I feel this is one of the most underrated games ever.
I remember how hard it rocked when it came out. Really, Activision got EVERYTHING right. Unfortunately, Interstate '82 sucked, and the sales if I recall correctly where low, so the series is left without any sequel whatsover.I recall playing Interstate '76 (a pc game btw), and being totally blown away with it. I mean, I really love Twisted Metal games, but the way the car-combat genre is dealt with in Interstate '76 is incredible.It's set in an alternative seventies era. The story is incredible! I really liked the heroes, the way the cutscenes were made, the villains, and the radio-talk between the characters while the fights were done.
This game screamed coolness. The look and feel of the seventies was nailed perfectly. I remember seeing the introduction for the first time (which is like many buddy-cop tv shows), with the characters presentations and all. The cars were incredible. The music, I think is the most amazing thing about the game: a pure funk soundtrack all done by real musicians in redbook audio, and it kicks ass, I played it continiously while not playing the game itself. As for me, Interstate '76 had the best videogame soundtrack ever, even if it is subject to alot of interpretation and personal tastes.
The gameplay, the way you upgraded your cars with the motor man, the way you sometimes changed objectives while in the mission, with your buddies and all. The only flaw I can think of is that the game really showed it's age, because basicfally it was a souped-up MechWarrior 2 engine. Later used with 3DFX and glide, so now today software rendering mode prevails.
Why has this game disappeared from the face of earth? Vigilante 8 stinked, this should be the way Activision would have went with car combat. Why it never shows up in any cumulative of the best games ever, in any form? I know the sequel stinked hard, but I hate the way no one seems to remember this game. Anyone should try it, because it's an experience like none other. And whether you like stories and characters, or the gameplay more, Interstate '76 has got it all.
Activision, release a sequel already! :lol
I remember how hard it rocked when it came out. Really, Activision got EVERYTHING right. Unfortunately, Interstate '82 sucked, and the sales if I recall correctly where low, so the series is left without any sequel whatsover.I recall playing Interstate '76 (a pc game btw), and being totally blown away with it. I mean, I really love Twisted Metal games, but the way the car-combat genre is dealt with in Interstate '76 is incredible.It's set in an alternative seventies era. The story is incredible! I really liked the heroes, the way the cutscenes were made, the villains, and the radio-talk between the characters while the fights were done.
This game screamed coolness. The look and feel of the seventies was nailed perfectly. I remember seeing the introduction for the first time (which is like many buddy-cop tv shows), with the characters presentations and all. The cars were incredible. The music, I think is the most amazing thing about the game: a pure funk soundtrack all done by real musicians in redbook audio, and it kicks ass, I played it continiously while not playing the game itself. As for me, Interstate '76 had the best videogame soundtrack ever, even if it is subject to alot of interpretation and personal tastes.
The gameplay, the way you upgraded your cars with the motor man, the way you sometimes changed objectives while in the mission, with your buddies and all. The only flaw I can think of is that the game really showed it's age, because basicfally it was a souped-up MechWarrior 2 engine. Later used with 3DFX and glide, so now today software rendering mode prevails.
Why has this game disappeared from the face of earth? Vigilante 8 stinked, this should be the way Activision would have went with car combat. Why it never shows up in any cumulative of the best games ever, in any form? I know the sequel stinked hard, but I hate the way no one seems to remember this game. Anyone should try it, because it's an experience like none other. And whether you like stories and characters, or the gameplay more, Interstate '76 has got it all.
Activision, release a sequel already! :lol
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