R.C. Pro AM II for the Nintendo Nes

Description

R.C. Pro-Am II is a racing video game in which four vehicles compete on a series of 24 different tracks: eight standard racetracks, eight “cityscape” tracks, and eight offroad tracks. The difficulty level increases between each type of course. Players must navigate around course obstacles to finish the race. In the single-player mode, the players races against three artificial intelligence opponents. The game also has a multiplayer mode in which up to four human players can race against each other. The objective of each race is to finish in the top three places to receive race points and money, which is used to upgrade vehicles and buy weapons. The top three finishers are qualified to participate in the next race while other players must use a continue. The game ends when the players run out of continues.

Players steer with the directional pad, accelerate with one button, and fire their weapon with the other. Before each race, players can use money earned from previous races to buy vehicle performance upgrades and weapons, which can be used on other competitors. Upgrades and weapons include the following: motors (increased speed); tires (better turning); missiles, bombs, and “freeze beams”; and buckshot (steal opponents’ cash). Other purchasable goods include additional ammunition. Players can save money to purchase better, more expensive upgrades later in the game. Players can also collect letters that spell “PRO AM II” that are scattered on the track. Upon finishing the collection, the player receives a new, faster vehicle with tighter controls. Track terrain varies, including winter environments, crossroads, and rivers. Track hazards like water, bombs, mud, ice, ridges, oil, and bomb-dropping aircraft slow player speed. The game includes two types of bonus stages (tug of war and drag race) that award race points and cash.