Product reviewsR.C. Pro-Am (Nintendo Entertainment System, 1988)

R-C car racing game.

What a wonderful game. The day I bought it I played all day long. I think its cool how instead of racing full-size cars, you are actually racing remote-control cars! The tracks are different shapes and the more you play the more different cars you get to race. This reminds me of what people were doing in the park in the old days. Super fun! Definitely one of my favorite games for the NES.Read full review...

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Memorize location of items is necessary to win FAST.

Do not be confident just because you made it through the first 20 races without using one continue! There is a level, that you would think would be easier than those oil slicks, moveable barriers, and watered-downed tracks, but this one has met my match. If you played this game constantly, you know what I mean. I'm talking about the course with very long straightaways and no obstacles. EVERYTIME I GET TO THAT LEVEL, IT MAY BE 24, THE AI COMPUTERS HAVE OUTPACED ME EVEN WHILE DRIVING PERFECTLY.

HEREs the HINT: Upgrade your vehicle by knowing where the items are. There are two ways to do that: either collect flawlessly in each level the N's that spell Nintendo at the bottom of the race screen. When spelling out the word "Nintendo", you get a transformation of vehicle, from trucks to SUVs and finally, Indycars. It will take you 16 levels to do that in, if collected N's in every race.

So, boom, now you have the Indy car. Now, it needs upgrades, and FAST. Level 17 onward, collect the upgrades that include the Slick tires, Turbo Charger, and Engine strengths. These temporarily boost your vehicle with speed upon running over them, but it will also show your upgrades on the screen just before the race begins. The yellow boxes indicate how much you can upgrade your car on that screen 4Xs. So that means, before that speedy level, 24? you have 7 or so chances to collect each upgrade (only need 4xs) My problem is I usually complete the Nintendo logo when its the level before the speedy level. Therefore, all my upgrades are gone when going from Suv to Indy. Same is true from truck to Suv.

SOLUTION: either way you need to memorize where all N's are to either get them all, but just getting them all will not upgrade the machanics of car, just the vehicle. Planning on getting the N's and then you need to memorize where the upgrades are and hit them by running over them.

Or...

...do what I tried to do. Avoid the N's altogether to keep opponents from upgrading, a task I haven't been able to perform, for sometimes its hard to avoid hitting the N's. Avoiding the N's though will keep your Trucks', or SUVs' full upgrades, (assuming you hit them on the track) Then your on a level playing field with your opponents.

Hope this helps for those who cannot get pass that particular fast level. Otherwise, very fun to play with that arcade type sound and precision track turning.Read full review...

Just like old times...

I was excited to take a trip down memory lane with this game. The music, the intensity of the challenging stages; that's what I love about R/C Pro Am!

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This game takes me back!

Game is in great shape and works just as well as the new game when I was a kid. Great deal and many hours of fun!

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Thanks!

We live this game and it was rather hard to find!! Thank you so much. Game is fully functional and in great condition

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Awesome

One of my favorite nes games. Definitely brings back great memories. Having so much fun playing my R.C. Pro-am nes game.

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its r/c pro am

Just like any original Nintendo game, the graphics are horrible and the game play is not compelling. I was part of the generation that learned to play video games on the Nintendo. So while the graphics and game play are horrible, the games take me back to my childhood. Now I can make my kids suffer with the lack of everything in a game that I had, it just makes them appreciate modern games more.Read full review...

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R.C. Pro-Am for the NES

In my opinion, this game was one of the BEST titles for the NES. It's a classic car racing game, using r.c. cars. The Bonus is you can aquire upgrades to your car as you race. The Jackpot is you can also aquire weapons to destroy the other opponets.

As you progress thru the tracks, the weather varies from track to track. And your upgrades continue to add up. You also gain trophies when you place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. These total up to your score.

You begin with a little truck that doesn't handle too well. Try not to pass up too many upgrades, they help tremendously. As you progress you will get better vehicles that are easier to drive. Don't waste your ammo either...New ammo is scattered around the tracks, but only a few per track.

The A.I. is challenging and competitive. Your opponets will run you down......Smash you against the wall......And generally get in your way. There's where the weapons come in handy...When they get in your way......Blast them with a missle......When they're sneaking up behind you.....Drop a mine.....

One notable thing is that this game operates in a semi-3D mode and it is alittle difficult to control the cars at first. BE PATIENT. When you get to a turn,......Don't "push" left or right......."tap" instead. Tapping the left or right will turn the car a few degrees at a time. using this method, you'll be running over them in no time.

This title is worth adding to your collection. Worth every penny. CmdrNovalRead full review...

Retro Racing at its best

Super fun racing game I had while growing up. Still offers a good challenge.

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buy this game

Had no problems with the cartridge, and it's just as good now as it was when I was a kid.

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