Greatest Driver

Released in 1988, Greatest Driver is an automotive racing simulator developed by T&E Soft, Japanese studio renowned for its technical golf games and demanding simulations. With this title, they apply their know-how to another type of discipline: precision driving.

129.00€

Characteristics:

Publisher:
T&E Soft
Type of game:
Race, Simulation
Year of release:
1988
System:
MSX2
Support:
2x 3.5" 2DD
Sound:
MSX Music (FM), PSG
Language:
English
Reference:
TEM-94
Condition:
Occasion
State:
Very good condition

About

A simulation above all

Unlike the arcade racing games of the time, Greatest Driver prefers a realistic approach to driving. The player must manage not only the speed and turns, but also the manual speed changes, the corner socketor brake distribution. A real simulator designed for technical drivers on MSX2.

The game offers several circuits to master, each with its own difficulties, and rewards perfect trajectories and late braking control. The goal is not pure speed, but on the runway, through anti-clock trials.

A performance specific to MSX2

Thanks to the improved capacity of the MSX2, Greatest Driver displays clear and accurate graphics for the time, with detailed dashboards, a fake 3D display (cockpit view), and ergonomic menus. The sound atmosphere is discreet but efficient, with convincing engine noise and speed shifting.

Anecdotes & Legacy

Little known in Europe, Greatest Driver has a small community of fans in Japan, seduced by its demand and against-current gameplay.
It is considered one of the most serious attempts to realistic driving simulator on MSX.
T&E Soft will reuse some physics ideas in their future golf games, such as Harukanaru Augusta or Pebble Beach no Hatou.

Greatest Driver is a rare game, intended for pure flying enthusiasts. A true curiosity in the MSX2 software, which once again demonstrates the versatility of T&E Soft.