Interstate '76
Interstate '76 PC CD 1976 sports combat simulator muscle cars weapon racing game
Game
Windows
Activision
1997
CD
$6.48
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INTERSTATE '76
Now that Activision will no longer be producing FASA MechWarrior titles, what will they be doing with all that expensive combat-simulator code they have been developing over the years? The answer is Interstate '76, which replaces mechs with other pilotable vehicles fitted with an armory. So off we went to Activision’s studios just a few blocks from the beach in Los Angeles, and the film from this encounter will be broadcast on the show.
Scott Krager — Activision Interstate '76 producer. Scott learned production on the set of Cheers and writing for the Bob Newhart series Bob. He has worked on Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure and Earthworm Jim.
Sean Vesce — Worked on Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure and MechWarrior 2, which is the engine that Interstate '76 is based upon.
Zack Norman — Lead Designer and Writer; worked on MechWarrior 2 and the Ghost Bear's Legacy expansion pack.
Plot: You take the role of Groove, a champion autovigilante fighting to avenge the death of his sister Jade at the hands of the evil kingpin Antonio Malachio (no, not Ralph Macchio — Ed.). This murder investigation provides the framework for a story that uncovers clues and leads you deeper into a larger plot: Malachio is allegedly plotting the overthrow of the U.S. government by destroying the largest oil fields in the United States, in western Texas.
In this alternate history, most of the world’s oil has been made unusable by a nuclear holocaust in the Middle East, and the oil reserves in Mexico and South America do not exist. The only oil to fuel the cars that everyone in the 1970s loves is in the U.S., in west Texas. Activision calls the main plot a TRIP (Totally Realistic Interactive Project).
Drive 25 fully texture-mapped, high-resolution muscle cars and trucks — even a semi tractor-trailer — through the forbidding and beautiful landscape of the Southwest. The cars are based upon 1970s models such as the Chevrolet Camaro (called the Courcheval Cameo in the game), the Dodge Road Runner, and other muscle cars of the era. Strap these babies with some of the weapons you became familiar with in the MechWarrior games and some brand-new weapons (like the cinder-block dropper), modify engines, armor, and other aspects of the car — note that there were no shields on the version shown during our visit — and get out on the road and blow things up.
Like the original, objects are not always obstacles: you can drive over or through them. There will be canyons, deserts, highways, and small towns peopled by the innocent and the not-so-innocent in a war for the survival of the world as you know it. All this time, 1970s-style disco music is playing through your sound system speakers and people are still wearing bell bottoms. Groovy.
Gameplay features include:
Over 25 missions to complete as an automercenary.
Shooting with handguns from your car.
Driving off-road and leaving blazing trails.
Losing tires and bits of car body, flipping over, and a variety of crash dynamics.
Playing chicken with a semi truck.
A wingperson and mentor: Taurus, Jade’s former partner, who will assist you on missions.
Overall feel similar to a flight simulator or robot-war simulator (the MechWarrior lineage).
There are over 20 computer-generated, hand-drawn cut scenes that are cubist-based, with big, bold colors and moving polygons. No attempt is made to make the polygon animation lifelike; in fact, the polygons are intentionally exaggerated in size and blockiness. What could be a disadvantage is used creatively: Activision turns the blocky look into an artsy, attractive animation style that evokes the 1970s era.
The year is 1976, and the location is the United States in an alternate timeline where society has slid into anarchy — something like Mad Max set in the 1970s. Your mission is to prevent the destruction of a large U.S. oil reserve by a group of mercenaries working for a terrorist environmental group who, in the game’s rhetoric, oppose apple pie, hot dogs, and baseball. It’s a lot of fun out there.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
Now that Activision will no longer be producing FASA MechWarrior titles, what will they be doing with all that expensive combat-simulator code they have been developing over the years? The answer is Interstate '76, which replaces mechs with other pilotable vehicles fitted with an armory. So off we went to Activision’s studios just a few blocks from the beach in Los Angeles, and the film from this encounter will be broadcast on the show.
Scott Krager — Activision Interstate '76 producer. Scott learned production on the set of Cheers and writing for the Bob Newhart series Bob. He has worked on Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure and Earthworm Jim.
Sean Vesce — Worked on Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure and MechWarrior 2, which is the engine that Interstate '76 is based upon.
Zack Norman — Lead Designer and Writer; worked on MechWarrior 2 and the Ghost Bear's Legacy expansion pack.
Plot: You take the role of Groove, a champion autovigilante fighting to avenge the death of his sister Jade at the hands of the evil kingpin Antonio Malachio (no, not Ralph Macchio — Ed.). This murder investigation provides the framework for a story that uncovers clues and leads you deeper into a larger plot: Malachio is allegedly plotting the overthrow of the U.S. government by destroying the largest oil fields in the United States, in western Texas.
In this alternate history, most of the world’s oil has been made unusable by a nuclear holocaust in the Middle East, and the oil reserves in Mexico and South America do not exist. The only oil to fuel the cars that everyone in the 1970s loves is in the U.S., in west Texas. Activision calls the main plot a TRIP (Totally Realistic Interactive Project).
Drive 25 fully texture-mapped, high-resolution muscle cars and trucks — even a semi tractor-trailer — through the forbidding and beautiful landscape of the Southwest. The cars are based upon 1970s models such as the Chevrolet Camaro (called the Courcheval Cameo in the game), the Dodge Road Runner, and other muscle cars of the era. Strap these babies with some of the weapons you became familiar with in the MechWarrior games and some brand-new weapons (like the cinder-block dropper), modify engines, armor, and other aspects of the car — note that there were no shields on the version shown during our visit — and get out on the road and blow things up.
Like the original, objects are not always obstacles: you can drive over or through them. There will be canyons, deserts, highways, and small towns peopled by the innocent and the not-so-innocent in a war for the survival of the world as you know it. All this time, 1970s-style disco music is playing through your sound system speakers and people are still wearing bell bottoms. Groovy.
Gameplay features include:
Over 25 missions to complete as an automercenary.
Shooting with handguns from your car.
Driving off-road and leaving blazing trails.
Losing tires and bits of car body, flipping over, and a variety of crash dynamics.
Playing chicken with a semi truck.
A wingperson and mentor: Taurus, Jade’s former partner, who will assist you on missions.
Overall feel similar to a flight simulator or robot-war simulator (the MechWarrior lineage).
There are over 20 computer-generated, hand-drawn cut scenes that are cubist-based, with big, bold colors and moving polygons. No attempt is made to make the polygon animation lifelike; in fact, the polygons are intentionally exaggerated in size and blockiness. What could be a disadvantage is used creatively: Activision turns the blocky look into an artsy, attractive animation style that evokes the 1970s era.
The year is 1976, and the location is the United States in an alternate timeline where society has slid into anarchy — something like Mad Max set in the 1970s. Your mission is to prevent the destruction of a large U.S. oil reserve by a group of mercenaries working for a terrorist environmental group who, in the game’s rhetoric, oppose apple pie, hot dogs, and baseball. It’s a lot of fun out there.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
