Racing Damashii TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Racing

Racing Damashii

Deep cut

SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1991
GenreRacing
DeveloperIrem
PublisherIrem
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Irem, Racing Damashii arrived on the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991 as a racing game.

It landed about 2 years into the TurboGrafx-16's life. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1991 include Turrican, Raiden and Columns. Among the 11 TurboGrafx-16 racing games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

Irem also made Image Fight, R-Type and Ninja Spirit for the TurboGrafx-16.

Racing Damashii 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 TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Racing Damashii 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.

Racing Damashii gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Racing Damashii cheats & codes

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

P1 Low Lap Time1f110a:00
Always 1st Place1f1516:01 1f151e:02

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Racing Damashii walkthroughs & guides

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Racing Damashii FAQ

When did Racing Damashii come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Racing Damashii was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991.

Who made Racing Damashii?

It was developed by Irem.

Is Racing Damashii multiplayer?

Yes. Racing Damashii supports up to 2 players.

How long does Racing Damashii take to play?

As a racing game, Racing Damashii 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 Racing Damashii 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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