Metal Jesus Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 http://youtu.be/rRbj5j1U3e4 Eight Racing games that time and most gamers have forgotten. What games would you like to see in part 3 & 4? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 http://youtu.be/rRbj5j1U3e4 Eight Racing games that time and most gamers have forgotten. What games would you like to see in part 3 & 4? Strictly video games? Or would Tomy's Digital Derby be applicable? I'm thinking I might buy one of these babies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Strictly video games? Or would Tomy's Digital Derby be applicable? I'm thinking I might buy one of these babies. Ha, wow. I remember having one of those. Probably never would have thought of it again if I didn't see this picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horst Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Part 1 of your series brought back many memories. Part 2 makes me want to play so many games I've never seen nor heard of before. Awesome stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 (edited) hey MJ you said you don't have a Wii a few AllGen podcasts back, & this latest one you mentioned Excitebike as a favorite. You'll be glad to know there's a WiiWare modern update called ExciteBike World Rally. I haven't played it but I keep meaning to get it, reviews were favorable. & what did you think of the 1st Splashdown, if you played it? Edited June 16, 2012 by RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqoon Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Great work, MJ. Racing games are my favorite genre, and I am going to seek some of these out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdog_147 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Great video. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Jesus Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 What did you think of the 1st Splashdown, if you played it? The 1st Splashdown is a decent game...but lacking some of the dazzle of the 2nd game. The developer really nailed it out of the park with Rides Gone Wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asaki Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 One suggestion I'd like to make, is if you could briefly touch on what the multiplayer is like. I've noticed this weird trend (especially on the Dreamcast) for good racing games to either have no multiplayer, or very lame multiplayer (like in Demolition Racer, where you only get certain game modes to play). Also, apparently you need to do a segment on the OutRun 2 games, because I'm tired of recommending it/them to people who wish the first OutRun had a modern-day remake =| I also always really liked Test Drive III: The Passion. It's difficult to get it running at a decent speed on modern computers, and the steering sensitivity is way too high (and I can't find a registered version of the program that can adjust it for you), but I always liked how non-linear it was. You could just turn on the radio and cruise the coastline for a while if you wanted to...you could turn the headlights on and off, and the windshield wipers (sometimes it would rain or snow). Wish they'd make a modern game like this. I know they made one where you cruise around Hawaii, but I can't get it to run on the PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I just watched both installments, enjoyed both. You have a good narrating voice. I knew nothing about any of the DOS racers; I also own the DC Suzuki Alstare game & enjoy it. two games lit my fire and I never heard of either before: 1. Splashdown - Rides Gone Wild -- it reminds me of the fun/wild Hydro Thunder type of gameplay. (PS1, I'll have to keep my eyes open at The Exchange for it). 2. The downhill bike game - looked pretty fun and 'different' from normal racing games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Jesus Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 You need to do a segment on the OutRun 2 games, because I'm tired of recommending it/them to people who wish the first OutRun had a modern-day remake =| You are not kidding about Outrun 2. I LOVE that game on the original Xbox. Silky smooth framerate, great controls and I love the new mini games. Definitely a great game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqoon Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Some of the Hardcore 4x4 games from the 32 and 64 bit systems are very overlooked and great fun as well. PSX and Dreamcast have some snowmobile racers that are very enjoyable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Jesus Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 PSX and Dreamcast have some snowmobile racers that are very enjoyable too. I've had several people mention Sled Storm. I really should give those games some lovin' and see if they are fun.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicky Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Just watched both videos - they're great! Especially pleased to see Downhill Domination and Splashdown featured, both games are a lot of fun. Some suggestions for parts 3 & 4.... Atari VCS Night Driver Atari VCS Indy 500 Atari VCS Enduro Atari 800 Rally Speedway SNES/Megadrive Power Drive Megadrive Super Skidmarks GBA Racing Gears Advance Playstation 1 Ray Tracers Playstation 2 Auto Modellista Playstation 2 Motor Storm Arctic Edge Dreamcast Rush Rush Rally Racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Enduro is a far cry from "forgotten". I'd bet it's a lot of people's favorite VCS racing game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberpunk Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 oh hell yeah, rollcage stage II was great. there was another disney racing game on PS1 that was a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhan Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 MOTOROADER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) I've got to try Splash Down now. I bought Downhill Domination after the last video discussion and it was just incredible. For super obscure, a few weeks ago I was playing Merlin Racing on Nuon. Outside of a pretty annoying drivable level select/unlock system, it was really solid with some neat levels. I'm a sucker for any racer with transparent underwater tubes. The multiple vehicle types were pretty fun too. For a more common game (at least on this forum), The Great American Cross Country Road Race boasted a surprising number of 'modern' features for 1985. GBA Racing Gears Advance That game had no business being as good as it was. Really an overlooked gem. Edited June 25, 2012 by Reaperman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asaki Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) there was another disney racing game on PS1 that was a lot of fun. If you mean the one I think you mean...either the Playstation version is completely different from the Dreamcast version, or... My friends and I played it once with the explicit intent of suffering through some bad games. I was surprised to find that the game in the review was actually a completely different game. Edited June 26, 2012 by Asaki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyHW Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 http://youtu.be/rRbj5j1U3e4 Eight Racing games that time and most gamers have forgotten. What games would you like to see in part 3 & 4? Strictly video games? Or would Tomy's Digital Derby be applicable? I'm thinking I might buy one of these babies. OMG I had this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donssword Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I'm a huge fan of the PS1 kart racer "Looney Tunes Racing." They really went all out trying to make a competitor for Mario Kart racing and the developer's passion shows: Good kart racing physics A ton of kart based minigames Plenty of unlockables including new karts that were not just reskins Each track had its own distinct design and feel--each was based on a diff classic cartoon (Opera, Jack and the beanstalk, studio backlot, etc) I think it's plays far better than Looney Tunes Space Race which was promising, but it was waaay to easy to just fly your rocket off the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 In Part One, I have to agree, Porsche Unleashed was fantastic! It was sort of the pinnacle of the old style NFS games, before they because nonsensical and about street racing and dumb story lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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