Circuit Breakers (video game)

Circuit Breakers is a racing game developed by Supersonic Software and published by Mindscape for the PlayStation. It is the sequel to Supersonic Racers.[3]

Circuit Breakers
Developer(s)Supersonic Software
Publisher(s)Mindscape
Engine
Platform(s)PlayStation
Release
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

It was the first (and possibly only) PlayStation title ever to receive expansion packs through Demo discs released with Official UK PlayStation Magazine.

A remake for the PlayStation 2 was released in Europe only under the name Circuit Blasters in 2005.

Reception

The game received average reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[4] Some magazines gave it favourable reviews while it was still in development.[8][12][13] Edge gave it a favourable review over a month before it was released in Europe.[7] Next Generation said, "If you possess a multitap and three willing friends, this game should be at the very top of your 'must buy' list."[11] However, GameSpot gave the European version a negative review, a few months before it was released Stateside.[9] GamePro gave it a negative review, saying, The only fun to be had with this Micro Machines–style game is in the mildly entertaining multiplayer matches."[3][lower-alpha 1]

Notes
  1. GamePro gave the game 2.5/5 for graphics, and three 2/5 scores for sound, control, and fun factor.

References
  1. Bradley, Steve (June 1998). "Circuit Breakers". Official UK PlayStation Magazine. No. 33. Future Publishing. pp. 112–14.
  2. Perry, Douglass C. (1 July 1998). "Circuit Breakers (Preview)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  3. Four-Eyed Dragon (September 1998). "Circuit Breakers for PlayStation Reviews". GamePro. No. 120. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on 3 July 2004. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  4. "Circuit Breakers for PlayStation". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 1 May 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  5. Kanarick, Mark. "Circuit Breakers - Review". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  6. Chick, Tom (6 October 1998). "Circuit Breakers". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on 23 August 2000. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  7. Edge staff (June 1998). "Circuit Breakers" (PDF). Edge. No. 59. Future Publishing. p. 93. Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  8. EGM staff (August 1998). "Circuit Breakers". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 109. Ziff Davis.
  9. Gerstmann, Jeff (25 June 1998). "Circuit Breakers Review [Import]". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  10. Nelson, Randy (18 September 1998). "Circuit Breakers". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 18 August 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  11. "Circuit Breakers". Next Generation. No. 45. Imagine Media. September 1998. p. 134. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  12. "Circuit Breakers". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Vol. 1, no. 11. Ziff Davis. August 1998.
  13. "Circuit Breakers". PSM. No. 12. Imagine Media. August 1998. p. 35. Retrieved 21 October 2020.


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