Double Axle (US, Rev 1, set 1)

Taito America Corporation • 1991

Also known as: Power Wheels

Double Axle (US, Rev 1, set 1) — Title screen
Title screen
Double Axle (US, Rev 1, set 1) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Double Axle is a driving game released in North America during 1991 by Taito America Corporation. Players control a vehicle on a chase view as they navigate through various environments. The single-player experience focuses on pursuing and intercepting other vehicles while avoiding obstacles along the track. Developed originally in Japan, it’s part of a lineage including the game "Power Wheels." The gameplay involves steering and accelerating to maintain pursuit and successfully apprehend fleeing cars. As the player progresses, they'll encounter increasingly challenging routes and faster opponents. The arcade version represents an early release – identified as set 1, revision 1 – within its distribution cycle. Though originating from Japan, Double Axle was specifically released for the North American market. It appeared in arcades beginning in September of 1991, offering a straightforward, single-player racing challenge.

Details

Manufacturer
Taito America Corporation
Year
1991
Players
1
Genre
Driving / Race (chase view)
Display
raster
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
dblaxle

Machine data derived from the MAME project.