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Initial D Arcade Stage Ver. 3

Overview

Initial D Arcade Stage Ver. 3 is the third entry in the Initial D Arcade Stage racing game series. Based on the popular Initial D manga and anime franchise, the game runs on Sega's NAOMI 2 arcade hardware and marks the final title in the series to utilize that system.

The game features a revised handling model that provides more nuanced vehicle control and improved realism, especially in how cars respond to drifting and road surfaces. Two new mountain passes are added: Shomaru Pass and Tsuchisaka, both adapted from Initial D: Special Stage. Additionally, Akina Snow is introduced as a challenging weather-based variant of the Akina course, demanding careful throttle control and precision from players. Three new rivals (Miki, Ichijo, and Aikawa) are added to the Legend of the Streets story mode.

Developers
Sega Rosso
Publishers
Sega
Platform
Arcade
Genre
Racing
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Media

Advertisement Flyer - Front

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