Route-16 Turbo

August 5, 2026 Cosmo Machia Inc., Gotch Technology SUNSOFT
Racing Arcade
PC PS5 Switch
About

Take control of your car, MAD X, and evade relentless enemy cars as you infiltrate the secret base of the evil Kanharoo Gang to recover all the stolen money.

Switch dynamically between Maze Mode, where you navigate complex labyrinths, and Radar Mode, which displays the entire stage made up of 16 mazes-delivering a constantly thrilling car chase experience.

This version also includes stages that were unreachable in the original 1985 release.
Now’s your chance to beat the high scores you set back then!
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Release Date August 5, 2026
Developer Cosmo Machia Inc., Gotch Technology
Publisher SUNSOFT
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action
Route-16 Turbo

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