Difference between revisions of "Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge"
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'''''Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge''''' is a sequel to ''[[Daytona USA]]'', released exclusively in arcades for [[Sega Model 3 Step 2.1]] hardware in 1998. | '''''Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge''''' is a sequel to ''[[Daytona USA]]'', released exclusively in arcades for [[Sega Model 3 Step 2.1]] hardware in 1998. | ||
| − | ''Daytona USA 2'' builds upon the formula seen in ''Daytona USA'' - | + | ''Daytona USA 2'' builds upon the formula seen in ''Daytona USA'' - it is a NASCAR-style racing game where the player drives a stock car across three different circuits, attempting to overtake other players and finish first. From a gameplay perspective, little has changed, though there is a heavier emphasis on drifting this time around. The visuals and audio, however, have been greatly improved to take advantage of the improved hardware. |
The game is an oddball in the ''Daytona USA'' series as it does allow the user to play as the "Hornet" stock car, nor does it include the three levels from the original arcade game. Though the Hornet team is still mentioned through advertisements on the tracks, ''Daytona USA 2'' has the player drive a new set of cars (there are three to choose from, each with their own pros and cons) around three completely new tracks which have not been seen in a ''Daytona USA'' game since. | The game is an oddball in the ''Daytona USA'' series as it does allow the user to play as the "Hornet" stock car, nor does it include the three levels from the original arcade game. Though the Hornet team is still mentioned through advertisements on the tracks, ''Daytona USA 2'' has the player drive a new set of cars (there are three to choose from, each with their own pros and cons) around three completely new tracks which have not been seen in a ''Daytona USA'' game since. | ||
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Like the original ''Daytona USA'', cabinets can be linked together, but the game only allows up to four players to compete simultaneously rather than eight. Four players would be the maximum for all the ''Daytona USA'' games that followed. | Like the original ''Daytona USA'', cabinets can be linked together, but the game only allows up to four players to compete simultaneously rather than eight. Four players would be the maximum for all the ''Daytona USA'' games that followed. | ||
| − | ''Daytona USA'' would be followed by ''[[Daytona USA 2: Power Edition]]'', which serves as an upgrade to this game. ''Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge'' would see no home ports of its own, however its advanced and expert tracks would be included as part of ''[[OutRun 2]]'' for the [[Microsoft Xbox]]. The beginner circuit is included in that game, however it is the ''Power Edition'' variant. | + | ''Daytona USA'' would be followed by ''[[Daytona USA 2: Power Edition]]'', which serves as an upgrade to this game. ''Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge'' would see no home ports of its own, however its advanced and expert tracks would be included as part of ''[[OutRun 2]]'' for the [[Microsoft Xbox]]. The beginner circuit of ''Daytona USA 2'' is included in that game as well, however it is the ''Power Edition'' variant. |
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Revision as of 11:59, 19 May 2011
| Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge |
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| System(s): Sega Model 3 Step 2.1 |
| Publisher: Sega |
| Developer: Sega AM2 |
| Genre: Racing |
| Number of players: 1-4 |
Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge is a sequel to Daytona USA, released exclusively in arcades for Sega Model 3 Step 2.1 hardware in 1998.
Daytona USA 2 builds upon the formula seen in Daytona USA - it is a NASCAR-style racing game where the player drives a stock car across three different circuits, attempting to overtake other players and finish first. From a gameplay perspective, little has changed, though there is a heavier emphasis on drifting this time around. The visuals and audio, however, have been greatly improved to take advantage of the improved hardware.
The game is an oddball in the Daytona USA series as it does allow the user to play as the "Hornet" stock car, nor does it include the three levels from the original arcade game. Though the Hornet team is still mentioned through advertisements on the tracks, Daytona USA 2 has the player drive a new set of cars (there are three to choose from, each with their own pros and cons) around three completely new tracks which have not been seen in a Daytona USA game since.
Like the original Daytona USA, cabinets can be linked together, but the game only allows up to four players to compete simultaneously rather than eight. Four players would be the maximum for all the Daytona USA games that followed.
Daytona USA would be followed by Daytona USA 2: Power Edition, which serves as an upgrade to this game. Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge would see no home ports of its own, however its advanced and expert tracks would be included as part of OutRun 2 for the Microsoft Xbox. The beginner circuit of Daytona USA 2 is included in that game as well, however it is the Power Edition variant.
