Road Fighter (1991)

This racing game is top fun in a minimal amount of time. Road Fighter is included in the 256 in 1 cartridge, that amongst others also included Tetris and Super Mario Brothers. The game is too limited to be bought separate, but it’s a great extra. It’s good fun though, for a short while. If only because you drive 400 km/h. And who needs breaks anyway?

Graphics

This is as simple as it can get, even for an 8-bitter.

Sound

Bzzzzzzz..

Playability

Gas up to 200 km/h with B, then up to 400 km/h with A and avoid hitting cars that are going in the same direction. It’s formula is that of Outrun and many other arcade racing games: get to the finish line before your fuel is out. Only with a top down view. Some cars will stay in the same place, some will constantly move, others will react to your movement. It’s actually more of a memory game than a racing game. Remembering where the cars are that move and keeping the speed not constantly at top speed, and you’ll manage. Until you have finished all four tracks and pretty much everything seems to be moving. Still too easy? Try level 2.

Instant Fun Factor

Road Righter is a fun game, a true arcade game. It does not try to do something that work: making 8-bit racers that attempt to look good, Outrun excepted. Win your race, get some happy music. The End.

Long Term Fun Factor

There is not really a long term to this, unless you have someone at home who keeps breaking your high scores.

Graphics: 10/20

Sound: 10/20

Playability: 20/20

Instant Fun Factor: 20/20

Long Term Fun Factor: 8/20

Total score: 68/100