Sega Ages Virtua Racing (2019)

Developer: M2
Publisher: Sega Europe, Sega, Sega of America, Sega Games
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Genres: Racing, Sport, Arcade
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 4 player ratings
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A high-speed arcade racer that faithfully recreates the original, balancing dash to the flag with careful pit-stop strategy.

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About

Take control of a formula one racing car and compete against the world’s best drivers in the first faithful reproduction of the arcade classic. Choose between the Normal Race mode that features four-to-five lap races, or put your endurance to the test by completing 20 laps in the Grand Prix Race. Your car’s performance is affected the longer you drive, so make sure you plan your pit stop strategy carefully so you can take the checkered flag! Although Virtua Racing has been released on many different platforms before, this version of the game is a faithful implementation of the original arcade game released in 1992.

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