Classic Game Room - DAYTONA USA review for Sega Dreamcast

[@dbpooper7512]

Not enough palm trees in games today. Nothing puts me in a happy place more than palm trees.

[@maxsanchez764]

coming from a kid born in cali, I can totally agree!

[@adamdenardis5438]

A Sega AM2 arcade staple. Every game should feel like a vacation. Unless it's House of The Dead. Though I'd imagine a tropical resort with zombies would be pretty cool too! 😂

[@twangyeh]

I always related sega arcade driving/racers with palm trees, glad others feel the same!

[@blaketindle4703]

“Easily find a copy online for a couple bucks.” Damn inflation is a bitch! This game costs $75 now!

[@pfmdude]

Yep Dreamcast prices suck ass now. Even the cheapest games are stupid expensive now. I remember getting Daytona USA at Game Crazy (remember that store?) For like $5 when Dreamcast games were getting phased out. God I miss those days.

[@jonnyelpoiss7]

Can you believe this game is now worth more than at its release price!

[@energyman2289]

I grew up with this game, and it hasn't lost any nostalgia.

[@KYGODS]

same

[@cidermanone]

The controls are easily adjusted, in terms of sensitivity, and makes it a far far more pleasant game to play. The steering wheel is great and the game really stands up well today, looks lovely, 60 fps and sounds fantastic. This and F355 are amazing games on the DC

[@clockworkrazor]

This version of Daytona looked great when compared to the Sega Saturn port but the Saturn port had the best controls. I still miss Dayeeeetoona! ha the good old days.

[@Garrad3]

Nothing like coming on youtube after a hard day and seeing my favorite youtuber uploaded a video

[@VivaTorf]

A great review that only Mark is able to make! Loved it!

[@WebVManReturns]

The Sega Dreamcast: Because dreams never die.

[@mechanoid2k]

so awesome seeing all these dreamcast reviews lately i'm really waiting for mark to review Elemental Gimmick Gear. one of my favorite games of all time

[@Caluma122]

Once again another quality review from you mark. Thanks

[@Utubesuxmycock]

AW YEAHHHHHHHHHHH..this made my day, i remember going to the arcades as a kid back in the mid 90s and always getting that daytonaaaaaaaaaaa song stuck in my head, oh and just picked up gun lord i am def looking forward to a review, its hard a hell

[@The90sGamingGuy]

Played this arcade game at a bar once. The bar had two of these Daytona USA cabs that were hooked up to do a 2 player race. Really enjoyed playing this awesome racer and now it is available on the PS3 and Xbox 360 so downloaded that and I am set. All I need is a wheel. Nearly got a Dreamcast for this game and a few others on the system. Good review Mark!

[@Luigifan2000]

About time you reviewed this one!

[@Pimpczar2011]

I wondered if Mark was playing this game with the Jumper pack attachment enabled?

[@CataclysmToo]

i remember playing this as my second racing game ever, and the music was SO grating on the ears. Even then, I was amazed at the graphics even though I couldn't control half of the cars correctly.

[@The_Live_Shows-Guru]

I just put this back in my system :) playing it now.

[@Anxel]

Dial up racing! WOOO! I miss the Dreamcast. This version looked great.

[@td64youtubechannel80]

Nice recorded mark bussler!

[@MetaBuddha]

Can't wait to see your reviews for Last Hope and Gun Lord!

[@SvenOkonomi]

Ive spent hours on this game in the arcade glory days. 4 player races man, those were good times.

[@ShutUpAndListen79]

When ever I played my Dreamcast it always made me wish I had space for the arcade machine of each of the games.

[@Blendedasian]

i don't like how the cars have their wheels sticking out. on every previous daytona game the wheels were neatly contained. Even the box art has the wheels inside! why?

[@moogibeans9822]

Its only like that if you use soft tires over hard tires.

[@haaxxx9]

The more wide the tires the better the grip but I can see it's a turn off. Looks so wierd but I don't mind it.

[@fullfist]

omg! i remember playing this back then in one of those racing arcade booths! . very sensitive

[@patrickliberty27]

lol i use to love playing this game online, i like how u do ur reviews now bro, u let the gameplay play at the end of the vid... kinda a nice touch, i also like ur max payne 3 review... keep up the good work homie... peace (^-^)

[@hyznth]

4:14 "This copy was donated to the show by our good friend Mohammed from Qatar" - a classic line from 10 years ago :)

[@pliniomsann]

What is the standard arcade mode in the options? When I try the championship there is no time to fight against …

[@shamrice]

Oh man. This game online back in the day was a blast. I almost forgot about how many hours I spent on this game. (Much much more time spent online on PSO)

[@willymeaux]

Back when CGR was good...

