Episode 98: Cruis'n USA (N64) | A 100% REALISTIC DRIVING EXPERIENCE -Dad Racer

[@Silverpourer]

I love this game. This was my first 64 game growing up. My brothers and I thought the game was broken because we couldn’t access all the levels immediately, so we had our grandparents return the game for a different copy only to find out that the new copy had the same thing. It was the first time we came across the concept of “unlockable levels,” and we felt pretty dumb. There are a TON of cheats and secrets in this game, if you ever wanted to dive into it. I’ll have to fire up my copy. It’s a personal favorite. Nice haircut!

[@askthecheesegaming3165]

Right though! I kinda wanna delve into this game now

[@Silverpourer]

@@askthecheesegaming3165 You should, for sure. Lots of hidden cars, hidden paths, and all sorts of stuff. If you don’t like the music on a given level, you can also change it on the fly. I can’t remember which button, though.

[@DadRacer]

Ha! Lots of haircut compliments, thanks! I never had this one growing up, so I’m looking forward to discovering all of the secrets for the first time.

[@askthecheesegaming3165]

@@DadRacer looks fun I may have to delve into cruisin myself, I’ve had it but yet to really try it out.

[@DadRacer]

@@askthecheesegaming3165 Awesome! It’s good fun.

[@KindaCool]

“She’s probably around 58 now…” I was thinking the same thing about the bikini babe waving the checkered flag! :P Seriously though, love me some Cruisin series. Racing games are really where it’s at on the N64!

[@DadRacer]

Lol glad somebody appreciated that. What’s the best cruis’n game for the N64?

[@KindaCool]

@@DadRacer I personally think Cruisn’ USA is the best in the series. I have quite a bit of nostalgia for the arcade version and not as much for the sequels. World and Exotica are both fun In their own way, but much more over the top with crazy jumps, etc. I prefer the simple, Out Run-ish clone formula that USA goes for a bit more…

[@youreallyplaythat]

Loved the arcade console!

[@askthecheesegaming3165]

Nice haircut looking pretty sharp!

[@KindaCool]

Getting haircuts and going to the beach are the thing right now for the Retro gaming community!

[@askthecheesegaming3165]

@@KindaCool hahaha right though, I may actually take another weekend get away in September but time will tell.

[@MockingjayYT]

All my memories of this game come from the arcade as well. Definitely one of my favorite racing games. Great vid 👍

[@DadRacer]

Thanks very much! I’m really liking this one. Bringing back lots of arcade nostalgia.

[@MockingjayYT]

@@DadRacer I actually just ended up picking this up at The Exchange yesterday. Your video inspired me to wanna play it again 😹

[@DadRacer]

@@MockingjayYT Sweet!

[@onemorequarter1087]

Good racing. I have a 360 version of this game but it has been awhile since I played it. Wonder if it's as fun as this. Good games.

[@DadRacer]

Interesting-I’m curious! I know so little about the series as a whole.

[@onemorequarter1087]

So just finished checking for the game. I have Daytona USA not cruisin. Well it does have usa and racing in common.

[@DadRacer]

@@onemorequarter1087 For the Saturn? Another great arcade game. Rolling Staaaaaaaart!

[@srdiaz1989]

Miss this game. Loved that level with that ooohhh ahhhh music lol. Music had me laughing. Great gameplay and video.

[@DadRacer]

Lol that music is ridiculous man. Thank you!

[@srdiaz1989]

@@DadRacer no problem. There is a new cruisn game on the switch. You going to buy it?

[@DadRacer]

Nah, I don’t have a switch. Stuck in the past still!

[@virgogaming6488]

Nice, I haven't played USA but I love Cruis'n World. Have the cart for that.

[@DadRacer]

Cool, how do you like it?

[@virgogaming6488]

@@DadRacer The arcade version is what I more fondly remember but it's a good port.

[@ContagiousCollection]

This is indeed a great game! That was really funny how you put the cartridge in the Genesis LOL! Awesome video, keep it up!

[@DadRacer]

Yep, sure is! Thanks for watching Sam!

[@ThePoorMansRetroGameRoom]

This is such a great game! I really need to find me a copy! Great upload as always.

[@DadRacer]

Thanks! I think it’s in the $10-$15 neighborhood. Not too bad.

[@LameDadRetroGamer]

I played this game quite a lot in our local grocery store but never enjoyed the console port. Great video I guess I never noticed they started you off at the lowest difficulty. LOL throwing it into the sega lol

[@DadRacer]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment! Oh yeah you didn’t know the N64/Genesis comparability? Heh heh

[@GenerationPixel]

That looks outstanding on the N64, Nintendo was never a big thing in Scotland until the Wii. I plan to get round to NES and SNES content soon. Cool video buddy 😎

[@DadRacer]

Thank you very much! The NES and SNES are much more in my wheelhouse since that’s what I primarily grew up with. Thanks so much for watching!

[@oldschoolgamesstories]

Such a great game. Arcade and 64 versions. Seems to have a little Rad Racer influence in it!

[@DadRacer]

Yes! The choice of music! Although, I must say, I kinda prefer my classic Rad Racer tunes. 😎

[@playmooregames371]

Cool haircut man.

[@DadRacer]

Lol thanks lots of haircut appreciation

[@playmooregames371]

@@DadRacer When are you going to investigate that mansion in the outskirts of Raccoon City?

[@DadRacer]

@@playmooregames371 Oof, Resident Evil? That’s one of those “I’m embarrassed I haven’t played” games. Haven’t touched a single one in the series, other than some old school let’s plays at my friends house many years ago. I only watched…. Silver Surfer is going to be next in the rotation :)