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{{sub-stub}}'''''Re-Volt''''' is a remote-control car racing game developed for a variety of consoles including the [[Sega Dreamcast]] in 1999. The game includes 28 cars, 14 tracks, one which is exclusive to this version, and a track editor.
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{{sub-stub}}'''''Re-Volt''''' is a remote-control car racing game developed for a variety of consoles including the [[Sega Dreamcast]] in 1999. The game features a number of remote control cars produced by the Toy-Volt company during the height of their popularity producing toys and games for children. Their latest RC Car line has produced toys with minds of their own and escape to the supermarket, around the neighborhood, over the roofs, and through the museum! Choose from a variety of battery and gas powered RC cars that utilize realistic physics with item power ups similar to the ''Mario Kart'' series.
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The game includes 28 cars, 14 tracks, one which is exclusive to this version, and a track editor. Up to four players can play together in two different game modes.
  
 
In July 2010, after [[Acclaim Entertainment]] went bankrupt,  We Go Interactive Co.,Ltd purchased the rights to Re-Volt from Throwback Entertainment, who had purchased the rights initially from Acclaim, and then produced a version of Re-Volt for iOS and [[Android]] which uses the Dreamcast version as the base for the port.
 
In July 2010, after [[Acclaim Entertainment]] went bankrupt,  We Go Interactive Co.,Ltd purchased the rights to Re-Volt from Throwback Entertainment, who had purchased the rights initially from Acclaim, and then produced a version of Re-Volt for iOS and [[Android]] which uses the Dreamcast version as the base for the port.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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===Controls===
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'''Control Stick/D-Pad'''
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{{R}} '''Trigger''' - Accelerate
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{{L}} '''Trigger''' - Reverse
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{{A}} '''Button''' - Fire Weapon
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{{B}} '''Button''' - Change Camera
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{{Y}} '''Button''' - Reposition Car
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{{X}} '''Button''' - Flip Car/Rear Camera
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===Physics Types===
  
 
*Simulation
 
*Simulation
 
*Arcade
 
*Arcade
  
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==Game Modes==
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===Game Modes===
 
*Single Race
 
*Single Race
 
*Championship
 
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*Battle Tag
 
*Battle Tag
 
*Clockwork Carnage
 
*Clockwork Carnage
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*Progress Table
 
  
 
==Tracks==
 
==Tracks==
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Tracks feature a variety of themes, including a suburban neighborhood, toy world, musem, supermarket, botanical gardens, western ghost towns, and rooftops, exclusive to the Dreamcast version. Completing Time Trial challenges unlock mirrored, reverse and reverse mirrored versions of the tracks, which provide a total of 56 playable tracks. In addition there are four different levels for the Battle Tag game mode as well as a stunt arena.
 
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===Other Tracks===
 
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==Cars==
 
==Cars==
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Cars are classified by different stats and ratings. The game starts off with a selection of Rookie rated cars. As the game progresses, access will be granted to Amateur, Advanced, Semi-Pro and Pro cars. Additional cars can be unlocked by winning races and cups.
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There are two types of classes for a vehicle, Electric powered cars (Powered by batteries and Glow class, which are powered by gas engines.
  
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Cars have the following parameters that affect their performance:
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*'''Speed''' - The top speed of a vehicle
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*'''Acceleration''' - How quickly the vehicle can reach top speed.
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*'''Weight''' - The weight of the car affects the vehicle's acceleration and grip.
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*'''Transmision''' - Vehicles can feature Four Wheel Drive, (4WD) Front Wheel Drive, (FWD) or Rear Wheel Drive. (RWD)
 
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===Rookie===
 
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==Items==
 
==Items==
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If items are left on in the options menu, racers can make use of ten different items that can turn the race around in or against the favors of the racers.
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*'''Shockwave'''
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*'''Firework'''
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*'''Firework Pack'''
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*'''Electro Pulse'''
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*'''Bomb'''
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*'''Oil Slick'''
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*'''Water Balloon'''
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*'''Ball Bearing'''
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*'''Clone Pick Up'''
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==Track Editor==
 
==Track Editor==
 
==VMU Features==
 
==VMU Features==

Revision as of 02:40, 9 October 2013

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Re-Volt
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System(s): Sega Dreamcast
Publisher: US/EU Acclaim JP Taito/Acclaim
Developer:
Genre: Racing

















Number of players: 1-4
Release Date RRP Code

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Re-Volt is a remote-control car racing game developed for a variety of consoles including the Sega Dreamcast in 1999. The game features a number of remote control cars produced by the Toy-Volt company during the height of their popularity producing toys and games for children. Their latest RC Car line has produced toys with minds of their own and escape to the supermarket, around the neighborhood, over the roofs, and through the museum! Choose from a variety of battery and gas powered RC cars that utilize realistic physics with item power ups similar to the Mario Kart series.

