Category: Racing Games

Racing Games

Monster Truck Madness 64 – N64

What an embarrassing game this is for Rockstar Games. For those of you who have been into gaming for a while, you probably remember Rockstar for the Grand Theft Auto series, Bully, Red Dead Redemption, and more. You probably don’t remember when they made Monster Truck Madness 64. And good for you.

F-Zero X – N64

Is it just me or is this game (and the original) pretty much a forgotten game? F-Zero X doesn’t really pop up in people’s heads when they think about the Nintendo 64 and isn’t really included in its legacy, although it should be. Let’s talk about why this game should be REMEMBERED!

Rush 2 – N64

Rush 2, the sequel to San Francisco Rush, offers up incredible racing action and a gnarly stunt track!

Mario Kart 64 – N64

Where does one begin when trying to review one of the best recognized games of all time in one of the most popular racing franchises of all time? With a simple and straightforward statement, maybe: Mario Kart 64 took America by storm instantly and remains close to the hearts of so many people, even those who haven’t played it in 10+ years.

Cruis’n USA – N64

Cruis’n USA has to be one of the most popular arcade racing games of all time. If not the most popular of all time, definitely in the mid to late ’90s. With all of that being said, you’d think I would have been happy and pleased with Cruis’n USA and the ability to now play it at home without having to pump quarter after quarter into it, right? Unfortunately no! Actually, HELL NO!

Mario Kart Double Dash!! – GameCube

Platform:  Nintendo GameCube Release Date (NA):  November 17th, 2003 Developer:  Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Genre:  Racing Rating:  7 out of 10   Mario Kart Double Dash is the fourth installment in the series and to me feels like the first “modern” Mario Kart.  True to its name, this is the first and so far only Mario Kart to include a… Continue reading Mario Kart Double Dash!! – GameCube

Road Rash – Genesis

Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Electronic Arts Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date (NA): 1991 Genre: Racing, sport, motorcycle racing, action racing Nerd Rating: 6.5 out of 10   Road Rash was one of those games that we all remember as a kid and probably remember thinking it was badass.  But does anybody remember why?  Road Rash… Continue reading Road Rash – Genesis

Race Drivin’ – Game Boy

Falling Asleep at the Wheel     Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Developer: Argonaut Games Publisher: THQ Release Date (NA): 1992/1993 Genre: Racing Nerd Rating: 2 out of 10     One might have fond memories of riding in the back of the minivan playing the ever-living daylights out of their Game Boy.  One might remember… Continue reading Race Drivin’ – Game Boy

Wipeout 2048 – PS Vita

Platform:  PS Vita Release Date (NA):  February 22nd, 2012 Developer:  Studio Liverpool Genre:  Racing, Extreme Racing, Futuristic Racing Rating:  7.5 out of 10 I remember Wipeout XL from my days of renting PS1 games and a few years later was introduced to Wipeout 3 while I was out hunting for the former.  Although I haven’t taken the time to… Continue reading Wipeout 2048 – PS Vita

Mario Kart Wii – Wii

Platform:  Wii Release Date (NA):  April 27th, 2008 Developer:  Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Genre:  Racing Rating:  7.5 out of 10   The Mario Kart franchise has remained one of the most popular Mario spin-offs for years, and Mario Kart Wii continues the tradition of updating the series to match current technology.  Gameplay is nearly identical to previous incarnations with… Continue reading Mario Kart Wii – Wii