Sega GT
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Sega GT, released as "Sega GT Homologation Special" (SegaGT ホモロゲーションスペシャル) in Japan, February 17 2000, is a semi-simulation oriented racing game for the Dreamcast. This game was secretly designed by Sega
to become the Dreamcast system's very own Gran Turismo
and compete with the announced but not yet released "Gran Turismo 2000
" (for the PlayStation 2
). As a result, Sony delayed its "Gran Turismo 2000" to 2001 and renamed it "Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
". Heavily influenced by the successful Gran Turismo
game series, Sega actually added some exclusive features and fresh ideas to this game, but despite the game's obvious qualities it was not really successful in Japan (where it was known as Sega GT Homologation Special) nor America; even the upgraded European version, which had additional cars from Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Renault, Peugeot, Opel, Mercedes-Benz and more cars from Audi was a semi-failure. After Sega definitely stopped producing games for its Dreamcast system, the company released Sega GT for Windows 95/98/Me (Sega PC
licensed the original game to Empire Interactive
in Europe and Activision
in USA) in 2001. This game would lead to Sega GT 2002
a year later and a new sequel is rumored to be on the way.
The cover art features a Dodge Viper
.
.
Sega
, usually styled as SEGA, is a multinational video game software developer and an arcade software and hardware development company headquartered in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan, with various offices around the world...
to become the Dreamcast system's very own Gran Turismo
Gran Turismo (series)
is a popular and critically acclaimed series of racing simulation video games developed by Polyphony Digital.Developed exclusively for PlayStation systems, Gran Turismo games are intended to simulate the appearance and performance of a large selection of vehicles, nearly all of which are licensed...
and compete with the announced but not yet released "Gran Turismo 2000
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is considered a critical and commercial success for Sony in Japan, Europe, and North America. The game is highly praised by game reviewers and players as one of the best racing games ever made. GT3 also received a Platinum Award from Electronic Gaming Monthly...
" (for the PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
). As a result, Sony delayed its "Gran Turismo 2000" to 2001 and renamed it "Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is considered a critical and commercial success for Sony in Japan, Europe, and North America. The game is highly praised by game reviewers and players as one of the best racing games ever made. GT3 also received a Platinum Award from Electronic Gaming Monthly...
". Heavily influenced by the successful Gran Turismo
Gran Turismo (series)
is a popular and critically acclaimed series of racing simulation video games developed by Polyphony Digital.Developed exclusively for PlayStation systems, Gran Turismo games are intended to simulate the appearance and performance of a large selection of vehicles, nearly all of which are licensed...
game series, Sega actually added some exclusive features and fresh ideas to this game, but despite the game's obvious qualities it was not really successful in Japan (where it was known as Sega GT Homologation Special) nor America; even the upgraded European version, which had additional cars from Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Renault, Peugeot, Opel, Mercedes-Benz and more cars from Audi was a semi-failure. After Sega definitely stopped producing games for its Dreamcast system, the company released Sega GT for Windows 95/98/Me (Sega PC
Sega PC
Sega PC is a computer and video game publication arm of video game company Sega. It originally self-published games for the personal computer and later used other companies for distribution including GT Interactive, Expert Software, and Activision....
licensed the original game to Empire Interactive
Empire Interactive
Empire Interactive was a UK based video game developer and publisher founded in 1987. It was closed under administration on 4 May 2009.-About Empire Interactive:...
in Europe and Activision
Activision
Activision is an American publisher, majority owned by French conglomerate Vivendi SA. Its current CEO is Robert Kotick. It was founded on October 1, 1979 and was the world's first independent developer and distributor of video games for gaming consoles...
in USA) in 2001. This game would lead to Sega GT 2002
Sega GT 2002
Sega GT 2002 is the sequel to Wow Entertainment's Racing Game Sega GT, released in Japan late in 2002 as a competitor to the PlayStation 2's highly successful Gran Turismo 3. The game was originally intended to be released for the Dreamcast, but when the Dreamcast was discontinued in 2001, the game...
a year later and a new sequel is rumored to be on the way.
The cover art features a Dodge Viper
Dodge Viper
The first prototype was tested in January 1989. It debuted in 1991 with two pre-production models as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 when Dodge was forced to substitute it in place of the Japanese-built Stealth because of complaints from the United Auto Workers, and went on sale in January...
.
Reviews
The game has received generally favourable reviews and currently has a score of 84% on MetacriticMetacritic
Metacritic.com is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows and DVDs. For each product, a numerical score from each review is obtained and the total is averaged. An excerpt of each review is provided along with a hyperlink to the source. Three colour codes of Green,...
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See also
- Gran Turismo (series)Gran Turismo (series)is a popular and critically acclaimed series of racing simulation video games developed by Polyphony Digital.Developed exclusively for PlayStation systems, Gran Turismo games are intended to simulate the appearance and performance of a large selection of vehicles, nearly all of which are licensed...
- Enthusia Professional RacingEnthusia Professional RacingEnthusia Professional Racing is a racing game for the PlayStation 2. It is the first auto racing simulator made by Konami.-Description:Enthusia Professional Racing has five available play modes:· Enthusia Life· Free Race· Driving Revolution...
- Forza MotorsportForza MotorsportForza Motorsport's received rave reviews from such media outlets as 1UP.com, IGN, Eurogamer and more.The game was also featured in the June 2004 issue of Popular Science.- External links :*...
- Sega Touring Car ChampionshipSega Touring Car ChampionshipSega Touring Car Championship is an arcade racing game created by AM-branch office for the Model 2 mainboard in 1996.-German Touring Car Championship:...