RPM Racing is an arcade developed by Silicon & Synapse, released 1 February 1991 on Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
What RPM Racing is
RPM Racing is an arcade game developed by Silicon & Synapse and released in 1991. It was published by Interplay Entertainment. It is available on Super Nintendo Entertainment System only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
RPM Racing was preceded by Rareware's R.C. Pro-Am in 1988 and Electronic Art's Racing Destruction Set in 1985, with the latter being the larger influence. It is a precursor to Rock 'n Roll Racing, which was done by the same developer. Combat, obstacles and traction on the non-flat tracks play a significant role. There are 3 vehicle types to choose from that perform differently on pavement, dirt, ice, flat or bumpy tracks. Cars can be armed with oil, nitro and mines. Additionally, there are 3 levels of tires, engines, shocks and armor. There are full race season, single race and custom track modes. In 1 player games, the 2nd player is replaced with one of 8 AI opponents who are each…
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
RPM Racing launched on 1 February 1991, within three weeks of Lemmings, Sengoku, Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III and Wings of Wor.
Released around the same time: Lemmings, Sengoku, Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III, Wings of Wor.
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When did RPM Racing come out?
RPM Racing was released on 1 February 1991 for Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
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