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Road Runner – Could the C64 Keep Up with Atari’s Arcade Cartoon Chase?
️ Road Runner (1987) – Commodore 64 Arcade Action Cartoon Chase Released in 1987 by U. S. Gold for the Commodore 64, Road Runner brings Warner Bros. ’ iconic cartoon rivalry to life in fast-paced arcade form. Players take control of the lightning-fast Road Runner, constantly outpacing the ever-unlucky Wile E. Coyote across a series of hazard-filled routes. Gameplay focuses on speed, timing, and anticipation as you sprint along roads while dodging trucks, landmines, falling rocks, and other obstacles. Collecting birdseed helps maintain top speed, while cleverly luring Wile E. Coyote into danger earns bonus points and adds a playful risk–reward element. The C64 version features smooth scrolling, bold colours, and animations that closely reflect the cartoon’s slapstick style. Catchy music and clear visual feedback keep the action readable even at high speed, making it immediately accessible.
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️ Road Runner (1987) – Commodore 64 Arcade Action Cartoon Chase Released in 1987 by U. S. Gold for the Commodore 64, Road Runner brings Warner Bros. ’ iconic cartoon rivalry to life in fast-paced arcade form. Players take control of the lightning-fast Road Runner, constantly outpacing the ever-unlucky Wile E. Coyote across a series of hazard-filled routes. Gameplay focuses on speed, timing, and anticipation as you sprint along roads while dodging trucks, landmines, falling rocks, and other obstacles. Collecting birdseed helps maintain top speed, while cleverly luring Wile E. Coyote into danger earns bonus points and adds a playful risk–reward element. The C64 version features smooth scrolling, bold colours, and animations that closely reflect the cartoon’s slapstick style. Catchy music and clear visual feedback keep the action readable even at high speed, making it immediately accessible.
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Magazine Reviews · 13
Contemporary average 72% · range 44–96%
ACAR
Reviewed by J Mark Hunter. US Gold / OziSoft full-price release
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ACE
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C&VG
Reviewed by US Gold full-price release
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C&VG
Reviewed by Lee Brathwaite. US Gold full-price release
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Commodore Force
Reviewed by Kixx budget release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Eugene Levy. US Gold full-price release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Kixx budget release
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Datormagazin
Reviewed by Tomas Hybner. US Gold full-price release
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Info
Reviewed by Benn Dunnington. Mindscape full-price release
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by Gordon Hamlett. US Gold full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Ciaran Brennan, Julian Rignall & Steve Jarratt. US Gold full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Kixx budget release
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Zzap!64
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