Manx TT Super Bike
| Manx TT Superbike | |
|---|---|
| Manx TT Superbike cabinet | |
| Developer(s) | Sega AM3 & Sega AM4 |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Release | 1995 |
| Genre(s) | Racing game |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Arcade system | Sega Model 2 |
Manx TT Superbike is a 1995 arcade racing game developed jointly by Sega AM3 (also known as Hitmaker) and Sega AM4 (a.k.a Amusement Vision, Ltd.). It was later ported to the Sega Saturn and to the PC in Windows format. It was the first motorcycle racing game built for the Sega Model 2 arcade board. Up to 8 players could race in this game if enough cabinets are linked together.
The game's setting is the Isle of Man TT - the world-famous and demanding motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man. There are two courses to race on; the Laxey Coast course for novices and the more difficult Time Trial course for veteran players.
The arcade game is known at the time for its impressive graphics and innovative cabinet. Many arcade motorcycle games incorporated a bike-like machine that tilted so the player could maneuver the on-screen bike in a somewhat realistic fashion. However, most of them, until this game, still required that the player kept their feet on the floor. The Manx TT machine was unique in that it had steps on the side of the bike, allowing the player to keep their feet on the machine and use their body weight to control the on-screen bike; much like riding a real motorcycle. This helped make the game feel more realistic and increased the amount of skill required to fully master it.
Many of the unsold Manx TT cabinets were converted into Motor Raid cabinets, a futuristic Model 2 motorcycle racing game released in 1997.