Daytona USA (ARC, 1993)
Graphics-8.5 Sound-9 Control-8 Challenge-8
Level Design-8 Frustration-8 Fun-8* Originality-6.5
Overall Score-8
*1-player
+
8-player vs. via link
Car damage
Over the top physics
Drifting
Great framerate and pretty good draw distance for the time
Good course variation and memorable courses
Difficulty options (easy-very hard)
Grand prix mode (longer races)
Four camera angles
Automatic or manual gear shift
Skid marks (VR)
Textured surfaces and reflection effect on car windows
Relatively complex backgrounds
Impressive sound and music
Course maps (no longer rotating though)
Hilarious soundtrack
Up to 40 cars in a race
Rumble feature (crashes only)
+/-
No jumps besides crashing wildly
Pretty challenging even on Easy and beginner's course
No NPCs at the start of races (Virtua Racing)
Funny commentary/partner voice
-
Only three courses
Somewhat over-sensitive controls (pretty easy to skid accidentally)
Pop-up
Camera gets a bit stiff during some turns
No rear view?
Can't completely wreck your or other cars?
Level Design-8 Frustration-8 Fun-8* Originality-6.5
Overall Score-8
*1-player
+
8-player vs. via link
Car damage
Over the top physics
Drifting
Great framerate and pretty good draw distance for the time
Good course variation and memorable courses
Difficulty options (easy-very hard)
Grand prix mode (longer races)
Four camera angles
Automatic or manual gear shift
Skid marks (VR)
Textured surfaces and reflection effect on car windows
Relatively complex backgrounds
Impressive sound and music
Course maps (no longer rotating though)
Hilarious soundtrack
Up to 40 cars in a race
Rumble feature (crashes only)
+/-
No jumps besides crashing wildly
Pretty challenging even on Easy and beginner's course
No NPCs at the start of races (Virtua Racing)
Funny commentary/partner voice
-
Only three courses
Somewhat over-sensitive controls (pretty easy to skid accidentally)
Pop-up
Camera gets a bit stiff during some turns
No rear view?
Can't completely wreck your or other cars?