Lotus Turbo Challenge is a racing game published by Electronic Arts for the Sega Genesis, released in 1990. You control a Lotus sports car, racing on tracks with a focus on speed, handling, and precision driving. The game is a port of the 1989 computer game of the same name, known for its fast-paced action and challenging gameplay.
The gameplay involves steering your car, accelerating, and braking through courses, and you must also manage your speed and handling to navigate corners and maintain your position. The game features a "time" mode, where you must reach checkpoints before time runs out. The game includes multiple tracks, each with unique challenges and obstacles, and a championship mode where you compete in a series of races to become the champion.
A unique feature of Lotus Turbo Challenge is the "turbo" system – you can use a turbo boost to increase your speed for a short period, adding a layer of strategy to the racing. The game also features a "multiplayer" mode, where two players can compete against each other.
Lotus Turbo Challenge is a solid racing game on the Genesis, praised for its fast-paced action, turbo mechanic, and challenging racing experience.