Underplayed Gems

Captain Scarlet (2006)

Captain Scarlet cover
Developer
Brain in a Jar
Publisher
Blast! Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Racing

How it feels

A breezy, mission-driven sci-fi racer that lets fans of the classic marionette show zip around shooting and racing through simple, lighthearted action.

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About

An Europe-exclusive racing game based on the 1960s marionette-based sci-fi series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. Captain Scarlet is a 3D racing/shooter game based on the TV series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967-1968). The player takes control of Captain Scarlet who has to protect the world from the Mysterons, an alien race wanting revenge for the destruction of their base on Mars by Captain Black. In the game captain scarlet takes on missions to thwart the plans of the Mysterons. These missions include escorting V.I.P.s, rescuing Captain Blue, destroying a bomb truck and delivering supplies in time. While playing, the player will drive two different vehicles that can fire projectiles - the Spectrum patrol car and Spectrum pursuit vehicle.

Screenshots

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