The R.C. Pro-Am Series Retrospective

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Episode 19 - This week on the show, I take a look back at the R.C. Pro-Am franchise. I review R.C. Pro-Am for the NES, Super R.C. Pro-Am for the Game Boy, Championship Pro-Am for the Sega Genesis, and R.C. Pro-Am II for the NES. A lot of people don't realize that there was more than one game in this series, but all of the games are a lot of fun and are worth playing.
The original R.C. Pro-Am was and still is one of my favorite games on the Nintendo Entertainment System. The Sega Genesis version is actually the same game, just upgraded for a 16-bit system. The Game Boy release is a respectable entry in the series for a handheld console, and R.C. Pro-Am II, again on the NES is a lesser known but amazing sequel. It's a real shame that a real 16-bit sequel was never released on the Super Nintendo!
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@gertrudemcfuzz74 7 жыл бұрын

The sound effects to these games come flooding back after all these years. I played the hell outta this game.

@shane1489 2 ай бұрын

That tire squeal❤

@sonicmario64 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely my very first time seeing a commercial for "R.C. Pro-Am" on the NES! XD

@Greg2600 10 жыл бұрын

Not sure if any other game caused me to scream in anger like the first RC Pro-AM. You had to be so precise in the higher levels. Also pissed there was no ending.

@The_Jastrom 6 жыл бұрын

Omg I freaking loved RC Pro Am I had no idea there were sequels let alone a remake for the Genesis. Great stuff! - Jason

@doalwa 8 жыл бұрын

Ah, I remember playing RC ProAm via link cable on my Game Boy in the early 90s...our minds were blown, good times! Love your channel!

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

+doalwa Thanks dude!!

@muhanc.a.9299 8 жыл бұрын

4 things. 1.- I didn't know that R.C. in the title meant Radio Control 2.- This game was a must when you were picking a game in the video club 3.- It's an awesome racer that everybody should try 4.- That was a cool and unexpected ending Classic Gaming Quarterly

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

+Muhan C.A. 4 responses. 1.- I never even thought about it when I was a kid, and didn't realize it either. 2.- Video club? 3.- Agreed 100% 4.- I bought that RC car specifically to shoot that thing at the end, and then returned the car to Target. Bonus 5.- Thanks for watching!!

@BreakingNVain 6 жыл бұрын

Classic Gaming Quarterly 2 - Blockbuster, Video Express, Movie Gallery, etc

@jdmikeg4 5 жыл бұрын

That's crazy, NONE of us knew it was RC cars! My first RC car ever was a World Engines Rockbuster, it was a fake/clone of the Tamiya Grasshopper, and I still didn't know this was an RC game! Good times thx for uploading!

@shawnkauffman8657 8 жыл бұрын

So many good childhood memories playing Super RC Pro AM on the Game Boy. Especially going against my grandfather or cousin with the game link cable for bragging rights. I still have that Game Boy and that cartridge.

@ebogar42 Жыл бұрын

Both of my grandfathers were dead prick.

@samfrito 8 жыл бұрын

Great look back, Chris! I totally love the first three games. I just got Championship last year and it was incredible to play. I went to a retro game shop asking about RC PA 2 and I was shocked at how much it was going for, but now I understand. Sounds like we need a new installment, but I really want them to retain the sprite style and track perspective. Thanks for an awesome vid.

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sam! I would love to see a new installment in the series.

@SharifSourour 8 жыл бұрын

I used to love the original too! Never knew there was more than one in the series! Thanks for the overview!

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@nzingers 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. Man, RARE just did their best all the time didn't they. Quality for so many years it's almost inconceivable that Nintendo "let them go".

@sprockkets 10 ай бұрын

They let them go because the RARE we all knew and loved, was gone by that point with their top employees leaving and forming their own studio.

@thedrunkmonkshow 9 жыл бұрын

It's a crime this video only has as many views as it does. You're well on your way to greatness my friend...in due time :)

@CGQuarterly 9 жыл бұрын

TheDrunkMonkShow I'm just having fun making videos. Some of my favorite episodes are the ones with the least amount of views. Thanks for the support, though!

