Hamster Corporation has announced that Bandai Namco’s classic racing game Ace Driver Victory Lap is being re-released as Arcade Archives 2 Ace Driver Victory Lap for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S and Arcade Archives Ace Driver Victory Lap for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on October 22. The Arcade Archives 2 version of Ace Driver Victory Lap will be available for $16.99, and the Arcade Archives version will cost $14.99. There will also be an Upgrade Pack for $2.99.
Here’s an overview of the game, via Hamster:
Aim for the Victory Lap!
Ace Driver Victory Lap is a racing game released by Namco Limited (current Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1996.
The hit arcade racer Ace Driver returns with more speed, more excitement, and more competition than ever before!
Race across brand-new tracks, experience fully redesigned machines, and take on thrilling high-impact courses.
With authentic handling and enhanced gameplay, every lap delivers fast-paced arcade racing at its best.
Get behind the wheel and experience the next evolution of Ace Driver!
The Arcade Archives series is developed with the concept of faithfully reproducing classic arcade games. It also includes convenient features such as difficulty and screen settings, rewind, rapid-fire, and multiple save slots. In addition, players can compete for the best scores with players around the world through online rankings.
Arcade Archives 2 series introduces a brand-new mode called Time Attack Mode, in addition to the Original Mode, Hi Score Mode, and Caravan Mode from Arcade Archives. Time Attack Mode focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve.
What’s more, with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support, the gameplay can be reproduced even more accurately, closer to the original arcade experience.
Please enjoy these iconic arcade games that defined an era with the Arcade Archives series!
