1989 · Hudson Soft · Arcade · Racing

Moto Roader

Timed NEC exclusive

Moto Roader is a futuristic racing game that allows up to five players to compete against each other. Players use the cash earned when they win a race to power up their machine. Not only can they change the "tire" and "body" of their vehicles, but they also can add "special" parts. Jump over tall obstacles with a "hopper" and blast past rivals at incredible speeds with "nitro."

Released: 23 February 1989
Platforms: PlayStation Store TurboGrafx-16 TurboGrafx-16 Wii Xbox Series X/S
Genres: Arcade Racing
Developers: Hudson Soft
Publishers: Hudson Soft
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Action
Country: Japan
Age ratings: ESRB E PEGI 3 CERO A
Languages: English

About

Moto Roader is a futuristic racing game developed by NCS for the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16. The game is the first in a series which includes Moto Roader 2 and Moto Roader MC. It is notable for having a possible five players race simultaneously, one more player than most games' maximum number.

Keywords

wii virtual console

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Development

The game was released on the Wii's Virtual Console worldwide in January 2007. It was released on the Wii U's Virtual Console in Japan on December 17, 2014, and in North America, Europe, and Australia in October 2017.

Reception

According to Famitsu, Moto Roader sold over 1,379 copies in its first month on the market in Japan. The game received a 21.19/30 score in a 1993 readers' poll conducted by PC Engine Fan, ranking among PC Engine titles at the number 233 spot. It also garnered mixed reviews from critics.