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All Star Racing combines four distinct racing modes: GT Racer, Stockcar Frenzy, Classic Cars, and Supercar Challenge. Pre-race options include difficulty setting (easy, medium or hard), number of laps (3-lap sprints to 15-lap endurance races), Dualshock vibration, and sound volume adjustments. Th...

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Developer
Kung Fu Games

Released on
2002

Size
1 Player

Version
PlayStation

Requirements
Sony Playstation

Downloads
Racing

Publisher
Midas Interactive Entertainment

ESRB Rating
E - Everyone

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Description

All Star Racing combines four distinct racing modes: GT Racer, Stockcar Frenzy, Classic Cars, and Supercar Challenge. Pre-race options include difficulty setting (easy, medium or hard), number of laps (3-lap sprints to 15-lap endurance races), Dualshock vibration, and sound volume adjustments. This budget title from Mud Duck Productions offers single races against five computer-controlled opponents and a choice of three cars per racing style. No multiplayer or career modes are available.

Each race style includes three courses and three types of vehicles. The classic cars (Stalwort, Belling V2, and SK MK2) race on or through mountains, hillsides, and forests. GT cars (GSX, GT2R and CRX2) run at Iona, Boulder, and Hampton speedways, while Champ Team, File Team, and SPD Team stockcars race on runway, countryside, and urban tracks. The super cars (Pina 238, Fenzo 500, and Manelli 748) compete on hills, ridges, and a forest-valley track.

All Star Racing includes GT, stockcar, super cars, and classics racing on a limited number of fictional tracks. Though released in 2002, All Star Racing’s graphics and gameplay are reminiscent of early to mid-90s racing titles.

All Star Racing

Overview & History

Released during the golden age of coin-op arcades, All Star Racing burst onto the scene as a high-octane crossover racer developed by Jaleco. Departing from standard simulation titles of its era, this vibrant arcade cabinet invited players to select from a quirky roster of anthropomorphic mascots and anime-styled pilots. The storyline, delivered through flashing CRT cutscenes, centers around the annual "Pan-Dimensional Grand Prix," where legendary heroes and fierce rivals race across gravity-defying tracks for the ultimate cosmic trophy. Its distinctive blend of frantic kart-style mechanics and aggressive combat racing quickly cemented its cult status in smoky arcades worldwide.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Unlike traditional racers, All Star Racing emphasizes offensive driving, chaining drifts, and split-second spatial awareness. Each driver boasts a signature vehicle equipped with unique handling stats and a devastating special ability. For instance, the speedy feline pilot utilizes a nitro-boost that shreds corners, while the heavy-duty mecha-tank can plow through obstacles and rival racers alike. Players collect floating energy crystals scattered across hyper-stylized tracks—ranging from neon-lit cyberpunk metropolises to volcanic floating islands—to fill their hyper-drive meters. Mastering the art of power-sliding through sharp 90-degree arcade turns rewards drivers with explosive acceleration bursts essential for outmaneuvering rubber-banding AI opponents.