It's Bishi Bashi, but on wheels!
Unused Graphic#
The original Japanese release has placeholder slots in one of the description text graphics.
(Source: tikal.)
Regional Differences#
Four releases of Steering Champ are known to exist, three of which are currently preserved:
- ver.JAB - The original Japanese release, known as Handle Champ and labeled as hndlchmpj in MAME.
- ver.UAA - The American localization, labeled as strgchmp in MAME.
- ver.SAA - The Asian localization, which uses both the Japanese and American titles interchangeably (though more often the Japanese one) and is labeled as hndlchmp in MAME.
- The Korean localization, which uses the original Japanese title and is currently unpreserved.
This section documents the differences between the Japanese version and the American/Asian localizations.
Balloon Buster!#
The last falling item that appears when Player 1 clears Balloon Buster! was changed from a tanuki statue to a teddy bear.
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Building Climbers!#
While in the original Japanese release superheroes climb the skyscraper, the localization team decided that making a King Kong reference would be a better idea.
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Great Gold Rush!#
This minigame's graphics were completely redone for the localizations, now using a Las Vegas/Sunken Treasure theme.
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Minigame Icons#
While the icon changes for Building Climbers! and Great Gold Rush! are directly related to the aforementioned regional differences, it seems that the original Japanese release uses screenshots of an early version of the game for Rocket Cola Racing!, Cliff Drivin'! and Monkey Music!.
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