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Stunts, also known as 4D Sports Driving in some regions, is a three-dimensional car racing and stunt simulation game released in 1990 for the MS-DOS platform. It was developed by Distinctive Software, Inc. and published by Brøderbund Software, Inc. The game presents a first-person driving perspective and combines traditional circuit racing with the performance of elaborate vehicular stunts.

In the game, players control one of eleven available cars, which can be configured with either automatic or manual transmission. The primary objective is to complete laps around a circuit in the shortest possible time while avoiding crashes. Races can be run against the clock or against one of six computer-controlled opponents. The circuits are notable for incorporating special stunt elements such as vertical loops, corkscrews, and jumps that can send the car over buildings. The driving environment is contained within a large, fenced square area, and the terrain includes paved roads, gravel, ice, and grass, each affecting the car's grip differently. A pseudo-physics system simulates vehicle handling characteristics like oversteer and understeer, with grip also influenced by the banking of curves.

The game includes several supporting features for both racing and creation. Players can save and review race replays from four different camera angles, with an optional dashboard overlay. It is possible to resume driving from any point in a replay, though such sessions are not recorded for time. A significant component is the integrated track and terrain editor, which allows users to design new courses or modify existing ones. The game employs a polygonal 3D engine with flat shading, displaying at a resolution of 320 by 200 pixels with 256 colors, and offers high and low detail settings. A copy protection system requires players to enter a phrase from the manual before racing; failure to do so results in a forced crash shortly after the race begins.