As a port of a classic racing title, Burnin Rubber delivers a top-down, futuristic scrolling race across straight tracks featuring dynamic narrowing/widening sections, potholes, and road breaks. You compete in the Intergalactic Death Race across four seasons, aiming to bump enemy cars like Tank Cars and Deathmobiles off the road using only three lives. The core feature is your vehicle's limited-distance flight capability, essential for avoiding hazards and opponents in this high-stakes vehicular combat challenge.
Players are thrust into the role of an entrant in the "Intergalactic Four Seasons Death Race." The atmosphere is one of relentless, high-stakes competition where survival is as important as speed. The objective extends beyond mere finishing; success is measured by how many opposing vehicles you can eliminate from the track.
The race environment is structured around four distinct seasonal sections: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Navigating these segments requires constant vigilance against a dangerous field of opponents.
The racing environment is characterized by a scrolling track viewed from above. Notably, the track features no traditional curves, instead relying on sections that dynamically narrow and widen. Players must skillfully maneuver around hazards such as potholes and breaks in the road surface. Furthermore, small islands dot the track, requiring precise avoidance or traversal.
The opposition is varied and aggressive. Players will encounter slow but durable Tank Cars, tricky Deathmobiles, and numerous other "Demon Drivers" determined to force the player off the road. A key defensive and offensive maneuver available is the ability to bump enemy cars, potentially knocking them clear off the track.
Despite having only three lives to complete the demanding race, the player's vehicle is equipped with a crucial ability: the capacity to fly for a limited distance. This aerial maneuver is essential for quickly bypassing immediate obstacles or escaping dangerous confrontations, demanding quick reflexes to utilize effectively.
This title is presented as a complete package upon release. There are currently no recorded downloadable content (DLC) packs, expansions, remakes, or remasters associated with this specific version.
The game was developed for the Commodore C64, Commodore 128, and Commodore MAX systems.