Manx TT Super Bike

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Manx TT Super Bike
System(s): Sega Model 2A CRX, Sega Saturn, Windows PC
Publisher:
Arcade (Model 2)
Sega Saturn
Windows PC
Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Windows PC
Psygnosis (Europe)
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Brand:
Sega Saturn
Sega Sports (JP, EU, FR, AU)
Sega Saturn
Sega Racing (US, BR)
Windows PC
Sega Racing (US)
Distributor:
Sega Saturn
Zegetron (GR)
Sega Saturn
Tec Toy (BR)
Windows PC
Halifax (IT)
Windows PC
Worldwise Enterprise (TW)
Licensor: Honda, Suzuki
Sound driver:
Sega Saturn
SCSP/CD-DA(17 tracks)
Peripherals supported:
Sega Saturn
Arcade Racer
Sega Saturn
3D Control Pad
Sega Saturn
Saturn Backup Memory
Genre: Driving[3], Racing[4]

















Number of players:
Arcade
Windows PC
1-8,
Sega Saturn
1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Arcade (Model 2)
JP
¥? ?
Arcade (Model 2)
US
$? ?
Arcade (Model 2)
UK
£? ?
Arcade (Model 2)
PL
16000zł[6] ?

Sega Saturn
JP
¥5800 GS-9102
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Saturn
US
$49.99[8] 81210
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Sega Saturn
EU
MK81210-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Saturn
DE
MK81210-50
USK: 6
Sega Saturn
FR
399F[14] MK81210-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Saturn
PT
STJSE0519
Sega Saturn
UK
£44.99[13] MK81210-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Saturn
GR
Sega Saturn
PL
Sega Saturn
AU
FMAN08SSC
OFLC: G
Sega Saturn
BR
191x49
Tectoy: Todas as Idades


Windows PC
JP
¥7,800 (8,190)[15] HCJ-0113
Sega Rating: All Ages
Windows PC
JP
(Ultra 2000 Series)
¥2,000 (2,200)[16]
Windows PC
US
85059
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Windows PC
US
(Expert Software)
T-6817-01
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Windows PC
EU
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Windows PC
DE
USK: 6
Windows PC
ES
(Argentum Collection)
Windows PC
IT
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Windows PC
PL
155zł
Windows PC
AU
OFLC: G
Windows PC
TW

Manx TT Super Bike (マンクスTT スーパーバイク) is a Sega Model 2A CRX 3D arcade motorbike racing game developed by Sega AM3 and Sega AM4. It was initially released in 1995.

It can be considered a spiritual successor to the Sega arcade game Man T.T. (1976).

Gameplay

Unlike similar games which Sega had released in the past (most notably the Hang-On series), Manx TT Super Bike is set in a real-life scenario, having players race around the Isle of Man TT circuit. Eight arcade cabinets can be linked together similar to Daytona USA, making it very popular in arcades of the era.

Bikes

The Model 2 and Saturn/PC arcade modes, all bikes are identical, with the colour being dictated in the former by the cabinet settings. Saturn/PC mode however has a selection of bikes with different statistics.

Honda RVF-RC45 (8; blue)
Honda RVF-RC45 (9; cyan)
Honda RVF-RC45 (10; light green)
Honda RVF-RC45 (11; dark green)
Honda RVF-RC45 (12; red)
Honda RVF-RC45 (13; pink)
Honda RVF-RC45 (14; yellow)
Honda RVF-RC45 (15; yellow/orange)
Suzuki GSX-R750 (6; red)

Unlockable

Suzuki GSX-R750 (8; black)

Unlockable

Honda RVF-RC45 (1; white/red/green, Castrol)

Unlockable

History

Development

Sega Saturn version

Graphics were created in-house by Perfect Entertainment, with some of its staff travelling to Japan to work with Sega[19].

Tantalus used their graphics development "Duck 3" for this title[20].

