5th Gear

5th Gear combines arcade racing and shooting as players guide a white car up and down a hazardous landscape filled with water, bumps, trees, and enemy vehicles.

Completing levels earns cash, beginning with an initial $10,000. At garages, funds can be used to purchase extra fuel, repair the car’s armour, and add equipment such as a turbo-jump or waterproofing.

Game Information

• Release date: December 31, 1987
• Developers: Fantastic Four; Micro Wish
• Publishers: Hewson Consultants; Hewson Consultants Ltd.
• Platforms: Amiga, Atari 5200, Atari ST, Atari ST/STE, Commodore Amiga, Commodore C64/128/MAX