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Burning Road
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Toka |
| Publisher | Funsoft / Playmates |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1996, Burning Road is a racing game developed by Toka and published by Funsoft / Playmates.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.
Toka also made Explosive Racing and Legend for the PS1.
Burning Road 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 PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Burning Road 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.
Burning Road cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Joker Command | D005A5F4
???? |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time | 8005A6F0
0032 |
| Speed is always = ??? | 801A93DC
02B4
800CDB52
0??? |
| Lap time = 0 | 8005A754
0000
8005A8E0
0000 |
| Always place 1st | 8005A60C
0001
8005A610
0001
800CDB6A
0001 |
Burning Road walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Burning Road FAQ
When did Burning Road come out on the PS1?
Burning Road was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made Burning Road?
It was developed by Toka and published by Funsoft / Playmates.
Is Burning Road multiplayer?
Yes. Burning Road supports up to 2 players.
How long does Burning Road take to play?
As a racing game, Burning Road 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 Burning Road 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.