Virtua Racing (1992)

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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.

Details

Developers: Sega AM2
Publishers: Sega
Genres: Racing
Themes: Action
Franchises: Formula 1
Series: Virtua Racing
Also known as: Virtua Formula · V.R. (Acronym)

Release dates

Aug 31, 1992 (Japan) Arcade
Oct 1992 (North America) Arcade
Nov 1992 (Europe) Arcade

Bundled in

Mega Drive Mini 2 (Oct 2022) · Plug & Play
Sega Genesis Mini 2 (Oct 2022) · Plug & Play

Remakes

Sega Ages 2500 Vol. 8: Virtua Racing FlatOut (Feb 2004) · PS2

Expanded games

Virtua Racing Deluxe (Dec 1994) · Sega32

Ports

Virtua Racing (Mar 1994) · Genesis/MegaDrive
V.R. Virtua Racing (Nov 1995) · Saturn
Sega Ages Virtua Racing (Apr 2019) · Switch