Stunt Race FX
1994 · Racing · SNES
Overview
Stunt Race FX (1994) is Nintendo's polygon racing game for the SNES, using the Super FX chip to draw 3D cars with cartoon eyes.
Deep Dive
Stunt Race FX uses the Super FX chip inside the cartridge to render its tracks and cars in polygons, a rare sight on the SNES. Players choose from vehicles such as the Coupe, 4WD and F-Type — each with animated eyes and bouncy suspension — and race on speed tracks, stunt courses and a two-player split-screen mode. Developed by Nintendo EAD with Argonaut Software, it came after Star Fox and showed the chip could handle more than space combat.
Developer Story
Stunt Race FX was developed by Nintendo EAD in collaboration with Argonaut Software and published by Nintendo in 1994.
Did You Know?
- Stunt Race FX proved that the Super FX chip's polygon rendering could support more than space shooters.
- The game's cars moved with animated springs visible on their suspensions — an unnecessary but charming visual detail.
Sources & further reading
- Stunt Race FX — Wikipedia
