Stunts

About

Stunts is a 3D racing game from 1990 that focuses on high-speed stunts over custom-built tracks. Players navigate loops, jumps, and corkscrews in a fixed-square arena, aiming for the fastest lap time without crashing. Choose from 11 cars with manual or automatic transmission and tackle varied surfaces like ice and gravel, each affecting handling. Race against AI opponents or the clock, with replay modes offering multiple camera angles and the option to restart from any point, though times aren’t saved in this mode. A track editor lets you build or modify courses, adding a layer of creativity to the competitive gameplay. The game’s pseudo-physics engine simulates oversteer and understeer, adjusting grip based on curve banking, which was rare for its time. Its 3D engine uses polygonal models for objects but no textures, running at 320×200 resolution with 256 colors. A quirky copy protection system requires typing a phrase from the manual before each race, fail three times and your car self-destructs. Though technically dated, its stunt-focused design and modding tools made it a standout title in early ’90s racing. Still praised by retro gaming communities for its ambition, it’s a precursor to later arcade racers with a distinct DIY edge.