Locus (video game)

{{short description|1995 racing video game}}

{{Infobox VG

| title = Locus

| image = Locus cover.jpg

| developer = Zombie LLC

| publisher = GT Interactive

| platforms = Windows, MS-DOS, Mac OS

| released = {{vgrelease|NA|December 17, 1995}}

| genre = Racing

| modes = Single-player, multiplayer

}}

Locus is a racing video game developed by Zombie Studios and published by GT Interactive in North America. It was published in 1995 for MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, and Mac OS.[http://www.ign.com/games/locus/pc-573675 IGN.com: Locus]

Gameplay

The player takes control of a mech in a competitive racing arena from a first-person perspective.{{cite magazine|title=Protos: Locus |magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly|issue=89|publisher=Ziff Davis |date=December 1996 |page=78}} The arena has no gravity, so competitors can fly in any direction within a three-dimensional space.

Reception

The French gaming magazine, "Joystick", gave a review of this game in February 1996.[http://download.abandonware.org/magazines/Joystick/joystick_numero068/Joystick%20068%20-%20Page%20089%20(f%E9vrier%201996).jpg Locus review (French)] The German edition of PowerPlay magazine also reviewed this game in March 1996.[http://www.kultboy.com/index.php?site=t&id=3293 Locus review (German)] Finally, the now defunct AllGame.com reviewed this game.[https://web.archive.org/web/20141212030347/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=5749&tab=review Locus review at AllGame.com]

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