Stunt Race FX is a 3D racing video game developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994. Also known as Wild Trax in Japan, the game later had NA and EU releases in the same year itself, and would even solidify its spot as the top-selling SNES game in the UK in 1994. Players get to choose between a variety of unique vehicles to race with, and weapons are even incorporated into the races as well.

The core gameplay of Stunt Race FX is a variety-type racing game where vehicles can be damaged by a number of sources. Featured in the game are five modes, Racing, Obstacle course, Test-drive, Time-attack, and Multiplayer racing. You start off with a selection of three vehicles to choose from, such as the F-Type which is similar to a Formula One, COUPE, and a 4WD which is a monster truck. Further down the line, you can unlock a fourth vehicle, which is a 2WD, and a fifth vehicle, TRAILER (which is a semi-trailer truck), which can be unlocked through bonus games.

Moving on to introducing the vehicles, each of them has its own standout capabilities in terms of speed, body, and acceleration. Interestingly enough, although the vehicles have all been set as males in the English version, the Japanese instruction manual has stated that the COUPE is a female character while the others remain as males.

What is unique about Stunt Race FX back in the day is its utilization of the Super FX chip which allows it to utilize 3D polygons to its fullest in constructing detailed environments and race courses. Also, it is important to note that unlocking your usual racing games, players may feel a distinct lack of speed in the vehicles, which is intentional as the vehicles featured are all heavy-weights, thus bringing more attention to the destructive capabilities.

To sum things up, Stunt Race FX is a pretty good cartoon-style racing game that seeks to find a balance between racing and cartoon-ish rampaging. Head on over to retrogames to play this one for free now.