Legacy

The game was brought to the Sega Saturn and PC in 1997 by Psygnosis, Perfect Entertainment and Tantalus Interactive, as well as some former members of Sega Technical Institute only credited in the manual. These versions were distributed under the Sega Sports brand (and in the case of the US versions, the short lived "Sega Racing" brand), except for the European PC version which was published by Psygnosis, and feature a Red Book audio soundtrack. The Saturn version cuts back on the graphical fidelity or the Model 2 version, however the PC version improves on the formula, offering higher resolution graphics and better sound.

Many of the unsold Manx TT Super Bike arcade cabinets were converted into Motor Raid ones, a futuristic motorbike game released in 1997. Sega Logistics Service announced it would end service on Manx TT machines on March 31, 2017.[21][22]

Versions

Comparisons

Main article: Manx TT Super Bike/Comparisons.

Production credits

Main article: Manx TT Super Bike/Production credits.

Magazine articles

Main article: Manx TT Super Bike/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Main article: Manx TT Super Bike/Promotional material.

Photo gallery

Physical scans

Arcade version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Computer & Video Games (UK)
100
[23]
Man!ak (PL)
75
[24]
Arcade (Model 2)
88
Based on
2 reviews

Manx TT Super Bike

Model 2, US (deluxe)
Model 2, US (twin)
ManxTT Model2 Manual Twin.pdf
Manual
Model 2, JP (deluxe)
Model 2, JP (twin)
Model 2, UK (deluxe)
Model 2, UK (twin)
ManxTT Model2 Manual Twin.pdf
Manual

Saturn version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
90 №54, p28/29
Sega Saturn
90
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
576 Konzol (HU)
81
[25]
Ação Games (BR) NTSC-J
70
[26]
CD Consoles (FR)
80
[27]
Consoles + (FR)
90
[28]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
50
[29]
digitiser
73
[30]
Edge (UK) PAL
70
[31]
Freak (IL)
84
[32]
Fun Generation (DE) PAL
80
[33]
Gambler (PL)
70
[34]
GameFan (US) NTSC
79
[35]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
73
[36]
Joypad (FR)
92
[37]
Level (TR)
75
[38]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
79
[39]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
77
[40]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
75
[41]
NeXt Level (DE) PAL
80
[42]
Player One (FR)
85
[43]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
58
[44]
Saturn Power (UK)
92
[45]
Secret Service (PL)
67
[46]
Sega Magazin (DE) PAL
80
[47]
Sega Power (GR)
92
[48]
Świat Gier Komputerowych (PL)
85
[49]
Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL
91
[50]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
73
[51]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
73
[52]
Strana Igr (RU)
90
[53]
Super Power (FI)
86
[54]
Ultra Game Players (US)
79
[55]
Video Games (DE) PAL
66
[56]
Sega Saturn
78
Based on
32 reviews

Manx TT Super Bike

Saturn, JP
ManxTTSuperbike Saturn JP Box Back.jpgManxtt sat jp frontcover.jpg
Box
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Spinecard
ManxTT Saturn JP Disc.jpg
Disc
Saturn, US
ManxTTSuperbike Saturn US Box Back.jpgManxTTSuperbike Saturn US Box Front.jpg
Box
Manxtt sat us manual.pdf
Manual
Saturn, EU
Manxtt sat eu cover.jpg
Cover
ManxTTSuperbike saturn eu cd.jpg
Disc
Sega Saturn EU Pamphlet 1997.pdf
Pamphlet
Saturn, EU (newer)
Sega Saturn EU Pamphlet 1997 2.pdf
Pamphlet
Saturn, FR (Blister pack)
ManxTT Sat FR blister front.jpg
Box
Saturn, GR
Manxtt sat GR cover.jpg
Cover
ManxTTSuperbike saturn eu cd.jpg
Disc
Saturn, AU
ManxTT Sat AU back.jpgNospine.pngManxTT Sat AU cover.jpg
Box
ManxTTSuperbike saturn eu cd.jpg
Disc
Saturn, BR
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Box