The game includes 28 cars, 14 tracks, one which is exclusive to this version, and a track editor. Up to four players can play together in two different game modes.

In July 2010, after Acclaim Entertainment went bankrupt, We Go Interactive Co.,Ltd purchased the rights to Re-Volt from Throwback Entertainment, who had purchased the rights initially from Acclaim, and then produced a version of Re-Volt for iOS and Android which uses the Dreamcast version as the base for the port.

Gameplay

Controls

Control Stick/D-Pad

R Trigger - Accelerate L Trigger - Reverse A Button - Fire Weapon B Button - Change Camera Y Button - Reposition Car X Button - Flip Car/Rear Camera

Physics Types

  • Simulation
  • Arcade

Game Modes

  • Single Race
  • Championship
  • Time Trial
  • Practice
  • Stunt Arena
  • Battle Tag
  • Clockwork Carnage

Tracks

Tracks feature a variety of themes, including a suburban neighborhood, toy world, musem, supermarket, botanical gardens, western ghost towns, and rooftops, exclusive to the Dreamcast version. Completing Time Trial challenges unlock mirrored, reverse and reverse mirrored versions of the tracks, which provide a total of 56 playable tracks. In addition there are four different levels for the Battle Tag game mode as well as a stunt arena.

Easy

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Medium

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Hard

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Extreme

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Other Tracks

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*Dreamcast Exclusive

Cars

Cars are classified by different stats and ratings. The game starts off with a selection of Rookie rated cars. As the game progresses, access will be granted to Amateur, Advanced, Semi-Pro and Pro cars. Additional cars can be unlocked by winning races and cups.

There are two types of classes for a vehicle, Electric powered cars (Powered by batteries and Glow class, which are powered by gas engines.

Cars have the following parameters that affect their performance:

  • Speed - The top speed of a vehicle
  • Acceleration - How quickly the vehicle can reach top speed.
  • Weight - The weight of the car affects the vehicle's acceleration and grip.
  • Transmision - Vehicles can feature Four Wheel Drive, (4WD) Front Wheel Drive, (FWD) or Rear Wheel Drive. (RWD)

Rookie

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Amateur

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Advanced

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Semi-Pro

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Pro

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Special

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*Dreamcast Exclusive

Items

If items are left on in the options menu, racers can make use of ten different items that can turn the race around in or against the favors of the racers.

  • Shockwave
  • Firework
  • Firework Pack
  • Electro Pulse
  • Bomb
  • Oil Slick
  • Water Balloon
  • Ball Bearing
  • Clone Pick Up


Track Editor

VMU Features

Re-Volt can utilize VMU storage to save game progress. It also allows to save user made tracks as well as export them to be found by the game's track select menu for Single and Multiplayer modes. Only exported tracks are playable in-game.

Re-Volt Save Data
Name File Name Comment File Size Icon
REVOLT REGISTRY SETTINGS FILE REVOLTDC.SAV SETTINGS 22 blocks Re-voltVMU.gif
EXPORTED REVOLT TRACK [Name] REVOLTDC.X## EXP [Name] 7 blocks Re-voltVMU.gif
EDIT REVOLT TRACK [Name] REVOLTDC.T## EDT [Name] 7 blocks Re-voltVMU.gif

