Super Speed Race

Navigate winding roads in Super Speed Race, a driving game released by Taito (under license from Midway) in 1979. Originally developed in Japan and first appearing there in 1977, this North American release introduced color graphics to the "Speed Race" series for the first time. Players control a single vehicle using a steering wheel and a single button, attempting to maneuver through a vertically oriented course while avoiding obstacles. The game presents a simple premise: guide your car as far as possible without crashing. The screen displays a 248x376 pixel view of the track, with a limited color palette of sixteen hues defining the scenery and road markings. As you progress, the speed increases, requiring increasingly precise steering to stay on course. Super Speed Race utilizes a Zilog Z80 processor running at approximately 2.5 megahertz, creating a challenging experience centered around quick reflexes and consistent control. It is part of a series that began with earlier titles like Wheels in 1975.