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Summary

Cruis'n World builds on the arcade thrills of its predecessor, taking the race around the globe with stops in places like Hawaii, Japan, Kenya and New York City. The game adds a roster of new cars and lets you unlock secret rides by holding the view buttons before the timer expires, while a handy tip is to remember which side of the road each locale drives on to avoid head‑on collisions.

Stunts are the real spice here – wheelies, aerial flips and even short rocket boosts reward you with extra seconds or speed bursts, turning tight curves into high‑score opportunities. Midway’s team actually toured the world to capture the sights, which shows up in the more elaborate track designs that demand a bit more skill than the original.

The arcade version snagged the 1996 AMOA award for Most Innovative New Title and was a runner‑up for Arcade Game of the Year, though reviewers still noted the familiar pop‑in graphics. When it landed on the Nintendo 64 in 1998, it became the best‑received port of the series, thanks in part to its crisp ADSP2150 sound and the added depth of its global tour.

Storyline

In Cruis'n World, the final stretch rewards players who conquer every stage – even the sunny Florida course – with a wildly over‑the‑top cutscene. After crossing the finish line, a Space Shuttle swoops in, lifts your race car, and rockets it toward the Moon. There, the then‑U.S. President Bill Clinton appears to congratulate you on your interstellar victory. A separate video clip adds a tongue‑in‑cheek joke, showing the ex‑President at the White House, on the Moon, and even on Mars as part of the game’s quirky Exotica ending.