San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing
Encyclopedia
San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing is a video game developed by Atari Games
and published by Midway Games
. This game was first released in arcades
in 1996 and was ported to Nintendo 64
in 1997 and the PlayStation in 1998. San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing is the first game in the Rush series
.
and eight playable vehicles. San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing is the first game to use Atari Game's Flagstaff engine.
in 1997. This conversion contains six regular tracks and two hidden tracks. The regular tracks can be run in either reverse or mirrored modes and feature added collectible hidden keys throughout the track that can be used to unlock hidden vehicles. Most of the original cars appeared in this conversion, but some from San Francisco Rush The Rock: Alcatraz Edition are not present. The music tracks from the original versions are available, but they are reduced in quality to compensate for the Nintendo 64
's sound capability. This conversion contains a Practice Mode and a Death Race mode where the game ends if the player crashes. The N64 port of Rush also includes a Circuit Mode and a save system for Fast Times, circuit progress, and hidden keys that the player can find.
San Francisco Rush The Rock: Alcatraz Edition was presumed to be ported to the Nintendo 64
for release in 1998, but despite the advertisements included in the box of the Nintendo 64
version, the advertisement is actually for the arcade version, which includes all of the tracks that were already in the Nintendo 64
version.
, but the project was canceled because the publishers did not find suitable a developer for the conversion.
port are included. The Death Race mode was renamed Extreme Race, and circuit mode was included but with fewer tracks. There are two exclusive modes: GP Mode and Explosive Mode. The Playstation version has all eight original cars but none of the San Francisco Rush The Rock: Alcatraz Edition cars. The gameplay is also different from the arcade version, as the gravity is higher than the arcade version, reducing the jump airtime, and the steering sensitivity was also modified.
around 1998 as an arcade-perfect conversion San Francisco Rush The Rock: Alcatraz Edition with support for online multiplayer, but the project was canceled.
for the Gamecube, PlayStation 2
, and Xbox
and also included in Midway Arcade Treasures Deluxe Edition
for the PC
. The arcade treasures version is an arcade-perfect conversion of the original game, but changes were made to the sound. The announcer has been changed, the music was altered or remixed, and the sound effects were changed to be more realistic.
Atari Games
Atari Games Corporation was an American producer of arcade games, and originally part of Atari, Inc..-History:When, in 1984, Warner Communications sold the Atari Consumer division of Atari Inc...
and published by Midway Games
Midway Games
Midway Games, Inc. is an American company that was formerly a major video game publisher. Following a bankruptcy filing in 2009, it is no longer active and is in the process of liquidating all of its assets. Midway's titles included Mortal Kombat, Ms.Pac-Man, Spy Hunter, Tron, Rampage, the...
. This game was first released in arcades
Video arcade
An amusement arcade or video arcade is a venue where people play arcade games such as video games, pinball machines, electro-mechanical games, redemption games, merchandisers , or coin-operated billiards or air hockey tables...
in 1996 and was ported to Nintendo 64
Nintendo 64
The , often referred to as N64, was Nintendo′s third home video game console for the international market. Named for its 64-bit CPU, it was released in June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, March 1997 in Europe and Australia, September 1997 in France and December 1997 in Brazil...
in 1997 and the PlayStation in 1998. San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing is the first game in the Rush series
Rush (video game series)
Rush is a series of racing game video games developed by American based company Atari Games and published by Atari Games and Midway Games for the Home Consoles. The series debuted worldwide in 1996. Initially, the series was exclusive to the fifth generation consoles and was brought back later in...
.
San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing
Released in 1996, the original San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing features three unique tracks that take place in San Francisco, CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and eight playable vehicles. San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing is the first game to use Atari Game's Flagstaff engine.
San Francisco Rush: The Rock
Released in 1997, the second installment of Rush brought four unique tracks, including the Alcatraz track, and four new cars were introduced.San Francisco Rush The Rock: Wave Net
Released in 1998, the third and final installment of San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing which was an updated version of Rush the Rock with support for online muiltiplayer.San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing
| Difficulty | Track Name | Description |
| Beginner | Golden Gate | The course starts on the outskirts of San Francisco and crosses the Golden Gate Bridge Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean. As part of both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1, the structure links the city of San Francisco, on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, to... . It features easy turns and noticeable shortcuts. |
| Advanced | Embarcadero | Begins near the Palace of Fine Arts Palace of Fine Arts The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art presented there. One of only a few surviving structures from the Exposition, it is the only one still... and continues onto the highway to the Seaport. It has a mix of easy and hard turns and some noticeable shortcuts. |
| Extreme | Market | Starts out in the Downtown area of San Francisco and follows a challenging course outside of the city. It then returns to the urban area of Chinatown before reaching the finish line. |
San Francisco Rush The Rock: Alcatraz Edition
| Difficulty | Track Name | Description |
| The Rock | The Rock | A racecourse on the famous Alcatraz prison island. |
| Advanced | Downtown | Based in San Francisco's Downtown Area, the track features multiple routes to the finish line. |
| Extreme | Heights | Starting from the seaport the track winds around the parks outside of San Francisco. |
| Extreme | Sunset | The course starts on the beaches of San Francisco and climbs into the hilly parkland outside of the city. |
Nintendo 64
Rush was ported to the Nintendo 64Nintendo 64
The , often referred to as N64, was Nintendo′s third home video game console for the international market. Named for its 64-bit CPU, it was released in June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, March 1997 in Europe and Australia, September 1997 in France and December 1997 in Brazil...
