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Checkered Flag (1994 video game)

April 12, 2024

This article is about the 1994 Atari Jaguar remake. For the 1991 Atari Lynx video game, see Checkered Flag (1991 video game).

Checkered Flag is a 1994 racing video game developed by Rebellion Developments and published by Atari Corporation for the Atari Jaguar. It is a conversion of the 1991 Atari Lynx title of the same name. In the game, the player controls a Formula One car competing against computer-controlled opponents in races across multiple locations. Gameplay consists of three modes, and the player can choose various weather conditions or customize the vehicle's characteristics.

Checkered Flag
Developer(s)Rebellion Developments
Publisher(s)Atari Corporation
Producer(s)John Skruch
Programmer(s)Robert Dibley
Artist(s)Justin Rae
Composer(s)Alex Quarmby
James Grunke
Nathan Brenholdt
Will Davis
Platform(s)Atari Jaguar
Release
  • NA: November 1994
  • EU: December 1994
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player

Checkered Flag was announced in 1993 as one of the first games for Jaguar, being advertised as a sequel to the Atari Lynx original. Rebellion were commissioned to work on a 3D single-player driving game. The project initially started as a simulation racer, but later evolving into a more action-oriented title as a homage to Virtua Racing, being reportedly developed under a low budget.

Checkered Flag for the Jaguar garnered mixed reception from critics and retrospective commentators, most of which compared it to Virtua Racing; praise was given to the selection of tracks, weather conditions, and vehicle customization, but others expressed mixed opinions regarding the visuals and audio. Some reviewers also criticized the controls, frame rate, AI, and lack of a two-player mode. By 1995, the game had sold 20,257 copies.

Gameplay edit

 
Gameplay screenshot showing the player vehicle racing against an opponent on the Green Valley course

Checkered Flag is a three-dimensional Formula One racing game, similar to the Atari Lynx title of the same name and Virtua Racing, where the main goal is to finish a race ahead of other racers controlled by the computer.[1][2][3][4][5] During gameplay, the player can alternate between six camera views.[1][2][3] The player can choose or customize various gameplay options before starting a race, such as the color of the vehicle, weather condition, airfoil setting, types of tires, gear transmission, number of opponents, lap count, and which track to compete on.[1][2][3][4][6] By entering a cheat code at the options menu, players have access to a night weather condition.[7]

There are three different modes of play to choose from at the options screen: Single Race, Free Practice and Tournament.[2][4][5][6] Single Race is a race mode where players compete against computer-controlled opponents on any track and complete a number of laps.[2][4] Free Practice is a time trial mode, where players race against the clock to achieve the best time possible and practice their driving skills.[2][4] Tournament is a season mode where players compete against five opponents to reach the first place across ten different tracks.[2][4] There are no multiplayer modes.[1][8]

Development edit

Checkered Flag for the Atari Jaguar is a conversion of the 1991 Atari Lynx title of the same name.[9][8][10] The game was created by Rebellion Developments, a Oxford-based game developer founded in 1992 by brothers Jason and Chris Kingsley.[11][12][13][14] Its foundation was laid when the brothers secured a deal with Atari Corporation; Rebellion presented a demo for Atari Falcon, which depicted flying dragons against longships to the publisher's directors, whom sought games for the Jaguar.[14][15][16] They were commissioned to work on Checkered Flag and Alien vs Predator after being impressed with their previous release, Eye of the Storm (1993) for PC.[14][17][18]

 
Checkered Flag was announced as one of the first Atari Jaguar titles, and went through various name changes prior to launch

It was produced by John Skruch, with Jason Kingsley serving as coordinator.[3][6] Robert Dibley acted as the game's programmer, while artist Justin Rae was responsible for the graphics.[3][17][18][19] The music was composed by Alex Quarmby, James Grunke, Nathan Brenholdt, and Will Davis.[3][6] Rebellion first began the project as a simulation racer but later evolved into a more action-oriented title.[20] Jason Kingsley described it as a homage to Virtua Racing, and stated that the lack of a two-player mode was due to Atari's commission to create a 3D single-player driving game.[20] GamePro writer Manny LaMancha reportedly pointed out that the game was developed under a low budget.[21]

