Harley-Davidson: The Road To Sturgis
| Developer: Probe | Graphics: |
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| Publisher: Mindscape | Sound: |
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| Year: 1990 | Difficulty: |
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| Genre: B-B-B-B-Bad to the bone | Lastability: |
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| Number of players: 1 | Rating: |
5/10 | |
Much like Test Drive, this is more of an “atmosphere” game than an actual racing game. You step into the boots of a biker, crossing the United States from east to west to attend the annual biker rally in Sturgis, South Dakota.
The game unfolds in two phases: the riding sections, where you’re tasked with linking each of the 10 stages (while obeying speed limits!), and the pit stops at gas stations, where you can tune your bike, buy a leather jacket, a pair of sunglasses, or even a dead rat to strap to your handlebars. I don’t recognize anyone on a Harley-Davidson…
During your pilgrimage, you can earn some cash by helping out tank-top-clad hitchhikers or playing mini-games. For instance, in a Poker Run, press “Enter” to stretch your arm out and grab a card held by the girl by the roadside.
First impressions are excellent. The game is visually engaging and packed with humour. Unfortunately, its core—the riding—quickly proves to be painfully limited and repetitive.
I’ve got screenshots left here and here.
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