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Top Gear

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Also known as
Top Gear 1 Top Racer トップレーサー

Race across 32 global circuits, managing fuel and car attributes in split-screen multiplayer.

Top Gear was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1992. It was developed by Gremlin Graphics and published by Kemco. The game was first released on the SNES, making 1992 the original release year as well.

About Top Gear

Top Gear is a racing game for one or two players, featuring a split-screen display. The competition spans 32 international circuits, with locations including Brazil, the USA, France, and Japan.

Before racing, players select from four cars, each with distinct performance characteristics affecting speed, fuel efficiency, boost capability, and tire traction. The competition is challenging, as computer-controlled opponents are programmed to be slightly faster. To advance to the next circuit, a driver must finish a race in fifth place or better.

Longer tracks include a Pit Stop area where the vehicle's fuel can be topped up. Various obstacles, such as iron plates and piles of stones, are placed throughout the courses. Progress can be saved and resumed later using a password system.

Top Gear Screenshots

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Title screen.
Title screen (Japanese version).
This is the main menu, when you manage various game settings.
There are 4 cars available, each one with different attributes.
Before the race, a brief information about the circuit is showed.
Driving in the dry and extensive desert of Las Vegas.
Starting a race.
Crossing the finish line in 1st position is all!
After each race, the best 10 times (and its respective points) are displayed in this screen.
Other race is close to start, but the location now is a nocturne New York.
You can use 3 boosts per race, then choose the best moment to activate it!
Competing in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (notice some plates in the track mentioning about the carnival).