@robrusso1271 8 жыл бұрын

+Classic Gaming Quarterly Continue do what you enjoy trust your gut because there are plenty of gamers (me) that agree with this review it's my most prideful game considering I had to visit friends houses to play and win to stay on the TV..lol..I was a very rare SEGA MASTER SYSTEM kid playing double dragon

@thedrunkmonkshow 8 жыл бұрын

Rob Russo Same here! I was the weirdo kid that had the Master System and didn't get an NES until Christmas of 1990. Before that I was only playing Shinobi, After Burner, Time Soldiers, The Ninja, and Pro Wrestling lol.

@patsfan4life 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a great idea for a video, and I’m not even a NES guy I’m a c64 guy

@BreakingNVain 6 жыл бұрын

We R.C. Pro Am & it's sequel, 2. Never knew Championship existed... Ivan Stewart's Off-road Racing/Super Off-road were the other favorite along with Rock n' Roll Great video

@jinjeno 8 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure that Diddy Kong Racing was originally going to be a Pro-Am game, but I might be wrong.

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

+jinjeno Well, DKR was developed by Rare, so I guess it's possible that they were going to brand it as an R.C. Pro-Am game if Nintendo hadn't been interested in making it Donkey Kong-themed. I've never heard this before, though.

@0nly1truth 7 жыл бұрын

Kool ending.

@The52car 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize there was a Sega version. Kinda makes me wish Pro Am II would have been made on the SNES. Good memories, great video.

@calvinmack6988 8 жыл бұрын

Loved this game

@racer4200 9 жыл бұрын

One of my favs.

@abaroners 9 жыл бұрын

Very good coverage.

@carl5381 5 жыл бұрын

easily my favorite game growing up. my best friend and I logged countless hours and sleepless nights beating the shit out of each other with this game learning new ways to insult one another for stealing money lol.

@buymeskittles2719 7 жыл бұрын

You should definitely check out Cobra Triangle, also by Rare for the NES 1989.

@Color-Theory Жыл бұрын

I liked the footage at the end!

@thegerm574 Жыл бұрын

Hands down my favorite game on the NES. I always said why haven’t they remade this on a modern console.

@Shifterification 7 жыл бұрын

You really need to do a video on Pro Wrestling for the NES.

@RobertNES816 8 жыл бұрын

Such a great series. I wonder why it never came out on SNES? Oh well I have all four games. I like the Genesis version the best. But the NES version has the most nostalgia for me lol. RC Pro AM 2 I bought because it exists same with the Gameboy version of RC Pro AM. I hardly ever play Pro AM 2 because the planes and bombs are frustrating. I feel like they shouldn't have been added.

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

+Robert NES816 Yeah, I agree. There should have been an installment on the SNES. Thanks for the comment.

@rtkiiiprod 7 жыл бұрын

nice video! Thanks...I did not know there was a pro am for Genesis. I'll have to give that a try!

@PKMNwww411_MkII 5 жыл бұрын

There was going to be game called Pro-Am 64 and was going to feature anthropomorphic characters racing in different vehicles which ended up becoming Diddy Kong Racing.

@itslouiemoo8018 5 жыл бұрын

Just want to let you know, I am loving your channel. New subscriber here.

@casselfornia186 8 жыл бұрын

Nice Video! Thank you for letting me know that my favourite childhoodgame (until a certain point) also got a Genesis release. Though I collect mainly PAL Games for the Mega Drive I cant pass out on this one. Too Bad this was an NA exclusive. Keep up the good work!

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

+Pascal Spohn Thanks man!!!

@dotardsinsqualorville9686 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@chrispacheco8590 5 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid initially playing this I had no idea RC stood for "Remote Control" so I never really considered them to be miniature cars (I lived in metro L.A. were not alot of kids had money enough to own RC cars so I never really saw anyone playing with these) lol I actually thought they were life size cars,...it wasn't until way later that I realized what they actually were, after knowing that I always invizioned a sequel that would actually take place in real city streets (much like the ending of your video)to show the actual size of the cars as well as home made ramps and obstacles kids would actually set up in game, it would actually be nice if a reboot of sorts took this approach with some kind of track builder..ah we could only hope.., thanks again for another great piece.👍

@nestercl 8 жыл бұрын

thumbs up and loved the ending !!! As a kid I was nuts for RC cars and somehow I was never able to try this game...time to give it a try

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

+nestercl Let me know how you like it. I'd be curious to hear how it holds up for someone who never played it back then. And thanks for watching!

