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Ignition

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Also known as
Bleifuss Fun Fun Tracks 欢乐大飞车

This top-down racer challenges you to master unique vehicles and split-second track decisions in a full championship mode.

Ignition (Bleifuss Fun) was originally released for DOS in 1996 in Europe and 1997 in North America; the earliest worldwide commercial release on DOS is 1996, but the legacy year 1997 likely reflects the North American release. However, since the earliest worldwide DOS release was 1996, release_year should be 1996. The original game was also first released on DOS in 1996, so original_release_year is 1996.

About Ignition

Ignition is a top-down racing game with a perspective set above and behind the player's vehicle. The selection of cars includes diverse options like a police car, a VW Beetle, a school bus, and a truck, each with distinct performance characteristics. Using the notably slow bus to win a race, which requires obstructing other drivers for three full laps, presents a particularly challenging scenario.

Players can engage in practice sessions, single races, or a multi-tier championship. The initial five tracks feature environmental hazards and branching paths where a driver must quickly decide between a safer route or a riskier, faster alternative. Completing the first two championship tiers unlocks additional circuits. Multiplayer is supported through network play or a vertical split-screen mode.