Street Racer is a go-kart racing game which combines racing with violence. Characters can strike opponents with their fists and must avoid explosives littered around the track. The game’s characters (including Surf Sister and Frank Instein) possess unique power-ups such as the Screaming Banshee, Batmobile, magic carpet and tri-plane.
The game features the ability to race various championships beginning with the Bronze Championship and moving on to progressively more difficult competitions. An alternative one-on-one mode is also available. The game awards points for final race positions, with bonus points given for accolades such as fastest lap. The competitor with the most points after all races wins the Championship.
The game includes a “Rumble” mode in which players attempt to force opponents from an arena. The “Soccer” mode is a free-for-all football match with one goal and in which players tackle by colliding with the opponent. As in many racing games, the AI in Street Racer adjusts itself according to the player’s performance, becoming harder to beat if the player does well and easier to beat if the player makes mistakes.