Speed Racer: The Videogame
About the Game
Speed Racer is based on the Wachowski siblings' film of the same name, which is in turn based on a Japanese anime series from the 1960's. The main storyline is based around winning the World Racing League Cup. This video game adaptation focuses on the racing aspect of the film and it is the first third-party game for the Wii to support the Wii Wheel. More than 15 characters from the film are represented as playable drivers in the game and the vehicles from the film can be selected from the game's menu.
Gameplay & Core Systems
The game offers split-screen multiplayer in addition to single player races. Drivers can engage in combat during races by employing "car-fu" manoeuvres such as "tail toss", "boost bash", "smack down", "round house", and "torpedo", among others.
Standout Features
- More than 15 characters from the film are represented as playable drivers in the game and the vehicles from the film can be selected from the game's menu.
- Maximum speeds during the races can exceed 350 MPH.
- Drivers can engage in combat during races by employing "car-fu" manoeuvres such as "tail toss", "boost bash", "smack down", "round house", and "torpedo", among others.
- World Racing League Cup: The main storyline is based around winning the World Racing League Cup.
- Wii Wheel: This video game adaptation focuses on the racing aspect of the film and it is the first third-party game for the Wii to support the Wii Wheel.
- The race tracks feature loops, jumps, corkscrews, and many twists and turns.
- The game offers split-screen multiplayer in addition to single player races.
Modes & Ways to Play
The game offers split-screen multiplayer in addition to single player races.
Player support includes Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p), Widescreen (16 x 9), PAL 50Hz, and PAL 60Hz.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Speed Racer: The Videogame | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Sidhe Interactive | Greece | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Second Intention Limited | Greece | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Centric Multimedia | Greece | MobyGames |
| Graphic Engine by | Emergent Game Technologies | Greece | MobyGames |
| Published by | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Sidhe Interactive | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Second Intention Limited | United States | MobyGames |
| Graphic Engine by | Emergent Game Technologies | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Sidhe Interactive | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Second Intention Limited | France | MobyGames |
| Graphic Engine by | Emergent Game Technologies | France | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii Remote | Wii | MobyGames |
| Racing/Steering Wheels Supported | Wii Wheel | Wii | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | Wii | MobyGames |
| Genre | Racing | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii U | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sega | North America | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-05 | Greece | MobyGames |
| 2008-05-06 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2008-06-12 | France | MobyGames |
| 2008-05-06 | North America | PriceCharting |
| May 6, 2008 | North America | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 883929017225 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-R3PE-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0013EF17O | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 61795002 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5051602219166 | France | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 8093899622 | France | MobyGames |
| upc | 883929017225 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0013EF17O | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 61795002 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 883929019618 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 883929018925 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
