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]
References
{{Zombie games}}
Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games
Category:Video games about mecha
Category:Video games developed in the United States
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