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Highway Star (Japan / Famicom 3D System)

NES / Famicom
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Reviewed in
1987
48
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✪ Reviewed on August 18, 2023
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Highway Star is a Japanese Square Famicom racing game in pseudo 3D behind vehicle view simulating futuristic highway races with upgradable vehicles. The representation offers scrolling with speed and gearbox management in a Japanese arcade racing formula. Without western release, curiosity for Famicom racing fans in the 8 bit Square production vein.

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Category
Racing 1 player 3+
Description
Behind-the-car arcade racer dashing through varied scenery against the clock. Published by Square, released in 1987 in Japan. Famicom 3D System compatible for stereoscopic depth, eight stages and in-car radio. Japanese Famicom version, released in the West as Rad Racer.

Highway Star review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,04 MB 📅22/12/1987
Published by Square

Highway Star (NES) price, value & rarity

Notable
Q1 loose
 $17 Q6 complete
 $48 Q10 new
 $154 !
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