GP Rider (World, FD1094 317-0163) (Twin setup)

Sega • 1990

GP Rider (World, FD1094 317-0163) (Twin setup) — Title screen
Title screen
GP Rider (World, FD1094 317-0163) (Twin setup) — Gameplay
Gameplay

GP Rider is a two-player motorcycle racing game released by Sega in 1990. Players compete head-to-head across demanding tracks, striving to complete laps faster than their opponent. The game utilizes paddle controls for steering, requiring precise adjustments to navigate corners and maintain speed. This twin setup version of GP Rider features Sega X Board hardware and a ride-on model allowing players to feel more immersed in the racing action. The game’s technical specifications include two Motorola 68000 processors handling gameplay alongside a Zilog Z80 processor for sound, enhanced by Yamaha YM2151 and Sega custom sound chips. A version of GP Rider was also released as an upright model, and later ported to both the Sega Master System and Game Gear consoles. The US release includes a "Winners Don't Use Drugs" anti-drug message screen. GP Rider offers a challenging experience focused on lap times and competitive racing between two players.

Details

Manufacturer
Sega
Year
1990
Players
2
Genre
Driving / Motorbike
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
gprider

Machine data derived from the MAME project.