| Techno Drive | |
|---|---|
 Arcade flyer | |
| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Artist(s) | Minoru Sashida |
| Composer(s) | Koji Nakagawa |
| Release |
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| Genre(s) | Driving simulator |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
| Arcade system | Namco System 12 |
Techno Drive[a] is a 1998 driving simulator arcade game developed and published by Namco in Japan. It is known for its unique graphical interface that uses fluorescent colors choices and flat shading. Players control a racecar throughout a variety of different minigames, each testing their skill and reaction time. Minigames include drifting along corners, avoiding collision with other vehicles, and driving with a bowl of liquid attached to the rear of the car. The game was designed for the Namco System 12, an arcade board based on raw PlayStation hardware.
Techno Drive is the second in Namco's Almighty Human Project series of simulation games, which also include Gynotai and Photo Battle. Its futuristic aesthetic was designed by Minoru Sashida, who is known for his work on titles such as the Mr. Driller series and Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere.[1] Critics praised Techno Drive for its unique gameplay structure and presentation, finding it a welcome change in pace from other arcade racers of the era.
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- ^ Murakami, Munjo (4 March 2016). "「ナムコ遺伝子」を継ぐ者が大集結！ 30年前の受付ロボ復活劇". ITMedia (in Japanese). ITMedia. Archived from the original on 28 December 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2020.