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Pole Position II
So, you survived the qualifying lap and the big race in Pole
Position and you're ready to move on to bigger and better challenges? Well
okay then. Now, in addition to the Fuji track, there are others to choose from -
the simple oval of the Test track, and the elaborate (and sometimes deadly) curves
of the Seaside and Wonder tracks. As before, going over the shoulder isn't a good
thing - nor is crawling up the tailpipe of the cars in front of you, for the
explosions in this game are even more spectacular than those of its predecessor.
(Atari [under license from Namco], 1983)
Namco knows a thing or two about decent sequels, having given us such classics
as Ms. Pac-Man and her later offspring, Galaga (the sequel to Galaxian), Dig Dug 2 and the obscure Hopping Mappy.
So it just follows that Pole Position II would be good. The controls are
even more responsive, the graphics more fluid and realistic, and the explosions?
Well, let's put it this way - Pole Position kills you
with a nice big explosion. Pole Position II throws debris.
Somewhat surprisingly, Pole Position II is still around today - but
only for you Playstation and PS2 owners, thanks to Namco Museum 3.
Rating: 
One dollar - top of the line. Go trade it in for more quarters, you'll
want to play this game several times.
Reviewed by Earl Green
theLogBook.com editor/webmaster
 
 
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