Release edit

The game was announced in 1993 as one of the first games for Atari Jaguar under the name Jaguar Formula One Racing.[22][23][24] It was advertised as a sequel to the Atari Lynx title of the same name, planning for a first quarter 1994 release date under the title Checkered Flag II.[20][24][25] The game was first revealed at the 1994 Winter Consumer Electronics Show.[26][27][28] The name was changed to Redline Racing before being renamed under its final title, Checkered Flag.[29][30][31] It made appearances at other events such as the 1994 Summer CES, the 1994 ECTS Autumn, and the London Planetarium.[32][33][34] The game was first published in North America in November 1994, and later in Europe in December 1994.[1][9][35] It was distributed in Japan by retailer Messe Sanoh.[36] In 2008, the hobbyist community Jaguar Sector II released the game's source code in its Jaguar Source Code Collection.[37][38]

Reception edit

Checkered Flag for the Atari Jaguar received mixed reception from critics, most of which compared it to Virtua Racing.[39][49][53] Internal documentation from Atari Corporation showed that the game had sold 20,257 copies by April 1, 1995.[54] Computer and Video Games' Eddy Lawrence and Mark Patterson stated that the game was quite technically accomplished, but criticized the jerky frame rate and sluggish handling of the vehicle. They also saw the lack of a two-player mode as a major oversight.[1] GameFan's Dave Halverson and Nicholas Dean Des Barres commended the game's colorful smooth-shaded polygonal graphics and music, but faulted its touchy controls, absurd AI, and frustrating gameplay.[2]

Joypad's Nini Nourdine gave positive remarks to the visuals, numerous circuits, and weather conditions, but the low number of opponents on the track, execrable handling of the vehicle, technical bugs, and lack of a two-player mode were criticized.[40] Games World's four reviewers praised Checkered Flag on the Jaguar for its slick polygonal visuals and customizable vehicles. One of the four reviewers favored it over Virtua Racing for being more faster and having more tracks.[45] Mega Fun's Martin Weidner noted the game's fast graphics but lambasted its imprecise controls.[9] Player One's Christophe Pottier pointed out the steering controls as a gameplay issue and criticized the game's choppy frame rate.[42] Ultimate Future Games commended the game's variety of courses and viewpoints, but saw the bland visuals, sound effects, and gameplay as shortcomings.[51]

MAN!AC's Robert Bannert highlighted the game's variety of options, but felt that the driving experience and graphics were below those of Virtua Racing.[3] Next Generation highlighted the selection of tracks, weather conditions, and vehicle customization. However, they expressed that the game's blend of "celerity without control ensures many hours of frustrating gameplay".[41] Marc Abramson of the French ST Magazine commended the Gouraud-shaded visuals, but found the vehicle difficult to control.[48] VideoGames gave positive remarks to the game's soundscape, distinct tracks, and multiple viewpoints. Conversely, they faulted its graphics, awkward playability, poor frame rate, and lack of multiplayer mode.[8] GamePro's Sarah Nade singled-out the lack of a two-player mode as the game's biggest flaw, and Play Time's Stephan Girlich panned its imprecise controls.[47][55]

An editor of German publication ST-Computer gave the game's visuals positive remarks for their variety and depictions of the different weather conditions, but criticized its audio department, gameplay, controls, and unfair AI.[4] Video Games' Hartmut Ulrich lambased the gameplay for its sensitive controls, and opined that Virtua Racing Deluxe on 32X looked better than Checkered Flag on the Jaguar.[43] Última Generación's José Luis Sanz commended the game's colorful scenery, but faulted its rampant slowdown and abrupt controls.[50] Writing for the German magazine Jaguar, Daniel Jaeckel commended the game's fun factor, while Digital Press' Edward Villalpando criticized the audiovisual presentation and controls.[44][46] Bromba of Polish publication Top Secret gave it a perfect rating and regarded it as the best racing game for the Jaguar.[52]

Retrospective coverage edit

Retrospective commentary for Checkered Flag on the Jaguar has been equally mixed.[10][56][57] The Atari Times' Gregory D. George felt the game's visuals were better than Virtua Racing, but panned its controls.[56] Brett Daly of Jaguar Front Page News (a part of the GameSpy network) lauded the game's polygon graphics and audio, but criticized its touchy gameplay and lack of a save feature during tournament mode.[10] Author Andy Slaven commended the game's polygonal models and backgrounds, but wrote that the controls were a "complete wreck".[57] Nils of the German website neXGam found the game's visuals to be endearing but noted the lack of a two-player mode, and faulted its annoying controls and AI.[58]

