Cruis'n World (1998). Play online

Summary

I fell in love with Cruis'n World on the N64 the moment I discovered the secret Moon track – a lunar circuit that unlocks after finishing the Cruise the World mode. The game lets you zip around global hotspots from Hawaii to New York while pulling off wheelies and flips that shave seconds off your timer, adding a frantic arcade vibe you won’t find in many racers. Four‑player split‑screen takes the chaos up a notch, and the exclusive Championship mode swaps the typical road routes for tight circuit loops that reward points you can spend on car upgrades.

Eurocom’s painstaking port grew out of a round‑the‑world photo quest by the developers, aiming for an arcade‑perfect translation after the troubled Cruis'n USA effort. Critics praised the inventive track design and awarded it Most Innovative New Title at the 1996 AMOA show, yet noted persistent pop‑in and a steep learning curve, leaving its GameRankings average at a modest 63%.

Storyline

In Cruis'n World for the Nintendo 64, completing every stage—including the sunny Florida course—triggers a wild finale. Your race car is lifted aboard a Space Shuttle, blasted toward the moon, and you land to a surprise greeting from President Bill Clinton, who congratulates you on the interstellar victory.