Hard Drivin's Airborne (prototype, rev 2.7)

Atari Games • 1993

Hard Drivin's Airborne (prototype, rev 2.7) — Title screen
Title screen
Hard Drivin's Airborne (prototype, rev 2.7) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Published in 1993 by Atari Games, Hard Drivin's Airborne is a single-player driving game presented from a first-person perspective. This prototype revision builds upon the foundation of earlier titles in the Hard Drivin' series, offering players an intense racing experience controlled via a paddle interface and six buttons. The game’s technical specifications include a complex arrangement of processors for graphics and sound, aiming to deliver detailed visuals and immersive audio. Players navigate courses using the control system, presumably steering and maneuvering their vehicle through challenging environments. A team of designers and engineers contributed to the game's development, with responsibilities ranging from mechanical design and hardware implementation to graphic art and music composition. The combination of these talents sought to create a unique driving simulation experience within an arcade setting. Hard Drivin’s Airborne represents a specific point in the evolution of the Hard Drivin' franchise, following earlier releases like the original Hard Drivin' and Race Drivin', while preceding titles such as Street Drivin'. The game’s design incorporated elements of force feedback and analog hardware alongside detailed sound and graphics.

Details

Manufacturer
Atari Games
Year
1993
Players
1
Genre
Driving / 1st Person
Display
raster
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
hdrivair

Machine data derived from the MAME project.