V.R. Virtua Racing BONUS EPISODE | Reviewing Every U.S. Saturn Game | Episode 28.1 of 246
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The Twitch episode with Chuck Tolman (13:34): • Twitch EP 2
The video with Yu Suzuki and Namco: • 【誕生秘話】「アーケード版 バーチャレーシン...
The second video with Yu Suzuki: • 【開発Ver】アーケード版 バーチャレーシン...
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Translation from SamIAm of the V.R. Virtua Racing reviews [1995-12-22 issue, page 202]:
(Please keep in mind, these are quick and rough translations, giving us the general gist of what they're saying in the magazine.)
"Plentiful courses, plentiful cars, with everything from go-carts to F1 racers. The grand prix mode where you earn points as you go is quite exciting, and it's nice to be able to choose original Saturn courses. I just can't deal with how hard the courses are to look at. The way the point of view switches around depending on the circumstances as you race is impossible for beginners to deal with. I wanted the display to at least be easier to understand. The scant music is the same as the arcade, so I'm not going to say much about it, but I remember little in the way of it being enjoyable. Since you're able to choose your car, I wanted the F1 car to feel a little faster. (6) [written by Atsuko]
At a glance, it looks pretty, and it's fun with all the new courses they prepared. However, as someone who was in charge of [reviewing?] the Mega Drive, 32X and arcade versions, I can't accept how the controls feel different. Doing precise cornering is what was so fun about the original game, but the Saturn version feels like it has a tendency toward understeering, like you just can't turn. In conclusion, if this were an original game, I'd give it a 7 or 8, but since it's a port of a game as big as Virtua Racing, I'm subtracting 2. (6) [written by "London" Kobayashi]
Once upon a time, Yu Suzuki gathered a huge amount of data about cars, took the first 3D board from the biggest name in arcade games, and created the masterpiece that is the basis for this game. I was eagerly anticipating a port of this masterpiece, which drew the curtain on the present age of 3D. However, this Saturn port? Maybe it's because another company ported it, but despite it appearing similar, the control and the contents of the game are weak. The various new cars and courses, and the cool replay mode, are all perfectly enjoyable, but the more passionate fans will find it lacking. The load times are long, too. (6) [written by Uncle Jam]"
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Dude don’t ever stop
@cinnamondan4984
3 жыл бұрын
Him stopping is a nightmare I never want to wake up to.
@PandaMoniumReviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@cinnamondan4984 No plans on stopping any time soon. But I might be slow to upload at times. :)
@cinnamondan4984
3 жыл бұрын
@@PandaMoniumReviews fair enough 😁
@jonbourgoin182
Жыл бұрын
For real man, I watched one video of his and loved it but casually dismissed the rest of the channel. I watched another video (NBA Jam) on a whim then I was hooked and now I can't stop watching. Been binging the last 3 or 4 nights now.
This is the best retrogaming channel going right now. He actually tries to reach out and talk to the people behind the games and pulls out some interesting facts.
The series that just keeps on giving! You're spoiling us, man ~
That clip at the end playing daytona with the saturn wheel had me lolling "games will never be the same with this bad boy" *proceeds to slam into multiple walls 😀
Why are you not like one of the top channels in KZread Gaming at this point? Every review you’ve done is a treasure, and I hope by the end of it you’ll have millions of subs thanking you for all the vids....and then begging for PandaMonium reviews every U.S. Dreamcast game 😉
@Random-yh9tj
3 жыл бұрын
How about PandaMonium Reviews Every U.S. Sega Genesis Game? (Including the 32X and Sega CD of course, that would make a total of.... 899 games! Let's see if he ever manages to do so ;) protip: dont do it this is a joke.
The soundtrack for this game is incredible, especially the 32x version
Why is this game still not actually VR on the Oculus Quest 2 is beyond me.
Incredible as always man, you inspired me to finally order a Pseudo Saturn cart and I've been really enjoying finally playing games I would have had to pay hundreds for even with an Action Replay. Though every time you mention yu suzuki, it reminds me just how shocking it is that a man can go from developing frickin Super Hang-On, Outrun, Space Harrier, Virtua Racing, and Virtua Fighter, to shitting out shenmue 3 dear God why
I never thought I'd see a comparison to Hamm's on a Sega Saturn video but here we are lol
It absolutely makes my day to see one of these (though what that says about my average day is perhaps best left unexplored), and there have now been three in a fortnight or so! You produce documentary length programmes about each game and they are all so interesting.
Man I can't believe how much passion for the console you have, great work!!!
In my head, the replay music from the 32X port of Virtua Racing is Sega's theme song.
@PandaMoniumReviews
3 жыл бұрын
It’s an excellent tune!
Just recently found your channel, and I wish I'd found it sooner -- you do some amazing work, and really go above and beyond with each video you put out. Even on games or topics I think I'd find to be boring, they always end up being fascinating deep-dives from start to end. Can't wait to watch the rest of your stuff!
My friend used to beat me non stop at this game. I haven’t played it since I was 16. I wish saturn and dreamcast games were sold on Virtual Console. Too many of these games go forgotten.
So, it's "Bonuh" episode, then.The only approval this game needs is from our beloved Craig Stadler.
great bonus content, you are a great documentarist
It's funny how Suzuki didn't want to call the game Virtual because he thought it would have a different meaning in the States. I and everyone else I knew called it "Virtual Fighter" and "Virtual Racing". I called it that not even realizing the "L" had been removed because the graphics were exactly like I had seen in virtual reality at the time. I thought that's why Sega called it virtual. When I saw Virtua Fighter the first time I was like "Look! Virtual reality graphics!"
I’d love the Saturn tracks with the arcade physics
These are amazing . I'm hooked on this series and I'm not even a Sega Saturn fan... I just find the 90s console wars interesting. Keep it up!
