Cruis'n USA is a racing game that was originally an arcade machine before being released for the Nintendo 64. The game asks players to choose from four vehicles to race in various courses throughout the USA, which are based on real locations such as Golden Gate Park and the Grand Canyon.
Players take control of the vehicle from a third-person perspective, where they must avoid hazards while trying to beat the clock and the CPU-controlled rivals to achieve first place. The game offers different pre-race options, including transmission type, controller configuration, and background music selection.