Antz Racing is a 2001 video game for the Game Boy Color, developed by RFX Interactive and published by Light and Shadow Production with Acclaim Entertainment co-publishing in North America and Electronic Arts co-publishing in Europe. The game is a kart racing game based on the 1998 film Antz.
| Antz Racing | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | RFX Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Light & Shadow Production |
| Platform(s) | Game Boy Color |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
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Antz Racing features kart racing between six characters from the film across two modes of play. In '4 Seasons', players compete in a tournament spanning across eight courses from locations in the film, including Anthill, Forest Park, Frozen Pond and the City. 'Quick Race' allows players to play individual circuits. As players race around the tracks, they collect bonuses and weapons, including speed, invincibility, and missiles. Vehicles contain a damage meter that can lead to vehicles being lost if filled when running over obstacles or attacked by other racers.[3] The game also features Game Link Cable support, allowing players to compete in races.[4]
Development
editLight & Shadow Production signed a publishing deal with Electronic Arts in September 2000 for the publication of their Game Boy Color titles.[5][4] However, in January 2001, Electronic Arts announced they had dropped out of publishing Light & Shadow Production's titles in the United States, including Antz Racing.[6] After several months in limbo, Acclaim Entertainment announced they would publish Antz Racing under their Club Acclaim label at E3 2001.[7]
Reception
edit| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| AllGame |   [3] |
| Game Boy Xtreme | 68%[8] |
| Pocket Games | 7.5[9] |
| Total Advance | 70%[10] |
Antz Racing received lukewarm reviews. Pocket Games stated the game was a "decent kart racer", praising the "high-color introductions and fluid cartoon graphics."[9] Game Boy Xtreme stated the game had "great graphics", whilst noting "it's difficult to anticipate the corners properly."[8]
References
edit- ^ "2001 releases". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on April 13, 2001. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "EBgames.com - Game Boy Advance". EB Games. Archived from the original on June 4, 2001. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ a b Marriott, Scott Alan. "Antz Racing". Allgame. Archived from the original on 2014-11-14.
- ^ a b Harris, Craig (21 September 2000). "Antz Racing". IGN. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Electronic Arts Announces its Game Boy Color Lineup". 12 October 2000.
- ^ Harris, Craig (31 January 2001). "Electronic Arts Drops Four". IGN. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ Harris, Craig (4 May 2001). "Antz Racing Finds a Home". IGN. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ a b "On The Shelves". Game Boy Xtreme: 60. September 2001.
- ^ a b "Antz Racing". Pocket Games: 26. 2001.
- ^ "Know Your Games". Total Advance: 88. March 2002.