Ratalaika Games has announced that it is resurrecting the classic PC Engine / TG-16 top-down racer Moto Roader MC for Switch this month.
Originally released in 1992, Moto Roader MC is actually the third game in NCS' Moto Roader series. The first title was released on the standard PC Engine in 1989, with Moto Roader 2 following soon afterwards – both of which were HuCard releases. Moto Roader MC was released on the PC Engine Super CD2 format.
It was later released on the Wii U Virtual Console on April 26th, 2017 - but only in Japan.
Ratalaika Games is also bringing the game to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. It launches on February 25th, 2022. On Switch, you'll be able to rope in four other players for local play.
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I love the PC Engine's emphasis on anime style cut-scenes/openings. Really added a lot style to their games.
it looks amazing. I somehow missed this but I'll pick it up on switch for sure
This looks great also love the graphics on pc engine games they have an Amiga like quality to them
Wasn't it Ratalaika Games who brought those other Masna games to Switch? (Gleylancer and Gynoug?) A physical compilation would be lovely!
I think one of them is on the Turbo Grafx Mini. I didn’t really get into that one unfortunately.
Nice one, I'm looking forward to it. Ratalaika Games done a great job with Gley Lancer and Gynoug.
I liked the original Moto Roader - played the heck out of it when I was originally released - but it has NOT aged well.
That said - I'll buy this day one - even if it looks like a janky unplayable mess.
I love my TurboGrafx!
I wish TGX-16 games were available on Switch - but am happy I at least got them on Wii & WiiU and with the TG-Mini (awesome little console!)
Imagine buying a PS5 just to play this game instead of Horizon Permitted East.
Not my cup of tea, but I'm glad Ratalaika keeps rereleasing random classic games and they're not shmups only. Keep them coming!
And yes, the first Moto Racer is on the awesome PC Engine Mini.
I wish more Turbografx games were available on Switch. I'd love it if the Star Soldier series was available.
I enjoyed it on my Turbografx 16 mini
Glad other get to enjoy it.
Cars look like they got the walls a lot.
Just here because I like to say HuCard!
The addition of widescreen is a nice touch. And praise for Ratalaika Games, who is doing a fine job pivoting from D-tier budget indie games to reviving obscure 16-bit titles.
@Specter_of-the_OLED Wouldn't that be Immediate Foreground Permitted East? maybe?
There's about 100 PC Engine games that would be great to have on Switch. Hopefully they make it!
The only thing I'm aware of Moto Roader is that in the early days of the Wii's lifespan, it and China Warrior were the meme games for "worst TG16 game on VC" according to the official Nintendo forum (before they closed it and rebranded it for tech-support discussions only).
Looks like a bumper cars version of 1986's Super Sprint.
Love my PC-Engine and I love a top-down racer, but Moto Roader was terrible, and seeing those words attached to this isn’t making me reach for my wallet.
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