Super Speed Race 64 is a racing game released in 1998 by Taito for the Nintendo 64. Distributed exclusively in Japan, it serves as an enhanced version of the western release Automobili Lamborghini, boasting meaningful upgrades like dynamic weather effects, refined collision physics, and a more challenging AI. Branded as a spiritual successor to Taito’s classic Speed Race arcade series, it brings fast-paced arcade driving and four-player split-screen competition to the console.
How to Play
Race against rival supercars across various international tracks to claim first place. The default Nintendo 64 controls map the analog stick or D-pad to steering, the A button to accelerate, and the B button or Z trigger to brake and drift. When playing in the browser, these are typically mapped to your arrow keys for movement, X for acceleration, and Z for braking.
Tips
- Master the drift: Tapping the brake while turning sharply initiates a drift, which is essential for maintaining speed through tight corners without colliding with the barriers.
- Utilize slipstreaming: Tailgating closely behind opponents reduces air resistance, giving you a slight speed boost that makes overtaking much easier on long straightaways.
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