Motorace USA is a classic 1983 arcade racing game developed by Irem (also known in Japan as Zippy Race). In this cross-country motorcycle rally, players start in Los Angeles and race across the United States to reach New York City. The action features two distinct viewpoints: most of the race is played from a top-down perspective, but as you approach each major destination city, the camera shifts to a behind-the-rider pseudo-3D view.
How to Play
Your main objective is to complete the journey from coast to coast before running out of fuel or losing your allotted lives. You must weave through heavy traffic, anticipate erratic drivers, and dodge environmental hazards on the road. Use the Arrow keys to steer your motorcycle and control your speed, and the Z and X keys for your action buttons (like braking or popping a wheelie). Press Enter or Shift to insert coins and start the game.
Tips
- Watch the movement patterns of the cars ahead of you closely, as they will often change lanes unexpectedly.
- Performing a wheelie allows you to safely clear road hazards like puddles and rocks, but remember that you cannot steer effectively while your front wheel is in the air.
- Grabbing fuel cans along the route is essential, especially on later stages where the distances between cities are longer and the traffic is much denser.
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