I was surprised to see you didn’t have the racing wheel; I’m just now realising it’s probably a regional thing. Here in the UK, Saturn racing wheels are literally as cheap as a regular controller. I got mine boxed for £10 from a retro shop and I’ve loved it for years. It really makes every racing game so much smoother.
Very interesting, once again!
Great video man! Love the ending :D
Glad to have been able to help!
Amazing amazing content! Thanks for Making it
Amazing follow-up! Loved the original, this one just adds to it!
Thank you for the content. Great stuff!
Love these videos. Excellent (:
Impressive video, and exciting, as usual 😁
Great work as always.
Whoa, this channel is great.
Well, I'm finally caught up! I literally had no interest in the saturn before your channel but now it is something I actually want to know more about. Definitely anticipating the next episode.
Great follow up.
Dmasn i rememebr Twitch when there was a channel preview stop in a preview channel of cable service
Amazing vídeo
This was really interesting
Waiting for guru Larry.....
@PandaMoniumReviews
3 жыл бұрын
He's poking his head in these comment sections every once in a while! I see that dude everywhere.
@orderofmagnitude-TPATP
3 жыл бұрын
@@PandaMoniumReviews I know right! I actually have followed him since the 90s.
@orderofmagnitude-TPATP
3 жыл бұрын
@@PandaMoniumReviews I know right! I actually have followed him since the 90s.
Honestly, I think this game got more hate than it deserved. If you accept it for what it is, rather than as a port, it had a lot going for it. It’s also pretty ironic that the flat shaded look that everyone hated back then, ended up aging a lot better than many of it’s contemporaries. Considering all they were up against and only using one CPU, it has a really crisp, colorful look. And the 2 player mode was fun too!
You used the term 'rad' in context in the video!!! +100 love points.
Can't wait to hear your in-depth thoughts on the wheel. Mine has a bit of a dead zone in the middle, and I don't know if that it typical across all wheels, or if mine was just well-loved by its previous owner
@PandaMoniumReviews
3 жыл бұрын
Mine doesn’t seem to have the dead zone, as it was gently used. My mission stick on the other hand seems to be slightly off center. I have to hold it in a certain spot to “stop moving.”
Those two discs you showed came with my Saturn, which I bought on the surprise launch day (Yes, I was surprised by said launch). I didn't have to send away for them as I still have my receipt and fully intact box. Anyway I remember watching the Virtua Racing video and thinking how BAD it looked. It really isn't a good first impression and really soured me on the game... I wasn't looking forward to it at all. They should not have had that video or other videos with such alpha footage. Just a list of games that say "Coming soon" would've sufficed.
@PandaMoniumReviews
Ай бұрын
It really did look rough. Cool footage nowadays since we can see how it started, but man, that must have looked pretty bad at the time.
Btw, the Sega Saturn version had a big music bug, like some other Saturn games, all CD audio tracks are played in the game in Mono, but only in the game, not on a othe Player or in the Saturn Music Player.
Amazing work as always! I
Personally using the arcade racer is the only way to enjoy saturn racers.
@PandaMoniumReviews
3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this thing. The only game I don’t like with it is Sega Rally. Not sure if it’s because I got so used to the d-pad steering on it, but I can’t get anywhere with the wheel. Every other racing I tried with the wheel was a blast though.
@metronome8471
3 жыл бұрын
Same. Sega rally controls so well on the dpad. Cornering with the arcade racer changes how I approach my racing lines. Wipeout out with this wheel feels better than a negcon.
@bjraleigh1439
3 жыл бұрын
I recall not liking it way back. I probably didn't give it much of a chance to grow on me though.
Keep going
The mission stick gives very precise analog control. Try it on racing games, especially motorcycles. It feels like it has a smoother range than the 3d pad. Try it on any analog game.
As a developer, I don't think getting a bunch of uncommented, undocumented, ASM sourcecode from Japan would have made my life any easier. Doing it from scratch would have been a more enjoyable experience.
@PandaMoniumReviews
6 ай бұрын
Chuck mentioned this too at some point, wondering if having the source really would have made their lives any easier. Perhaps it could have provided a more "accurate" port, but yeah, he said having the source does not mean it's easy street.
Lovely video! Oooh, the E3 press kit. Missed out on picking one up about a decade ago and have regretted it ever since. Has it been scanned/uploaded anywhere?
@PandaMoniumReviews
3 жыл бұрын
I believe they are working on it.
@clockworkknightweb
3 жыл бұрын
@@PandaMoniumReviews 😎👍
Does anyone know about the "night driving" cheat code? There are multiple websites that say you're supposed to hold A+X+Y+Z and press Start while a race is loading but it doesn't seem to do anything for me
Virtuaaaaaaaaa raaacing!
Are any of those old Twitch TV programmes uploaded anywhere? I can't find any on KZread.
@PandaMoniumReviews
3 жыл бұрын
The episode is linked in the description. That channel, Zyrule, has a bunch of other episodes uploaded.
@mrbig2648
3 жыл бұрын
@@PandaMoniumReviews Thanks
Hey Mr. Panda man 🐼 where can I see and find the Princess crown 👸 translation by Sam I am or look at its progress? 🤠
@PandaMoniumReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gabriel! It’s still a work in progress. I don’t think he has a timeline for it, one of those “it’s done when it’s done” situations. He is still actively working on it though.
@gabrielcabanag9494
2 жыл бұрын
@@PandaMoniumReviews Cool! Thanks for responding 😎
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Virtua Racing new arranged Music Tour here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqat1dWjYbCbj9Y.html&
@PandaMoniumReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Please stop spamming my videos. I appreciate what you do, but this is a lot of self promotion.
It appears Chuck is based and christpilled v cool