Virtua Racing
This game was the first game released for the Sega Model 1 arcade platform, and also the first to use the name "Virtua" in its title (something which would be followed by numerous Sega arcade games, including…
Virtua Racing is a racing developed by Sega AM2, released 31 August 1992 on Arcade.
What Virtua Racing is
Virtua Racing is a racing game developed by Sega AM2 and released in 1992. It was published by Sega. It is available on Arcade only. It runs on Sega Model 1.
The premise, in the publisher's words
This game was the first game released for the Sega Model 1 arcade platform, and also the first to use the name "Virtua" in its title (something which would be followed by numerous Sega arcade games, including Virtua Fighter, Virtua Cop and Virtua Tennis. It is considered a milestone in 3D graphics and the racing genre, and acts as a foundation for most modern racing games.
How it plays
It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 8 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
Where it sits in the Formula 1 series
Virtua Racing is the 31st of 123 entries we hold in the Formula 1 series. It arrived 6 months after F1 ROC: Race of Champions. The next entry was Super F1 Circus Limited in 1992.
What it launched against
Virtua Racing launched on 31 August 1992, within three weeks of Super Mario Kart, Axelay and Alone in the Dark.
Released around the same time: Super Mario Kart, Axelay, Alone in the Dark.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
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All media
Dlc
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Quick answers
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