Checkered Flag
Atari · 2022 · Racing, Sports, Retro, Driving, Simulation
PC
9 user reviews89% · 9
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About Checkered Flag
Originally released in 1991, Checkered Flag brought the excitement of formula-style open-wheel racing to the Atari Lynx handheld console. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version.
Race on 18 unique tracks, in practice, single heat, or tournament modes. Options include customizing the length of the race, number of opponents, colour of the car, and gender of the driver.
This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:
Gameplay
Race on 18 unique tracks, in practice, single heat, or tournament modes. Options include customizing the length of the race, number of opponents, colour of the car, and gender of the driver.
This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:
- Saving/loading the game at any point
- Support for most modern game controllers
- Full control remapping
- Image scaling and smoothing options
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Full controller support with this. Originally released on the Atari Lynx, Checkered Flag was a much improved Pole Position. The original price of an Atari Lynx was $179.99 in 1989. This game brought back memories. This game actually made me cry because of the memories. That's who this game is for. The environments, the sounds, the many tracks, the 10 race tournament mode and the recreation of a masterpiece. I believe there are 18 race tracks including 2 nighttime tracks. Thank you Pixel Games. I had a good cry.26 found this helpful
A solid release of a Lynx classic, and a good addition to the library of any aficionado of old-school racing games.4 found this helpful
Atari Lynx car game go vroom!2 found this helpful
Epyx -> Handy -> Atari -> Lynx <32 found this helpful
Checkered Flag is a retro racing title that serves as both a nostalgic trip into the early days of handheld gaming and an interesting showcase of Atari’s ambitions in the racing genre. Developed by Atari and published by Atari in collaboration with Pixel Games UK for its modern release, the game originally arrived on the Atari Lynx and attempted to bring a Formula-style racing experience to portable hardware at a time when such technical achievements were far from common. The Steam version preserves the original game while introducing modern conveniences that make it easier for contemporary players to enjoy. The game places players behind the wheel of open-wheel race cars and challenges them across a selection of 18 different circuits. Rather than focusing solely on arcade-style action, Checkered Flag incorporates several features that were surprisingly advanced for its era. Players can participate in practice sessions to learn tracks, compete in individual races, or tackle full tournament modes that test consistency across multiple events. The inclusion of race customization options, adjustable race lengths, selectable vehicle colors, and various difficulty settings gives the gam…
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