Monster Truck Rally NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Racing

Monster Truck Rally

Deep cut

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreRacing
DeveloperRealtime Associates
PublisherIntv Corp
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Monster Truck Rally is a racing game developed by Realtime Associates and published by Intv Corp.

It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 48 NES racing games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

Realtime Associates also made Maniac Mansion, Caesars Palace and The Rocketeer for the NES.

Monster Truck 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 NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Monster Truck 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.

Monster Truck Rally gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Monster Truck Rally cheats & codes

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

P1's Truck Always In 0X0348:00
CPU/P2's Truck Always In 0X0349:00

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Monster Truck Rally walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Monster Truck Rally FAQ

When did Monster Truck Rally come out on the NES?

Monster Truck Rally was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Monster Truck Rally?

It was developed by Realtime Associates and published by Intv Corp.

Is Monster Truck Rally multiplayer?

Yes. Monster Truck Rally supports up to 2 players.

How long does Monster Truck Rally take to play?

As a racing game, Monster Truck 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 Monster Truck 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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