Here are a few of the most interesting Rad Racer facts and stats I was able to dig up. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.
Rad Racer player count:
1.96 million game units sold worldwide
Last updated December 2014
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Game Description
Rad Racer is a racing video game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). It was released in North America in 1987 and in Japan in 1988.
In Rad Racer, players control a sports car and race against the clock to complete a series of courses, which include highways, city streets, and coastal roads. The game features a third-person perspective and uses Mode 7 graphics to create a sense of 3D space, giving players the illusion of driving through a vast and varied landscape.
The game also features a stereo sound system that enhances the experience by providing realistic engine noises and music, and allowing players to hear different sounds depending on the position of other cars on the track.
Rad Racer was well-received for its innovative use of 3D graphics and stereo sound, as well as its fast and challenging gameplay. It is often cited as one of the best racing games of its era and has since become a cult classic among retro gaming enthusiasts.
Game Details
Here is pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about Rad Racer.
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- Game Developer(s):
- Square
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- Game Publisher(s):
- Nintendo
- Square Enix
- Mattel
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- Year Released:
- 1987
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- Available Platform(s):
- Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
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- Number of Players:
- Single-Player
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- Type(s) of Game:
- Racing Video Games
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