Review: Rider's Spirits (PlayStation 4/5, Xbox & Switch) - Defunct Games

Defunct Games reviews Rider's Spirits, available now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch and Xbox Series X.

Fans of Mode 7 racing games on the Super NES like Super Mario Kart will feel right at home playing Rider’s Spirits, a long-lost 16-bit racing game that is only now coming to America and Europe three decades late. While it’s visually a little rough and it would have been nice to have the instruction manual translated into English, this fast-paced racing game is overflowing with charm, thanks to its colorful cast of characters and unique power-up items. The levels are a bit boring and you’ll get frustrated by how much the computer opponents cheat, but fans of this style of racing game will be excited to play this rare racer. It may not be one of my favorite Super NES games, but I’m happy that Rider’s Spirits finally came West.

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