Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed 3do ROM

[3do] Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed ROM Download

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December 2, 1994

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Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed ROM Description

Racing games have long pitted driver against driver on closed track circuits. Electronic Arts sought to break the mold with their 1994 release The Need for Speed. Focusing on realism over arcade style gameplay, Need for Speed transported players from the track onto sprawling point-to-point routes that wound through diverse landscapes.

Players could choose from eight licensed high performance vehicles, including exotic brands like Lamborghini and iconic American muscle like the Chevrolet Corvette. Detailed stats, audio commentary, and real footage provided a immersive experience of each car. Competition came either from AI opponents or in multiplayer over modem. Dynamic traffic posed hazards to be navigated as well.

Three initial routes were included – City, Coastal, and Alpine – each split into three segments with various checkpoints. Later ports expanded the selection with closed circuits and completely new environments. Earning victories in tournament mode unlocked the bonus Lost Vegas track as well as an eponymous jet car.

While not quite reaching the dizzying sense of speed of arcade classics, Need for Speed brought a welcome dose of realism. Its open road structure allowed for longer, more strategic races than around repetitive circuits. Full motion video and gorgeous scenery aided in transporting players to these exotic locales. The freedom of variable start times and weather added replayability.

For those seeking a different twist on the racing genre of the 3DO, I recommend checking out Road Rash. Trading high-end cars for motorcycles, the game tasks players with not only crossing the finish line first but also using fists, feet or weapons to fend off aggressive AI riders attempting to sabotage the race. Retro fans can find this title and run it flawlessly on any 3DO emulator by downloading the ROM file from the safe and reliable archives at ROMsdl.NET. Relive the open road thrill of classics like Need for Speed or experience a cult hit like Road Rash by hitting the virtual open road today.