Nitro Stunt Racing invents a new racing discipline: the Formula Jet. The cars, called F-Jet, are equipped with nitro reactors which allow them to make crazy jumps while still being able to control them. Races take place on different track types: Jump, Looping and Super Cross.
The gameplay is half arcade and half simulation, with a complete physics engine. The players can face up to 15 AI opponents on 3 difficulty levels. The game engine manage collides and damages.
5 game modes are proposed:
- Training : Testing and training tracks.
- Arcade : In this mode, damages are disabled.
- Duel : Race against a unique opponent.
- Course : One race against up to 15 opponents.
- Championship : Full Championship.
The game allows the player to share results online, and have an integrated online ranking system.