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Days of Thunder technical data
Name | Days of Thunder |
System | NES |
Year | 1990 |
Developer | Beam Software |
Genre | Racing |
Days of Thunder was a racing game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990. Developed by Mindscape, the game featured licensed NASCAR drivers and tracks from the 1989 season. The game was based on the popular Days of Thunder movie starring Tom Cruise and Robert Duvall.
The main objective of Days of Thunder is to race against other computer-controlled cars in a series of races. Players must complete each race in order to advance to the next one. The game has five different tracks that feature realistic turns, hills and other obstacles that make it difficult for players to win each race.
Players can choose between three different cars: an Oldsmobile Cutlass, Chevrolet Lumina or Pontiac Grand Prix. Each car has its own unique handling characteristics and acceleration rates which makes them all viable options for winning races. In addition, players can also customize their car with various upgrades such as nitrous oxide injection and turbochargers which can help improve their performance on the track.
The graphics and sound of Days of Thunder are quite good for an NES game. The tracks are well-rendered with trees, buildings and other obstacles scattered throughout each race course. The soundtrack features a mix of rock music from artists like Van Halen and Asia which adds to the overall atmosphere of the game.
Overall, Days of Thunder is a solid racing title for the NES console that offers an enjoyable experience for fans of NASCAR racing or just those looking for a fun arcade-style racer. While it may not be as visually impressive as some later titles released on more advanced consoles, it still provides plenty of fun with its challenging gameplay and entertaining soundtrack.