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Which controls does this version use?

Actions

Cruis'n USA action controls
Control Stick
Steer
A
Accelerate
B
Brake or reverse
Z
Activate turbo
Start
Pause the game

How it plays

How does Cruis'n USA play?

The game uses a third-person chase perspective. The objective is to finish each point-to-point course before the timer expires and ahead of the computer-controlled or human opponents.

Players steer through traffic, use the accelerator and brake, and activate turbo boosts to gain speed. Courses include jumps, roadside obstacles, changing scenery, and branching-looking road details, but the structure remains a straightforward arcade race.

Single-player events unlock or lead to additional courses and vehicles through race performance. A two-player split-screen mode supports direct competition on available tracks.

Plan your run

What is the best way to play Cruis'n USA?

Learn the rhythm of each course before spending turbo. A boost is most useful on a long straight or immediately after recovering from a jump, where it can create a meaningful gap.

Stay alert for traffic and roadside hazards. Braking briefly is often faster than colliding with another vehicle, especially on narrow sections where a crash costs valuable time.

Use the full width of the road when overtaking, but return to a stable line before jumps and sharp turns. In multiplayer, consistent driving is usually more effective than repeated risky boosts.

Before you begin

What should you know before playing?

  1. 1

    Use turbo on straights rather than entering a crowded corner at maximum speed.

  2. 2

    A short brake can prevent a collision that would cost more time than it saves.

  3. 3

    Practice difficult courses in single-player before racing them in split-screen.

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