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Rock 'n' Roll Racing is a 1993 vehicular combat racing game developed by Silicon & Synapse, a studio that later became Blizzard Entertainment. Released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, the game features an isometric perspective and uses licensed hard rock and heavy metal music tracks from bands like Black Sabbath and Steppenwolf. Players select from several drivers, including characters from the developer's earlier title The Lost Vikings, to compete in armed races across various fictional planets. The objective is to complete laps while utilizing vehicle-mounted weapons to damage competing racers.
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What songs are featured in Rock 'n' Roll Racing on SNES?
The game features licensed tracks including songs by Black Sabbath, Steppenwolf, and George Thorogood. Notable songs include "Paranoid," "Born to Be Wild," and "Bad to the Bone," played through the SNES's audio hardware. An announcer also vocalizes famous phrases like "Let the carnage begin!" during races.
Who developed Rock 'n' Roll Racing before they became Blizzard?
Rock 'n' Roll Racing was developed by Silicon & Synapse, the studio that later rebranded as Blizzard Entertainment. The studio was based in Irvine, California, and also developed The Lost Vikings and Blackthorne during this era. This early title showcased their interest in polished, genre-blending gameplay before they pivoted primarily to PC real-time strategy and MMOs.
Can you play Rock 'n' Roll Racing multiplayer?
Yes, Rock 'n' Roll Racing supports two-player split-screen multiplayer on the Super Nintendo. Two players can race simultaneously against AI opponents, and both can use weapons like missiles and mines to attack each other. The multiplayer mode was one of the most praised aspects of the game upon release in 1993.
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