Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat (rev 1)

Leland Corporation • 1991

Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat (rev 1) — Title screen
Title screen
Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat (rev 1) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Experience the thrill of IndyCar racing in Danny Sullivan’s Indy Heat, a three-player arcade game released in 1991 by Leland Corporation. Players compete against each other and alongside legendary driver Danny Sullivan (represented by the distinctive yellow car) on fifteen tracks selected as favorites by the racer himself. As drivers, you manage your speed, fuel levels, and vehicle condition while striving to outmaneuver opponents across challenging circuits. The gameplay involves strategic use of a turbo boost, navigating potential crashes, and managing the risk of engine fires – all while keeping an eye on your fuel gauge. Pit stops offer opportunities for repairs, allowing drivers to stay in contention. Successful races earn players money which can be spent to upgrade their cars with improved turbo capabilities, faster pit crews, enhanced acceleration, better brakes, or superior tires. Danny Sullivan’s Indy Heat combines the excitement of racing with elements of vehicle management and strategic decision-making, creating a competitive experience for up to three racers at once. The game utilizes Zilog Z80 processors and custom sound chips to deliver visuals and audio reflective of early 1990s arcade technology.

Details

Manufacturer
Leland Corporation
Year
1991
Players
3
Genre
Driving / Race Track
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
indyheat

Machine data derived from the MAME project.