WILD TRAX
( FX Trax / Stunt Race FX )
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ワイルドトラックス
©1994 Nintendo
Release: 1994-06-04 (¥9800)
Cartridge SHVC-CQ (G713761)
Racing game
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Released in America as
STUNT RACE FX
( SNS-CQ-USA )
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Released in Europe as
STUNT RACE FX
( SNSP-CQ-XXX )
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Wild Trax is a cute racing game by Argonaut and
published by Nintendo, and is one of the few games
ever produced with the Super FX
enhancement chip (see Star Fox
for more information about the chip).
The player is able to race using one of the three cute and eyed cars
that are available within the game -
a yellow coupe, a big 4WD and a sports car.
As a side note, a motorbike can also be unlocked later in the game, and
a big truck is available as well, but only in special stages.
Obviously, each vehicle offers a different balance of
strengths and weaknesses, and it is up to the player to
decide which vehicle best fits his style of driving.
The goal of the game is rather simple and expected -
to race through different tracks within a time limit.
Many other challenges and modes
are available though, such as the Stunt race where players
can hit and damage other cars while collecting yellow
stars, or the two-player Battle-Trax mode, as well
as a Test Run. Finally, special items are scattered around
each track and give players additional boosts, such as
the blue-turbo and red-repair power pills.
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See Starfox for more information
about the Super FX enhancement chip.
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Teaser text from the American version:
Speed, Stunts and Challenging Trax make Stunt Race FX a Winner !
The updated Super FX chip allows you to shift into high gear! Get behind the wheel
of a formula racer, a 4WD monster truc, a sub-compact or a motorcycle. Each will
provide a unique driving experience. Choose from over 20 pedal-to-the-metal Trax.
There are the no-holds-barred Speed Trax where you hone your skills and progress
from a novice to a master. STunt Trac provides an obstacle course rally complete
with ups, downs and jumps. Battle Trax means head-to-head conflict in surprising
terrain. For speed, variety, action and fun, Stunt race FX finishes far
ahead of the competition !
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Wild Trax is a nice looking game with fairly decent 3D graphics,
and the idea of using sprites for the car head-lights and tires is really
clever (I think).
However, although the game runs very smoothly, the action is somewhat slow
and clunky.
No doubt that Wild Trax was revolutionary for the time,
but the game has really aged (unlike other racing games
such as the excellent Super Mario Kart), and can be frustrating
at times. This is a shame,
cute racing games are not that common anymore and this
is what makes this title so enjoyable, without forgetting the
tons of items and goodies that you can unlock as you progress.
All in all, Wild Trax is a very average racer, but it can
be fun to play (again, I'm warning you, the game can be very
frustrating, slow and choppy).
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