Rad Racer (Nintendo, 1987)

pretty fun to play and when you press select you can use 3d glasses on it, fun when you can play with a good nes accessory.

This game (Rad Racer) is awesome, I could drive a car over 200 MPH. If you can't find a game you'll like, get this game.

the game works like a charm, came in perfect condition, and shipped very fast! Would recommend Pedro Games to anybody looking for classic games! Thanks!!

Upon delivery, which was speedy and package was wrapped well, I tried out the game and discovered it was dirty and needed to be cleaned. After cleaning it a little it works fine and I'm very pleased.

El manual de Rad Racer completa un artículo que se hace clásico y que representa un pieza de colección.

The game itself is not quite like i remember it from when i was young, but i still like this game. I like to fly around the corners doing 255 mph and fly off into who knows what direction. It's still a great game!

excellent condition when i got it. played it immediately. got here in 3 days. I would buy again from this seller for sure.

this game is great, and it was really high tech for it's time. if you have some 3D glasses left over from the 80's, then just push select and the graphics switch to 3D mode. the game itself is actually very challenging, it is a good game for anyone who enjoys a good old fashion racing game. its pretty rad

Rad Racer is another true classic.. this game is almost like an old, old version of the Playstation hit Gran Turismo, so NES gamers if you are looking for a true time racing challenge Rad Racer is the game to buy.

Rad Racer was and is still the best games that Nintendo had to offer! Amazing like Rad Racer II (when I played it years ago, not the one I've recently bought with a faulty background).

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This a basic racing game for Nintendo. Using the B for brake and the A for gas, you race around the track. Obstacles in your way include other cars and light poles on the edge of the road. Stay on the track to maintain your speed and don't run out of time. There are checkpoints and your time is extended when you reach each one. The goal is to complete the track before time runs out.
This is a classic NES game. I think it is one of the better games for NES. It is easy to play and very addictive. Easy to control the speed of the car and even though the other cars are sometimes frustrating, they dont take away from the game. Overall great gameplay. The graphics are typical of NES and I think the game is easy to play and simple enough that older graphics dont hold it back. I would recommend this game. Good choice for anyone trying to collect quality NES games.

Graphics
The graphics in this game are very simple and plain. Most cars are do not have much detail, and the scenery is rather plain. But, on the other hand, it is nice to note that each stage has a car that is real and unique [to that stage]. For example, there is a Beetle on the first stage, then you challenge a Corvette on the second stage. Other cars include a Lamborghini, a Ferrari, and a few more. Most importantly, Square did incorporate parallax scrolling in the background scenery. For example, you can see the background separate in half and move left to right to accommodate the viewing position from your car. This is quite a nice graphical technique that was implemented, especially since this game came out in the first generation of the NES.

Game Play
This is where this game shines. You are given a choice to drive one of two cars. You can take a Ferrari or a F1 race car. Both cars run at the same speed and have no difference in actual game play. They just look different. This game may remind some gamers of Pole Position since the car handles like the one in that game - only faster, and a little tighter with a faster response. The brakes in this game are spot on, akin to real-life Porsches. There are two modes of acceleration. You can speed up by simply holding the A button, or you can hold UP on the controller as well as the A button. The latter is a pseudo-turbo-boost which allows to you speed up very quickly. The BEST stage to use this boost is on the third level - Grand Canyon. There is a LONG straight-away that lets you travel ultra fast and really makes you feel like you are speeding fast!

Music
This game has good music that is fit for racing. There are three tunes in all. One or two may start off slow but they pickup the pace into the middle of the song and make you feel like you are really advancing in the race. The sound effects are also fit for this game. They are simple and mundane, but effective. For example, you really do feel that you hit another car on the side when you hear the sound effect of *DAAHSH,* or that time when you will crash and send your car flying into the air *TAAKH TAAKH TAKKH!* I always wanted the soundtrack for this game but could not find it.

Story
The story is about you driving, and well, it gets interesting as you finish the game, and I would rather not ruin it for you. The ending is better than most racing games I have seen on the NES, not to mention most games I have beat, period.

FUN FACTOR
Here it is. This is what you care about. Is this game FUN? In my opinion, yes, it is a LOT of fun. It is meant to be an *Arcade Racer*. If you can take this game in that context, you should not have any gripes. The game engine is basic and offers no simulation or upgrade ability, and you do not want that anyway: you want fast, fun, and finish-in-a-few-minutes because you want to play an Arcade Racing game. The music suits the arcade style very well (it is fast and keeps you on your feet – or should I say, thumbs ;) - very nice for the NES) and the graphics offer a clean environment - play this game to drive for fun for a few minutes, or to get a quick rush of speed for those few minutes you have left for gaming.

Closing Comments
This game is Sega OutRun\'s equivalent on the NES. It offers what an 8-Bit Arcade Racer can offer at best and provides a great racing video game experience. Borrow it from a friend or pick it up for a few bucks and give it a try. It is one of the most-fun Arcade Racer's!

...on the edge of your seat. You only race against the time and track (3 lane road) but with obstacles on either side of the road from trees to rocks. Also, road hogs will slow you up, even more so as you get to the next level.
Hit them with your car in any way, and you'll be whipped across the track.
The nice thing is that your car never gets damaged, but you'll get slowed up, and once time ends and you don't cross that checkpoint to get more time, you'll have to start all over at level 1. NO CONTINUES is the only downside to this game.

I managed to get to level 5, but not sure how many more there are. The key to beating the time is patience and knowing your turbocharger by pressing up on the D pad. You'll notice the sound difference and see the pixilated smoke from the pipe. Otherwise, great game for its time.