R.C. Pro-Am

ReleasedFebruary 1988

Arcade
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Nintendo Entertainment System

About

Presented in an overhead isometric perspective, a single player races a radio-controlled car around a series of tracks. The objective of each track is to qualify for the next race by placing in the top three racers. Players collect items to improve performance, and they must avoid a variety of hazards such as rain puddles and oil slicks. It is an example of a racing game which features vehicular combat, in which racers can use missiles and bombs to temporarily disable opposing vehicles. The game distanced itself from earlier racing titles by using an overhead, instead of a first-person, perspective. Reviews have cited it as inspiration for future games such as Super Off Road, Rock n' Roll Racing, and the Mario Kart series. It has appeared in many "top games of all time" lists and is regarded as one of the best titles in the NES library.

Developer: Rare
Publisher: Tradewest Inc, Nintendo, Playtronic
Genres: Racing
Themes: Action
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Age ratings: CLASSIND L
IGDB rating: 78 / 100 (29 ratings)
Also known as: Championship Pro-Am, RC Pro-Am, Количките, R.C. Pro-Am: 32 Tracks of Racing Thrills, R.C. Pro-Am: 32 Pistas de pura Emoção!, R.C. PRO-AM