Rad Racer

Rad Racer

released on Aug 07, 1987
by Mattel

Rad Racer

released on Aug 07, 1987
by Mattel

This is no ordinary game pak. This is Rad Racer. Nintendo's thrilling 3-D video game Rad Racer comes action-packed with revolutionary 3-D technology and 3-D glasses (they're free inside) that will have you really believing you're in the middle of a cross-country rally race - cruising along at 200 miles per hour! Rad Racer takes you through 8 treacherous race courses including the Los Angeles Nightway, the San Francisco Highway and the Grand Canyon. Choose the Ferrari and you'll enter a Super Machine competition where you'll race against Corvettes and Lamborghinis. Select the F-1 Machine and you'll compete against incredibly fast cars. Whether it's Ferrari or F-1, 3-D or regular mode, Rad Racer's hairpin curves, daredevil turns and realistic action will bring home all the fun and excitement of real rally racing. Think you're up to it? Then drivers, start your engines. It's Rad Racer!


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Rad Racer II
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That's when racing games started to get better on the NES. It's still a bit frustrating due to the high difficulty. But it's already close to what was happening in the arcades with OutRun. The music is also super memorable. Hopefully they will bring this game someday to Nintendo Switch Online with a neat rewind feature.

Rad Racer was the high-octane racer of my childhood. Blazing down those 3D-effect roads to a rocking soundtrack was the ultimate rush! It's a bit basic compared to today's racers, and the challenge can get brutal, but it still holds a special place in my heart for nailing that '80s arcade feel.

Very similar in mood and pace as Outrun, but doesn't look quite as good.

honestly a very competent outrun clone... it doesn't look as good, the music isn't as catchy, but it feels spot on.

What settles this game apart from the other racing games? Atmosphere. You can drive with only the sound of your engine, maybe turn on the radio. It's such a simple addition but it adds a lot to the game's charm. Otherwise, it's your usual simple yet tough NES game.
I've always been bad at it though. Oh well!