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This article is about the 1994 Atari Jaguar remake For the 1991 Atari Lynx video game see Checkered Flag 1991 video game Checkered Flag is a 1994 racing video game developed by Rebellion Developments and published by Atari Corporation for the Atari Jaguar It is a conversion of the 1991 Atari Lynx title of the same name In the game the player controls a Formula One car competing against computer controlled opponents in races across multiple locations Gameplay consists of three modes and the player can choose various weather conditions or customize the vehicle s characteristics Checkered FlagDeveloper s Rebellion DevelopmentsPublisher s Atari CorporationProducer s John SkruchProgrammer s Robert DibleyArtist s Justin RaeComposer s Alex QuarmbyJames GrunkeNathan BrenholdtWill DavisPlatform s Atari JaguarReleaseNA November 1994EU December 1994Genre s RacingMode s Single playerCheckered Flag was announced in 1993 as one of the first games for Jaguar being advertised as a sequel to the Atari Lynx original Rebellion were commissioned to work on a 3D single player driving game The project initially started as a simulation racer but later evolving into a more action oriented title as a homage to Virtua Racing being reportedly developed under a low budget Checkered Flag for the Jaguar garnered mixed reception from critics and retrospective commentators most of which compared it to Virtua Racing praise was given to the selection of tracks weather conditions and vehicle customization but others expressed mixed opinions regarding the visuals and audio Some reviewers also criticized the controls frame rate AI and lack of a two player mode By 1995 the game had sold 20 257 copies Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Development 3 Release 4 Reception 4 1 Retrospective coverage 5 References 6 External linksGameplay edit nbsp Gameplay screenshot showing the player vehicle racing against an opponent on the Green Valley courseCheckered Flag is a three dimensional Formula One racing game similar to the Atari Lynx title of the same name and Virtua Racing where the main goal is to finish a race ahead of other racers controlled by the computer 1 2 3 4 5 During gameplay the player can alternate between six camera views 1 2 3 The player can choose or customize various gameplay options before starting a race such as the color of the vehicle weather condition airfoil setting types of tires gear transmission number of opponents lap count and which track to compete on 1 2 3 4 6 By entering a cheat code at the options menu players have access to a night weather condition 7 There are three different modes of play to choose from at the options screen Single Race Free Practice and Tournament 2 4 5 6 Single Race is a race mode where players compete against computer controlled opponents on any track and complete a number of laps 2 4 Free Practice is a time trial mode where players race against the clock to achieve the best time possible and practice their driving skills 2 4 Tournament is a season mode where players compete against five opponents to reach the first place across ten different tracks 2 4 There are no multiplayer modes 1 8 Development editCheckered Flag for the Atari Jaguar is a conversion of the 1991 Atari Lynx title of the same name 9 8 10 The game was created by Rebellion Developments a Oxford based game developer founded in 1992 by brothers Jason and Chris Kingsley 11 12 13 14 Its foundation was laid when the brothers secured a deal with Atari Corporation Rebellion presented a demo for Atari Falcon which depicted flying dragons against longships to the publisher s directors whom sought games for the Jaguar 14 15 16 They were commissioned to work on Checkered Flag and Alien vs Predator after being impressed with their previous release Eye of the Storm 1993 for PC 14 17 18 nbsp Checkered Flag was announced as one of the first Atari Jaguar titles and went through various name changes prior to launchIt was produced by John Skruch with Jason Kingsley serving as coordinator 3 6 Robert Dibley acted as the game s programmer while artist Justin Rae was responsible for the graphics 3 17 18 19 The music was composed by Alex Quarmby James Grunke Nathan Brenholdt and Will Davis 3 6 Rebellion first began the project as a simulation racer but later evolved into a more action oriented title 20 Jason Kingsley described it as a homage to Virtua Racing and stated that the lack of a two player mode was due to Atari s commission to create a 3D single player driving game 20 GamePro writer Manny LaMancha reportedly pointed out that the game was developed under a low budget 21 Release editThe game was announced in 1993 as one of the first games for Atari Jaguar under the name Jaguar Formula One Racing 22 23 24 It was advertised as a sequel to the Atari Lynx title of the same name planning for a first quarter 1994 release date under the title Checkered Flag II 20 24 25 The game was first revealed at the 1994 Winter Consumer Electronics Show 26 27 28 The name was changed to