Road Runner is a variant of the platformer genre, based on the Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner shorts. It was developed and released by Atari Games in 1985. Gameplay The player controls Road Runner, who is chased by Wile E. Coyote. In order to escape, Road Runner runs endlessly to the left. While avoiding the coyote, the player must pick up bird seeds on the street, avoid obstacles like cars, and get through mazes. Sometimes Wile E. Coyote will just run after the Road Runner, but he occasionally uses tools like rockets, roller skates, and pogo-sticks. Released Jul, 1986 Also For Amstrad CPC, Atari 2600, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, NES, ZX Spectrum Developed by Atari Games Corporation Published by Atari Games Corporation Pacing Real-time Interface Direct control Setting Fantasy Visual 2D scrolling Gameplay Arcade Perspective Side view Genre Action, Racing / driving Misc Licensed Description In Road Runner , the player takes control of the Road Runner. The Road Runner must run along the road, avoiding trucks, landmines, falling rocks, etc. and also not get caught by Wile E. Coyote. The Road Runner must also eat birdseed along the way or he will become faint and Wile E. will catch him. The Road Runner can earn points for eating the birdseed and also by making Wile E. get hit by trucks, falling rocks, etc. The Atari 2600 version has a difference from the other versions, in that the Road Runner isn't required to eat the birdseed but can do so for the points. From Mobygames.com. Original Entry