When did Rad Racer happen?

Rad Racer, originally released in Japan as Highway Star (ハイウェイスター, Haiuei Sutā), is a racing game developed and published by Square for the Family Computer in 1987. In this game, players drive a Ferrari 328 or a generic Formula One racing machine through a race course.

1. When did Rad Racer come Out?
2. How many levels does Rad Racer have?
3. How to play Rad Racer?

When did Rad Racer come Out?

Rad Racer was released in Japan on August 7, 1987. It was later released in North America in October 1987 and in Europe on January 15, 1988. In August 1987, Nintendo released an arcade machine called Playchoice-10 that contained up to ten popular NES titles.

How many levels does Rad Racer have?

There are eight different levels of requiring increasing skill. Even if time runs out, the vehicle can continue to coast for awhile; if the vehicle reaches a checkpoint before running out of momentum, the game continues.

How to play Rad Racer?

The idea of Rad Racer is to rally through a course, and make it to check points before the timer runs out. If a player hits a road sign or tree at any speed the car crashes. Hitting another car directly from behind will severely slow the car down.