Physical Scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
60 №17, p94
75 №96, p128
86 №3, p50/51/52
80
55 №104, p111
Sega Dreamcast
 71
Based on
5 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
576 Konzol (HU)
77
[1]
Arcade (UK) PAL
50
[2]
Consoles + (FR) PAL
75
[3]
Dreamcast Monthly (UK) PAL
80
[4]
DC-UK (UK) PAL
70
[5]
Digitiser (UK)
71
[6]
Dreamcast: Le Magazine Officiel (FR) PAL
80
[7]
Dreamcast: Das Offizielle Magazin (DE) PAL
75
[8]
Dreamcast Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
77
[9]
Dreamcast Magazine (UK) PAL
86
[10]
Dorimaga (JP) NTSC-J
91
[11]
Dreamzone (FR) PAL
90
[12]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
60
[13]
Entsiklopediya igr dlya Dreamcast (RU)
74
[14]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
75
[15]
Fun Generation (DE) PAL
60
[16]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
78
[17]
GamesMaster (UK) PAL
62
[18]
GameZine (UK)
90
[19]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
44
[20]
GameWEEK (US) NTSC-U
75
[21]
Incite Video Gaming (US) NTSC-U
60
[22]
Joypad (IT) PAL
80
[23]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
71
[24]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
73
[25]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
75
[26]
Official Dreamcast Magazine (UK) PAL
70
[27]
Official Dreamcast Magazine (US) NTSC-U
80
[28]
Player One (FR) PAL
55
[29]
Revista Oficial Dreamcast (ES) PAL
80
[30]
Video Games (DE) PAL
84
[31]
Sega Dreamcast
 73
Based on
31 reviews

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  1. ↑ 576 Konzol, "December 2000" (HU; 2000-xx-xx), page 45
  2. ↑ Arcade, "March 2000" (UK; 2000-02-29), page 94
  3. ↑ Consoles +, "Janvier 2000" (FR; xxxx-xx-xx), page 128
  4. ↑ Dreamcast Monthly, "January 2000" (UK; 1999-12-16), page 62
  5. ↑ DC-UK, "January 2000" (UK; 1999-12-17), page 24
  6. ↑ Digitiser (UK) (1999-12-16)
  7. ↑ Dreamcast: Le Magazine Officiel, "Mars/Avril 2000" (FR; 2000-xx-xx), page 76
  8. ↑ Dreamcast: Das Offizielle Magazin, "Dezember 1999" (DE; 1999-12-09), page 26
  9. ↑ Dreamcast Magazine, "2000-25 (2000-07-28)" (JP; 2000-07-14), page 20
  10. ↑ Dreamcast Magazine, "No. 3" (UK; 1999-11-25), page 50
  11. ↑ Dorimaga, "2002-18 (2002-10-11)" (JP; 2002-09-27), page 33
  12. ↑ Dreamzone, "Janvier 2000" (FR; 1999-12-16), page 80
  13. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "February 2000" (US; 2000-01-11), page 176
  14. ↑ Entsiklopediya igr dlya Dreamcast, "Izdaniye chetvertoye, dopolnennoye" (RU; 2002-xx-xx), page 187
  15. ↑ Famitsu, "2000-07-21" (JP; 2000-07-07), page 32
  16. ↑ Fun Generation, "01/00" (DE; 1999-12-22), page 79
  17. ↑ GamePro, "March 2000" (US; 2000-0x-xx), page 104
  18. ↑ GamesMaster, "March 2000" (UK; 2000-02-24), page 115
  19. ↑ GameZine (UK) (+0:00)
  20. ↑ Game Informer, "February 2000" (US; 2000-0x-xx), page 60
  21. ↑ GameWEEK, "December 8, 1999" (US; 1999-12-08), page 16
  22. ↑ Incite Video Gaming, "March 2000" (US; 2000-0x-xx), page 109
  23. ↑ Joypad, "Febbraio 2000" (IT; 2000-0x-xx), page 106
  24. ↑ MAN!AC, "02/2000" (DE; 2000-01-05), page 63
  25. ↑ Mega Fun, "02/2000" (DE; 2000-01-05), page 67
  26. ↑ Next Generation, "March 2000" (US; 2000-02-xx), page 89
  27. ↑ Official Dreamcast Magazine, "January 2000" (UK; 1999-12-09), page 80
  28. ↑ Official Dreamcast Magazine, "March 2000" (US; 2000-02-08), page 100
  29. ↑ Player One, "Janvier 2000" (FR; xxxx-xx-xx), page 111
  30. ↑ Revista Oficial Dreamcast, "Enero 2000" (ES; 1999-12-20), page 66
  31. ↑ Video Games, "01/2000" (DE; 1999-12-15), page 151
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