Suzuka 8 Hours 2 (World, Rev B)

Namco • 1993

Suzuka 8 Hours 2 (World, Rev B) — Title screen
Title screen
Suzuka 8 Hours 2 (World, Rev B) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Namco’s Suzuka 8 Hours 2, released in 1993, puts players in the driver's seat—or rather, rider’s seat—of a motorcycle competing in an endurance race. As a single player, you navigate challenging courses with the goal of staying ahead of your rival and enduring the full eight hours of competition. The game builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, offering a familiar yet refined experience focused on skillful handling and strategic racing. The gameplay centers around precise control as you maneuver your bike through hairpin turns and straightaways, managing speed and avoiding collisions to maintain your position. With detailed graphics for its time, Suzuka 8 Hours 2 delivers a sense of speed and immersion as you strive to outlast the competition across demanding circuits. The game’s appearance in the 1995 film ‘Full Throttle’ also provides an interesting connection to popular culture. Built on Namco System 2 hardware, Suzuka 8 Hours 2 features a combination of Motorola and HD processors alongside sound chips that create a dynamic audio-visual experience for players attempting to conquer this motorbike challenge.

Details

Manufacturer
Namco
Year
1993
Players
1
Genre
Driving / Motorbike
Display
raster
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
suzuk8h2

Machine data derived from the MAME project.