Rad Racer (PlayChoice-10)

Square • 1987

Rad Racer (PlayChoice-10) — Title screen
Title screen
Rad Racer (PlayChoice-10) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Race against the clock and your opponent in Rad Racer, a driving game released by Square in 1987 for the Nintendo PlayChoice-10 system. Players assume the role of a racer navigating twisting roads and challenging courses from a distinctive chase-view perspective. Utilizing an eight-way joystick and two buttons for control, you’ll steer your vehicle while striving to overtake rivals and reach the finish line first. The game supports cooperative play for two racers, allowing friends to compete head-to-head on the same track. Rad Racer utilizes a Zilog Z80 processor alongside a Zetex N2A03 chip for both visuals and sound. The unique PlayChoice-10 cartridge format delivered this racing experience utilizing specialized hardware. Experience the thrill of high-speed pursuit in this title from Square, designed for two players to test their driving skills against each other.

Details

Manufacturer
Square
Year
1987
Players
2
Genre
Driving / Race (chase view)
Display
raster
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
pc_radrc

Machine data derived from the MAME project.