Tokyo Xtreme Racer
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| Developer(s) | Genki |
| Publisher(s) | Crave Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | Dreamcast, Game Boy Advance |
| Release date | August 31, 1999 |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: Everyone (E) |
Tokyo Xtreme Racer, known as Shutokou Battle (首都高バトル) in Japan and Tokyo Highway Challenge in Europe, is one of the first launch games released for Sega Dreamcast in 1999. The game is also one of the first mission based driving games. The player challenges other drivers on the Shuto Expressway in order to gain money to modify and enhance his or her car. The game features a wide variety of import cars and tuning parts to purchase as the player progresses through rivals.
The game was successful worldwide and spawned several sequels.
[edit] Sequels
In 2000 the first sequel titled Tokyo Xtreme Racer: 2 was released for Sega Dreamcast in Japan and North American regions. The PAL region has been released as Tokyo Highway Challenge 2.
In 2001 the second sequel titled Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Zero was released for PlayStation 2 in North America and Japan. This was originally intended to be released for Dreamcast but was scrapped.
In 2003 the third sequel titled Tokyo Xtreme Racer: 3 was developed for PlayStation 2. The release was limited and only released in Japan and some parts of North America. This is currently the last game made in the series.
Import Tuner Challenge was released on September 26th, 2006 in North America and Europe for Xbox 360. Japanese release (Shutokou Battle) was released on July 27, 2006. See ign.com for more info.
In 2006 Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Drift was released. It was a North American release of Kaido Battle and focused on Touge racing and drifting.
Latest release set for April 17th 2007 is Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2, the North American release of Kaido: Touge no Densetsu. This means that the former Kaido Battle 2: Chain Reaction (2004, Released in Europe as Kaido Racer) will be skipped in North America.
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