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Virtua Racing

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First release
Aug 31, 1992
Developer
Sega AM2
Publisher
Sega
Genres
Racing · Action
Platforms
Arcade

This game was the first game released for the Sega Model 1 arcade platform, and also the first to use the name "Virtua" in its title (something which would be followed by numerous Sega arcade games, including Virtua Fighter, Virtua Cop and Virtua Tennis. It is considered a milestone in 3D graphics and the racing genre, and acts as a foundation for most modern racing games.

Also known as V.R., Virtua Formula

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Release dates
Arcade
Aug 31, 1992
Arcade
Oct 1992
Arcade
Nov 1992
Age ratings
ESRB E
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
high score, race cars, motorsports, human, polygonal 3d
… All 19, original soundtrack release, non-player character, multiple gameplay perspectives, commentary, particle system, multiplayer lan, camera shift, arcade driving physics, contextual controller rumble, dual-monitor arcade games, sports cars, multi-monitor support, oddly-shaped cartridge, formula 1
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IGDB · recorded 31 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 31 Oct 2026