Nintendo 64Racing
S.C.A.R.S.
Developer: Vivid Image · Published by Ubi Soft · 1998
Animal-shaped super-computers settle it with weapons and horsepower.
About This Game
S.C.A.R.S. (Super Computer Animal Racing Simulation) is a 1998 combat racing game from Vivid Image, published by Ubi Soft. Nine super-computers that rule a future Earth settle their rivalry by racing animal-shaped cars across simulated Earth environments, grabbing track-side weapons to fight for the lead. It released on PC, PlayStation and Nintendo 64.
POCG Review
3.0
Good
Review Verdict
S.C.A.R.S.
Ubi Soft's animal-car combat racer looks sharp and has its moments, but nine recycled tracks and loose controls wear thin.
In the News
Nov 91998
Updated SCARS Demo Released
Ubi Soft Entertainment released a updated demo of S.C.A.R.S. (Super Computer Animal Racing Simulation), the 3D racing game.
ReleaseHow to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Original Hardware
Windows 95/98 PC with a gamepad; the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 versions are common and cheap secondhand.
Modern Re-release
There is no official modern re-release or digital storefront version. The cheapest route in is a used PlayStation or Nintendo 64 cartridge, or a boxed PC CD-ROM from the second-hand market.
Emulation / Other Options
The PlayStation and Nintendo 64 versions run well under DuckStation/ePSXe and modern N64 emulators.