Arcade Video game published 31 years ago:

Alpine Racer (c) 1995 Namco.

Ski racing game (downhill and gate) with 3 courses and 2 play modes: Race and Time Attack. The player stands on a sophisticated set of ski-like foot stands while holding onto 2 bars for stability to play.

- TECHNICAL -

Cabinet dimensions: 230 cm High x 126 cm Wide x 300 cm Deep. Cabinet weight: 792 lbs (360 kg).

Namco Super System 22 hardware Game ID: AR

Main CPU: Motorola 68EC020 (@ 24.576 Mhz), (2x) TMS32025 (@ 49.152 Mhz), M37710 (@ 16.384 Mhz) Sound Chips: C352 (@ 16.384 Mhz)

Players: 1 Control: stick Buttons: 3

- TRIVIA -

Even if the title screen says 1994, Alpine Racer was released in June 1995 in Japan.

Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.25 - VICL-15049) on 22/11/1995.

- TIPS AND TRICKS -

* Secret Character: When the 'press any button' screen comes up, hold down the 2 outside buttons and press the middle button repeatedly. You will hear a sound if done correctly and unlock the secret character 'Penguin'.

- STAFF -

Music & Sound composer: Takayuki Ishikawa

Player layout in our catalog: 1P.

If you are exploring by feel rather than by title, jump from the tags above into the matching genre rooms, or return to the Arcade hall for the full wall.

Open Play on this page to start Alpine Racer (Rev. AR2 Ver.D, World). Keyboard, USB/Bluetooth pads, and the on-screen touch gamepad all work inside the emulator bar. Save states and fullscreen live on that same bar so you can pause mid-session and resume later.

Player layout on this cabinet: 1P.

Genre tags on Classic Arcade Games: Sports, Arcade.