Spirit of Speed 1937
A Dreamcast racing game set in 1937's motorsport infancy.
Spirit of Speed 1937 is a racing game developed by Broadsword Interactive and originally released in Europe in 1999 under the MicroProse brand. It was ported to the Dreamcast in 2000 and published by Acclaim Entertainment under the LJN banner, becoming the final game released with that label. The game is set in 1937, depicting the early era of motorsport.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Broadsword Interactive
- Publisher
- Hasbro Interactive (PC); Acclaim Entertainment (Dreamcast)
- Producer
- Nick Court
- Designer
- David Rowe; John Jones-Steele
- Programmer
- Jim Finnis; John Jones-Steele
- Artist
- David Rowe; Andy Nicholas
- Platforms
- Microsoft Windows, Dreamcast
- Genre
- Racing
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Reception
The Dreamcast version received unfavorable reviews on GameRankings. IGN's Jeremy Dunham called it the poorest excuse for a Dreamcast game he had seen, criticizing load times, course designs, control, and graphics. GameSpot criticized the sound effects and visuals and named it the Worst Video Game of 2000. In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 25 out of 40. Some outlets were more positive: DC Swirl gave 3 out of 5 swirls, praising the period accuracy and low price. HappyPuppy rated it 6.5/10, and Argentine magazine Next Level gave 70%, both approving the low price and authentic themes. Super Juegos gave 72%, and GF3K.com gave 7.8 out of 10, praising controls, sound, and vintage car accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who published Spirit of Speed 1937?
Spirit of Speed 1937 was published by Hasbro Interactive (PC) and Acclaim Entertainment (Dreamcast).
What platforms is Spirit of Speed 1937 available on?
Spirit of Speed 1937 was released for Microsoft Windows and Dreamcast.
Who designed Spirit of Speed 1937?
Spirit of Speed 1937 was designed by David Rowe and John Jones-Steele.
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