Top Gear Rally N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Racing

Top Gear Rally

Deep cut

SystemNintendo 64
Released1997
GenreRacing
DeveloperBoss Game Studios
PublisherKemco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesTop Gear
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Top Gear Rally is a racing game released in 1997 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Boss Game Studios and published by Kemco.

It came out in the N64's second year on the market. Other notable N64 releases from 1997 include GoldenEye 007, Star Fox 64 and FIFA: Road to World Cup 98.

It is part of the Top Gear series; on the N64 you can also try Top Gear Rally 2, Top Gear Hyper Bike and Top Gear Overdrive. The series also appears on other systems with Top Gear (SNES) and Top Gear 2 (SNES). Boss Game Studios also made World Driver Championship, Stunt Racer 64 and Twisted Edge Extreme Snowboarding for the N64.

Top Gear Rally 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 Top Gear Rally 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.

Top Gear Rally gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Top Gear Rally cheats & codes

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

Nur 1 Runde fahren champ. mode8031EBDB 0002
Habe Extra Auto8032690D 00FF
Habe Extra Funny Cars8032690C 000F
Habe Extra Tracks8032690F 00FF
Activator 1 P1D031A3E0 0000
Activator 2 P1D031A3E1 0000

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Top Gear Rally walkthroughs & guides

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Top Gear Rally FAQ

When did Top Gear Rally come out on the N64?

Top Gear Rally was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997.

Who made Top Gear Rally?

It was developed by Boss Game Studios and published by Kemco.

Is Top Gear Rally multiplayer?

Yes. Top Gear Rally supports up to 2 players.

How long does Top Gear Rally take to play?

As a racing game, Top Gear Rally 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 Top Gear Rally 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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