Beetle Adventure Racing! N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Racing

Beetle Adventure Racing!

Deep cut

SystemNintendo 64
Released1999
GenreRacing
DeveloperParadigm Entertainment
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 7

Beetle Adventure Racing! is a racing game released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Paradigm Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts.

It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64. Among the 67 N64 racing games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

Paradigm Entertainment also made Aero Fighters Assault, Duck Dodgers Starring Daffy Duck and F-1 World Grand Prix for the N64.

Beetle Adventure Racing! supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Beetle Adventure Racing! 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.

Beetle Adventure Racing! gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Beetle Adventure Racing! cheats & codes

290 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Unlock All Cars8002CFF7 000B
Unlock All Tracks8002CFF3 0006
Unlock All Difficulties8002CFFB 0003
Stop Timer81365824 2400
Nobody Takes Any Damage (Multi)8128B838 2400
Horn Modifier8002CC9B 0000

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Beetle Adventure Racing! walkthroughs & guides

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Beetle Adventure Racing! FAQ

When did Beetle Adventure Racing! come out on the N64?

Beetle Adventure Racing! was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.

Who made Beetle Adventure Racing!?

It was developed by Paradigm Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Beetle Adventure Racing! multiplayer?

Yes. Beetle Adventure Racing! supports up to 4 players.

How long does Beetle Adventure Racing! take to play?

As a racing game, Beetle Adventure Racing! 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 Beetle Adventure Racing! 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.

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