This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave are revving their engines and bracing for the G-force as they revisit Geoff Crammond’s 1989 gravity-defying masterpiece: Stunt Car Racer!

We’re heading back to the high-altitude tracks to look at the game that turned 3D wireframe graphics into a nail-biting survival experience. We break down the sheer terror of hearing that "crack" in the chassis after a heavy landing, the precision required to keep your hot rod on the rails, and how those stomach-churning drops proved that you didn't need millions of colours to create a sense of speed.

As usual, we’ve shaken up a pair of cocktails to help steady the nerves after a few sessions on the Stepping Stones.

We journey through the literal highs and lows of the arcade-sim hybrid, complete with Andy reminiscing about the glorious Amiga version, and Dave finally admitting that he still hasn't mastered the art of hitting the nitro without flying off into the void!

Andy’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/39844/genuine-risk

Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/669/downhill-racer

Links:

Stunt Car Racer Remake: https://github.com/omenoidlab/stuntcarremake

Stunt Car Racer at Torinak: https://torinak.com/qaop/play/stuntcar

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This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave journey through the streets of America through a 1980s Japanese lens as they revisit the 1988 coin-op original: Shadow Warriors (AKA Ninja Gaiden)!

We’re heading back to the smoky arcades to look at the side-scrolling beat 'em up that feels worlds apart from its famous NES cousin. We break down the visceral joy of the "neck-flip" throw, the punishing difficulty of those hockey-mask-wearing goons, and the legendary (and terrifying) "circular saw" continue screen that haunted many a childhood. As usual, we’ve shaken up a pair of cocktails to celebrate the grit and grime of this arcade powerhouse.

Andy’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3965/

Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5ToSWJr94k/

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This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave are checking their G-diffusers and heading for Corneria to revisit the 1993 Super FX powerhouse: Star Wi... I mean Fox! We’re blasting off with Fox McCloud and his crew to look back at the polygon revolution that changed the SNES forever. We break down the chaotic joy of trying to keep Slippy Toad alive and why those flat-shaded shapes still hold more charm than a modern 4K render.

As usual, we’ve shaken up a pair of cocktails to sip on while we do a barrel roll through gaming history. Andy’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/40081 Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/18098

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