Road Riot 4WD SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Racing

Road Riot 4WD

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenreRacing
DeveloperEquilibrium
PublisherTHQ
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Road Riot 4WD is a racing game released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Equilibrium and published by THQ.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.

Road Riot 4WD 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 SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Road Riot 4WD 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.

Road Riot 4WD gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Road Riot 4WD cheats & codes

21 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Races Are 1 Lap Instead Of 3DDBF-07DF
Races Are 2 Laps Instead Of 3DFBF-07DF
Races Are 4 Laps Instead Of 3D7BF-07DF
Races Are 5 Laps Instead Of 3D0BF-07DF
Races Are 6 Laps Instead Of 3D9BF-07DF
Races Are 7 Laps Instead Of 3D1BF-07DF

See all Road Riot 4WD cheats

Road Riot 4WD walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Road Riot 4WD.

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Road Riot 4WD FAQ

When did Road Riot 4WD come out on the SNES?

Road Riot 4WD was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.

Who made Road Riot 4WD?

It was developed by Equilibrium and published by THQ.

Is Road Riot 4WD multiplayer?

Yes. Road Riot 4WD supports up to 2 players.

How long does Road Riot 4WD take to play?

As a racing game, Road Riot 4WD 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 Road Riot 4WD 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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