The Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R a.k.a Godzilla is featured in many racing video games over the years. This video showcases the R34 GT-R gameplay in 16 different arcade racing games [PC]. It also shows a good comparison of how video game graphics in racing game change throughout the years. Which of these arcade racing games represents the iconic 2.6l RB26DETT engine as well as the car itself the best? Do note that majority of the clips, the car is heavily modified and tuned. Some of these games featured the Nismo Z-tune version instead.
Timeline:
0:00 - Need For Speed Underground 1
1:50 - Need For Speed Underground 2
3:22 - Street Racing Syndicate
4:50 - Juiced
6:00 - Need For Speed Carbon
7:33 - Test Drive Unlimited
9:10 - Juiced 2 Hot Import Night
10:44 - Need For Speed Pro Street
12:23 - Race Driver Grid
13:50 - Need For Speed Undercover
15:26 - Blur
16:39 - Need For Speed Most Wanted 2012
18:13 - Grid 2
19:54 - The Crew Wild Run / Calling All Units
21:41 - Need For Speed 2016
23:20 - Forza Horizon 3
15/16 of these clips are recorded by me using keyboard. All of these games except from 2015 onwards are running on maximum graphic settings, widescreen resolution 1920x1080 and 60FPS. Special thanks to Paragleiber and Akorrr for helping me for The Crew and Speedbooster27 for providing Most Wanted 2012 footage.
Paragleiber - / @paragleiber
Akorrr - / @akor
Speedbooster27 - / @speedbooster27
Here are the upgrades and specs used in the R34 GT-R for each clip. Especially Need For Speed as different engine upgrade produces a different sound:
NFS Underground is fully upgraded with unique engine, turbo and ECU. In Underground 2, I have removed certain engine components so that the stock engine sound remains.
SRS and Juiced is fully upgraded.
NFS Carbon is fully upgraded with level 3 engine pack. Each level will produce a different sound for the car. Test Drive Unlimited is upgraded to level 3 but it won't change the engine sound regardless of upgrades.
Juiced 2 HIN is fully upgraded. NFS ProStreet is also fully upgraded with level 4 parts. Each engine level upgrade will produce a different engine sound.
Race Driver Grid does not have any upgrades. NFS Undercover is on level 1 engine upgrades to remain it's stock engine sound. Blur does not have any upgrades.
NFS Most Wanted 2012 is on pro mods. For Grid 2, the car's engine is fully upgraded for maximum acceleration and it's only available in the online portion of the game.
The Crew is on car level 1497 with level 60 parts after the Calling All Units update. NFS 2016 and Forza Horizon 3 is fully upgraded.
Bonus: Out of the 14 games with selectable transmission (Auto/Manual). Only one of them I used automatic. Can you determine which game was it? Blur and MW 2012 dont have selectable transmission.
Let me know what cars would you like to see to be compared across multiple games. If this video gets enough views and likes, I may consider doing more!
Eurobeat soundtrack:
Manuel - Gas Gas Gas