@imyanigmw 8 жыл бұрын

Got Pro Am, Skate or Die, Paperboy and Punch Out for Christmas one year, me and my brotherbsat in front of the TV all day. Great review as always bro, dig the channel!

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

+imyanigmw Thanks dude!

@monkeyrobotsinc.9875 2 жыл бұрын

Cool ending.

@Zionfarm 8 жыл бұрын

Great review hands down. Yet I did not know there was other games made with the same bearing the same name.

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

+Kelly Greenidge Thanks for watching!!

@oaktea 7 жыл бұрын

If anyone's looking for some RC racing games, check out ReVolt. One of the most fun racing games on the Dreamcast (and it's on other consoles as well). It doesn't have the same feel as RC Pro Am, but it is an RC car racer with weapon add-ons. It has the added benefit of taking place in "realistic" RC settings though! Had a ton of fun with it back in the day.

@therealdeejaydosmuchoz1561 8 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing that commercial and I knew I had to have it, then once I got it, my grandmother used tell me to turn it down because of the engine and tire squeal sounds at night.I also loved the soundtrack.. by the way,theres a hip hop producer who uses alot of video game samples in his music named "the world's freshest" and he used the theme song from R.C. Pro am in a song.

@evanscott9473 11 ай бұрын

Man, you're a little older than I am (I think. I'm 45), but I think we would have been pretty good friends. I showed my gf the postcard you sent in response to mine earlier tonight. Keep up the good content, brother. I'm still holding out for a couple NES and Genesis soundtrack tapes.

@nop3noperson Жыл бұрын

Didn't know about the Sega version. It's rad!

@TheL1arL1ar 8 жыл бұрын

Hey man I'm new to your videos, but I love your content and info. For me you belong next to classic game room, and game sack.

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

+TheL1arL1ar That's very high praise. Thanks a lot!!

@deejaydosmuchoz5209 Жыл бұрын

I just found out today that the bags that I was picking up on the course was not money that they were backwards projectiles

@VintageGamerLtd 7 жыл бұрын

We reviewed it too and loved it! LOL'd at the thought of solving gangland disputes with multiplayer! Nice video!

@wonderfulwardy 6 жыл бұрын

This game is surpassed by the ever so underrated 'Biker Mice From Mars' on Super Nintendo in every possible way.

@Sonic-vb8sn 7 жыл бұрын

I played Super Pro A.M. on my friend's GBA

@chadalleman 9 жыл бұрын

I am really enjoying your channel! It is like the anti AVGN! Don't get me wrong, I love James, but you have covered done really great stuff, and RC Pro Am is part of that. It is also in my top tier of retro games.

@CGQuarterly 9 жыл бұрын

Chad Alleman Thanks, man. James is an icon here on KZfaq in the gaming genre, for sure. R.C. Pro-Am is one of my all-time favorites!

@AuggieG42 8 жыл бұрын

Would have if it wasn't for Rare working on the Replay collection.

@robbierupac9442 8 жыл бұрын

best game ever!! from a die hard gamer!!

@doomslayer163 4 жыл бұрын

The Nintendo "4 score and 7 years ago" adapter. Weird name, Nintendo, but whatever lol...My niece and I had a blast playing 'Pro-Am Championship' on Sega Genesis the other night. Funny thing is, she would rather play NES or Sega instead of playing my PS4 or XB1. She has way more fun playing the Genesis..

@curtisbaker9954 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video! What was the boat version of this game?

@CGQuarterly 5 жыл бұрын

Cobra Triangle?

@JAWS1376 6 жыл бұрын

I remember my Nintendo nes controller being thrown against the wall and smashed in a million pieces over this game......but still love rc pro-am!!!

