Race America

Race America
Corvette ZR-1 Challenge

North America cover art
Developer(s) Imagineering Inc.[1]
Publisher(s)
Platform(s) Nintendo Entertainment System[2]
Release date(s)
Genre(s) Arcade racing[1]
Mode(s) Single-player[2]
Multiplayer[2]
Media/distribution NES cartridge

Race America (also known as Corvette ZR-1 Challenge[2]) is a racing video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The art style is in a Western art style; a clear sign of its non-Japanese origin.[3] In addition to this, this game was never released in Japan under either title due to the popularity of Honda and Toyota in that country as opposed to Chevrolet and Dodge. The European version received the Chevrolet license to use its Corvette vehicles while the North American version had to be redesigned into vehicles that strongly resembled Dodge Vipers.[3]

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Gameplay

The game involves at driving on America's roads at approximately 200 miles (320 km) per hour from Boston to Los Angeles - a whopping 2,990 miles (4,810 km) from start to finish.[4] In the 2-player mode, the players race against each other using the same car model, but of different colours. Whereas, in the 1-player mode, each player must try to gain personal glory by competing against eight computer-controlled players who can race their way across the United States of America.[4] However, the drivers have fictional names and are neither based on the Formula One or the NASCAR Winston Cup (now Sprint Cup Series) racers of that era.[4] If the game was based on real world physics, it would take at least fourteen days to get from Boston to Los Angeles (providing that only fuel stops were made and no attempts were made to get some sleep).

Cars

Each racer uses the same modeled car, but with varying Top Speeds. The details are as follows: [5]

Racers

  1. Lance Slick: He's known for his cool moves and a hot foot!
  2. Mike Linguini: This hot Italian swerves all over the road!
  3. Derrick Stetson: A tough Texan who herds racers just like cattle!
  4. Ito Speedo: This black belt driver will blow your doors off!
  5. Va-Va Vroom: She's the top female racecar driver in the world!
  6. Pierre Sedan: He'll block your pass every time in high style!
  7. Hans Von Brakemann: Get too close to him and you're history!
  8. AJ Turbo: There's no foolin' around with AJ! He's the king of the road!

Tracks

Distance - 210 miles (340 km) Drag Bonus - 10000 Leg Bonus - 27000 Distance Bonus - 25/Mile

Distance - 240 miles (390 km) Drag Bonus - 12000 Leg Bonus - 30000 Distance Bonus - 50/Mile

Distance - 510 miles (820 km) Drag Bonus - 14000 Leg Bonus - 64000 Distance Bonus - 75/Mile

Distance - 270 miles (430 km) Drag Bonus - 16000 Leg Bonus - 34000 Distance Bonus - 100/Mile

Distance - 290 miles (470 km) Drag Bonus - 18000 Leg Bonus - 37000 Distance Bonus - 125/Mile

Distance - 530 miles (850 km) Drag Bonus - 20000 Leg Bonus - 67000 Distance Bonus - 150/Mile

Distance - 780 miles (1,260 km) Drag Bonus - 24000 Leg Bonus - 78000 Distance Bonus - 225/Mile

Distance - 990 miles (1,590 km) Drag Bonus - 28000 Leg Bonus - 124000 Distance Bonus - 225/Mile

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Release information". GameFAQs. http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/nes/data/587200.html. Retrieved 2009-06-14. 
  2. ^ a b c d "Additional release information". UV List. http://www.uvlist.net/game-8128-Race+America. Retrieved 2009-06-14. 
  3. ^ a b "Art style information/Comparison to European version". Blame the Control Pad. http://www.blamethecontrolpad.com/nesracers/nesracers.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-26. 
  4. ^ a b c "Game overview". allgame. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=164. Retrieved 2009-06-14. 
  5. ^ a b http://www.gamefaqs.com/nes/587200-race-america/faqs/36190

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