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| − | '''''Indy 500''''' is a racing game developed by [[Sega AM1]] and published by [[Sega]] in arcades for the [[Sega Model 2B CRX]] platform. It is based upon the annual [[wikipedia:Indianapolis 500|Indianapolis 500]] race held in Indiana, US. | + | '''''Indy 500''''' is a racing game developed by [[Sega AM1]] and published by [[Sega]] in arcades for the [[Sega Model 2B CRX]] arcade platform in 1995. It is based upon the annual [[wikipedia:Indianapolis 500|Indianapolis 500]] race held in Indiana, US, and in some respects is seens an evolution of the earlier ''[[Virtua Racing]]''. |
| − | ''Indy 500'''s history is an odd one | + | ==Development== |
| + | ''Indy 500'''s history is an odd one, having once been tipped for release on [[Sega Model 3]] hardware, before being downgraded to the Model 2 platform after a series of delays with the hardware. As a product it is not too dissimilar to the earlier ''[[Daytona USA]]'' with similar rules and features (and has a real-world track license), although unlike ''Daytona USA'', ''Indy 500'' never saw the same levels of success. | ||
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| + | Many ''Virtua Formula'' cabinets (i.e. enhanced versions of ''Virtua Racing'') were converted into eight-player ''Indy 500'' ones. | ||
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| + | ==Gameplay== | ||
| + | Like other Sega arcade racers, ''Indy 500'' offers no choice of cars and only three tracks. | ||
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| + | ===Tracks=== | ||
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| + | | section1name=Indy 500 | ||
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| + | | section1desc=Indy 500 is a relatively faithful interpretaion of the real [[wikipedia:Indianapolis 500|Indianapolis 500]] race track. As is the case in ''Daytona USA'''s easy track, Indy 500 has you merely drive around in circles turning left. | ||
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| + | | section2name=Highland Raceway | ||
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| + | | section2desc=Highland Raceway is a fictional track, though is primarily inspired by [[wikipedia:Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca|Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca]]. | ||
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| + | | section3name=Bayside Street | ||
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| + | | section3desc=Bayside Street is also a fictional track, though is said to be inspired by elements of [[wikipedia:Grand Prix of Long Beach|Grand Prix of Long Beach]] and [[wikipedia:Surfers Paradise Street Circuit|Surfers Paradise Street Circuit]]. | ||
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| + | ==Sequels and Re-releases== | ||
| + | ''Indy 500'' in its original form has never been ported to a home console, although was available in the form of a vastly simplified [[Indy 500 (LCD)|LCD game]] and for the [[Tiger R-Zone]]. The [[Game.com]] game ''Indy 500'' is also said to be a loose interpretation of the arcade release - the situation is currently unclear, as despite sharing artwork, Sega did not lend their name to the product in any way. | ||
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| + | Sega's ''Indy 500'' should not be confused with the 1977 Atari 2600 ''Indy 500'', or the 1997 PlayStation ''Indy 500'' developed by [[Tomy]]. | ||
==Production Credits== | ==Production Credits== | ||
Revision as of 15:02, 23 February 2013
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Indy 500 is a racing game developed by Sega AM1 and published by Sega in arcades for the Sega Model 2B CRX arcade platform in 1995. It is based upon the annual Indianapolis 500 race held in Indiana, US, and in some respects is seens an evolution of the earlier Virtua Racing.
Contents
Development
Indy 500's history is an odd one, having once been tipped for release on Sega Model 3 hardware, before being downgraded to the Model 2 platform after a series of delays with the hardware. As a product it is not too dissimilar to the earlier Daytona USA with similar rules and features (and has a real-world track license), although unlike Daytona USA, Indy 500 never saw the same levels of success.
Many Virtua Formula cabinets (i.e. enhanced versions of Virtua Racing) were converted into eight-player Indy 500 ones.
Gameplay
Like other Sega arcade racers, Indy 500 offers no choice of cars and only three tracks.
Tracks
Sequels and Re-releases
Indy 500 in its original form has never been ported to a home console, although was available in the form of a vastly simplified LCD game and for the Tiger R-Zone. The Game.com game Indy 500 is also said to be a loose interpretation of the arcade release - the situation is currently unclear, as despite sharing artwork, Sega did not lend their name to the product in any way.
Sega's Indy 500 should not be confused with the 1977 Atari 2600 Indy 500, or the 1997 PlayStation Indy 500 developed by Tomy.
Production Credits
Planning: T. Seki
Design: A.Watanabe, M.Kondo, S.Nakajima, K.Baba, K.Matsui, T.Kudo
Programming: T.Yokoyama, I.Kawaoka, A.Vass, T.Yasuda, Y.Ohta
Sound Design: T.Kawamura
Music: T.Kawamura, D.Leytze
Voice Talent: L.Jeffryes
Special thanks to: D.Leytze, Y.Isoda, AM3 & AM4, AM-Hardware
Produced by: Sega
Gallery
Standard cabinet
Twin cabinet
Physical Scans
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