Initial D: The Arcade

February 25, 2021 Sega Sega
Racing Arcade
Arcade
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Initial D The Arcade is the latest title in the Initial D arcade game series, which has been running in arcades across Japan since 2002. In this title, not only have the graphics and operability evolved, but for the first time in the series, "In-store 4-unit battles" have been introduced, allowing players to enjoy a variety of battles, from 1 vs 1 to 1 vs 3 multiplayer battles. Furthermore, in the Story Mode, which was created using the original manga as its motif, a unique visual expression called 'manga shader' allows players to enjoy heated battles with the original characters as if they were playing in the world of the manga.
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Release Date February 25, 2021
Developer Sega
Publisher Sega
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective First person, Third person
Themes Action