Over the Hill
Nintendo Switch 2 · PC
Game dossier
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1990 Game Boy racing through obstacle-filled half-pipe courses
The briefing
Dead Heat Scramble is a racing game for Game Boy in which players choose between a sand rail, dune buggy, or off-road truck and race through rough, slippery half-pipe courses.
The game features ten stages unlocked in linear order. In single-player mode, races are held against the clock while players steer around blockades and other drivers. Bumping into rival vehicles carries no penalty, and overtaking opponents earns points.
Power-ups include nitro for increased speed, a tire that improves steering, a clock that stops time, and a bomb that grants firepower. Two Game Boy systems can also be connected for direct multiplayer races.