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Rad Racer: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Rad Racer (1987): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Rad Racer (1987) is a racing, arcade video game developed by Square, available on Arcade, famicom, NES. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 69/100 on IGDB.

What is Rad Racer about?

This is no ordinary game pak. This is Rad Racer. Nintendo's thrilling 3-D video game Rad Racer comes action-packed with revolutionary 3-D technology and 3-D glasses (they're free inside) that will have you really believing you're in the middle of a cross-country rally race - cruising along at 200 miles per hour! Rad Racer takes you through 8 treacherous race courses including the Los Angeles Nightway, the San Francisco Highway and the Grand Canyon. Choose the Ferrari and you'll enter a Super Machine competition where you'll race against Corvettes and Lamborghinis. Select the F-1 Machine and you'll compete against incredibly fast cars. Whether it's Ferrari or F-1, 3-D or regular mode, Rad Racer's hairpin curves, daredevil turns and realistic action will bring home all the fun and excitement of real rally racing. Think you're up to it? Then drivers, start your engines. It's Rad Racer!

Key details

Rad Racer was released in 1987 and supports single player. Platforms: Arcade, famicom, NES. Developer: Square.

Should you play Rad Racer?

Reviews are mixed, but Rad Racer retains a dedicated player base among racing, arcade fans.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Rad Racer?

Rad Racer is a racing, arcade game by Square, released in 1987.

What platforms is Rad Racer on?

Rad Racer is available on Arcade, famicom, NES.

Is Rad Racer good?

Rad Racer has an aggregate score of 69/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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