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RoadBlasters

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Also known as
Road Blasters ロードブラスターズ

A futuristic racing game where you battle enemies and manage fuel across 50 levels to reach each finish line.

RoadBlasters was originally released in arcades in 1987 by Atari Games. The NES version was released in 1989 by Tengen in North America.

About RoadBlasters

Road Blasters presents a futuristic racing experience where survival across fifty stages is the primary objective. The player's vehicle is armed with a machine gun to engage hostile forces, which include roadside cannons, landmines, and various enemy vehicles.

Managing the car's fuel supply is a challenging and constant necessity. This resource can be replenished by reaching a level's midpoint or by collecting specific fuel items found on the track. Additional firepower, such as cruise missiles or a speed boost, is occasionally provided by aerial drops.

Success depends on navigating these hazards while securing enough fuel to reach each finish line, integrating combat and resource management into the core driving action.

RoadBlasters Screenshots

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Title screen
Choose a starting level
Starting a game
Green spheres provide fuel
Level complete!
Some additional weapons are flown in
Most weapons can't destroy the purple armored cars
Oops, a crash!
The high score screen