Redline Racing before being renamed under its final title Checkered Flag 29 30 31 It made appearances at other events such as the 1994 Summer CES the 1994 ECTS Autumn and the London Planetarium 32 33 34 The game was first published in North America in November 1994 and later in Europe in December 1994 1 9 35 It was distributed in Japan by retailer Messe Sanoh 36 In 2008 the hobbyist community Jaguar Sector II released the game s source code in its Jaguar Source Code Collection 37 38 Reception editReceptionReview scoresPublicationScoreComputer and Video Games72 100 1 Game Informer4 10 39 Joypad72 40 M Games56 3 Mega Fun32 9 Next Generation nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 41 Player One55 42 Video Games DE 58 43 Digital Press2 10 44 Games World87 100 45 Jaguar80 46 Play Time32 47 ST Computer50 4 ST Magazine62 100 48 ST Review70 49 Ultima Generacion30 100 50 Ultimate Future Games55 51 Top Secret nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 52 VideoGames6 10 8 Checkered Flag for the Atari Jaguar received mixed reception from critics most of which compared it to Virtua Racing 39 49 53 Internal documentation from Atari Corporation showed that the game had sold 20 257 copies by April 1 1995 54 Computer and Video Games Eddy Lawrence and Mark Patterson stated that the game was quite technically accomplished but criticized the jerky frame rate and sluggish handling of the vehicle They also saw the lack of a two player mode as a major oversight 1 GameFan s Dave Halverson and Nicholas Dean Des Barres commended the game s colorful smooth shaded polygonal graphics and music but faulted its touchy controls absurd AI and frustrating gameplay 2 Joypad s Nini Nourdine gave positive remarks to the visuals numerous circuits and weather conditions but the low number of opponents on the track execrable handling of the vehicle technical bugs and lack of a two player mode were criticized 40 Games World s four reviewers praised Checkered Flag on the Jaguar for its slick polygonal visuals and customizable vehicles One of the four reviewers favored it over Virtua Racing for being more faster and having more tracks 45 Mega Fun s Martin Weidner noted the game s fast graphics but lambasted its imprecise controls 9 Player One s Christophe Pottier pointed out the steering controls as a gameplay issue and criticized the game s choppy frame rate 42 Ultimate Future Games commended the game s variety of courses and viewpoints but saw the bland visuals sound effects and gameplay as shortcomings 51 MAN AC s Robert Bannert highlighted the game s variety of options but felt that the driving experience and graphics were below those of Virtua Racing 3 Next Generation highlighted the selection of tracks weather conditions and vehicle customization However they expressed that the game s blend of celerity without control ensures many hours of frustrating gameplay 41 Marc Abramson of the French ST Magazine commended the Gouraud shaded visuals but found the vehicle difficult to control 48 VideoGames gave positive remarks to the game s soundscape distinct tracks and multiple viewpoints Conversely they faulted its graphics awkward playability poor frame rate and lack of multiplayer mode 8 GamePro s Sarah Nade singled out the lack of a two player mode as the game s biggest flaw and Play Time s Stephan Girlich panned its imprecise controls 47 55 An editor of German publication ST Computer gave the game s visuals positive remarks for their variety and depictions of the different weather conditions but criticized its audio department gameplay controls and unfair AI 4 Video Games Hartmut Ulrich lambased the gameplay for its sensitive controls and opined that Virtua Racing Deluxe on 32X looked better than Checkered Flag on the Jaguar 43 Ultima Generacion s Jose Luis Sanz commended the game s colorful scenery but faulted its rampant slowdown and abrupt controls 50 Writing for the German magazine Jaguar Daniel Jaeckel commended the game s fun factor while Digital Press Edward Villalpando criticized the audiovisual presentation and controls 44 46 Bromba of Polish publication Top Secret gave it a perfect rating and regarded it as the best racing game for the Jaguar 52 Retrospective coverage edit Retrospective commentary for Checkered Flag on the Jaguar has been equally mixed 10 56 57 The Atari Times Gregory D George felt the game s visuals were better than Virtua Racing but panned its controls 56 Brett Daly of Jaguar Front Page News a part of the GameSpy network lauded the game s polygon graphics and audio but criticized its touchy gameplay and lack of a save feature during tournament mode 10 Author Andy Slaven commended the game s polygonal models and backgrounds but wrote that the controls were a complete wreck 57 Nils of the German website neXGam found the game s visuals to be endearing but noted the lack of a two player mode and faulted its annoying controls and AI 58 References edit a b c d e f g Lawrence Eddy Patterson Mark December 1994 CVG Review Jaguar Checkered 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