Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Zero

15.03.2001
Genre: Racing
Tokyo Xtreme Racer Zero is a racing game developed by Genki for PlayStation 2. Despite its name, it is set between Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2 and Drift, and has enhanced sound and graphics. The game was released in Japan as Shutokou Battle 0, but was also a release in North America. The game was released in a PAL version in Europe and Australia under the title Tokyo Xtreme Racer (not to be confused with the Dreamcast title of the same name). This is the first game in the series that has been released on a platform other than the Dreamcast. Zero was originally to be released on the Dreamcast but was then canceled and moved to the PlayStation 2. The Tokyo Xtreme Racer series has produced a total of six games, the first four being U.S. localizations of the first four Shutokou Battle series games and the final two being U.S. localizations of the first and third Kaido Battle series games.
"All legends are meant to be replaced." One machine, even the fastest one pulled over while it was being called. That ridiculed the defeated car, as it was trying to follow its tail light, it disappeared into the darkness of the night... ...Then, the fast one was revelaed to be "Jintei", a name which was engraved all over the Shutokō... And, to make a name for a new legend again, fame-hungry people will visit the Shutokō. To wander around and pursue their prey. Those who sharpen thei skills with a lone wolf. Above all the people who nearly match "Jintei" 'skills are 13 DRIVERS known to be hostile and feared, also known as the "13 Devils". Repeated battles, many of those who have defeated local rivals will get the chance to challenge them. But, chance is for everyone. This is the TOKYO METROPOLIS HIGHWAY... The last paradise on Earth where a legend is born... Chapter 1 : Merry Go Round A huge merry go round watches the Shutokō. However, the noises you hear in that playground are exhaust and tires screeching. Instead of white horses and carriages, you can feel the power tuned machines. A carousel that everyone is invited to in this fantasy. Shutokō Expressway Line, commonly known as "C1" is where all "Legends" start off... Chapter 2 : Over the Rainbow Rainbow Bridge. That, intense velocity from speed demons. Sometimes kindly, sometimes aggresively, looking down on the guardians of the runners. For the runners who are receiving the angel's love above, she caresses her arm a little on the ring road. There is no such thing as destroying the runners who have learned a little on the ring road. But, the whimsical goddess of the Shutokō will easily change her mind if something faster than them appears. The MIDNIGHT SEASIDE AREA..."Shinkanjō". Is this where she smiles at? Chapter 3 : Show must goes on The stage's asphalt emerges along the road. An instant sonic drama is performed every night. While extracting the lines of the sound from the muffler at "Kanjō" and "Shinkanjō", where everyone dreams of becoming the road leader. Actors who don't know the defeat on one stage. Preparation for the battle for the only one protagonist was ahead. Now, a new story is about to be told. Chapter 4 : Top of the World "Kanjō", "Shinkanjō". One step closer to the legend. Now at the top, the remaining 13 Devils bet on their pride. The last wall blocking the path to the legendary status is high and steep. Welcome to the "WANGAN - YOKOHANE AREA", the god's realm of extreme tensions. Only those who survive the battle for the demanding spiritual power can open the door to the legend... Basic Ending (after defeating "Speed King") A legend has come to an end... Who once was a challenger is now a target. A new legend has arisen and competitors will emerge. The appearance of "Jintei" has made the "12 Zodiacs" return to the battlefield. There is no rest in your quest...not yet. Challenge Ending (after defeating "White Charisma") A legend has become history. ...But, is it true? Aren't there more drivers you haven't encountered? When all the drivers on the highway see your tail lights, that's the time you become the real champion... Now, return to the past. ...And turn the legend into myth. PERFECT ENDING (after defeating "???") ...what was the thing you saw? A hallucination? ...or is it a ghost? Or maybe it's your own shadow. Anyway, it was incredible speed and running. Overwhelming power, pressure. But, you've defeated them all. That moment... Everything you saw in front of you look different. ...but, tomorrow is another day. The labyrinth in Tokyo has no goal, no limit and no end...

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Tokyo Xtreme Racer (last 3 games)

27.07.2006

Import Tuner Challenge is set on the Shuto Expressways of Tokyo, Japan. There a total of 415 rivals in the game. It features C1 and Shinkanjo like many other TXR games but unlike TXR3, Import Tuner Challenge does not feature the highways of Nagoya, Osaka, and Yokohama. But two new highway sections of Tokyo are in the game which are Rt.3 Shibuya and Rt.4 Shinjuku.

