Play Motorodeo Online

Motorodeo came out in 1990 for the Atari 2600, a time when the system was well past its prime. It was published by Atari themselves, one of the later releases for the console. The game doesn't try to push boundaries; it just offers a straightforward, arcade-style experience that feels very much of its era.

You control a monster truck and race against another truck on a split-screen track. The main goal is to finish each course before your opponent, navigating obstacles like rocks, pits, and other vehicles. Signature mechanics include performing wheelies to gain speed and using mid-air control to land properly after jumps. The pacing is fast, and the physics take some getting used to; you'll crash often at first, but it becomes intuitive with practice. It feels chaotic and a little silly, but in a way that keeps you coming back for one more race.