San Francisco Rush 2049
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San Francisco Rush 2049 is a racing video game developed by Atari Games
and published by Midway Games
for the Arcade
, Nintendo 64
, Game Boy Color
, and Dreamcast. It was released on September 7, 2000 in North America, and November 17, 2000 in Europe.
San Francisco Rush 2049 is a sequel to San Francisco Rush and Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA
. It is the third game in the Rush series.
The Dreamcast version was later re-released as part of Midway Arcade Treasures 3
for the PlayStation 2
, Xbox
, and Nintendo GameCube
.
support on the Nintendo 64
port. A major difference in game play, when compared to its predecessors, is the ability to extend wings from the cars in midair and glide. As in the other titles in the franchise, Rush 2049 features a stunt mode in which the player scores points for complex mid-air maneuvers and successful landings. There is also a multiplayer deathmatch
"Battle" mode. There are 6 Race tracks, 4 Stunt arenas, 8 Battle arenas, and 1 unlockable Obstacle course named "The Gauntlet". The single player race mode places emphasis on outlandish and death-defying shortcuts in each track. The game has a techno
-oriented soundtrack.
The original version of San Francisco Rush 2049 features a roster of five playable tracks and eight different cars, with more unlocked as the player progresses through the game. In each stage the player must race seven other CPU-controlled cars. The racetracks contain a total of 100 coins which when found unlock new cars and paint jobs. San Francisco Rush 2049 is notable for its Keypad Feature whereby a player account is created and data saved by typing in a certain code. This system, created as a unique feature in the arcade version, also exists in the console ports and is used as a means of entering cheat codes which unlock additional material.
and allowed them to earn points to unlock new cars and tracks. The machine used a 3dfx Voodoo 3
graphics card. In 2000 Midway released an upgrade (Tournament Edition) that fixed bugs, added new tracks, and added new cars. It also had the ability to connect to an external server, via a T1 network connection, and play against other players in an online tournament. The upgrade was soon after recalled as Midway shut down its online tournament network, although it may still be found in a few sites that retained it such as 'Video Bobs Starbase Arcade' in San Rafael, who were heavily involved in play-testing as a result of their proximity to the Midway West campus. In 2003, Betson Enterprises released an upgrade, called San Francisco Rush 2049 Special Edition, that added 2 new tracks, 10 new cars, and new shortcuts.
This game is notable in that it was the final game released to carry the "Atari Games" moniker prior to the company being renamed "Midway Games West".
and the Dreamcast in 2000 by Midway Games
. The Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast versions contain Dickies and Slim Jim advertisements, but when it came out on Midway Arcade Treasures 3
the Slim Jim advertisements were removed and replaced with Midway Games
logos. Another difference that was not in the arcade version was the addition of the stunt wings. The arcade version did not feature the stunt wing ability, which allowed players to perform various tricks in the air while gliding.
San Francisco Rush 2049 was also ported to the Game Boy Color
by Handheld Games and published by Midway Games. The tracks are different than the other versions, but the cars are the same. The racing takes place in a top-down perspective.
Midway Games had plans to create a double pack for Hydro Thunder and San Francisco Rush 2049 under the name Hydro Rush for the PlayStation 2
. But the game was canceled and the project moved to Midway Arcade Treasures 3.
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...
for the Arcade
Arcade game
An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine, usually installed in public businesses such as restaurants, bars, and amusement arcades. Most arcade games are video games, pinball machines, electro-mechanical games, redemption games, and merchandisers...
, 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...
, Game Boy Color
Game 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...
, and Dreamcast. It was released on September 7, 2000 in North America, and November 17, 2000 in Europe.
San Francisco Rush 2049 is a sequel to San Francisco Rush and Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA
Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA
Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA is a racing video game developed by Atari Games and published by Midway Games for the Nintendo 64 video game console. It was released on November 10, 1998 in North America, and February 10, 1999 in Europe....
. It is the third game in the Rush series.
The Dreamcast version was later re-released as part of Midway Arcade Treasures 3
Midway 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 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...
, 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 Nintendo GameCube
Nintendo GameCube
The , officially abbreviated to NGC in Japan and GCN in other regions, is a sixth generation video game console released by Nintendo on September 15, 2001 in Japan, November 18, 2001 in North America, May 3, 2002 in Europe, and May 17, 2002 in Australia...
.
Features
The game is notable due to its high level of detail which went into creating a futuristic version of San Francisco and its fast arcade-style physics. It also features a 2 to 4 person multiplayer mode and Rumble PakRumble Pak
The is a removable device from Nintendo which provides force feedback while playing video games. Games that support the Rumble Pak cause it to vibrate in select situations, such as when firing a weapon or receiving damage, to immerse the player in the game. Versions of the Rumble Pak are available...
support on 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...
port. A major difference in game play, when compared to its predecessors, is the ability to extend wings from the cars in midair and glide. As in the other titles in the franchise, Rush 2049 features a stunt mode in which the player scores points for complex mid-air maneuvers and successful landings. There is also a multiplayer deathmatch
Deathmatch (gaming)
Deathmatch or Player vs All is a widely-used gameplay mode integrated into many shooter and real-time strategy computer games...
