Power Shovel

Released1999

Arcade
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation

About

Based on Taito's Japanese arcade game, Power Shovel puts players behind the controls of three earthmovers in a variety of construction-oriented events. Three modes of gameplay are available: Arcade King, License Mode, and Level Editor. Arcade King includes missions from the coin-op, such as demolishing a car, knocking over houses, and pouring large amounts of curry sauce over rice. Money earned in this mode is used to unlock more mini-games, artwork, music, and other items. Two players can also compete against each other in these events in a best of three competition. Players take turns completing each task until a winner is declared. License Mode provides a series of timed tests (like knocking over poles, parking and digging sand) that must be completed in order to gain your operator's license. The Level Editor lets players design their own courses on a 6 x 6 grid, with obstacles such as holes, electric fences, cones, and sheds. The three available shovels vary in their size, speed, capacity, and digging ability. In each event, players have the option of a first- or third-person perspective.

Developer: Taito
Publisher: Taito
Genres: Simulator
Themes: Action
Modes: Single player, Split screen
Perspective: First person, Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Age ratings: ESRB E, USK 0
Also known as: Let's Ride a Power Shovel, Simple 1500 Series vol.89: The Power Shovel - Power Shovel ni Norou!, Power Excavator, Power Shovel ni Norou!!, SIMPLE1500シリーズVol. 89 THE パワーショベルに乗ろう！！

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Arcade	1999
PC (Microsoft Windows)	Sep 20, 2001 · JapanMar 28, 2002 · Japan
PlayStation	Sep 21, 2000 · JapanJul 19, 2001 · North AmericaNov 30, 2001 · EuropeMar 28, 2002 · Japan