PC version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
576 KByte (HU)
85
[57]
CD-Action (PL)
60
[58]
Computer Games (RO)
65
[59]
Génération 4 (FR)
33
[60]
Gameshow (TR)
82
[61]
Hacker (HR)
89
[62]
LeveL (CZ)
50
[63]
PC Jeux (FR)
78
[64]
Reset (PL)
50
[65]
Riki (SK)
87
[66]
Świat Gier Komputerowych (PL)
50
[67]
Ultimate PC (UK)
78
[68]
Windows PC
67
Based on
12 reviews

Manx TT Super Bike

PC, JP
ManxTT PC JP Box Back.jpgNospine.pngManxTT PC JP Box Front.jpg
Box
Manx TT PC JP disc.jpg
Disc
Manx TT PC JP manual.pdf
Manual
PC, JP (Ultra 2000 Series)
ManxTT PC JP Box Front Ultra2000.jpg
Box
PC, US
ManxTT PC US Box Back.jpgNospine.pngManxTT PC US Box Front.jpg
Box
ManxTT PC US disc.jpg
Disc
ManxTTSuperbike PC US Box Back.jpgManxTTSuperbike PC US Box Front.jpg
Jewel case
PC, US (Expert Software)
ManxTT PC US Box Front Expert.jpg
Box
ManxTT PC US Disc.jpg
Disc
ManxTTSuperbike PC US Box Front Expert.jpg
Jewel case
PC, EU
ManxTT PC EU Box Back.jpgNospine.pngManxTT PC EU Box Front.jpg
Box
PC, ES (Argentum Collection)
ManxTT PC ES Box Back ArgentumCollection.jpgNospine.pngManxTT PC ES Box Front ArgentumCollection.jpg
Box
PC, IT
ManxtT PC IT Box Back.jpgNospine.pngManxtT PC IT Box Front.jpg
Box
PC, AU
ManxTT PC AU Box Front.jpg
Box
PC, TW
ManxTT PC TW Box Front.jpg
Box

Technical information

Main article: Manx TT Super Bike/Technical information.

External links

  • Sega of America webpage: PC
  • Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): PC

