logo were displayed on various tracks, and pre-race music was inspired by the "I love what you do for me Toyota" jingle that was used by the company's marketing campaign at the time of the game's release. This version also lacked any licensing or reference to Ivan Stewart, replacing him instead with the late [[Mickey Thompson]] in the gray truck. The NES version does have the Toyota label on its cartridge art, but otherwise the ad is not present. The game was not originally developed or published by [[Williams Electronics|Williams]], [[Midway Games|Midway]], or Atari Games but by the Leland Corporation (which was acquired by [[WMS Industries]], the holding company of said developers, in 1994). Both the Arcade version of the game and its "Track Pack" upgrade can be found in ''[[Midway Arcade Treasures 3]]''. However, it does not have the "Ironman" Ivan Stewart license, and as such is known simply as "Super Off Road", with the white, computer controlled car being "driven" by "'Lightning' Kevin Lydy" (in the original arcade cabinet, the white car is "driven" by Ivan Stewart). While Kevin Lydy is a real person, he is not an off road racer. He is, in fact, one of the graphics staff on the original arcade game, continuing the previous tradition regarding the CPU drivers. ==Upgrades== The ''track pack'' was an add-on board for arcade units that contains eight brand-new tracks: Shortcut, Cutoff Pass, Pig Bog, Rio Trio, Leapin' Lizards, Redoubt About, Boulder Hill and Volcano Valley. It also gave the brand new ability to choose between either the normal truck or the dune buggy; both vehicles had different characteristics accordingly and added a new element to the game. ==Sequels== ''Super Off Road'' gained a number of sequels, the first was titled ''[[Super Off Road: The Baja]]''. It was released for [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo]] and is based on the [[Baja 1000]] race. The format was changed to a third person camera instead of an overhead camera. In [[1997]] an arcade sequel was released, ''[[Off Road Challenge]]'' which again adopted the third person 3D driving view and was ported to the [[Nintendo 64]] a year later. The second sequel ''[[Offroad Thunder]]'' was released in arcades in [[1999]], but not ported to consoles until the release of [[Midway Arcade Treasures 3]] six years later. ==External links== *{{KLOV game|id=12843}} *{{WoS game|id=0002546|name=Ivan 'Ironman' Stewart's Super Off Road Racer }} *[http://sega-16.com/review_page.php?id=846&title=Super%20Off%20Road Super Off Road] at [http://sega-16.com Sega-16] [[Category:1989 video games]] [[Category:Amiga games]] [[Category:Amstrad CPC games]] [[Category:Arcade games]] [[Category:Atari Lynx games]] [[Category:Atari ST games]] [[Category:Commodore 64 games]] [[Category:DOS games]] [[Category:Game Boy games]] [[Category:Game Gear games]] [[Category:Nintendo Entertainment System games]] [[Category:Off-road racing video games]] [[Category:Sega Master System games]] [[Category:Sega Mega Drive games]] [[Category:Super Nintendo Entertainment System games]] [[Category:Top-down racing video games]] [[Category:ZX Spectrum games]] {{Rareware-stub}} {{offroad-racing-videogame-stub}} [[fr:Super Off Road]]
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