@Tuschedz 7 жыл бұрын

Pretty awesome, but I will forever be a Micro Machines guy. Now there's a video idea.

@CGQuarterly 7 жыл бұрын

Actually, that is a good video idea.

@DeesBees85 6 жыл бұрын

The music and sound effects in the original game are magical.

@evanscott9473 11 ай бұрын

RC Pro Am? Game Genie. POW!

@nickwhitman6319 8 жыл бұрын

I don't get why Microsoft isn't using Rare more.... Rare replay sold really well and they already have a solid list of franchises to reboot.

@ebogar42 Жыл бұрын

I don't get with all the old style games they have now they don't bring back this with a modern twist. This game is still fun to me and I'm not into a lot of older games anymore.

@yasmineapocalypse544 6 жыл бұрын

I think they would have been better off by remaking RC Pro-Am 2. I also like the way that 8-bit Nintendo graffics look better. RC Pro-Am 1 and 2 are some of my favorite games. If you read this, I'm curious how you think Galaxy 5000 stacks up to them? I personally think it's better but I find myself playing all of them when I have time so what does better even mean to me. Rock n Roll Racing is great too but Galaxy 5000 is the best of all of them to me. Or not. It's hard to say.

@pferreira1983 7 жыл бұрын

I actually own another Rare racing game: Tranz Am: www.mobygames.com/game/zx-spectrum/tranz-am . Also I used to play Skidmarks for the Amiga. If you like this series try this: www.mobygames.com/game/skidmarks

@inzhig Жыл бұрын

Cool game _)

@elmoreoocyte 7 жыл бұрын

How about Re-Volt?

@ThreeDaysOfDan 8 жыл бұрын

If you want a modern day version buy yourself Motorstorm RC

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

+ThreeDaysOfDan I have that game on the Vita, and agree that it's a great spiritual successor to RC Pro-Am.

@patsfan4life 4 жыл бұрын

Best racer on the NES. Period. Even had good sound!

@spidermcgavenport8767 6 жыл бұрын

Nes max controller perfect

@polycube868 3 жыл бұрын

I have Championship Pro AM on the Sega Genesis, my sister has the NES original NES game, I would agree, the Genesis remake is better.

@patsfan4life 4 жыл бұрын

RC Pro Am = 1 player only. RC Pro Am II = 2 player vs. mode

@roberthornibrook6344 7 жыл бұрын

I took 2nd place (lost by 200 points grrrrrrrrrr) in the RC Proam tourny at PRGE 2016 this year. Watching this video makes me want to get the rest in the series. Didn't realize there was a genny version. Now I wants them all :P

@CGQuarterly 7 жыл бұрын

Was there a prize for the winner?

@roberthornibrook6344 7 жыл бұрын

It was some free game off of Steam Starship Rubicon. Cheerful Ghost put it on and surprised the shit out of them when I told them I hadn't played in like 10 years. The schmuck who beat out my score apparently kept on destroying the other cars instead of beating it by getting in first place in every race. Well not every race, the first 5 or so. 2nd place I got a sticker and a few other little misc things I gave to my wife.

@iwasateenageneocon 7 жыл бұрын

This video was just the best.

@thomastripp9002 5 жыл бұрын

RC Pro AM - Great series. I own the Original on NES, Championship on Genesis and the one on Game Boy. Very challenging, yet fun for hours on end.

@chrisevans9779 8 жыл бұрын

did not know about sega one . going to emulatior like now.

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

+chris Evans Yeah, it's a very good version. I will always prefer the NES release only because it's what I grew up with, but the Genesis version is the same game, upgraded to 16-bit standards. Thanks for watching!!

@chrisevans9779 8 жыл бұрын

yeah . just from your video i could tell i prefer the old sound better alone . i actually sucked at it as a kid. then got really into it as a teenager and what ever i am now. thanks for makeing truly good content about good old stuff without any gimmicks or assorted bs .

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

chris Evans Thanks! That has always been my goal.

@TekMoliGy 7 жыл бұрын

the genesis one does look a lot better but i prefer the sound of the original nes version.

