A zany and demanding RC kart with remarkable physics. Creative tracks, varied vehicles and rewarding mastery. An unfairly overlooked gem.
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Category
Racing4 players3+
Split screen
Description
Radio-controlled mini-cars race on circuits built in real settings in this Acclaim racing game. Published by Acclaim, released in Japan. Radio-controlled car racing with circuits in varied landscapes, stunts and boosts, championship and multiplayer modes. Japanese version.
The Japanese edition of Re-Volt is an unexpected rarity: a very limited Acclaim Japan print for a Western racing game.
Better with friends
A race of miniature radio-controlled cars that turns kitchens and living rooms into circuits strewn with traps and offensive power-ups. The competition blends precise driving with timely dirty tricks, each pickup able to revive the last-placed or topple the leader. Cheerful and accessible, it suits four-player games where you laugh as much at the spins as at well-aimed paybacks.
Is Re-Volt still worth playing in 2026?
Radio controlled car racing by Acclaim, Re-Volt offers ingenious tracks set in everyday locations like a supermarket or a garden. The driving demands real finesse to master the little vehicles across varied surfaces. The Dreamcast version benefits from a clean and fluid rendering. For anyone after a different breed of arcade racing, the title keeps a particular charm and accessible yet deep handling, perfect for short sessions or to discover a quite overlooked sub genre nowadays.
