Dirt Dash
Short Overview
Dirt Dash is Namco's spectacular off-road rally game, released in 1995. Mud, snow, rocky mountain roads, and jungle await as you tear through huge jumps, dangerous corners, and constantly changing surfaces. The game was built on the same hardware as Ridge Racer, but offers a completely different driving experience.
Basics
- Release1995
- DeveloperNamco
- GenreArcade Off-Road Rally
- Players1 player
- HardwareNamco System 22
- Vehicles3 off-roaders
What Makes This Cabinet Special
Controls
Play It Live!
Get behind the wheel of an off-roader, slide through the muddy corners, and try the off-road rally racing of Dirt Dash at the Arcade Hungary museum!
Insert CoinRacing Against Nature
In Dirt Dash you have to beat not just your rivals but the terrain itself. Gravel, mud, snow, and rocky roads constantly test your driving skills while you also race against the clock.
Pick Your Style!
You can choose between three different off-roaders, each with its own handling. From easier-to-control cars for beginners all the way to pro-level racing machines, there's a vehicle for everyone. You can also start from different sections of the courses, so every run brings a different challenge.
Fun Facts
- Five different off-road sections await players.
- You can choose between three vehicles of varying difficulty.
- Fog, darkness, gravel roads, and falling rocks keep the races varied.
- It's built on Namco System 22 hardware, which also powered Ridge Racer.
Why Is It Special?
Dirt Dash never aimed for realistic simulation — it went for pure arcade momentum. The constantly changing terrain, spectacular jumps, and fast pace keep every run exciting, while the force feedback wheel makes every bump and slide something you can feel.
Who Is It For?
If you love classic rally games, off-road racing, and 1990s arcade driving cabinets, Dirt Dash is guaranteed to be great fun.