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{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
| title = Leadfoot
| title = Leadfoot
| image = [[Image:Leadfoot2.jpg]]
| image = Leadfoot2.jpg
| caption = Scan of the booklet included with the game.
| caption = Scan of the booklet included with the game.
| developer = [[Ratbag Games]]
| developer = [[Ratbag Games]]
| publisher = [[WizardWorks]]
| publisher = {{vgrelease|NA|[[WizardWorks]]|EU|[[Take-Two Interactive]]}}
| designer = David Hewitt
| designer = David Hewitt
| engine =
| engine =
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|May 22, 2001<ref>{{cite web | author=IGN staff | date=May 19, 2001 | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/05/19/e3-2001-leadfoot-gold | title=E3 2001: Leadfoot Gold | website=[[IGN]] | publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] | access-date=February 16, 2020}}</ref>|EU|August 2001}}
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|June 1, 2001}}
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]]
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]]
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'''''Leadfoot''''' is a computer video game by the now defunct [[Ratbag Games]]. It is a spin-off of the dirt track racing series by Ratbag, which includes ''[[Dirt Track Racing (video game)|Dirt Track Racing]]'', ''[[Dirt Track Racing: Sprint Cars]]'' and ''[[Dirt Track Racing 2]]''. It is a racing game simulation reproducing the sport of stadium [[off-road racing]]. [[Pick-up truck]]s and [[Buggy (automobile)|buggies]] race around dirt tracks built inside stadiums - [[Supercross]] on four wheels. The tracks are short and tight, and are packed with jumps and other stunt features. The result is tight, close racing with plenty of fender banging.
'''''Leadfoot: Stadium Off-Road Racing''''', or '''''Leadfoot''''' for short, is a computer video game by the now defunct [[Ratbag Games]]. It is a spin-off of the dirt track racing series by Ratbag, which includes ''[[Dirt Track Racing (video game)|Dirt Track Racing]]'', ''[[Dirt Track Racing: Sprint Cars]]'' and ''[[Dirt Track Racing 2]]''. It is a racing game simulation reproducing the sport of stadium [[off-road racing]]. [[Pick-up truck]]s and [[Buggy (automobile)|buggies]] race around dirt tracks built inside stadiums - [[Supercross]] on four wheels.

==Game modes==

===Single-player===

====Career====
In Career mode, you race against the computer AI drivers starting at the very beginning of your driving career. you start with limited funds, and race for more money to buy better equipment (vehicles). You also have the choice of racing in different racing series, at different skill levels.

====Quick Race====
In the Quick Race mode, you can choose any track and vehicle combination. You can race against the AI, or against the clock.

===Multiplayer===
The multiplayer mode allows users to race other users from around the world via [[GameSpy]] servers.


==Movie Maker==
==Movie Maker==
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==Race vehicles==
==Race vehicles==
Players can choose from 8 different vehicles, in 2 classes.
Players can choose from 8 different vehicles, in 2 classes.

==Notes==
The original game that was tested before its release initially included 3 classes of vehicles (Sport Trucks, Buggies, and Stadium Lites), as well as a "Track Editor" much like the one found in [[Sierra Entertainment]]'s off road racing game [[SODA Off-Road Racing]]. The track editor was dropped before beta-testing started. The buggy class was dropped in the time span between beta-testing, and release of the game. Rumors ran around sim-racing sites that the buggies would make a return in Leadfoot 2. Ratbag dropped the Leadfoot 2 title within a few months of Leadfoot's initial release.


