#DAYTONA USA GAME REVIEW DRIVERS#

This course goes through the massive Joypolis 2020 amusement park, with drivers racing through several different themed rides and attractions: a pirate rocking ship (at the start/finish line), a dungeon, a Space Harrier themed section, and a giant roller coaster which winds through an Antarctica setting. The course features various billboards in both versions such as the Hornet and Chums Gum logos, meaning that in Power Edition this is the only time that the Chum's Gum logo is shown, due to the car being rebranded as J.C. The four-turn setup bears similarities to real NASCAR oval tracks (similar to the real-life Daytona International Speedway and the Three Seven Speedway from the original Daytona USA), but still has its own unique feel. In Power Edition, however, the race takes place with the glass dome removed. With a capacity upward of 150,000 spectators, the Dome features many of different environments that create a fantasy-like experience for the drivers. In Battle on the Edge, this giant indoor racecourse is set in the Forest Dome, which is itself set on the famed Tropical Islands resort. Note: This course begins on a rolling start. The first name refers to Battle on the Edge, the second refers to Power Edition. Some of the stated information for each course is referenced in the official soundtrack.Īstro Waterfall Speedway/SEGA International Speedway There are three separate courses in Daytona USA 2 and one special track in Power Edition. īoth versions of the game use advanced NASCAR-style drafting techniques, referred to by the game as the 'slingshot' ability. Before this change, many experts considered this corner the most difficult in the game. Another small change is in the advanced course with one corner altered to decrease the difficulty. The enemy cars also drive more aggressively in this version, which did not appeal to more serious players who try to break the game's lap records. Eagle' car, although the colors and performance remain the same, and also included is the 'Hornet Classic' car, which is the car from the original Daytona USA, but with a slightly changed design (actually, the Hornet is NOT available in Battle on the Edge while it is in Power Edition). Also included is the 'Challenge' course option, which combines all three courses together (Advanced -> Expert -> Beginner) for a fun experience and shows how the three courses can be 'inter-connected.' Along with slightly revamped handling physics, the game changes the Beginner 'Chum's Gum' car to the 'J.C. Changes in this game include the environment of the beginner course instead of inside Forest Dome, the race takes place on a NASCAR style oval - the SEGA International Speedway - but the course layout remains the same. In late 1998 - a few months after Battle on the Edge was released - Sega released an updated version, known as Daytona USA 2: Power Edition. 2.1 Astro Waterfall Speedway/SEGA International Speedway.Finishing a race in the top 3 in any course allows the player to view an 'ending' and see the game credits. By request, an arcade operator could put the game on Grand Prix or Endurance mode to increase the number of laps in a game, which was good for tournament purposes.

It is recommended, however, that the player has had mastery of the course beforehand. Also, mirrored versions of the tracks can be played (another feature carried from the original) by holding down the Start button when selecting the course. (Note: All lap settings are the defaults the longer 'double' setting is occasionally seen in normal use.) The 'time lap' mode also returns, and is accessed in the same manner - by holding down start at the transmission select screen. Just like before, the game has three courses - a Beginner course with 8 laps, an Advanced course with 4 laps, and a long Expert course with 2 laps. A notable change from the original is the ability to select a car and corresponding driver, each with varying capabilities for varying levels of player experience. The majority of Daytona USA 2 cabinets were released as deluxe models (with far fewer Twin Cabinets), which could be linked together for up to four players. The game featured vastly superior graphics, utilizing the Sega Model 3 hardware. Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge is an arcade racing game released by Sega in 1998 as a follow up to the extremely successful Daytona USA.

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