Double Clutch  is a racing video game developed by BGS Development for the Mega Drive. It was published by Sega in the PAL region in 1993.

Gameplay

Double Clutch is a racing video game from an overhead perspective,^[2]: 4 in which players race against other opponents around a track.^[1] It is played in either one or two players.^[2]: 20 The main objective for the player is to qualify for the next race by finishing in the top three in a three-lap race. The game ends if the player finishes in fourth place;^[1] in a two-player game, the game continues for both players as long as one of them is in the top three.^[2]: 46 At the beginning of the game, players can choose one of the drivers, each has their own driving type. The game also features various weather conditions, such as rain and snow.^[1]

If the player finishes in the top three after each race, they can earn the amount of money depending on the driver’s position.^[2]: 34 Earnings can be used for players to buy parts and make improvements to their vehicle.^[2]: 40 Players can change one of three difficulty levels, which determine the speed of the opponent racers and a number of laps; on a hardest setting, players race on five laps. In practice mode, players can race on any of the first four tracks.^[2]: 14

Reception

Reception

The game received mixed reviews upon release. Mean Machines gave it a generally positive review, saying it is fast, smooth, and playable, but comparing it unfavourably with Micro Machines.^[1] Mega were harshly critical of the game, calling it “extremely dull”, before recommending Micro Machines instead.^[3]

References

1. ^ Jump up to:^{a b c d e f} Leadbetter, Richard; Automatic, Radion (July 1993). “Megadrive Review: Double Clutch”. Mean Machines Sega. No. 9. United Kingdom: EMAP Images. pp. 50–51.
2. ^ Jump up to:^{a b c d e f} Double Clutch Instruction Manual. Sega. 1993. 672-1240-50.
3. ^ Jump up to:^a b “Double Clutch review”. Mega. No. 10. United Kingdom: Future Publishing. July 1993. p. 55.
4. ^ Costelloe, Brian (July 1993). “Double Clutch Review”. Mega Zone (29): 46.