Initial D Arcade Stage
| Initial D Arcade Stage | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Sega |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Composer(s) | Hideaki Kobayashi |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, PlayStation 2 |
| Genre(s) | Arcade racing |
| Mode(s) | Single player, online multiplayer |
| Cabinet | Sit down |
| Arcade system | Sega NAOMI 2, Lindbergh, RingEdge |
Initial D Arcade Stage (commonly referred to as IDAS, followed by a version number) is a racing game series developed by Sega, based on the anime and manga Initial D. In the U.S., the games, which keep their version names in later entries, are otherwise known as simply "Initial D" without the "Arcade Stage" subtitle.
In Initial D Arcade Stage, players race against different opponents in various mountain passes featured in the manga. Using the optional magnetic card system, players can save a customized car and their progress for future sessions; otherwise, game progress is lost. Players can continue progress with their cards on another Initial D cabinet of the same version. However, the card must be renewed every 50 plays.
Note that resuming from another version is subject to following conditions:
There are eleven games in the series so far: eight are for arcades and three for home consoles.
Japanese version: late 2001 / English version late 2002
Japanese version: late 2002 / English version Mid-late 2003
Japanese version: late 2003 / English version early 2004 / Cycraft simulator version mid 2005
Initial D: Arcade Stage 4 is the fourth release in the Initial D: Arcade Stage series. Unlike the first three versions of the game, Initial D: Arcade Stage 4 runs on the Sega Lindbergh hardware, uses a new card system, and features a new physics system.
Released in 2009, Initial D: Arcade Stage 5 is the fifth release in the Initial D: Arcade Stage series. A few notable differences include heavy physics changes. Opposite to Arcade Stage 4, which took on a "drifting" physics, Arcade Stage 5 had a more realistic driving physics which includes tire and brake wear down. Although the tire and brake wear are not displayed anywhere in game, experienced players can notice the difference in the change in physics as they progress in races.
New characters that appeared for the first time in the game are: Kobayakawa, Satoshi Omiya, Imposter Project D, Kai Kogashiwa (R.T. Katagiri S.V.), and Hideo Minagawa.
Initial D Arcade Stage 6 AA was released in March 2011.
A new mode, Tag Battle, was introduced. Like its predecessor, the game saw a change in its driving physics. A drift gauge and an updated tachometer was introduced to help inform players whether they're drifting or not. The tachometer now inform players if their speed is below the gear range. Online network is extended to support regions in which earlier versions of the game was known to be popular in, finally achieving both national wide and international matches. For the first time in series, new cars and courses are added to the game through online updates without upgrade kits like IDAS4 1.5. The game also added a mileage system to show players their total driven mileage. Mileages can be used to redeem exclusive cars that were later available in updates. New characters that appeared for the first time in the game are: Ryuji Ikeda, Hiroya Okuyama, and Go and Rin Hojo.
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