Demolition Racer PS1 box art

PlayStation · Racing / Action

Demolition Racer

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreRacing, Action
DeveloperPitbull Syndicate
PublisherInfogrames / Accolade
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Demolition Racer is a racing game released in 1999 for the PlayStation, developed by Pitbull Syndicate and published by Infogrames / Accolade. It blends racing and action elements.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

Pitbull Syndicate also made Test Drive 6, Test Drive 4 and Test Drive 5 for the PS1.

Demolition Racer 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Demolition Racer 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.

Demolition Racer gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Demolition Racer cheats & codes

37 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

PAL2NTSC8004A54E 3C00
P1 can`t die80061114 0000
P1`s car jumps80061052 0000
P2 can`t die800614CC 0000
Screen Y8005EE24 ????
Turbo Boost P180060FE0 9160

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Demolition Racer 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.

Demolition Racer FAQ

When did Demolition Racer come out on the PS1?

Demolition Racer was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Demolition Racer?

It was developed by Pitbull Syndicate and published by Infogrames / Accolade.

Is Demolition Racer multiplayer?

Yes. Demolition Racer supports up to 2 players.

How long does Demolition Racer take to play?

As a racing game, Demolition Racer 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 Demolition Racer 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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