November 3rd 2000 (Europe), January 16th 2001 (North America)
Metropolis Street Racer, commonly abbreviated as MSR, is a 2000 racing game developed by Bizarre Creations and published by Sega as a Sega Dreamcast exclusive. This game then became the groundwork for Bizarre Creations' next game, Project Gotham Racing, released a year later.
Summary
(from the European back cover)
Enter a new age of driving, a form of thinking and feeling, and immerse yourself in the most advanced driving game ever created. Your 'Kudos' is the only path to success, since this is a unique test of skill, style and precision, which spans the streets of London, Tokyo and San Francisco. Be astounded by the realism, push your limits around 250+ circuits, in hundreds of challenging events. Indulge up to 8 people in a unique multiplayer experience, and prepare yourself for the ultimate Internet Kudos Challenge. From established racing game developers, Bizarre Creations, and featuring music from the renowned Richard Jacques, this game will change the way you think about driving forever.
Gameplay
Sound Effects Used
- Ericsson & Sony Ericsson Mixed Ringtone (Heard in a Rough Guide radio ad, when the announcer says "Mash the mobile...".)
- Hollywoodedge, Car Tire Squeal Short PE074301 (Normal and high pitches.)
- Hollywoodedge, Doppler Car Horn By Ap PE077401 (Heard in the title screen music.)
- Hollywoodedge, Large Interior Crowd PE140901 (Heard in the 'live version' of "When She Comes Back".)
- Hollywoodedge, Lincoln Town Car In Sk PE073601 (Heard in the title screen music.)
- Hollywoodedge, Porsche Start CloseA PE071301 (Heard in the title screen music.)
- Sound Ideas, ANIMAL, BIRDS - VARIOUS BIRDS CHIRPING
- Sound Ideas, AUTO, CRASH - CAR APPROACH FAST, SKID, HEAD ON COLLISION (Crash only, heard in the "Having a Rough Ride?" Rough Guide radio ad.)
- Sound Ideas, AUTO, CRASH - CRASH INTO SIDE OF SECOND CAR 02
- Sound Ideas, AUTO, OLD. CUTLASS - EXTERNAL: HORN, LONG BLAST, CLOSE UP, OLDSMOBILE (Heard in the "Drivetime with Darren Johnson" station ID for The Underground.)
- Sound Ideas, AUTO, SKID - BRAKE SKID, TIRE 01 (Heard in the "Having a Rough Ride?" Rough Guide radio ad.)
- Sound Ideas, BIRD, BLUE JAY - SINGLE CALLS, ANIMAL 01 (Heard as ambience in Fisherman's Wharf.)
- Sound Ideas, HELICOPTER - BELL 206: INTERNAL: IN FLIGHT, RADIO COMMUNICATION (Engine and rotors only, heard during the "Eye in the Sky" traffic and travel reports on The Roadhouse radio station.)
- Sound Ideas, HUMAN, GROAN - GROAN AND MOAN: FEMALE (Sampled in the song "Passion".)
- Sound Ideas, HUMAN, HIT - PUNCH, 8 VERSIONS, DIGIFFECTS (4th take, heard on the Diet Tango radio ads in London.)
- Sound Ideas, SIREN - SIREN, POLICE, AMBULANCE, FIRE TRUCK 01 (Heard as ambience.)
- Sound Ideas, THUNDER - THUNDER CLAP AND RUMBLE, WEATHER 01 (Series 6000) (Heard while raining.)
- Sound Ideas, TUNING, RADIO - TRANSISTOR RADIO: TUNING ACROSS AM BAND (Portions heard when switching between radio stations.)