''Kyle Petty's No Fear Racing'' is a

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for the

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that was released in 1995.

Gameplay

Two player mode allows two players to compete against each other using a

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. The two player mode allows equal opportunities towards teamwork and competition in the single race mode as well as in the season mode. Players can either race on season mode or exhibition mode. It is also possible to create an original race course. Custom decals can also be placed on the course as a way to personalize a course; this can be done to an extent that no two courses will look exactly the same twice in a row. After building the layout of the track, the player can choose a song that will play when they race on their customized track. Players can also re-create their favorite race tracks. The object in the game is to get as to close to first place as possible by the end of the race. Practice is also necessary if the player wants to start at the

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. During the season mode, the player must score points in order to remain in the competition. All the vehicles in the game are depicted as generic 1994

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machines despite the presence of various manufacturers in the actual

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season.

Japanese version

''Kyle Petty's No Fear Racing'' was released in Japan as by Virgin Interactive on June 30, 1995. The tracks are stripped of their realism. Furthermore, its graphics are much cruder than the American version: in track crossings, there are no visible bridges or elevation effects. This version does not feature Petty nor any No Fear branding.

Reception

The two sports reviewers of ''

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'' gave the game scores of 5 and 6 out of 10, criticizing it as having a poor frame rate and boring track designs. ''Weekly Famicom Tsūshin'' gave it a score of 17 out of 40. In contrast, ''

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'' gave the game a rave review, applauding the strong options, car customization, effective controls, detailed graphics, the use of the car radio to keep the player updated about the tires and fuel, and particularly the ability to create custom race tracks, saying this "adds a creative dimension that's rare in the world of racing games". ''

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'' reviewed the SNES version of the game, rating it two stars out of five, and stated that "after about three races, this game is old fast. A more truthful title would have been ''Kyle Petty's No Variety Racing''".

References

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