City Connection is an offbeat car racing title. Gamers take the helm of a suped-up buggy, resembling a Ford Festiva, and attempt to cover all of the territory on four side-scrolling platforms. The four platforms loop around and are lined with cells, which light up when you pass over them. Obstacles, such as Police cars endanger your mission; but the car is equipped with a limited supply of oil cans that can render enemies harmless. In addition, the car's suspension allows incredible jumps that allow gamers to bound over the persistent police.

The game begins in New York, and the object is to light up all of the cells on a given level. If successful, gamers will proceed to the next city in their world tour. Precise jumping over holes and onto particular tracks of space is critical.