I’ve been wondering for almost 5 years now if and or when this was going to happen, finally it’s official that the successful Arcade/N64 racing series is making a comeback.

For those that remember, Cruis’n USA was a major hit in Arcades in the mid 90’s and one of the launch window titles for the N64. During the N64’s lifespan two sequels where released, Cruis’n World and Cruis’n Exotica while a GBA game called Cruis’n Velocity came out in 2001. Ever since then there’s been not even a peep about the franchise.

Aside the Arcade version of the original which was well received, the series was pretty regularly panned by critics, yet the games where always good sellers so I figured we would see them return someday.

God knows the Wii could use some solid racers so even though the series has had a troubled past, at least on consoles, I suppose there’s no harm in giving it another shot.

Be sure to stop by the forums and discuss your memories (good or bad) about the past Cruis’n games as well as your expectations (or lack-thereof) for the new installment.

Source: IGN

-EarthViper

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