"Battle" mode. There are 6 Race tracks, 4 Stunt arenas, 8 Battle arenas, and 1 unlockable Obstacle course named "The Gauntlet". The single player race mode places emphasis on outlandish and death-defying shortcuts in each track. The game has a techno
Techno
Techno is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in Detroit, Michigan in the United States during the mid to late 1980s. The first recorded use of the word techno, in reference to a genre of music, was in 1988...
-oriented soundtrack.
San Francisco Rush 2049
San Francisco Rush 2049 is the first iteration of the San Francisco Rush 2049 series and was released in 1999. The game features all the basic features that would be carried over to subsequent San Francisco Rush 2049 editions.The original version of San Francisco Rush 2049 features a roster of five playable tracks and eight different cars, with more unlocked as the player progresses through the game. In each stage the player must race seven other CPU-controlled cars. The racetracks contain a total of 100 coins which when found unlock new cars and paint jobs. San Francisco Rush 2049 is notable for its Keypad Feature whereby a player account is created and data saved by typing in a certain code. This system, created as a unique feature in the arcade version, also exists in the console ports and is used as a means of entering cheat codes which unlock additional material.
San Francisco Rush 2049: Tournament Edition
San Francisco Rush 2049: Tournament Edition was released in 2000. The second game in the San Francisco Rush 2049 series.San Francisco Rush 2049: Special Edition
San Francisco Rush 2049: Special Edition was released in 2003. The third and final game in the San Francisco Rush 2049 series. Unlike other games in the San Francisco Rush 2049 series this version was published by Betson Enterprises.Arcade game
The arcade version was an 8 player game (but more commonly bought in pairs), sit-down machine with force feedback steering wheels, gear shifts, and 3 pedals (gas, brake, and clutch). A telephone-like keypad could be found to the right of the steering wheel, which gave the players the option of choosing a PINPersonal identification number
A personal identification number is a secret numeric password shared between a user and a system that can be used to authenticate the user to the system. Typically, the user is required to provide a non-confidential user identifier or token and a confidential PIN to gain access to the system...
and allowed them to earn points to unlock new cars and tracks. The machine used a 3dfx Voodoo 3
3dfx
3dfx Interactive was a company that specialized in the manufacturing of 3D graphics processing units and, later, graphics cards. It was a pioneer in the field for several years in the late 1990s until 2000 when it underwent one of the most high-profile demises in the history of the PC industry...
graphics card. In 2000 Midway released an upgrade (Tournament Edition) that fixed bugs, added new tracks, and added new cars. It also had the ability to connect to an external server, via a T1 network connection, and play against other players in an online tournament. The upgrade was soon after recalled as Midway shut down its online tournament network, although it may still be found in a few sites that retained it such as 'Video Bobs Starbase Arcade' in San Rafael, who were heavily involved in play-testing as a result of their proximity to the Midway West campus. In 2003, Betson Enterprises released an upgrade, called San Francisco Rush 2049 Special Edition, that added 2 new tracks, 10 new cars, and new shortcuts.
This game is notable in that it was the final game released to carry the "Atari Games" moniker prior to the company being renamed "Midway Games West".
Soundtrack list
While they play nearly identically, the Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast versions of San Francisco Rush 2049 have almost completely different soundtracks. The N64 version contains 12 music tracks, almost all of which are exclusive to that version and do not feature in the Arcade versions. The Dreamcast version includes 20 music tracks, many of which are the same as the Arcade versions and some of which are exclusive to that version. The "Night" music track, which is played on track 4 in the console versions, is different in both versions. The N64 version "Night" is similar to the "Wingey" music track from the DC version, while the DC version "Night" is the same as the Arcade versions track 5 music.Ports
San Francisco Rush 2049 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...
and the Dreamcast in 2000 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...
. The Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast versions contain Dickies and Slim Jim advertisements, but when it came out on Midway Arcade Treasures 3
Midway 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:...
the Slim Jim advertisements were removed and replaced with 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...
logos. Another difference that was not in the arcade version was the addition of the stunt wings. The arcade version did not feature the stunt wing ability, which allowed players to perform various tricks in the air while gliding.
San Francisco Rush 2049 was also ported to the Game Boy Color
Game 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...
by Handheld Games and published by Midway Games. The tracks are different than the other versions, but the cars are the same. The racing takes place in a top-down perspective.
Midway Games had plans to create a double pack for Hydro Thunder and San Francisco Rush 2049 under the name Hydro Rush for the 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...
. But the game was canceled and the project moved to Midway Arcade Treasures 3.