Based on the beloved Looney Tunes cartoon, this classic arcade action port by Atari puts you in control of the incredibly fast Road Runner as he races along highways and desert roads, constantly pursued by Wile E. Coyote. Rather than a traditional platformer, it plays as an auto-scrolling survival game where you must maintain your speed and energy while dodging an escalating series of comedic traps.
How to play
The objective is to survive each level without being caught by Wile E. Coyote or falling victim to hazards like oncoming trucks, falling rocks, and landmines. Crucially, you must continuously eat piles of birdseed scattered along the road; missing too many will cause your energy meter to deplete, slowing you down enough for the Coyote to catch you. Move the character using the D-pad (mapped to arrow keys) and jump over obstacles or gaps using the A button (Z on your keyboard).
Tips
- Focus on chaining birdseed piles together, as your stamina drains quickly. It is often worth taking a slightly riskier path to ensure you don’t run out of food.
- You can earn bonus points by baiting Wile E. Coyote into hazards. Luring him into the path of an oncoming truck or a landmine will temporarily get him off your tail.
- Watch out for the Coyote’s ACME gadgets, such as rocket skates and pogo sticks, which change his movement patterns and require you to alter your dodging strategy.
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