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Bigfoot was a racing game released in July 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It was developed by Beam Software and published by Acclaim. The game was advertised by the legendary monster truck of the same name in the cartoon segment of the 1990 television show Video Power, titled The P...

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Developer
Beam Software

Released on
1990

Size
1–2 Players

Version
NES

Requirements
Nintendo Entertainment System

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Racing

Publisher
Acclaim Entertainment

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Bigfoot was a racing game released in July 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It was developed by Beam Software and published by Acclaim. The game was advertised by the legendary monster truck of the same name in the cartoon segment of the 1990 television show Video Power, titled The Power Team. The show also often used sound effects for the actions of not only Bigfoot, but others as well. The gameplay involves racing monster trucks including the title truck, Bigfoot (blue). The computer controlled trucks are green (The Growler) and yellow (The Charger) if the computer’s truck runs out of money and cannot repair their rig. It was not uncommon for a skilled player to be challenged by three to four different monster trucks during the game. In two player mode the 2nd player’s truck is red. The object of the game is to advance to the next level (race) with incurring the least amount of damage as possible. The levels consist of car crushing, mud bog, tractor pull, hill climb and the later levels are a combination of everything except the sled pull, simply called a drag race. To advance to the next event the player must complete a “cross country” race collecting money, points, etc. without damaging the truck.

Bigfoot

Overview & History

Released by Acclaim Entertainment in December 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Bigfoot was developed by Beam Software to capitalize on the monster truck craze of the late 1980s and early '90s. The game ties in with the real-life fame of the legendary Bob Chandler-created monster truck. Rather than just offering straight drag races, the developers crafted a varied, multi-discipline sporting adventure. Players take control of the iconic blue and silver Ford pickup as it travels across different American venues. The overarching goal is to conquer distinct motorsport challenges, ultimately facing off against rival trucks in stadium arenas to claim the ultimate monster truck championship trophy.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Bigfoot distinguishes itself from typical 8-bit racing titles by blending four completely different gameplay styles into a single package. The journey begins with grueling cross-country endurance trials where players navigate top-down perspectives filled with muddy ditches, roaring rivers, and aggressive wildlife. This is followed by frantic side-scrolling truck pulls, where timing your acceleration and gear shifting is crucial to avoid stalling the massive engine against heavy sled weights. Between these grueling treks, players tackle traditional stadium drag races, tapping buttons in rhythmic succession to achieve maximum speed while leaping over wrecked car obstacles. The climax of each circuit takes place in the arena, where you must crush rows of junk cars within a time limit while executing daring car-crushing stunts to rack up high scores and defeat opposing drivers.