BMX Simulator

BMX Simulator is a racing video game designed by Richard Darling^[2] and released by Codemasters in 1986 for the Commodore 64. It is part of a series of games that includes ATV Simulator, Grand Prix Simulator, Professional Ski Simulator, and a sequel: Professional BMX Simulator. BMX Simulator was ported to the Amiga, Atari 8-bit computers, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, MSX, ZX Spectrum, Plus/4, and Commodore 16.^[1]

Gameplay

BMX Simulator is an overhead race game similar to the arcade video game Super Sprint. The player must race against another player, or the computer, around a series of seven different bicycle motocross (BMX) tracks. There is also a time limit to be beaten. Only two cyclists can compete in each race. The race can be viewed in slow-motion instant replay afterward.

Reception

Sinclair User called it "a classy conversion from the Commodore original"^[3] and a "full price game in budget clothing".^[4]

ZX Computing said it was fun from start to finish, and rated it a Monster Hit.^[5]

The game sold 345,423 copies.^[6]

Legacy

BMX Simulator was followed by a sequel in 1988, Professional BMX Simulator. It was later rereleased as BMX Simulator 2.^[6][7]

Notes

1. ^ Ported to the Amstrad CPC and the ZX Spectrum by Tim Miller and to the Atari XL/XE by Adrian Sheppard^[6]

References

1. ^ "BMX Simulator". plus4world.powweb.com. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
2. ^ Hague, James. "The Giant List of Classic Game Programmers"
3. ^ "BMX Simulator Review", Sinclair User, March 1987
4. ^ "Sinclair User Issue 60". Spectrum Computing
5. ^ "ZX Computing March 1987". Spectrum Computing
6. ^ Crookes, David (March 18, 2021). "The Making of BMX Simulator". Retro Gamer. No. 218. Future Publishing. pp. 36–39. ISSN 1742-3155
7. ^ "BMX Simulator 2". Oliver Twins. Retrieved January 2, 2025.