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Rad Racer (Europe)

NES / Famicom
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1987
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✪ Reviewed on May 19, 2024
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Square's 3D racing game on NES compatible with 3D glasses. Exhilarating speed, varied circuits. Square before RPGs, in a totally different genre. Fun and technically original.

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Category
Racing 1 player 3+
Description
Futuristic side-view racing game featuring an SF racing car at high speed. Published by Square, released in Europe in 1987. Car in side view at high speed on SF roads, obstacles to avoid and speed effects. NES port of Square's Rad Racer racing game.

Rad Racer review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,04 MB 📅01/12/1987
Published by Square

Rad Racer (NES) price, value & rarity

Notable
Q1 loose
 $11 Q6 complete
 $34 Q10 new
 $127 !
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Rad Racer
USA
01/12/1987
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Is Rad Racer still worth playing in 2026?

A racing game from Square, Rad Racer propels a high speed sports car on sunny roads in rear view, in a pure arcade racing formula inherited from the OutRun spirit. The sense of speed, the smooth pseudo 3D for the NES and an unexpected anaglyph 3D mode give a definite character to a direct, snappy drive. The content stays thin and the difficulty severe. For a retro racing fan, someone curious about the NES's technical feats or a collector, the title keeps an intact energy and speed pleasure.

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