Created by Midway Games but licensed and distributed by Nintendo, gamers could later enjoy the experience of the arcade in the comfort of their own home with the Nintendo 64 game console.Įndlessly entertaining and universally enjoyed by kids of all ages, this up to four person game has become a part of our society’s lexicon, spawning drinking games and Halloween costumes alike. Infiltrating malls and consuming coins across the continent back in the mid-nineties, these arcade consoles allowed driving enthusiasts to pick from a wide spectrum of classic and contemporary cars in a race against the clock through landscapes epitomizing Americana.
Compatible with PC, Xbox, PS4 and Wii, the franchise indoctrinated many a gearhead into the experience of driving fast and taking chances.
The inspiration of a cringe-worthy feature film (even by Fast and the Furious standards), NFS has also spawned a host of spin-offs such as Porsche Unleashed, Pursuit, Rivals and Most Wanted. There is also a retro game renaissance happening now where the generation born with a smartphone in their hand are embracing the quaintness of this bygone era. Back in its heyday however, this challenging game created a throng of addicts attempting to tame the twisties with a joystick in their parents’ wood paneled basement. Given the shocking realism and high quality of contemporary gaming, the headache-inducing 8-bit graphics of this legendary Atari game make it laughably archaic and virtually unplayable by today’s standards. Due to the significant advancement of graphics and technology, racing simulators have even become invaluable assets for professional racers looking to learn the subtleties of racetracks before they even set foot on them. Whether looking to experience aspirational vehicles and landscapes that are out of financially reach or enjoy the adrenaline of high speeds while keeping your license intact, racing and driving games provide hours of enjoyment. Considered simply mindless amusement for kids once upon a time, driving games and racing simulators have become sophisticated entertainment and even learning tools for enthusiasts of all ages.
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