RIDING HERO ACA NEOGEO
now available in the app!
Ratings
Age
13+
Category
Racing
Languages
English
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Riding Hero is a classic motorcycle racing game originally released by SNK. It stands out with two unique modes: a standard 'Grand Prix' arcade race and a deep 'Story Mode' where you manage a racer's career, buy upgrades, and interact with various characters. This ACA version faithfully recreates the original arcade experience with added features like online rankings and save/load states.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Riding Hero is a fascinating piece of history, being one of the few attempts at an RPG-style story mode in an early arcade motorcycle game. While the racing itself is standard vertically-scrolling sprite action, the 'WGP' mode where you buy parts and talk to NPCs is surprisingly ahead of its time. It gives the racing a sense of context and stakes that was rare in 1990.
The mobile port is solid, though the controls take some getting used to as they require precise 'leaning' to avoid sliding out on corners. The graphics are charmingly retro, featuring that classic NeoGeo 'chunky' sprite look. Like other ACA titles, the ability to save states is a godsend for the difficult later races. It’s a must-play for fans of retro racing games like Hang-On, offering a bit more depth than your average arcade quarter-eater.
Features
Unique RPG-style Story Mode
Classic high-speed arcade racing
Faithful 16-bit sprite visuals
Online score rankings
Virtual control customization
Tips & Walkthrough
In Riding Hero, you need to let go of the throttle before initiating a sharp turn. If you try to turn while at max speed, your bike will drift to the outer edge and likely crash into a sign.
Gameplays
Invest your first winnings into 'Tires'. Better tires reduce the chance of sliding during corners, which is much more valuable than a slightly higher top speed in the early races.
Screenshot
Q&A
Yes, all ACA NeoGeo games fully support Bluetooth and MFi controllers for an authentic arcade feel.