R.C. Pro-Am

R.C. Pro-Am

Racing
1988

R.C. Pro-Am is an upcoming Racing game releasing on Arcade, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Nintendo Entertainment System. Scheduled to launch on February 1, 1988.

Developed by Rare and published by Tradewest Inc, Nintendo, Playtronic.

Release Date: 02/02/1988

Released
R.C. Pro-Am cover

Story

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.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

ArcadeSega Mega Drive/GenesisNintendo Entertainment System

Genres

Racing

Developer

  • Rare

Publishers

  • Tradewest Inc
  • Nintendo
  • Playtronic

Player Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

Action

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

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Release Information

Primary Release Date

February 1, 1988

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Arcade

December 31, 1988

Nintendo Entertainment System

December 31, 1994
December 31, 1989
February 1, 1988
April 1, 1988

Sega Mega Drive/Genesis

December 31, 1992

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

Frequently Asked Questions about R.C. Pro-Am