Daytona USA

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  • Summary: SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced the triumphant return of the cherished arcade racer, Daytona USA, coming this month to home consoles. Speeding out of the past from its 1993 debut, Daytona USA will be racing onto Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game andSEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced the triumphant return of the cherished arcade racer, Daytona USA, coming this month to home consoles. Speeding out of the past from its 1993 debut, Daytona USA will be racing onto Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation Network. The classic title has been tuned up and overhauled with enhanced graphics, steering wheel support and, for the first time on home consoles, online multiplayer. … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Gamestyle
    Nov 2, 2011
    100
    It all adds to a package that is much much more than could ever have been dreamed of. Arcade perfect conversion that supports wheels and pad. If it was just the arcade mode alone it would have been a wonderful, adding the extra modes makes it a must have. However at a very small 800 Microsoft Points, if this isn't added to the collection, then put the controller down, step away from the console and retire.
  2. Eurogamer
    Oct 26, 2011
    90
    Alongside the recent port of Guardian Heroes, this is the perfect example of how to revisit your back catalogue. With 18 years' worth of dust carefully brushed aside, Daytona USA has been lovingly restored and thoughtfully explored - providing a fitting tribute to one of arcade racing's enduring icons.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 31, 2011
    85
    A gorgeous HD edition of the classic Arcade, with special modes and online multiplayer... And Sky High! Sega fans will not be disappointed.
  4. TeamXbox
    Nov 8, 2011
    75
    Daytona USA will make for a welcome trip down memory lane for fans of the original, but newcomers to the franchise won't find much to entertain themselves here.
  5. NZGamer
    Jan 3, 2012
    75
    It looks dated and there have been many arcade racers since this debuted in 1994, each iterating and experimenting - taking the arcade genre to thrilling new heights.
  6. IGN
    Nov 7, 2011
    70
    Daytona USA's charm fuels up on nostalgia. From the theme song to the timed checkpoints, each race is built on stealing quarters, virtual or not, and getting you to try again. But eighteen years later, it just doesn't hold the appeal it once did - though the first few laps are a pleasant return to a simpler time.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine
    Oct 26, 2011
    45
    Online multiplayer rekindles fond memories of linked arcade machines, and 30 brief challenges break up the solo routine. But clunky handling and crayon visuals are a harsh reminder of why we rarely visit with the ghosts of videogame racing's past. Daytona USA was once a pace-setting leader; now it's a museum-ready relic.

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  1. Raidendx
    Nov 1, 2011
    10
    10/10 - this is a gamers game! If you fail to feel anything from this game then you are not a gamer. Which is fine. In 10 years time - Daytona10/10 - this is a gamers game! If you fail to feel anything from this game then you are not a gamer. Which is fine. In 10 years time - Daytona USA will be ported again for whatever console we have then. Then it will be a 28 year old primitive texture mapped Sega Racer. 18 years ago it was amazing and showed us the future, the present day experience bottles that experience and lets you play it at home and online. This game is simply timeless. Daytona USA is an extension to its arcade hardware. When you play this game with a force feedback wheel you are finally part of the game. When you smile throughout the game you will understand gaming. There are hundreds of exceptional games and Daytona USA is part of gaming heritage. You shouldn't be told to buy this, and if you have read up to this line you have already bought it. Keep on chooglin'… Expand
  2. gameotaku
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    This is the best arcade racing game ever hands down. It changed the way videogames were conceived forever, and 30 years later it still holdsThis is the best arcade racing game ever hands down. It changed the way videogames were conceived forever, and 30 years later it still holds up incredibly well. Playing it on a Xbox Series X, in 4k and HDR is a dream come true.
    The game is fast as ever, the controls are nearly perfect and it just upgrades everything the arcade ever was, without interfering in how it did originally look and feel.
    Only one bad thing happened with Daytona USA: it destroyed the arcade racing genre. No other arcade game has been able to stand a chance against this game for over 30 years.    … Expand
  4. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    8
    I don't understand why there are no more games of the Daytona USA series here. It's one of the best racing games. I really love the vibes andI don't understand why there are no more games of the Daytona USA series here. It's one of the best racing games. I really love the vibes and soundtrack.… Expand

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#81 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#60 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011