Car Wars

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You steer a race car through a track with five lanes, collecting dots while dodging a computer-controlled opponent driving the opposite direction. Every move requires quick lane changes to avoid collisions. Start with three cars and earn more by clearing all dots from the track. The challenge grows as a second opponent appears by the third round, with another added every two rounds after that. Timing and precision keep you from getting crushed. Released in 1981 for the TI-99, this early arcade racer blends speed and strategy. Its escalating difficulty and tight controls made it a standout on its platform. Players who enjoy reactive gameplay and rising stakes might find it frustrating but fair. The lack of multiplayer doesn’t dim its replay value, surviving longer rounds becomes its own reward.