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R.C. Pro-Am

NES · Released February 1, 1988 · Developed by Rare · Published by Tradewest Inc

78Total 78Single player
RacingAction
Loose
CIB
Sealed

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Summary

Presented in an overhead isometric perspective, a single player races a radio-controlled car around a series of tracks. The objective of each track is to qualify for the next race by placing in the top three racers. Players collect items to improve performance, and they must avoid a variety of hazards such as rain puddles and oil slicks. It is an example of a racing game which features vehicular combat, in which racers can use missiles and bombs to temporarily disable opposing vehicles. The game distanced itself from earlier racing titles by using an overhead, instead of a first-person, perspective. Reviews have cited it as inspiration for future games such as Super Off Road, Rock n' Roll Racing, and the Mario Kart series. It has appeared in many "top games of all time" lists and is regarded as one of the best titles in the NES library.

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Details

IGDB Rating
78.47 / 100
29 ratings
Total Rating
78.47 / 100
29 (user + critic)
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
Action
Developer
Rare

Also known as

AliasChampionship Pro-AmAlternative title
AliasRC Pro-AmAlternative spelling
AliasКоличкитеBulgarian title
AliasR.C. Pro-Am: 32 Tracks of Racing ThrillsAlternative title
PortugalR.C. Pro-Am: 32 Pistas de pura Emoção!Portuguese title
AliasR.C. PRO-AMStylized title

Release history (6 entries)

DatePlatformRegion
Feb 1, 1988Nintendo Entertainment System
Apr 1, 1988Nintendo Entertainment System
Dec 31, 1988Arcade
Dec 31, 1989Nintendo Entertainment System
Dec 31, 1992Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Dec 31, 1994Nintendo Entertainment System

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