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Initial D Special Stage
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 5 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 38 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sega Rosso
Genre(s): Racing, Driving
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
Release Date: June 26, 2003
Summary
(Available in Japan only)Based on a Manga and Anime featuring young lads who race production cars really quickly while listening to loud techno/-Tokyo-Euro pop comes a near-as-damn-it arcade conversion of a game where you play a lad who races really quickly while listening to loud techno/-Tokyo-Euro pop. [Total Games.net]
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
TotalGames.net
Most races are against opponents so well matched to your abilities that you’ll always be vying for position. It’s rare that a game incites such a competitive blood lust and that’s what makes Initial D such a worthwhile import.
Read Full Review >NTSC-uk
A fantastic driving game that actually brings something fresh to the genre. It succeeds because it not only provides an arcade adrenalin buzz, but also encourages experimentation and improvement until the potential of the car and player have been fully realised. [JPN Import]
Read Full Review >Firing Squad
Everything arcade fans could ask for. Not only do you have the entire arcade port with better force feedback, but you also have a Story Mode which is almost like playing the anime movie. The problem is that the excitement of head to head racing against another human of the arcade is absent, and despite being great fun initially, I do not find the driving physics balanced enough.
Read Full Review >netjak
A solidly fun arcade style racing game that actually honors the source material involved and doesn't make it look like a shameless cash grab.
Read Full Review >Edge Magazine
Granted, it holds a certain charm and there's definite enjoyment to be had but then that easily applies to most racing games these days. Initial D is simply not distinguished enough on its own merits to convincingly stand out from the swarming racing scene. [Sept 2003]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.7 (out of 10) based on 38 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Sergio M. gave it a10:
I like very much this game, the music, the tracks, the difficulty levels from easy to insane hard, the only problem is a lack of two player mode.
Fan gave it a10:
i love this game but it it hard to do 180 degrees drift.
Michael C. gave it a10:
This game has good graphics and i think is still better than any other racing simulation.
Alex M. gave it a10:
This is the best game EVA! AHHHH! *Runs downstairs to play*
Powe gave it a10:
Man this game is kick ass. No other racing game came close to it.
the8dolf gave it a10:
Initial D F..KIN KICKS ASS!!!!!
Kody k gave it a 10:
This game totally kicks ass. i luv it. who ever doesnt like it z crazy.
