Suzuka 8 Hours (USA)
Suzuka 8 Hours (スズカエイトアワーズ) is an motorcycle racing arcade game released by Namco in 1992 based on the racing event of the same name. The game allows players to race against the computer controlled opponents on the Suzuka Circuit, with a set time limit. Like the real-life event, the original arcade game prominently features Coca-Cola as a sponsor.
A sequel to the game, Suzuka 8 Hours 2, was released by Namco in 1993.
The game was made available in two-player units featuring two monitors and two replica motorcycles. Players accelerate the bike by holding down the throttle grip and brake by using the brake lever, while steering is accomplished by physically leaning the bike left or right.
The arcade game can be played by up to eight simultaneous players by linking up four two-player units. Players must complete an entire lap on the course within a set time limit. Upon completion of a lap, time is extended for all players in the race. The first player to finish a fixed number of laps (adjustable by the arcade operator) wins the race.
A sequel to the game, Suzuka 8 Hours 2, was released by Namco in 1993.
The game was made available in two-player units featuring two monitors and two replica motorcycles. Players accelerate the bike by holding down the throttle grip and brake by using the brake lever, while steering is accomplished by physically leaning the bike left or right.
The arcade game can be played by up to eight simultaneous players by linking up four two-player units. Players must complete an entire lap on the course within a set time limit. Upon completion of a lap, time is extended for all players in the race. The first player to finish a fixed number of laps (adjustable by the arcade operator) wins the race.
Technical
CPU
- maincpu 5A22 (@ 21 Mhz)
- soundcpu SPC700 (@ 1 Mhz)
Chipset
- SNES Custom DSP (SPC700)
Display
- Orientation Yoko
- Resolution 255 x 225
- Frequency 60.098476 Hz
Controlers
- Number of players 2
- Number of buttons 6
- Kind of controler
- joy (8 ways)
- joy (8 ways)
- joy (8 ways)
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Clones of Suzuka 8 Hours (USA)
Super NES version
Suzuka 8 Hours was ported to the Super NES. The game simulates the actual eight hour race as eight "virtual hours," or more than 90 real time minutes. The object is to complete as many laps as possible before time runs out. If time runs out, the clock starts going up again (as penalty time) and the next trip to the finish line ends the race.