Rapid Racer is a Psygnosis PS1 speedboat racing game. Water racing with fast powerboats in varied environments. Accessible arcade gameplay and exhilarating speed. An original and pleasant nautical racing title on PS1, little known but entertaining.
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Racing2 players3+
Split screen
Description
Sony Cambridge Studio boat racing, where the player drives speedboats on water tracks. Created by Sony Cambridge Studio and Sony Computer Entertainment, released in 1997 in Europe and 1998 in Japan under the Rapid Racer title. Over eight water tracks with dynamic waves, over eight speedboats with distinct profiles, two-player split-screen versus mode and electronic rock soundtrack. European and Japanese edition under the Rapid Racer title.
A powerboat racing game from Psygnosis, also known as Turbo Prop Racing, Rapid Racer emphasises water physics, with waves, chop and a wake that genuinely affect handling. This nautical dimension, rare at the time, gives the races a real identity, backed by varied settings. The slippery handling and limited content call for a period of adjustment. An atypical racing game to recommend for fans of water based driving and original retro thrills.
