Initial D3 is a one-on-one race game which takes place on a mountain course.
Based around the characters from the famous comic strip and anime, the players goal is to beat their rivals and become the legendary fastest driver.
Gameplay features a variety of courses, difficulty levels and game modes as well as a wide of array of customisable options for the player's ride.
Initial D3 uses a card system, which allows players to return to the game at a later date, wherever they last saved in their previous game.
The card system allows players to build a totally unique custom tuned car that is personal to them. The information is stored on a paper credit card with a magnetic strip similar to those issued at car parks.
Players have a choice of car manufacturer, car colours, sponsor and parts to tune the car. Each time they race the car the player accumulates competition points which allows them to add new parts and service the car - allowing players to improve their performance in each level.
Players that developed their cards on the original Initial D versions are able to use them on the sequel.
Initial D 3 features the new courses Dosaka Pass and Shomaru Pass, and new course conditions - such as snow on the Akina road. The game boasts new cars including Lancer Evolution 5, Lancer Evolution, 6TME and Skyline 25GT-T.
A new feature to this version of the game allows players to challenge their opponent at any time. Before starting the game, players can choose if they want to accept a challenge at any time throughout the game. If a player accepts a challenge and wins they play the next game for free.
Sega's Naomi 2 board powers Initial D 3 and brings unparalleled graphic reality to the game, allowing players to experience a real sense of speed and acceleration. There are three different game modes players can choose from.
These include:
Legendary Fastest Driver: One player story-time mode, where players try to become the fastest driver on each of the four mountains. Each mountain has different computer rivals that are based on the story from the comic book.
Time Attack: The player can practice without competition to achieve their fastest lap. Lap times can be downloaded onto an Internet ranking site.
Link Battle: A one-on-one competition with other players.
Initial D3 is a one-on-one race game which takes place on a mountain course.
Based around the characters from the famous comic strip and anime, the players goal is to beat their rivals and become the legendary fastest driver.
Gameplay features a variety of courses, difficulty levels and game modes as well as a wide of array of customisable options for the player's ride.
Initial D3 uses a card system, which allows players to return to the game at a later date, wherever they last saved in their previous game.
The card system allows players to build a totally unique custom tuned car that is personal to them. The information is stored on a paper credit card with a magnetic strip similar to those issued at car parks.
Players have a choice of car manufacturer, car colours, sponsor and parts to tune the car. Each time they race the car the player accumulates competition points which allows them to add new parts and service the car - allowing players to improve their performance in each level.
Players that developed their cards on the original Initial D versions are able to use them on the sequel.
Initial D 3 features the new courses Dosaka Pass and Shomaru Pass, and new course conditions - such as snow on the Akina road. The game boasts new cars including Lancer Evolution 5, Lancer Evolution, 6TME and Skyline 25GT-T.
A new feature to this version of the game allows players to challenge their opponent at any time. Before starting the game, players can choose if they want to accept a challenge at any time throughout the game. If a player accepts a challenge and wins they play the next game for free.
Sega's Naomi 2 board powers Initial D 3 and brings unparalleled graphic reality to the game, allowing players to experience a real sense of speed and acceleration. There are three different game modes players can choose from.
These include:
Legendary Fastest Driver: One player story-time mode, where players try to become the fastest driver on each of the four mountains. Each mountain has different computer rivals that are based on the story from the comic book.
Time Attack: The player can practice without competition to achieve their fastest lap. Lap times can be downloaded onto an Internet ranking site.
Link Battle: A one-on-one competition with other players.
