Let's Compare ( Virtua Racing )

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Published on July 8, 2013 10:34:51 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPNBxD7RMqc

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Virtua Racing (1992)

Duration: 18:54

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Video Locations:

Arcade 0:35
Genesis / Mega Drive 4:36
Sega Saturn 8:05
32X 11:05
Playstation 2 14:35

Description Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtua_Racing

Virtua Racing or V.R. for short, is a Formula One racing arcade game, developed by Sega AM2 and released in October 1992. Virtua Racing was initially a proof-of-concept application for exercising a new 3D-graphics platform under development, the "Model 1". The results were so encouraging, that Virtua Racing was fully developed into a standalone arcade title. Though its use of 3D polygonal graphics was predated by arcade rivals Namco (Winning Run in 1988) and Atari (Hard Drivin' in 1989), Virtua Racing had vastly improved visuals in terms of polygon count, frame rate, and overall scene complexity, which all contributed to a greater sense of immersion. Virtua Racing is regarded as one of the most influential video games of all time, for laying the foundations for subsequent 3D racing games and for popularizing 3D polygonal graphics among a wider audience.

The original arcade game has three levels, designated into difficulties. Beginner is "Big Forest", intermediate is "Bay Bridge" and expert is "Acropolis". Each level has its own special feature, for example the amusement park in "Big Forest", or the "Bay Bridge" itself, or the tight hairpin of "Acropolis".

VR introduced the "V.R. View System" by allowing the player to choose one of four views to play the game. This feature was then used in most other Sega arcade racing games (and is mentioned as a feature in the attract mode of games such as Daytona USA). It was later ported to home consoles, starting with the Mega Drive/Genesis in 1994.

Release date(s) Arcade

INT 1992

Sega Mega Drive

NA March 14, 1994

EU March 16, 1994

JP March 18, 1994

Sega 32X

NA December 12, 1994

EU December 14, 1994

JP December 16, 1994

Sega Saturn

NA June 1, 1995

JP December 22, 1995

EU 1996

PlayStation 2

JP February 26, 2004

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