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Shutoko Battle (Japan Version)
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Customer Rating: Customer Review Rated Bad 5 - 5.2 out of 10 (5)

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From the makers of the popular Tokyo Extreme Racer series comes Shutoko Battle PSP for your PSP Playstation Portable! Like previous games on other platforms, Shutoko Battle PSP features a unique "Battle System" that brings the thrill of street racing home! You and an opponent race through Tokyo's traffic-filled streets, and each of you has a "Life Meter", not unlike your standard fighting game. If you're behind, your life meter falls, but if you're in front, your opponent's life meter is depleted instead! Battles take place on actual city streets in Japan, and a variety of cars will be provided to suit each racer's particular style. The wireless connectivity of the PSP makes racing with your friends a snap, and the PSP graphical power insures smooth car models and detailed environments. Battle on the go with Shutoko Battle PSP!

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Product Title: Shutoko Battle (Japan Version) 首都高 Battle (日本版) 首都高 Battle (日本版) 首都高バトル (日本版) Shutoko Battle (Japan Version)
Manufacturer Name(s): Genki
Release Date: 2005-04-21
Language: Japanese
Disc Format(s): PSP
Other Information: Japanese Version
Package Weight: 100 (g)
Shipment Unit: 1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.: 1003969211

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PSP版『首都高バトル』では、従来の1対1で競う「SPバトル」に加えて、5対5で競う「チームバトル」とランキング上昇を目的とした「ランキングバトル」が新たに登場。「環状線」をはじめ、「湾岸線」「横羽線」など全15エリアに分かれた首都高各バトルエリアには、個性豊かなライバルチームが待ち受ける。個性豊かな200名ものライバルからチームリーダーの座を勝ち取り、チームでのエリア抗争に勝利し、首都高完全制圧を目指そう。ライバルには、忠誠心やレベル、得意なコースなどが存在し、チーム采配などの戦略性も重要となっている。(※12歳以上対象)

Genre: Racing
No. of Players:1

Japan List Price: 4800Yen + Tax

遊戲類型：賽車
遊戲人數：1人

日本標準價格:4800日圓 + 消費税

ジャンル：レース
プレイヤー：1人

日本標準価格：￥4800 + 消費税

(日本版/ Japan Version)

公式サイト：http://www.genki.co.jp/games/psp_sb/

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Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 5 - 5.2 out of 10 (5)

kndy
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April 5, 2006
Tokyo Xtreme Racer on portable! Customer Review Rated Bad 7 - 7 out of 10
Ahh….the days of playing “Tokyo Xtreme Racer” on the Sega Dreamcast. Well, now the racer that critics hate but has a pretty good following is now out on the PSP. In Japan, known as “Shutokou Battle: Zone of Control”, “Street Supremacy” (US title) has made it to America but is it worth getting?

Well, before I go on with the review…I want to say that the selling point in the US is the name Tokyo Xtreme Racer (as Shutokou Battle is used in Japan). Why deviate from a name that is well known among fans of the series? “Street Supremacy” should have the TXR name to it. Anyway…

On to the review…

TXR has its strong fan following. Why is that? Well, before “Need for Speed Underground”, “Project Gotham Racing” and other racers available today on the consoles, “Tokyo Xtreme Racer” introduced us to illegal Japanese street car racing. Sure, there was “Initial D” but TXR gave us the opportunity to freely roam the freeways of Tokyo, passing through some noteable areas and highways of the city, tuning our cars and most of all… with being the unknown racer…you follow a racer (member of a team), flash your headlights and initiate a race and it was so enjoyable. Most of all, the game offered things for your vehicle that screams Japan and gave you the opportunity to race awesome Japanese cars.

Unfortunately for the series, with the PS2…despite a cool video showcasing Japanese street racing, the games since then have been lackluster compared to what was being offered on the consoles (Need For Speed Underground) and the arcade (Initial D: Arcade State v3). TXR was pretty much the same game over and over but still maintained its fan following (like how things are with Dynasty Warriors…few upgrades with release but pretty much the same game).

