Beetle Adventure Racing

 Nintendo 64
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
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  1. [Anonymous]
    Apr 18, 2006
    10
    This game is amazing. I love one- player and multiplayer.
  2. Starfire
    Oct 23, 2007
    9
    This is just a really fun game, with lots to see and do. Probably the best racing game on the N64, and a unique game in it's own right. It never takes itself too seriously.
  3. Cerebralbore
    Mar 25, 2013
    9
    Espectacular juego que me sorprendió en su dia por su frescura, sus gráficos y su tremenda originalidad.
    Largo, rejugable y tremendamente divertido. Su diseño de niveles es fantástico y te lo pasarás genial descubriendo nuevos caminos en cada una de sus carreras.
  4. Critical-Max
    Jun 7, 2018
    9
    This game is a masterpiece for its time. Like the name says, it is an adventure. Plenty of hidden secrets and paths/shortcuts, offering risk/time rewards. The circuits have long laps, riddled with creative, interesting and interactive content. This is an amazing game to try and beat your own best score or compete with friends. I like how you can spin in mid-air, and that the last lap has aThis game is a masterpiece for its time. Like the name says, it is an adventure. Plenty of hidden secrets and paths/shortcuts, offering risk/time rewards. The circuits have long laps, riddled with creative, interesting and interactive content. This is an amazing game to try and beat your own best score or compete with friends. I like how you can spin in mid-air, and that the last lap has a different path for the finish line. I kind of wish there would be a remake or sequel with online high score and races.
    The only downside is the low variety of cars and maps, but they make up with all the creativity and enchanting world.
    I highly recommend this game!    … Expand
  5. FoxFelps
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Jogo incrivel! Com jogabilidade ótima! Cenários Deslumbrantes e Trilha Sonora Absurda. O multiplayer podia ter mais variedade e tambem mais pistas para o modo principal. Mas no geral é facilmente um dos melhores jogos de corrida do N64.
  6. Yojimbo2015
    Apr 27, 2023
    7
    A halfway house between motorsport driving games like Ridge Racer and Kart-style racing with power ups and secret short cuts. More a pleasant Sunday afternoon drive than edge-of-the-seat thrill ride, but certainly one of the better racing games on the N64.
  7. CypriotBall60
    May 20, 2023
    7
    I don't really a 90s fan, but the game was quite good tbh, but the problem is the tracks being too long but it's too fast to finish the game just only up to 2 hours of walkthrough.

Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best N64 Game of 1999
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#11 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1999
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#10 Most Shared N64 Game of 1999

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    91
    A racer in the vein of "San Francisco Rush," with tons of shortcuts. [Jan 2004, p.189]
  2. Game Critics
    90
    Gone are the muscle cars, the rally vehicles, and the crazy collection of authentic automobile licenses. Beetle Adventure Racing managed to take me out of the stale racing format and threw me into an exploration game.
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  3. Gaming Maxx
    88
    If I had to compare, I would say it is Need for Speed with better graphics, faster frame rates, better shortcuts, minus the cop’s pursuit, but equals the same fun.
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