Taken from UK magazine Computer & Video Games, April 1983
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Pole Position is simply the most exhilirating driving simulation on the
market.
Turbo featured better landscapes in its driving action but it can't match
the speed, thrills and skill behind this new race game.
Your car is shown in front of you on the racetrack as you begin a qualifying
lap. The countdown starts as soon as the lights flash, and away you go in
first gear to try and beat the clock.
There are a few other drivers out to qualify as well and these may have to
be overtaken at the end.
Cars turning corners are shown in every graphic detail of the manoeuver.
You must avoid them and the road signs or crash. Taking corners too quickly
will result in you losing control of the car. Skidding off the track,
crashing or hitting oil puddles will slow you down.
A time below 73 seconds will put your car into the race proper and your
starting grid postition depends on that time.
Jostling with the other cars in the race, you must also take on the clock to
notch a top time on the machine.
An accelerator pedal, two gears and a steering wheel are your controls in
this game which comes in stand-up cabinet and***pit design.
Time, score, lap and speed are shown on screen. No unnecessary frills but
the plain graphics are sophisticated and believable and trying to hold a
screaming curve or overtake, offers thrills to compare with the real
racetrack.
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Sorry, I don't have a point...
Ian