Battle Cars

About

Battle Cars is a high-octane SNES title that mashes up racing and oncoming projectile chaos. You pick one of three kustom kars, a jagged beast, a chrome hot rod, or a sleek speed machine, and tear through post-apocalyptic tracks. The goal isn’t just to win the race but to blast opponents with weapons mounted to your hood. Split-screen lets two players duke it out locally, adding to the frenetic, no-holds-barred vibe. The game’s cult following stems from its relentless action and over-the-top vehicle designs. Critics at the time praised its fast pacing and the way it turned road racing into a shoot ’em up. While not a genre-definer, it carved a niche for players who like their speed with a side of destruction. The SNES version remains the most polished of its ports, holding up as a quirky relic of early ’90s arcade-inspired design.

Storyline

The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world in which the sport of choice is a violent auto race called "Battle Cars." The player can select from three vehicles at the start of the game in a variety of colors, to be played for the duration of the game. The choices are a spiked vehicle, a hot rod, and a formula one-style race car.