San Francisco Rush
Atari Games • 1996


Experience the thrill of high-speed racing through San Francisco in San Francisco Rush, an arcade driving game released by Atari Games in 1996. Players take control of a futuristic vehicle as they navigate detailed recreations of iconic city locations, pursued by rival racers. The game utilizes a chase view perspective, emphasizing dynamic movement and intense close calls as you weave through traffic and attempt to overtake opponents. San Francisco Rush features an immersive racing experience enhanced by its unique control setup – a force-feedback steering wheel, shifter, and foot pedals deliver realistic handling. Players can discover hidden content and modes by utilizing button combinations at the vehicle selection screen, such as unlocking alternate vehicles or accessing time trial challenges. The game’s attract mode also offers extended demo races showcasing diverse camera angles unavailable during standard gameplay. The original title launched a series of racing games including San Francisco Rush: The Rock - Alcatraz Edition, San Francisco Rush 2049, and others, establishing a futuristic racing franchise for Atari Games.
Details
- Manufacturer
- Atari Games
- Year
- 1996
- Players
- 1
- Genre
- Driving / Race (chase view)
- Display
- raster
- Emulation status
- good
- MAME ID
- sfrush
Machine data derived from the MAME project.