Pitstop II

December 31, 1984 Synergistic Software, Inc. U.S. Gold, Epyx
Racing Arcade
Atari8bit C64 Wii TRS-80 Color Computer DOS Apple][
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Pitstop II is the first 3D racing game to implement a split-screen simultaneous two-player game mode. Players could be in completely different places on the racing track, and each split screen would show the view of the track according to the player's position.
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Game Info

Release Date December 31, 1984
Developer Synergistic Software, Inc.
Publisher U.S. Gold, Epyx
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Perspective Third person
Themes Action