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| Knight Rider: The Game | |
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| Developer(s) | Davilex Games |
| Publisher(s) | Tri Synergy[1] |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Action, Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Knight Rider: The Game is a video game developed by Davilex Games based on the original television series of the same name.
The game was released in Europe on PlayStation 2 and PC on November 22, 2002 and in North America on the PC on February 12, 2003. The game allows the player to take control of KITT - the Knight Industries Two Thousand, in a range of missions including, racing, exploring, chasing and others. The player will also meet famous villains from the original series, including KARR and Garthe Knight.[2]
Sequel[edit]
A sequel was also produced, named Knight Rider: The Game 2, which was again developed by Davilex Games and was published by Koch Media November 5, 2004 for PC and PlayStation 2.[3]
References[edit]
- ^GameZone. 'Tri Synergy Releases Knight Rider for the PC'. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^Dulin, Ron (25 April 2003). 'Knight Rider Review'. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^'Knight Rider 2 Release Information for PlayStation 2 - GameFAQs'. www.gamefaqs.com. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
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| Knight Rider | |
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| Developer(s) | Pack-In-Video[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Acclaim[1] |
| Platform(s) | NES/Family Computer[1] |
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| Genre(s) | Racing[1] |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Knight Rider is a racing video game[2] for the Nintendo Entertainment System that is very loosely based on the television show of the same name.
- 1Gameplay
Gameplay[edit]
The gameplay is simple: There are fifteen cities that are featured, starting with San Francisco and ending in Los Angeles. KITT can be upgraded with more fuel and shield capacities. It can also have its top speed upgraded, and how many lasers/missiles it starts with. In the first six missions, there are allies, represented by Knight trucks who will give a powerup to you.
Mission mode[edit]
Terrorists have raided a U.S. military site; only a man and his robotic car can chase them across the United States to stop their evil plan. A time limit helps put pressure on the player as he attempts to defeat the terrorist forces. There are three types of vehicles in this mode: Red (enemies), civilians (blue) and enemies who carry powerups (yellow). KITT has structural shielding; however the vehicle is considered destroyed if it repeatedly crashes or enemy gunfire depletes the shielding.[3] Despite the non-violent premise of the television show, 'Mission Mode' makes use of firearms as way to enhance play, similar to RoadBlasters. Shooting non-combatant (blue) vehicles deducts from the timer, making the completion of a level more difficult. After every third level, Devon will offer the player a password that can be used to resume the journey from that point.
Drive mode[edit]
There is also a drive mode that allows players to go on a simple drive through the game's stages without weapons or enemy fire.
Ways to lose a life[edit]
Players can and will lose lives if any of these things happen: running out of gasoline, destruction of the player's vehicle, or if time is allowed to run out. Occasionally, allies will give the player either extra time, extra shields, or extra gasoline.[3] It is important to be able to discriminate between enemies, civilians and allies. Losing lives is possible in both the 'normal' and the 'drive' mode. Unlike a racing game, speed is not important; instead the emphasis is on being able to make the journey from the start of the level to the end without running out of fuel or having excessive contact with the other vehicles.
Music[edit]
One thing missing from the original series in this game is the main themes.[4].
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References[edit]
- ^ abcdefg'Release information'. GameFAQs. Archived from the original on 2008-07-25. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
- ^'A Brief History of Every TV Version of Knight Rider, Ever'. Gizmodo. Gizmodo. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
- ^ ab'Basic gameplay information'. MobyGames. Retrieved 2008-10-19.
- ^'THE FANTASTIC CAR RETRO 'Knight Rider', we analyzed the adaptation for NES of the unforgettable series ''. Zonared. Zonared. Retrieved 12 August 2018.