Cycle Race: Road Man NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Racing / Sports

Cycle Race: Road Man

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1988
GenreRacing, Sports
DeveloperAdvance Communication Company
PublisherTonkin House
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Cycle Race: Road Man is a racing game released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Advance Communication Company and published by Tonkin House. It blends racing and sports elements.

It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II.

Advance Communication Company also made Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Otaku no Seiza: An Adventure in the Otaku Galaxy and Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water for the NES.

Cycle Race: Road Man 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)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Cycle Race: Road Man 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.

Cycle Race: Road Man gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Cycle Race: Road Man cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Power031D:7F
Infinite Damage0335:5F

See all Cycle Race: Road Man cheats

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Cycle Race: Road Man FAQ

When did Cycle Race: Road Man come out on the NES?

Cycle Race: Road Man was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.

Who made Cycle Race: Road Man?

It was developed by Advance Communication Company and published by Tonkin House.

Is Cycle Race: Road Man multiplayer?

No. Cycle Race: Road Man is a single-player game.

How long does Cycle Race: Road Man take to play?

As a racing game, Cycle Race: Road Man 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 Cycle Race: Road Man 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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