Stunt Racer 64
| Industry | Video game development |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Stunt Racer 64 |
Stunt Racer 64 is a racing title from the year 2000, developed by Boss Studios and released by Midway exclusively for the Nintendo 64. Players take control of one out of four vintage-style vehicles enhanced with advanced engine and turbo capabilities, competing on a variety of suspended racecourses.
Gameplay
Set in a futuristic setting, each vehicle is equipped with jet propulsion systems that allow players to perform aerial maneuvers such as flips and barrel rolls. Successfully executing these stunts during races rewards players with in-game currency, which can then be spent on acquiring new cars or upgrading current ones.
Game modes
- Contest Mode – Participants choose from four characters, each piloting a distinctive car, to enter tournament-style competitions against computer-controlled rivals. Scoring is based on finishing positions: first place retains full prize money, second place receives half, and no earnings are given for lower ranks. The mode features five progressively challenging leagues:
- Kid Cola's League
- Bunny's League
- Hill Bully's League
- Big John's League
- Dr. Death's League (unlocked by completing Normal or Hard difficulty)
Advancement occurs through point accumulation across multiple heats, with opportunities to challenge league leaders for their vehicles. Players can view race replays after each heat.
- Quick Race – This mode accommodates one to four players in arcade-style competitions where cash rewards are capped at $1,000 and can be converted into Turbos that enhance speed. Available vehicles depend on the most recent Contest Mode save. Options include Single Race (with optional AI opponents) and Practice (without AI). Unique stunt tracks such as Half Pipe and Stunt Bowl are featured exclusively here. Replay functionality is restricted to these stunt courses.
Cars
At the start of Contest Mode, players select one of four characters, each associated with a specific car: Warbird Light, Z-Bucket, Stottlemeyer, or Del Raye. Prize money earned allows the purchase of these initial cars as well as exclusive models. Once a vehicle is fully upgraded, premium versions become available for purchase; however, these enhanced variants along with league owner vehicles cannot receive further modifications.
Development
Originally planned for commercial release including distribution in Europe, Stunt Racer 64 was ultimately canceled due to missed production deadlines.