Well, now we have “Street Supremacy” on the PSP. A game that would feature new gameplay and heck…TXR portable. The game offers 3 modes:

* TEAM RUMBLE – The main game
* TIME ATTACK MODE
* REPLAY THEATER

GAMEPLAY:

The object of the game is that you are part of a racing team (I don’t use the word gang because in Japan…they are usually reserved for the pompador haired motorcycle gangs) and your job is to gain some rep and challenge other rival teams through races. Increase your level means more money to buy better cars and you can customize up to 25 cars. You can also purchase more cars but they are already customized.

The racing is focused primarily Kanto area (Tokyo) but what was my favorite part of TXR which allowed you to roam around and drive all over Tokyo to find a rival, the mode is now removed and are given a select area featuring a map with where the rival teams hang out and race and where you can challenge them.

There are three types of challenges/battles:

+ FREE BATTLE - Where you can challenge a rival team member and you can win experience and CP (CP is your money)
+ RANKING BATTLE – This is how you move up in ranking of your team. Beat a team member and move up.
+ TEAM BATTLE – When your team takes on another team and you can dominate their area. Beat a rival, you can get them to join your team. You want to build loyalty.

GRAPHICS: Well, the graphics are good. Nowhere as good as “Ridge Racer”, “Initial D: Street Stage” or “Burnout Legends” but ok. You see occasional black marks near the bottom but if you played TXR on a console, graphics have never been the series strong suit.

SOUND: No, you are not going to get NFSU hip hop or rock music. Nor are you going to find dialogue. For dialogue, text is displayed. What you do hear is the sound of your car, the music which is usually fast electronic music and if you bump into something.

CONTROL: I prefer using the D-Pad over the nub stick but cars are not as smooth as “Ridge Racer” but ok.

OVERALL:

“Street Supremacy” is still “Tokyo Xtreme Racer” minus the free roaming around the city and the excitement of driving around the freeway and going behind them and flashing your lights is unfortunately gone. But still, quite a number of rivals to go against which is the meat of the game. And the fact that you don’t have to drive for long periods of time, definitely is a time saver for those who want a quick game to pass the time.

The appeal for this game is surely going to be targeted towards fans of the series, fans of import racing or Japanese street racing or people who want a cheap racing game.
The game is also among the cheapest PSP games out there, going for $29.99.

I am a fan of TXR..having bought nearly every game that has come out. I’m glad it is out for the portable but like the “Dynasty Warriors” series, fans of the game have always wanted more from it. “Street Supremacy”, although a fun game that us TXR fans are going to buy anyway, it’s really lacking the other parts of what we enjoyed from the console version.

It’s as if Genki rushed this game out in Japan and although over a year later since its release, you would expect something more from the US release. The rumored online multiplayer is not in the game, load times are still slow (but not WWE Raw vs. Smackdown slow) and even worse, Konami doesn’t even ad the TXR name to the game.

Still…I can’t deny that I still will support the series and I do enjoy the game despite its shortcomings because for it’s low price and the fact that the core function of the game is to challenge rival team racers on Tokyo highways, customize your car and these things are still in tact, that’s more than enough for me to enjoy another version of a TXR game.

SCORE: 72%/100

PROS:

+ TOKYO XTREME RACER for the PSP
+ What we love about TXR is on here…challenging racers from teams, customizing vehicle and riving on Tokyo high
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Mr Waffle
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October 24, 2005
Not bad... Customer Review Rated Bad 6 - 6 out of 10
If you're expecting a game as good as the PS2 versions... don't bother. While the racing in this is comparable, the load times are atrocious (upwards of a minute wait), the graphics are about on par with TXR0, and there are practically no cars... but in the end, it's still highway battling, which is insane fun. If you can't get enough of TXR/Wangan than this is worth it, if you're patient enough for loading screens...
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Anonymous

June 2, 2005
Poor Customer Review Rated Bad 1 - 1 out of 10
I agree with the first review. The game is too short and it has lost its touched completely compared to its predecesors on the PS2. Huge disappointment!!!! Those who think its good are......
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Anonymous

May 21, 2005
Good game Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
Cannot agree this game is rubbish, If you love to race with import Japanese cars, this is the game to go. Good selection of cars and also very good racing feel on the streets. I think it is at least as good as ridge racer. Not a bad game to own for your PSP.
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Anonymous

May 6, 2005
Rubbish Customer Review Rated Bad 2 - 2 out of 10
Apart from the intro CG, the gameplay is disapointing. Too short!!!

What a rubbish game developed by Genki!!!
Deceitful advertising on official site!!!
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