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Road Riot 4WD

Nintendo Super NES

Release Date: 1992

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Description

"Road Riot 4WD" is an off-road racing video game developed by Atari Games and was later ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) by Equilibrium. Released for the SNES in 1992, the game offers players an adventurous and gritty experience of maneuvering 4WD vehicles through treacherous tracks filled with obstacles and competing vehicles. The gameplay is centered around chaotic, action-packed races where players must not only focus on speed but also dodge various hazards and use power-ups effectively to gain an advantage over opponents.

A standout feature of "Road Riot 4WD" on the SNES is its use of mode 7 graphics, which allowed for scaling and rotation of backgrounds giving the game a pseudo-3D effect—a cutting-edge technology at the time that added depth and realism to the racing experience. The game supports up to two players, making it an engaging competitive challenge among friends. Although it did not gain the same level of fame as some other racing games of its era, "Road Riot 4WD" is remembered for its unique off-road theme, the rugged appeal of its courses, and its straightforward yet addictive gameplay, marking its own niche in the racing genre of classic video games.