Bigfoot

Bigfoot brings the noise and oversized wheels of monster-truck competition to the NES. Released in 1990 by Beam Software and published by Acclaim, it combines arcade-style racing with events built around brute force, timing, and control rather than ordinary road racing. The trucks thunder across dirt tracks, climb steep terrain, launch over obstacles, and battle through demanding courses where keeping your momentum can matter as much as finding the fastest line.

The game offers several types of competition, including circuit racing, drag racing, hill climbs, and off-road events. Each has its own rhythm: a circuit rewards consistent driving, while a hill climb or obstacle course tests acceleration and the ability to keep a heavy truck balanced over rough ground. Between events, prize money can be used to improve the truck, giving the championship mode a simple but satisfying sense of progression. Upgrades and careful driving become increasingly important as the opposition and terrain grow more challenging.

Bigfoot is also designed for two players, making it a good choice for friendly contests when a second controller is available. The presentation is colorful and suitably loud in spirit, with chunky vehicles and tracks that capture the exaggerated character of early monster-truck shows without trying to turn the game into a simulation. It is straightforward to pick up, but mastering jumps, turns, and acceleration takes practice.

For fans of unusual NES racing games, Bigfoot offers a distinct alternative to kart racers and conventional driving titles. Whether you want to work through the events alone or challenge a friend, you can play online on your browser through RetroCloud and revisit this rough-and-ready slice of 1990 arcade racing.