[@Thebossstage1]

Back when CGR made reviews

[@malcolmar]

AWESOME! I wish this version was released on Xbox Live. I always thought the arcade version was the definitive version of the game. I forgot about this one. It even has transparent windows unlike the arcade! I bet a racing wheel would help greatly with the controls. As always thanks for the review and thank you Mohammed! You must have a huge retro video game collection!

[@GreatestCommentsEver]

YEEEEAAAAAAAAAA! Old Skool CGR - just Mark, just gameplay footage - no undercocks!

[@cliptrashbin2389]

This video from Mark got me into retro gaming best decision ever

[@TezDare]

So what placers/companies are making new DreamCast games still and were can i get them?

[@DeeDeeFifty]

any plans to review the PSN/XBLA version?

[@FastTquick]

You should review the Xbox Live Arcade version of Daytona USA as well. Is it as good if not better than the previous versions?

[@greencoman]

Seems like a fun game. I never even knew it was on the Dreamcast. I will have to pick up a copy of it.

[@Chestmuscles]

Can see they had different impression to give with this game. Interesting. Thanks for the vidya.

[@Pimpczar2011]

The only racing game where finishing in 02-04th place is considered a win.

[@drunkensailor112]

Pimpczar2011 like the opposite of sega rally where even a win is considered a loss. Game over yeah!!!!

[@AaronAlmario]

what video was that with teh gameover yeah

[@scottthewaterwarrior]

This was really an iconic game back in the day. Never played the Deamcast version, I missed that console, skipped from N64 to PS2, but loved it in the arcade. Funny since in the local arcade, just about all the games are only a few years old, but the still have 8 of these things all lined up and ready to play. Really shows how even and old game can still be great. Wish they still had Hydro Thunder too though. The replacement racers look better, but aren't as fun.

[@GhostOfSide3]

Also Mark, you should consider taking a look at the Guardian Heroes HD version that's been available on Xbox Live Arcade for pretty cheap. I just figured out that game was available for download the other day. I noticed you haven't reviewed the Sega Saturn version of that game, but I'm sure you have way more games to play and review than I can imagine.

[@dazbenson823]

The controls are amazing if you own the black Sega Dreamcast steering wheel, Mark. The one with the bright orange buttons. If you can find one (they're rare and a bit pricey), it's totally worth it :).

[@Pimpczar2011]

Does such a controller offer vibration support?

[@dazbenson823]

No feedback. Though I never tried putting a rumble pack in the vmu slot

[@Pimpczar2011]

Darryl Benson Thanks!

[@DragonSpikeXIII]

"IT'S DAAAAYYYYTTTOOOOOOOONA" *awkward silence* "DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYTTTTTOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNAAAA" "Remember that one?"

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

I like Sega Rally's "GAME OVER YEEEAH!!!" theme a lot better than Daytona USA's Game Over theme.

[@seazonegranec]

Gotta love that soundtrack!

[@LatisARG]

Still better 60fps than ps4..

[@jadeenzzz]

?

[@timhouston8007]

This game isn't on PS4... runs at 60 on PS3 and 360.

[@GenesHand]

@@timhouston8007 this game is not the one on the 360/PS3

[@KNGINetwork]

Best game on the Dreamcast by far. Of course I'm a Daytona fanboy, but even regardless of that this game is incredible. Now if only SEGA would get around to porting Daytona USA 2 to home consoles...

[@DragonGrafx-16]

wow the screen select sound is the 808 cowbell! lol

[@awitcheskid]

When are you going to do a review of Mohammad?

[@jakewilburn6295]

Video from 2012: This game can be found online for a couple bucks. Hello from 2023: This game is now $70.

[@bRIAN_69420]

Pain

[@XanderCrease]

As an avid Dreamcast fan I'm shocked to discover this game as even released on the DC, I had no idea...

[@jasonz7788]

Thank you

[@FoxShot01]

The only case I've heard of is that on the Saturn if you have the other's phone number you can still dial a race in Sega Rally.

[@SammEater]

Oh yes, Daytona USA is one of my favorite race games ever.

[@dodoubledragon]

gameover - YEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!

[@KevinTwiner]

Hell yeah!

[@Caztro72]

Darn! I passed up a complete copy of this title at Game Crazy years ago!

[@WebVManReturns]

Was Daytona USA 2 ported to any console?

[@Davetona]

I know they rereleased the arcade version of Daytona USA (or Sega Racing Classic if you wanna get technical) for PSN/XBLA, I'd love to see this rereleased though. This was my favorite Dreamcast game growing up.