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sega Arcade History, Enterbrain, page 138
  2. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "October 1995" (JP; 1995-09-08), page 162
  3. ↑ File:ManxTTSuperbike Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/segasaturn/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-19 18:07)
  5. ↑ https://archive.org/details/ArcadeGameList1971-2005/page/n133/mode/1up
  6. ↑ https://archive.org/details/gambler_magazine-1997-04/page/n39/mode/2up?view=theater
  7. ↑ http://riehlspot.simplenet.com/vgame/new/saturn.html (Wayback Machine: 1999-02-21 17:22)
  8. ↑ Press release: 1996-05-16: ALL-STAR LINE-UP OF SEGA SPORTS VIDEOGAMES EXPANDS THE PROVEN TOP-SELLING FRANCHISE
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Press release: 1997-02-26: Manx TT Leads Sega's Games Line Up For March
  10. ↑ http://www.sega-europe.com/saturn/satinfo.html (Wayback Machine: 1998-12-02 14:09)
  11. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "629" (UK; 1997-03-17), page 32
  12. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "April 1997" (UK; 1997-03-12), page 48
  13. ↑ Press release: 1997-03-18: Sega Saturn Leads The Pack with Manx TT
  14. ↑ Press release: 1997-03-07: MANX TT SUR SATURN: Entrez dans la course
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 http://sega.jp/pc/manxtt/ (Wayback Machine: 2001-12-29 23:08)
  16. ↑ http://www.media-kite.co.jp/product/page24.html (Wayback Machine: 2000-04-21 09:56)
  17. ↑ Press release: 1997-06-19: SEGA TAKES IN-HOME ARCADE GAMING TO NEXT LEVEL
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Computer & Video Games, "January 1998" (UK; 1997-12-12), page 48
  19. ↑ Saturn Power, "July 1997" (UK; 1997-05-28), page 20
  20. ↑ Saturn Power, "July 1997" (UK; 1997-05-28), page 22
  21. ↑ File:SegaProductsTerminationAnnouncement 2016-11 JP.pdf
  22. ↑ File:SegaProductsTerminationAnnouncement 2016-12.pdf
  23. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "March 1996" (UK; 1996-02-09), page 72
  24. ↑ Man!ak, "Wrzesień 1999" (PL; 1999-xx-xx), page 57
  25. ↑ 576 Konzol, "Január 1998" (HU; 1998-xx-xx), page 24
  26. ↑ Ação Games, "Maio 1997" (BR; 1997-xx-xx), page 19
  27. ↑ CD Consoles, "Avril 1997" (FR; 1997-xx-xx), page 78
  28. ↑ Consoles +, "Avril 1997" (FR; 1997-0x-xx), page 112
  29. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "May 1997" (UK; 1997-04-11), page 62
  30. ↑ DIGITISER, "1997-03-10", page 53
  31. ↑ Edge, "April 1997" (UK; 1997-03-28), page 77
  32. ↑ Freak, "4/97" (IL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
  33. ↑ Fun Generation, "05/97" (DE; 1997-04-09), page 76
  34. ↑ Gambler, "5/1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
  35. ↑ GameFan, "Volume 5, Issue 5: May 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 28
  36. ↑ GamePro, "October 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 158
  37. ↑ Joypad, "Avril 1997" (FR; 1997-0x-xx), page 72
  38. ↑ Level, "6/97" (TR; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
  39. ↑ MAN!AC, "05/97" (DE; 1997-04-09), page 64
  40. ↑ Mega Fun, "05/97" (DE; 1997-04-02), page 78
  41. ↑ Next Generation, "June 1997" (US; 1997-05-20), page 124
  42. ↑ NeXt Level, "Mai 1997" (DE; 1997-04-18), page 64
  43. ↑ Player One, "Avril 1997" (FR; 1997-xx-xx), page 66
  44. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 6" (JP; 1997-03-14), page 168
  45. ↑ Saturn Power, "June 1997" (UK; 1997-04-30), page 64
  46. ↑ Secret Service, "Maj 1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 69
  47. ↑ Sega Magazin, "Mai 1997" (DE; 1997-04-09), page 30
  48. ↑ Sega Power, "Ávgoustos-Septémvrios 1997" (GR; 1997-xx-xx), page 42
  49. ↑ Świat Gier Komputerowych, "7/1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
  50. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "April 1997" (UK; 1997-03-15), page 60
  51. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1997-08 (1997-03-21)" (JP; 1997-03-07), page 139
  52. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 14
  53. ↑ Strana Igr, "Iyul 1997 1/2" (RU; 1997-xx-xx), page 90
  54. ↑ Super Power, "5 1997" (FI; 1997-0x-xx), page 42
  55. ↑ Ultra Game Players, "September 1997" (US; 1997-08-19), page 86
  56. ↑ Video Games, "5/97" (DE; 1997-04-23), page 102
  57. ↑ 576 KByte, "Január 1998" (HU; 1998-xx-xx), page 39
  58. ↑ CD-Action, "12/97" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 44
  59. ↑ Computer Games, "8" (RO; 1998-xx-xx), page 79
  60. ↑ Génération 4, "Décembre 1997" (FR; 1997-1x-xx), page 293
  61. ↑ Gameshow, "Ocak 1998" (TR; 1998-xx-xx), page 1
  62. ↑ Hacker, "10/1997" (HR; 1997-xx-xx), page 64
  63. ↑ LeveL, "Listopad 1997" (CZ; 1997-11-01), page 68
  64. ↑ PC Jeux, "Décembre 1997" (FR; 1997-11-28), page 102
  65. ↑ Reset, "Październik 1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 28
  66. ↑ Riki, "November-December 1997" (SK; 1997-12-01), page 48
  67. ↑ Świat Gier Komputerowych, "2/1998" (PL; 1998-xx-xx), page 31
  68. ↑ Ultimate PC, "Volume One, Issue Four: December 1997" (UK; 1997-11-28), page 98
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