Arthur! Ready to Race PS1 box art

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Arthur! Ready to Race

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SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreAction
DeveloperRunecraft
PublisherMattel Interactive
Players1–4 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the PlayStation in 2000, Arthur! Ready to Race is an action game developed by Runecraft and published by Mattel Interactive.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Runecraft also made Barbie Explorer, Men in Black: The Series – Crashdown and Space Station Silicon Valley for the PS1.

Arthur! Ready to Race supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Arthur! Ready to Race is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Arthur! Ready to Race gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Arthur! Ready to Race cheats & codes

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

Infinite Cards8009345C 0063
Infinite Coins80093468 0063
Time Always 00:00:00800191B0 0000

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Arthur! Ready to Race walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Arthur! Ready to Race FAQ

When did Arthur! Ready to Race come out on the PS1?

Arthur! Ready to Race was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made Arthur! Ready to Race?

It was developed by Runecraft and published by Mattel Interactive.

Is Arthur! Ready to Race multiplayer?

Yes. Arthur! Ready to Race supports up to 4 players.

How long does Arthur! Ready to Race take to play?

As an action game, Arthur! Ready to Race typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Arthur! Ready to Race 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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