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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| ✕ Cross | X | Bottom face |
| ○ Circle | Z | Right face |
| □ Square | S | Left face |
| △ Triangle | A | Top face |
| L1 | Q | Left shoulder |
| R1 | E | Right shoulder |
| L2 | Tab | Left trigger |
| R2 | R | Right trigger |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
| Left Stick Up | T | Analog up |
| Left Stick Down | G | Analog down |
| Left Stick Left | F | Analog left |
| Left Stick Right | H | Analog right |
| L3 (stick press) | — | Stick press |
| Right Stick Up | I | Right stick |
| Right Stick Down | K | Right stick |
| Right Stick Left | J | Right stick |
| Right Stick Right | L | Right stick |
| R3 (stick press) | — | Stick press |
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Speed Freaks is a racing video game developed by Funcom and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation.
The Story Behind Speed Punks
If a player finishes in fourth to sixth position, the race must be retry – at the cost of one of a limited number of retries – until a placing of third or above is achieved. In time attack mode, players race against the clock through the same tracks that are present in Tournament mode, attempting to set the fastest time possible. Speed Freaks features nine original characters from which the player can choose to compete as or against.
Speed Freaks was produced by Padraig Crowley and designed and developed by the SD Team at Funcom Dublin in Ireland. Speed Freaks also has two multiplayer modes: Vs. and Multiplayer. In Vs. mode two players race against each other either in a single race or through a league, on the same tracks as are present in the Tournament mode, with the screen split in half.
How Speed Punks Plays
Initially only the Easy league is available, by finishing this league, the Medium league is unlocked, which in turn unlocks the Hard league when finished. The goal of the game is to either finish a race ahead of other racers, who are controlled by the computer and other players, or complete a circuit in the fastest time. The tracks featured in this mode have lower detail than those in single player and Vs. mode.
Pick-ups, such as missiles and slime, allow racers to hit others with the objects, causing them to spin and lose control. It supports up to two players (four with a multitap for PlayStation). The racer with the highest number of points after all four races have been completed wins the league. winning all of the races in a league unlocks one of Three Challenges.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Computer controlled characters are also awarded three points for fourth place and one point for fifth place. In time attack mode, players race against the clock through the same tracks that are present in Tournament mode, attempting to set the fastest time possible. In each challenge a player races against one computer-controlled character in a single race, where if the player wins the race, their opponent becomes a playable character.
Each character's kart has different capabilities with differing levels of top speed, acceleration, handling and collision recovery. It supports up to two players (four with a multitap for PlayStation). The racer with the highest number of points after all four races have been completed wins the league. winning all of the races in a league unlocks one of Three Challenges.
Speed Punks — Frequently Asked Questions
What console was Speed Punks released on?
Speed Punks was released for the Sony PlayStation in .
Can I save my progress in Speed Punks?
It does — with a free account you can snapshot the game at any point using save states, then pick it up later from exactly that spot.
How many players does Speed Punks support?
Speed Punks supports 1 player(s) in this browser version.
Can I play Speed Punks online for free?
Absolutely. The full game loads in the player at the top of this page and runs right in your browser — no installs, no plugins, no waiting.
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