Big Red Racing

Big Red Racing (1995)

by The Big Red Software Company, Domark Software, Eidos Interactive
Genres:Racing
Themes:Action, Comedy
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Story:Big Red Racing is a comical racing game, released for DOS in 1996. It was developed by Big Red Software and published by Domark (now Eidos). Big Red Racing was planned for release on five different systems: DOS, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, 3DO and Atari Jaguar, but the PlayStation, Sega Saturn, 3DO and Atari Jaguar versions were cancelled.Show more
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user avatar@smokeshielduser avatar@smokeshield
January 29, 2025
Hours of fun riding crazy vehicles in reckless races around open maps. Trucks, 6 wheeled bathtub, helicopter, inflatable boat, and many more. Lots of memories in split-screen with friends sharing one side of the keyboard
user avatar@peterdkuser avatar@peterdk
January 29, 2025
This is such a great racing game. Free movement, weird humorous commentary, exploding cars. But yeah, the freedom was awesome. And many classes of vehicles: monster trucks, jeeps, boats, helicopters, mini's, lorries. Awesome!
Came bundled with a PENTIUM 4 computer after purchasing and just had a BLAST! It wasn't that great on the GRAPHICS side but it blew my mind when I was a KID . .!
user avatar@cyxcevenuser avatar@cyxceven
January 30, 2025
As a child, I yearned for open track boundaries. Well, that and chaotic multiplayer that tests human bonds. This game delivers both with a big bucket of whimsy. When friends are over, don't make 'em play any old mainstream "kart" racer--give 'em _total_ friendship destruction. Give 'em Big Red Racing.
user avatar@Moogourouuser avatar@Moogourou
February 04, 2025
As a child, I spent hours on the two tracks of the demo, trying to do the most incredible stunts ever. Physics and real 3D where such amazing at this time and it worked so well on my 486 computer. Then I finally bought the full game in its big box, to discover more circuits and vehicle, but also a wonderful soundtrack that was embedded as audio CD tracks.
user avatar@Tequilauser avatar@Tequila
February 06, 2025
I remember ordering this game on Special Reserve a mail-order catalog featured in UK gaming magazines in the 1990s. I had taken a month to get delivered but wow I loved this game as soon as I played it, Remember going off track to see what secrets lay beyond the track. Fun racing game.
user avatar@MCLINT87user avatar@MCLINT87
April 14, 2025
I just remember the feeling I had as a young person playing this. The best part of it all was to try all the cool vehicles, and trying to explore the world beyond the tracks (which usually didn't work but a young player might still try to get more mileage out of the game).
user avatar@vaxt0ruser avatar@vaxt0r
June 07, 2025
This game was a huge part of my childhood — pure chaos, absurd humor, and unforgettable tracks across bizarre planets. Big Red Racing is a perfect example of how much fun can be packed into a game made with limited resources: creative, wild, and full of personality. Please bring this gem to GOG! The nostalgia it evokes is beyond words. It truly deserves a second life on modern systems
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