Scorcher

Scorcher (1996)

by Zyrinx, Acclaim Japan, Scavenger, Inc., Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Genres:Racing
Themes:Science fiction
Game modes:Single player
Story:Scorcher is a futuristic racing video game for the PC and the Sega Saturn. The game focuses on special motorcycles that reach up to 450 km/h racing through dangerous tracks in a dystopian year 2021.
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This is one of the first racing games i got for my computer. It kinda has a dystopian atmosphere with a nice soundtrack. it kind of has its own thing going on with the spheres and track styles. if you're a fan of POD this is an interesting one to try.
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