Hi-Octane

Hi-Octane is a hovercraft racing/combat game by Bullfrog. There is no background information given on the game's universe, or your place in it. There's also no FMV introduction; the game just starts. The goal of the game varies depending on how you configure it. You can go for the best combination of finishing position and kills in a single race, race against your own best times in Clone Mode, race a Championship season, or go into Death Match mode and simply try to blow the other vehicles away.
There's a choice of two control setups, the volume of the music and sound effects are separately adjustable, and the skill and number of AI drivers is selectable (0-7 opponents at skill 0-3). Up to eight can play, using a Hot Seat option where players hand off the controller to each other when prompted. More realistically, two can play head-to-head via a split-screen view (it's somewhat jerky and cramped, but playable with a bit of effort). There is no link-cable support.
While racing, you may fire at your opponents with a minigun (which has infinite ammo, though it needs to cool off after prolonged firing), or with a limited supply of missiles. You can increase your speed by charging your booster, but this uses up lots of fuel.
You may choose an in-cockpit view, or an external, above-and-behind view (at one of three ranges). The HUD is a bit complex-looking at first, but is easily learned. There is an active map in the bottom corner of the screen, so you may keep track of your location and where your opponents are. The graphics are extensively texture-mapped and are usually pretty smooth, though the pop-up/draw-in is somewhat greater than in other PlayStation racing games.

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