in 1997. This conversion contains six regular tracks and two hidden tracks. The regular tracks can be run in either reverse or mirrored modes and feature added collectible hidden keys throughout the track that can be used to unlock hidden vehicles. Most of the original cars appeared in this conversion, but some from San Francisco Rush The Rock: Alcatraz Edition are not present. The music tracks from the original versions are available, but they are reduced in quality to compensate for the Nintendo 64
Nintendo 64
The , often referred to as N64, was Nintendo′s third home video game console for the international market. Named for its 64-bit CPU, it was released in June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, March 1997 in Europe and Australia, September 1997 in France and December 1997 in Brazil...
's sound capability. This conversion contains a Practice Mode and a Death Race mode where the game ends if the player crashes. The N64 port of Rush also includes a Circuit Mode and a save system for Fast Times, circuit progress, and hidden keys that the player can find.
San Francisco Rush The Rock: Alcatraz Edition was presumed to be ported to the Nintendo 64
Nintendo 64
The , often referred to as N64, was Nintendo′s third home video game console for the international market. Named for its 64-bit CPU, it was released in June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, March 1997 in Europe and Australia, September 1997 in France and December 1997 in Brazil...
for release in 1998, but despite the advertisements included in the box of the Nintendo 64
Nintendo 64
The , often referred to as N64, was Nintendo′s third home video game console for the international market. Named for its 64-bit CPU, it was released in June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, March 1997 in Europe and Australia, September 1997 in France and December 1997 in Brazil...
version, the advertisement is actually for the arcade version, which includes all of the tracks that were already in the Nintendo 64
Nintendo 64
The , often referred to as N64, was Nintendo′s third home video game console for the international market. Named for its 64-bit CPU, it was released in June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, March 1997 in Europe and Australia, September 1997 in France and December 1997 in Brazil...
version.
Game Boy Color
Rush was planned to be ported to the Game Boy ColorGame Boy Color
The is Nintendo's successor to the 8-bit Game Boy handheld game console, and was released on October 21, 1998 in Japan, November 19, 1998 in North America, November 23, 1998 in Europe and November 27, 1998 in the United Kingdom. It features a color screen and is slightly thicker and taller than...
, but the project was canceled because the publishers did not find suitable a developer for the conversion.
Sony Playstation
Rush was ported to Sony PlayStation in 1998. This conversion contains three tracks, plus an exclusive bonus track. None of the original music from the Arcade versions is present, and the announcer voice has been modified, but some of his voiceover is included in the game. Some of the modes from the Nintendo 64Nintendo 64
The , often referred to as N64, was Nintendo′s third home video game console for the international market. Named for its 64-bit CPU, it was released in June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, March 1997 in Europe and Australia, September 1997 in France and December 1997 in Brazil...
port are included. The Death Race mode was renamed Extreme Race, and circuit mode was included but with fewer tracks. There are two exclusive modes: GP Mode and Explosive Mode. The Playstation version has all eight original cars but none of the San Francisco Rush The Rock: Alcatraz Edition cars. The gameplay is also different from the arcade version, as the gravity is higher than the arcade version, reducing the jump airtime, and the steering sensitivity was also modified.
PC
San Francisco Rush The Rock: Alcatraz Edition was originally planned to be ported to the PCPersonal computer
A personal computer is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals, and which is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no intervening computer operator...
around 1998 as an arcade-perfect conversion San Francisco Rush The Rock: Alcatraz Edition with support for online multiplayer, but the project was canceled.
Other ports
San Francisco Rush The Rock: Alcatraz Edition was ported to Midway Arcade Treasures 3Midway Arcade Treasures 3
Midway Arcade Treasures 3 is a compilation of arcade and racing games for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube. It is the third and final installment following Midway Arcade Treasures and Midway Arcade Treasures 2.-Games:...
for the Gamecube, PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
, and Xbox
Xbox
The Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe and is the predecessor to the Xbox 360. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console...
and also included in Midway Arcade Treasures Deluxe Edition
Midway Arcade Treasures Deluxe Edition
Midway Arcade Treasures Deluxe Edition is an arcade compilation released exclusively for the PC on February 17, 2006 in North America, and on March 17, 2006 in PAL regions. It is a compilation of Midway Arcade Treasures 2 and Midway Arcade Treasures 3, which had both been previously released on...
for the PC
Personal computer
A personal computer is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals, and which is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no intervening computer operator...
. The arcade treasures version is an arcade-perfect conversion of the original game, but changes were made to the sound. The announcer has been changed, the music was altered or remixed, and the sound effects were changed to be more realistic.
External links
- San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing at Arcade History
- San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing (N64) at Game RankingsGame RankingsGameRankings is a website that collects review scores from both offline and online sources to give an average rating. It indexes over 315,000 articles relating to more than 14,500 games.GameRankings is owned by CBS Interactive...
- San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing (PS1) at Game RankingsGame RankingsGameRankings is a website that collects review scores from both offline and online sources to give an average rating. It indexes over 315,000 articles relating to more than 14,500 games.GameRankings is owned by CBS Interactive...