Wacky Wheels 1.0

This is a sub-page of Proto:Wacky Wheels.

Version 1.0 of Wacky Wheels was a review copy sent to a UK magazine, likely this one. It's a shareware version (i.e., much of the registered game is not available to play) but appears to be feature complete in terms of gameplay.

Sprite Modifications#

Several of the characters (Sultan the Camel, Peggles the Pelican, Razer the Shark, and Ringo the Raccoon) had dark, cartoonish outlines which were removed for the final.

Documentation Changes#

Prototype	Final
Minor rewording: "If selecting practice mode ..." became "If selecting time trial mode ..." "Select your race and race your friend to the finish line" became "Race your friend alone or with the other animals."
Old Giggle the Demon taunts (see "Multiplayer Taunts" below).
Brake and Hand Brake Turn controls were reversed between versions, as reflected here.
"This shareware edition ..." became "The shareware edition ..."

Multiplayer Taunts#

The review copy featured a more useful set of Giggle the Demon "taunts" which actually served to communicate information to the other player, rather than simply trash-talking them.

Prototype	Final

Command Line Parameter#

If launched with the command line parameter /TRACE, the game will display "Trace on" on startup. It's not otherwise clear what this does.