Cane (prototype)

Developed around 1979 by Model Racing, Cane is a solitary shooter presented as an unfinished prototype. The game places a single player in control, navigating a field environment and engaging unknown targets. Programmed by Adolfo Melilli, the title’s name – “Cane” - originates from Italian where it translates to "dog," reflecting its identification on the original source code floppy disks. Given its status as an incomplete project, Cane offers a glimpse into early game development processes and may lack features found in more polished titles. The gameplay loop involves maneuvering through the field and responding to whatever threats appear onscreen – though the specifics of those interactions remain largely undocumented due to the prototype nature of this arcade release. Though not widely distributed, Cane represents an intriguing artifact from Model Racing's history and provides a rare opportunity to experience a game frozen in time.