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S.C.A.R.S. came out on the Nintendo 64 in 1998, developed by Vivid Image and published by Ubisoft. It was part of that wave of 3D racing games on the system, trying to carve out its own space with a futuristic, combat-heavy approach. It didn't have the big name recognition of some other racers, but it had a distinct personality that made it stand out on the rental shelf.

You control one of several animal-themed combat vehicles, like a sabertooth or a rhino, each with different handling and weapon strengths. The main objective is to win races while also destroying your opponents with missiles, mines, and other power-ups scattered across the track. Signature mechanics include drifting around tight corners to build boost and using a homing missile that locks onto the car ahead of you. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty can spike on later courses where avoiding attacks becomes just as important as speed. It feels like a chaotic, explosive arcade experience, especially when playing with friends in split-screen mode.