Death Track: Resurrection
A futuristic combat racer set after World War III.
In 2008, the Russian developer SkyFallen Entertainment and publisher 1C Company released *Death Track: Resurrection*, an action racing game that follows up on the 1989 title *Deathtrack*. While 1C handled distribution within the CIS, 505 Games published it across the European Union and Aspyr Media brought it to North America, where it was sold without DRM. The Russian version featured an advertisement for the mobile operator MegaFon, including a branded sticker on the first car.
Set after a third world war, the game pits players in races across global tracks such as Bangkok, Vatican City, London, Moscow, New York, Paris, Prague, San Diego, Istanbul, and Tokyo. Points earned from performing stunts can be spent on upgrades for vehicles and weapons. Cars can be fitted with various weapons to slow or knock out opponents. The protagonist, Antonio Salevani, seeks revenge against Thorvald Nesson in New York for killing eight previous pilots, destroying his Bosscar, and reviving his own career. Other racers include Shiroi Tokugawa, Kim Ho, Vassily, Rebecca, Chamorro, Martha, Jeremy, and Rachel. A downloadable content pack for the PlayStation 3 version added one new car, the Hari 108.
Critical reception was mixed. GameRankings calculated an average score of 53.87% based on eight reviews. GameSpot rated the game 5.5 out of 10, while IGN gave it a 6.7 out of 10.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Death Track: Resurrection
- Developer
- SkyFallen Entertainment
- Publisher
- 1C Company, 505 Games, Aspyr Media
- Series
- Deathtrack
- Engine
- TheEngine
- Released
- RU · February 22, 2008 · NA · March 31, 2009 · EU · March 24, 2009
- Genre
- Racing, vehicular combat
- Modes
- Single-player
- Platforms
- Windows (physical copy, Steam) PlayStation 3 (PSN)
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
Death Track: Resurrection is set in the future after World War III. The game involves racing and trying to finish first across several tracks located around the world, including Bangkok, Vatican City, London, Moscow, New York, Paris, Prague, San Diego, Istanbul and Tokyo. Players earn points by doing various stunts, which can be used for upgrades to cars and weapons. Cars can be equipped with an assortment of weapons, which can be fired at opponents to slow them down and knock them out. The main character is Antonio Salevani, whose objective is to defeat Thorvald Nesson in New York, to get revenge on him because he killed the previous eight pilots, to destroy his Bosscar, and to revive his career. Other opponents include Shiroi Tokugawa, Kim Ho, Vassily, Rebecca, Chamorro, Martha, Jeremy and Rachel. For the PlayStation 3 version, a DLC was released, which included one new car: Hari 108. In the Russian release, the game had an advertisement for MegaFon, including a brand sticker on the first car.
Reader's Guide
Death Track: Resurrection received mixed reviews, with an average game ranking of 53.87% based on eight reviews according to GameRankings. GameSpot rated the game 5.5/10 and IGN rated it 6.7/10. The game is notable as a sequel to the 1989 title Deathtrack, continuing the tradition of weaponized racing. Its setting after World War III provides a dystopian backdrop for vehicular combat across iconic global locations. The inclusion of a DLC car for the PlayStation 3 version, the Hari 108, and the regional advertising tie-in with MegaFon in the Russian release are distinctive details. The game's DRM-free release in North America via Aspyr Media also marks a point of interest for preservation.
Did You Know?
- The game is a sequel to the 1989 game Deathtrack.
- The main character, Antonio Salevani, seeks revenge against Thorvald Nesson for killing eight previous pilots.
- The Russian release included an advertisement for MegaFon on the first car.
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