[@schtive81]

When are you going to get around reviewing the Xbox 360 port? It really is one of the best ones!

[@InternetSenation]

Yes I did, on his website. Owned.

[@DonkeyKongGamerJr]

awesome

[@yellowhue30]

ROLLING START!!! I loved this game so much way, way back in the day of the Sega Saturn. I remember slowly knocking the road cones around the stage, quite impressed by this strange new, quite alien concept of 3D. I worked all summer to buy a Saturn (I was a wee lad but I managed to find a job), and while the game looked less impressive at the time than a need for speed for the 3DO( a game had been playing for a year prior to mySaturn investment), I still believed it was much more amazing.

[@rayforceaddict]

I can vouch for the racing wheels making this game way better. It doesn't feel rubbery or touchy at all with a wheel; it's surprisingly natural. I still play it with the pad though because of how my living room is set up-- you can get used to it for sure.

[@gormaz13]

i used to play this in the arcades...

[@penatio]

It looks nice.

[@punji73]

its one of the arcade games that made the 90's!

[@colin419]

I can tell ya the dreamcast steering wheel is essential, as you stated in your review the pad is way too sensitive, i bought the racing wheel especially for daytona 2001 & i'm so glad i did, still a great game:-)

[@sannyf2000]

How about Morbus Gravis (Druuna)?

[@Hupp61]

This guy sounds like that progressive box

[@wwewwf996]

Nice

[@Pimpczar2011]

I wonder why the developers didn't include a review mirror option that became the standard in many racing games during that time and present?

[@Youngphyconaut]

Was that game over good or bad lol and ppl still make dream cast games?

[@azmexican]

"sadly, its way too slow" as he is going over 190MPH lol

[@TezDare]

Did he say there still making dreamcast games?

[@ABlackFalcon]

I agree with Mark entirely -- Daytona for the Dreamcast could have been great, but they messed up the handling pretty bad. I'll reevaluate it if I ever get a DC wheel, but with the gamepad, it's just far too sensitive. The Saturn versions have better controls, particularly with wheel or joystick...

[@hene193]

When i saw this on ps3 psn i had to buy this and i loved it. :D It's like arcade.

[@LividLumps]

Question. Does CGR have a Facebook to follow? O:

[@ninguemvj]

hahaha Loved the gameover screen!

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Sega Ages should port this to the Switch. Now.

[@SwankeyMonkey]

A lot of people who don't have opportunity of owning the DC racing wheels, don't know that you can actually adjust the steer responsiveness down for the hand controllers. Go into your game controller settings. It is not a fixed setting like Virtual On for the DC. This should make this great game a lot more playable, and not one to pass up because of its play difficulty.

[@TheWaller]

I love this Mohammed!

[@ninjaxams]

bought this game day one back in the day. hated it because of the controls so i promptly returned it and went back to playing my saturn version :)

[@scottthewaterwarrior]

They still have this game at the local Dave and Busters. They have 8 of them linked together and it is one of the most popular games there. 1993 and still kicks a**! They have some newer NASCAR game too, I tried it, HD graphics don't mean anything if the game play sucks. If only they hadn't gotten rid of Hydro Thunder. Still have 18 Wheeler at least!

[@mackenziejefferson3001]

Nah man this game is still fire the dreamcast was a beast and the graphics are hot better than the Saturn version Gran Turismo is a coaster

[@awkwardess]

First Dreamcast game I ever got! G-A-M-E-O-V-E-R

[@nixedmuts]

Daytona USA really needs a comeback

[@syphic]

Im currently trading something for theis game. cant wait t get it!.

[@BelatedGamer]

Also; what the hell, man? Those graphics are awesome!

[@HOLYCC]

the only game that has the best BGM for "GAME OVER"

[@batman16242]

CAN I STILL USE THE HORSE

[@segascott87]

I Had a fun time with this game😀

[@lamborgboy]

u gonna review the PS3 Version

[@arcticfox04]

I still own a copy of this game. Didn't even need to watch the video. Though CGR should come back and do a review when they get a Steering Wheel for the DC.

[@Aiyoros]

Daaaaytoooonaaaaaaaa

[@Lanciarules]

pywackett barchetta is a Messerschmitt kr200

[@OMG_BeCkY]

Wow, there isn't even any pop-up or fog effect on the horizon...impressive for back then!!

[@leoabreuphoto]

GOAL

[@loganholb]

Exactly Mark how could you miss including that music gem in your review. Honestly I expect better! LOL!:)

[@Qirex2097]

this looks amazing for 1993