Description

"World Tour Racing," developed by Teque London and published by Atari Corporation, is a 3D racing video game that debuted for the Atari Jaguar CD console in 1995. The game plunges players into the fast-paced world of open-wheel racing, encompassing a variety of international tracks inspired by real-world locations. Players have the opportunity to compete in different modes, including Championship, Single Race, and Time Trial, each offering a unique challenge across multiple difficulty settings. The game leverages the Jaguar CD’s capabilities to deliver 3D environments and polygonal vehicle models, featuring dynamic camera angles and real-time racing physics, which were particularly notable during the era for a home console.

The development and release of "World Tour Racing" are significant in the context of the Jaguar CD's history, as it was among the limited number of titles produced for this attachment, which aimed but struggled to extend the life of the Jaguar console. Released during the twilight years of the Atari Jaguar's commercial viability, "World Tour Racing" showcased the technical potential of the system with its use of the Tom Cat chip (Jaguar's GPU) for scaling and rotation effects that were competitive with those on more dominant platforms of the time like the Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation. Though not universally acclaimed—critics pointed out some issues with frame rate and controls—the game was appreciated for its ambitious scope and remains a noted example of the Jaguar CD’s capabilities.