Breakneck

Breakneck

Available on:

PC

Genres

Racing, Simulator, Adventure

Developer

Synetic

Release Date

October 31, 1998 (27 years ago)

Publishers

Magic Bytes, Softgold Computerspiele GmbH

Content Rating

E

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Breakneck is one part racing simulation, one part car combat game. It was released for the PC in 1998 in Germany, and 2000 in North America. The game features so-called “spine-crushing speed”. Your racing opponents are already waiting for you. Take up the challenge, equip your car with weapons and tools and win the races.

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