20.04.2005

Game Boy Advance adaptation of the popular Japanese Tokyo Xtreme Racing series of games. The GBA game features more than 16 unique user-playable cars to choose from, each with various levels of car tuning options. "Tuner" fans are able to upgrade and customize their cars with plenty of performance and style modifications. Gameplay is similar to the console titles, meaning you explore different metropolitan areas and look for other car fans to challenge them to races. Players race through three cities- Tokyo, London and Los Angeles-on six different tracks. There are more than 60 different rivals to challenge.

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Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3 (or 首都高バトル 01 in the Japanese release) was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2003 as part of Genki's Shutokou Battle series. This entry in the series was released two years after the previous game, Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Zero. Much like other entries in the series, the objective is to become the fastest racer on the highways of Japan, but unlike those before it, TXR3 allows the players to race in Nagoya and Osaka instead of just Tokyo, and the Tokyo map is expanded to include the Yokohama area. In addition, this title adds a weather cycle. TXR3 includes a fully-licensed list of cars from a variety of Japanese, American, and European manufacturers instead of the old car model designation method of "Type-(technical model name)", and furthermore, the car list itself was culled of many repeat models so to simplify and reduce the number of cars. The A, B, and C car designations were also removed. Graphically speaking, Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3 is a definite improvement over previous entries. Car models feature a higher polygon count and are much more extensively detailed and lighting effects were also greatly improved, featuring light streaking effects, road reflections and higher quality car reflections.

Part of franchise:
Tokyo Xtreme Racer (last 3 games)

27.07.2006

Import Tuner Challenge is set on the Shuto Expressways of Tokyo, Japan. There a total of 415 rivals in the game. It features C1 and Shinkanjo like many other TXR games but unlike TXR3, Import Tuner Challenge does not feature the highways of Nagoya, Osaka, and Yokohama. But two new highway sections of Tokyo are in the game which are Rt.3 Shibuya and Rt.4 Shinjuku.

28.07.2005

The mountains of Japan are calling - and so are your racing rivals. With the mysterious disappearance of the reigning champion, the tournament crown is suddenly up for grabs. Many will vie, only one can win. Do you have what it takes to race, grind and drift your way to the ultimate racing prize? Race in the dangerous mountains of Japan - Hakone, Niko, Haruna and Akagi - all faithfully recreated using the most advanced laser techniques to maintain every tight twist and turn.

26.05.2005

Genki's racing games have typically fallen into the Shutokou Battle series, a collection of late-night racing games that put you on the highways surrounding Tokyo. The company's latest PS2 racer, Racing Battle: C1 Grand Prix, maintains many of the same gameplay mechanics that Genki's other games contain, but this time it takes the cars off of the streets and drops them onto proper racetracks. Racing Battle will contain licensed cars. The version on display only has a handful, including an RX-7, a Supra, an Integra, an Impreza, and an S2000. The car models in the game look decent. They're nice and smooth, but they don't seem to be quite as detailed as the car models in some other comparable racing games. Like most other racing games, Racing Battle has multiple camera angles. But the first-person angle is pretty interesting. From this view, you get indicators that show how hard you're steering, accelerating, or braking. You also get a second, TV-style camera angle in a small window at the top of the screen. This is cool because it gives you a good idea of what's going on near your car. It's easy to see cars coming up behind you with this view and more effective than a standard rearview mirror. The gameplay in Racing Battle is roughly the same as what Genki has done with Shutokou and Kaido Battle series. Each car is associated with a fighting gamelike life meter, and the car in second place constantly loses pieces of its life meter. When one car runs out of "health," the race ends and a winner is declared.

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22.06.2000

The thrilling followup to the original, Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2 improves in all fronts. With more road to drive on, rivals to fight, and cars to master, this entry offers everything and more. In the game, you race around the streets of Tokyo at night in an almost seamless experience, from cruising around, to joining a race, to cruising again. Flash your headlights when tailing a rival to incite a race, and after a short cinematic, you're both off. To win a race, you need to take down your opponent's power meter, while keeping yours intact. It decreases when hitting objects, and, more importantly, in last place. The game is less focused on the realism of a racer, but still takes into account a good amount of customization, from upgrades to tuning. Since you'll be driving the car almost constantly, its best to have your own personal vehicle. The roads you drive on start out limited, but expand as you dive deeper and deeper into the game. Don't expect to go without memorizing the tracks; in order to beat the best, you need to make Tokyo your home.

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