Hot Chase

Released by Konami in 1988, Hot Chase is an action-packed arcade racing game in which you play as a spy attempting to escape hostile territory in a stolen supercar. Comprising four stages, the game requires players to navigate through checkpoints within a time limit to disarm an onboard self-destruct device, all while evading relentless enemy pursuits and helicopter attacks. Featuring a cockpit-style cabinet, the game offers an intense driving experience across a variety of environments, from city streets to snowy plains. Notably, original specifications and minor technical quirks from the era—such as object placement and clipping issues on bridges and hills, or the specific behavior of the barrier effect at the start of Stage 1—have been preserved, serving as a valuable historical record of 1980s arcade gaming.

You play as a spy tasked with escaping to your home country behind the wheel of an armored supercar stolen from an enemy nation. The vehicle has been rigged with a bomb, and you must reach the safety of the border before time runs out. As you race toward the goal, you will need to dodge relentless pursuit and fend off attacks from enemy forces.