Nintendo 64Racing
Beetle Adventure Racing
Developer: Electronic Arts · Published by Electronic Arts · 1999
The cult N64 arcade racer hiding a dozen secrets in every track.
About This Game
Beetle Adventure Racing is a 1999 arcade racer from Electronic Arts for the Nintendo 64, built around the then-new Volkswagen Beetle. Six sprawling, secret-stuffed tracks and a four-player battle mode made it a cult favourite on the system. It runs on Paradigm's second-generation graphics engine.
POCG Review
4.5
Excellent
Review Verdict
Beetle Adventure Racing
EA's N64 racer hides shortcuts, cheats and interactive scenery in every gorgeous track. A cult classic worth the cart hunt.
In the News
Mar 31999
New Beetle in Midtown Madness
Microsoft says it has reached an agreement with Volkswagen Worldwide to add the New Beetle to the assortment of vehicles in Midtown Madness, the highly anticipated new game in the Madness racing series.
ReleaseHow to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Original Hardware
A Nintendo 64 with the cart; a Controller Pak is needed to save progress.
Emulation / Other Options
Plays well on modern N64 emulators if you would rather not hunt down the cart.