Play Wild Trax (Japan) Online

Game Overview

Wild Trax (Japan) is one of those SNES racers that somehow slipped under the radar, which is a shame because it’s an absolute riot. You’re not just driving—you’re wrestling with the terrain, fishtailing through mud pits, and praying your suspension holds after a bad landing. The top-down view makes it feel like you’re controlling a toy car that’s gone rogue, especially when you send an opponent spinning into a ditch.

At first glance, it looks like a straightforward arcade racer, but there’s a weirdly satisfying layer of strategy. Do you gun it straight through the swamp or take the longer, safer route? Some tracks punish speed demons, others reward reckless corner-cutting. And the multiplayer? Pure chaos. My friend and I still argue about who "totally meant to do that" after a last-minute turbo boost steal.

It’s got that perfect mix of janky physics and tight controls—like if Rock n' Roll Racing went off-road and got a little meaner. The soundtrack’s all engine growls and tire screeches, no frills, just noise that somehow works. If you dig retro racers with personality (and a few cheap shots), this one’s a blast.