@Xxmeca421xX 7 жыл бұрын

nate yeah it's too polished

@calvinmack6988 8 жыл бұрын

gangland disputes lol

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

"You sellin' on my turf again?!? GET THE GAME BOYS!!"

@sevendst19 3 жыл бұрын

That Sega version looks really good. I wonder if the game play is exactly the same. I downloaded a mod and ran this game on PC about 10 years ago, never duplicated how good I was when I was about 10 years old. I think I got to level 96 or so, but when I was a kid I got up to 170 something I think, which was like 6 play throughs of every level, lost on level 22, which was by far the hardest track

@death2all79zx 5 жыл бұрын

Rad outro.

@MaximusWolfe 2 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest games ever created.

@willh1655 3 жыл бұрын

If you get far enough in the game, all 3 cpu cars will get the cheat speed up at the same time.. when this happens its almost impossible to win..

@Creepahugah 6 жыл бұрын

#RcProAm3

@Larry 6 жыл бұрын

Are you not counting Trans-Am as part of the series?

@CGQuarterly 6 жыл бұрын

No, I don't think that Tranz Am can be considered part of the RC Pro-Am franchise, but in retrospect I wish I had at least talked about it because I'm sure that it had an influence on how RC Pro-Am was designed.

@kidkique Жыл бұрын

This game was GREAT, except the computer cheated!!!!

@CanalDoHolly 8 жыл бұрын

omg ! Blizzard stole the idea and created RRRacing

@doomslayer163 4 жыл бұрын

Hold up, your car doesn't shoot missiles? They offer it at both Ford and Chevrolet as an optional extra, Dude. I had some Hellfires put on my F-350 at the dealership, back when I bought my truck. Ya know, the price went up to $3478, but I totally feel it was worth it. I can't tell you how many times I've shot through 5 o'clock traffic..

@DanielSong39 3 жыл бұрын

The first game was really the only noteworthy game In many ways, the forerunner to F-Zero and Mario Kart

@esmooth919 6 жыл бұрын

You say that RC Pro AM as a franchise is desperately in need of a reboot, but now that Kart Racers like Mario Kart exist, it won't work. LOL...and even if it did, it would be exclusive to the X-Bone. LMFAO

@robrusso1271 8 жыл бұрын

No bias here SEGA fanboy all the way...Hang on OutRun etc...yet something about this game its #1 to me

@marvelkingdom1972 2 жыл бұрын

I have both for the N.E.S. and LOVE 2 better as it's more indidualized (letters) I also have a game for the PS2 that shares the RCPA name

@MrStrangermoon 3 жыл бұрын

game come with rambo 3 sega cartrige bootleg.

@D-Fens_1632 4 жыл бұрын

I much prefer playing Ivan Ironman Stewart's Super Off Road.

@lilboosie5 5 жыл бұрын

RC Pro Am 2 huge dislike 😑

@walterbison 4 ай бұрын

We learned real loss playing this game. Nothing sucked more than getting to level 31 and finishing last...GAME OVER. Gamers today get infinite resume points and retries. But with R.C. Pro-Am and other NES games? You lose, GAME OVER. You're done, suck it up kid.

@sean.durham999 8 жыл бұрын

This game is just a discount Rock N' Roll Racing and doesn't employ "loudmouth" Larry Hoffman to narrate the carnage as the announcer. Rock N' Roll Racing is a first place knockout and R.C. Pro Am is in another time zone.

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

Rock N' Roll racing built on the foundation that R.C. Pro-Am laid.

@sean.durham999 8 жыл бұрын

Classic Gaming Quarterly I know. BTW I was just being a smartass so please don't be upset at me. I love your channel!

@CGQuarterly 8 жыл бұрын

Sean Durham You're good, man. No worries. :)

@meloehaze726 7 жыл бұрын

what about re-volt...i wouldn't exactly call it a spiritual successor, but the gameplay is somewhat similar and it was fun. i had it on N64 and i think it had a PS1 port as well.

@TekMoliGy 7 жыл бұрын

super off road racing is a similar style game. RC pro am is awesome but i think i like super off road more because its not so zoomed in and there are more jumps and stuff like that.

@RobertNES816 8 жыл бұрын