S.C.A.R.S. N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Racing

S.C.A.R.S.

Deep cut

SystemNintendo 64
Released1998
GenreRacing
DeveloperVivid Image
PublisherUbisoft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

S.C.A.R.S. is a racing game released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Vivid Image and published by Ubisoft.

It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1080° Snowboarding and Mario Party.

S.C.A.R.S. supports up to 2 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 S.C.A.R.S. 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.

S.C.A.R.S. gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

S.C.A.R.S. cheats & codes

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

Activator 1 P1D03BBACC 0000
Activator 2 P1D03BBACD 0000
Dual Activator P1D13BBACC 0000
Activator 1 P2D03BBAD4 0000
Activator 2 P2D03BBAD5 0000
Dual Activator P2D13BBAD4 0000

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S.C.A.R.S. walkthroughs & guides

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S.C.A.R.S. FAQ

When did S.C.A.R.S. come out on the N64?

S.C.A.R.S. was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.

Who made S.C.A.R.S.?

It was developed by Vivid Image and published by Ubisoft.

Is S.C.A.R.S. multiplayer?

Yes. S.C.A.R.S. supports up to 2 players.

How long does S.C.A.R.S. take to play?

As a racing game, S.C.A.R.S. 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 S.C.A.R.S. 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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