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Super Sprint is a racing game for one or two players. Gameplay is from an overhead view of the racetrack. The racetracks start simple and gradually get more complicated, and may also feature obstacles ranging from traffic cones to tornadoes. Occasionally wrenches will appear in the roadway, and w...

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Developer
Tengen

Released on
1989

Size
1–2 Players

Version
NES

Requirements
Nintendo Entertainment System

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Racing

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Super Sprint is a racing game for one or two players. Gameplay is from an overhead view of the racetrack. The racetracks start simple and gradually get more complicated, and may also feature obstacles ranging from traffic cones to tornadoes. Occasionally wrenches will appear in the roadway, and when collected they can be used after a race to power up your car with better tires, better acceleration or a higher top speed.

Super Sprint

Overview & History

Originally released in arcades by Atari Games in 1986, Super Sprint roared onto the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, courtesy of Tengen. While the arcade cabinet famously accommodated up to three simultaneous players with individual steering wheels, the NES port brilliantly adapted the isometric, top-down racing experience for home consoles. Players take control of colorful, miniature Formula 1-style race cars on single-screen tracks littered with treacherous hazards. There is no traditional narrative storyline; instead, the game focuses purely on arcade-style racing endurance, requiring players to complete laps while dodging oil slicks, tornadoes, and opening drawbridges across increasingly chaotic circuits.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

The core gameplay revolves around navigating frantic, single-screen tracks viewed from an elevated, pseudo-3D perspective. Victory is achieved by surviving a set number of laps while placing ahead of ruthless CPU-controlled opponents. A defining feature of Super Sprint is the garage mechanic: between races, players collect scattered wrenches to upgrade their vehicles' top speed, acceleration, and traction, ensuring they can handle the tighter corners of later tracks. Environmental obstacles like rolling tires, water hazards, and roving tornadoes inject unpredictable chaos into every lap. The frantic pacing and tight, responsive handling demand quick reflexes, making tactical upgrades vital for outrunning both rivals and the track hazards.

Keyboard Controls

Arrow Keys / D-Pad: Steer your race car left and right, and accelerate / brake
Action Keys: Accelerate (often mapped to A or B)
Enter: Start / Pause