Commodore 64 · Racing
The Great American Cross-Country Road Race
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Activision, The Great American Cross-Country Road Race arrived on the Commodore 64 as a racing game.
Among the 70 C64 racing games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
Activision also made Pitfall!, Alter Ego and River Raid for the C64.
The Great American Cross-Country Road Race is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Great American Cross-Country Road Race is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
The Great American Cross-Country Road Race walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Great American Cross-Country Road Race.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
The Great American Cross-Country Road Race FAQ
Who made The Great American Cross-Country Road Race?
It was developed by Activision.
Is The Great American Cross-Country Road Race multiplayer?
No. The Great American Cross-Country Road Race is a single-player game.
How long does The Great American Cross-Country Road Race take to play?
As a racing game, The Great American Cross-Country Road Race typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Great American Cross-Country Road Race on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.