Super Cars

Super Cars is a top-down arcade racing game that brings Gremlin’s fast, slightly futuristic road action to the NES. Released in 1991 and published by Electro Brain, it puts you behind the wheel of a compact supercar on scrolling circuits filled with sharp turns, competing drivers, and plenty of opportunities to lose control. The overhead view keeps the entire course visible, but that does not make the racing easy: judging corners, avoiding hazards, and maintaining speed all demand quick reactions.

Races are about more than simply steering around the track. Your car can use offensive and defensive equipment, allowing you to interfere with rival drivers while trying to stay clear of trouble yourself. Prize money earned from competition can be spent improving the car and preparing for tougher events, giving the game a satisfying sense of progression between races. The result is a blend of straightforward arcade handling and light strategy, as choosing when to push for speed or invest in upgrades can make a real difference.

The NES version has a distinctive, colorful presentation and a brisk pace, though its single-player format places the emphasis firmly on beating the computer-controlled competition and mastering each course. It is a good fit for players who enjoy overhead racers with more going on than simple lap times. Super Cars does not rely on a complicated story; its appeal comes from learning the tracks, making effective use of equipment, and steadily building a more competitive machine.

Whether you are revisiting an old cartridge or looking for a less familiar 8-bit racer, RetroCloud lets you play online on your browser and experience this energetic slice of early-1990s racing history.