Description
Tux Racer lets you take on the role of Tux the Linux Penguin as he races down steep, snow-covered mountains. Enter cups and compete to win the title! Tux Racer includes a variety of options for gameplay, including the ability to race courses in fog, at night, and under high winds.
Your journey starts as you compete on local courses. Win and you will unlock other courses and cups that will lead you to more exciting and challenging races. Only the quickest, smartest, and luckiest will win!
Features (as of version 0.60)
Fun, easy to learn
Exciting 3D courses
Sophisticated physics result in thrilling rides down the mountains
Collect herring while avoiding obstacles for high scores
Race over a variety of surfaces, including fluffy snow and slick ice
Race in various weather conditions and lighting conditions
Create your own courses using any paint program such as The GIMP (no 3D modeller required)
Suitable for all ages
System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements: Pentium 200MMX, 64MB RAM, 20MB uncompressed hard disk space, 3D graphics card with full OpenGL support, 16-bit sound card
Recommended System: 400 MHz CPU, 128MB RAM, 20MB uncompressed hard disk space, TNT2/Voodoo3-class 3D graphics card or better, 16-bit sound card
Input Devices: Mouse and Keyboard required; Joystick/gamepad optional. Analog joysticks supported.
Reviews
Read what others have to say about Tux Racer!
Tucows Review (Linux) (October 2000)
Tucows Review (Windows) (October 2000)
Total Demos Review (82%) (October 2000)
FreeGamesWeb.com Rating (October 2000)
LinuxFocus.org Review (January 2001)
Imprint Article (University of Waterloo Student Newspaper) (November 2000)
Joystick101.org article (October 2000)
LinuxWorld Article by Lee Anderson (August 2000)
License
The Tux Racer source code is licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License.
Tux Racer is Copyright (c) 1999-2001 by Jasmin F. Patry.
"Tux Racer" is a trademark of Jasmin F. Patry.