==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
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The editors of ''[[Computer Games Magazine]]'' nominated ''Leadfoot'' as the best racing game of 2001, but ultimately gave the award to ''[[NASCAR Racing 4]]''.<ref name=cgm11th>{{cite journal | author=Staff | journal=[[Computer Games Magazine]] | title=11th Annual ''Computer Games'' Awards |date=March 2002 | issue=136 | pages=50-56 }}</ref>
| MC = 69/100<ref name=mc>{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/leadfoot/critic-reviews/?platform=pc | title=Leadfoot for PC Reviews | website=[[Metacritic]] | publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] | access-date=February 16, 2020}}</ref>
| CGW = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine | last=Goble | first=Gord | url=http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_206.pdf | title=Cheap Thrills (''Leadfoot: Stadium Off-Road Racing'' Review) | magazine=[[Computer Gaming World]] | publisher=Ziff Davis | issue=206 | date=September 2001 | page=94 | access-date=February 16, 2020}}</ref>
| GSpot = 7.1/10<ref>{{cite web | last=Varanini | first=Giancarlo | date=June 7, 2001 | url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/leadfoot-review/1900-2770694/ | title=Leadfoot Review | website=[[GameSpot]] | publisher=CBS Interactive | access-date=February 16, 2020}}</ref>
| GameZone = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite web | last=Lafferty | first=Michael | date=June 7, 2001 | url=http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r18074.htm | title=Leadfoot Review | website=GameZone | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411212836/http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r18074.htm | archive-date=April 11, 2008 | access-date=February 16, 2020}}</ref>
| IGN = 7.8/10<ref>{{cite web | last=Blevins | first=Tal | date=June 14, 2001 | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/06/14/leadfoot | title=Leadfoot | website=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis | access-date=February 16, 2020}}</ref>
| PCGUS = 78%<ref>{{cite magazine | title=Leadfoot | magazine=[[PC Gamer]] | publisher=[[Future US|Imagine Media]] | year=2001}}</ref>
}}

The game received "average" reviews according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name=mc/>

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''[[Computer Games Magazine]]'' nominated the game as the best racing game of 2001, but ultimately gave the award to ''[[NASCAR Racing 4]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine | author=CGM staff | title=11th Annual Computer Games Awards | magazine=[[Computer Games Magazine]] | publisher=[[theGlobe.com]] | issue=136 | date=March 2002 | pages=50–56}}</ref>

{{clear}}

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.sumea.com.au/SumeaFlashback/Website_Ratbag/index.html Ratbag Games] Last version of Ratbag Games official website reproduced by Australian video game website Sumea for archives purposes.
*[http://www.sumea.com.au/SumeaFlashback/Website_Ratbag/index.html Ratbag Games] Last version of Ratbag Games official website reproduced by Australian video game website Sumea for archives purposes.
*{{moby game|id=/windows/leadfoot-stadium-off-road-racing}}
*[http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/data/467768.html GameFAQs]


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[[Category:2001 video games]]
[[Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games]]
[[Category:North America-exclusive video games]]
[[Category:North America-exclusive video games]]
[[Category:Racing video games]]
[[Category:Racing video games]]
[[Category:Video games developed in Australia]]
[[Category:Windows games]]
[[Category:Windows games]]
[[Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games]]
[[Category:Windows-only games]]
[[Category:Take-Two Interactive games]]
[[Category:WizardWorks games]]
[[Category:Ratbag Games games]]

Latest revision as of 00:04, 1 November 2023

Leadfoot
Scan of the booklet included with the game.
Developer(s)Ratbag Games
Publisher(s)
Designer(s)David Hewitt
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Release
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Leadfoot: Stadium Off-Road Racing, or Leadfoot for short, is a computer video game by the now defunct Ratbag Games. It is a spin-off of the dirt track racing series by Ratbag, which includes Dirt Track Racing, Dirt Track Racing: Sprint Cars and Dirt Track Racing 2. It is a racing game simulation reproducing the sport of stadium off-road racing. Pick-up trucks and buggies race around dirt tracks built inside stadiums - Supercross on four wheels.

Movie Maker

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Software included in Leadfoot allows for the exporting of video clips of game action in AVI format.

Race vehicles

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Players can choose from 8 different vehicles, in 2 classes.

Reception

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The game received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[2]

Computer Games Magazine nominated the game as the best racing game of 2001, but ultimately gave the award to NASCAR Racing 4.[8]

References

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  1. ^ IGN staff (May 19, 2001). "E3 2001: Leadfoot Gold". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Leadfoot for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  3. ^ Goble, Gord (September 2001). "Cheap Thrills (Leadfoot: Stadium Off-Road Racing Review)" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. No. 206. Ziff Davis. p. 94. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  4. ^ Varanini, Giancarlo (June 7, 2001). "Leadfoot Review". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  5. ^ Lafferty, Michael (June 7, 2001). "Leadfoot Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on April 11, 2008. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  6. ^ Blevins, Tal (June 14, 2001). "Leadfoot". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  7. ^ "Leadfoot". PC Gamer. Imagine Media. 2001.
  8. ^ CGM staff (March 2002). "11th Annual Computer Games Awards". Computer Games Magazine. No. 136. theGlobe.com. pp. 50–56.
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  • Ratbag Games Last version of Ratbag Games official website reproduced by Australian video game website Sumea for archives purposes.
  • Leadfoot at MobyGames
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