Ivan Stewart
The real-life off-road racer whose name and likeness headline the game; he is the featured driver rather than a story character.
Documented for this version
Control Pad | Steer the truck |
|---|---|
B | Accelerate |
Y | Brake or reverse |
A | Use nitro |
Start | Pause the game |
How it plays
Races are viewed from above. The objective is to finish ahead of the other trucks on a series of dirt circuits, collecting prize money and qualifying for harder events.
Players steer, accelerate, brake, and use limited nitro boosts. Money earned from races can improve the truck’s engine, tires, suspension, or nitro capacity, creating a straightforward progression loop. The game focuses on repeated events rather than a story campaign.
Plan your run
Learn each track’s safest racing line before using nitro. Shortcuts and wide turns are useful, but mud and water can cost more time than they save.
Prioritize acceleration and tires early, then improve handling or nitro capacity according to the track layout. Save boosts for exits from slow corners and the final stretch.
Meet the cast
The real-life off-road racer whose name and likeness headline the game; he is the featured driver rather than a story character.
Before you begin
Use nitro on straight sections or when exiting a corner.
Upgrade the truck consistently instead of saving all prize money.
In multiplayer, watch for collisions that push trucks into hazards.
Super Off Road is an arcade-style dirt racing game developed by Leland Corporation and published by Tradewest for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is based on the arcade game featuring off-road racer Ivan “Ironman” Stewart, but presents the action from a top-down viewpoint suited to quick, repeatable races. Players compete on compact tracks filled with jumps, mud, water, and tight turns while spending prize money on vehicle improvements. The SNES version supports solo play and multiplayer racing, with simple controls and aggressive competition taking priority over simulation. Reception generally praised its fast arcade handling and multiplayer appeal, while noting that the home conversion is less technically impressive than the arcade original.
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