The sitdown version of Sega’s arcade driving game remains one of the most beloved machines ever. The responsiveness of the steering wheel created a strong sense of immersion (even in those too young to drive) and the branching paths of the courses made it seem like there was always a new track to conquer. And who could forget being able to choose your own “radio station”? Who has “Passing Breeze” on his iPod? This guy.
Top 10 Arcade Games
Before there were motion-controlled sensors, online gameplay and the whatnot, we saved up quarters and headed down to the local arcade. In a fit of nostalgia, TIME named its top 10 favorite arcade titles.