The biggest complaint with racing games on the Dreamcast is that they are not long enough.
SEGA GT takes care of that. The game has plenty of play to it
SEGA GT is SEGA version of a
Gran Turismo. There are many modes in this game. These modes include Championship, Single Race, Time Attack, and Dual Race. The Championship mode is the real reason for getting the game. The first thing do is to get a driver's license. There are four classes of licenses to get, each progressing to vehicles with larger engines. After you are certified to drive, you can race. The two types of official races offer you opportunities to get points towards the championship or to win premium cars. Of course, in this game mode, you are able to buy, sell, and customize different types of vehicles. The more races you win, the better the cars get. Hey, you can even create your own custom car. The Single race is just that, a single race. In Time Attack, you use your cars from the Championship mode to race for the fastest time. I see no point in that mode at all. In Dual Race, you can challenge a friend in split screen action.
I know you're thinking, 'Hey, Storm, what's this I hear about Internet play?' Yes, there is an Internet option, but I wouldn't call it Internet play. Why? Because you don't play. You can unload and download cars, scores, times, and rankings. There's supposed to be a Network Cup, but I still haven't found what that is all about. When are we going to get a truly multi-play racing game?
Although the Internet deal is disappointing, the game is not. The races run smooth. The frame rate could be improved, but it still runs just fine. With almost a gross of cars to choose from and two dozen races, SEGA GT has plenty of game. The game runs great, is easy to control, and is fun. Hey, what more could you want (besides modem play)?
