Option Tuning Car Battle Spec R is the enriched series version with additional cars and deepened tuning system. Authentic JDM simulation for Japanese automotive culture enthusiasts. The most complete version of the Option trilogy for PS1.
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Racing2 players7+
Description
Expanded Japanese variant by Magic Pockets and MTO, Spec R version of Option Tuning Car Battle 2 with additional content. Created by Magic Pockets and MTO, released in 2000 in Japan under the Option Tuning Car Battle Spec R title. Over sixty licensed Japanese cars with expanded Spec R tuning, new urban night tracks, two-player versus mode and electronic rock soundtrack. Japanese edition under the Option Tuning Car Battle Spec R title.
Option - Tuning Car Battle Spec R review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,3 GB📅14/09/2001
Published by MTO
Option - Tuning Car Battle Spec R (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Option - Tuning Car Battle Spec R still worth playing in 2026?
A Japanese tuning racer licensed from Option magazine, this series places the player in the world of Japanese tuning culture, preparing and racing souped up cars on urban roads and highways. The deep mechanical customisation, the nocturnal street racing mood and the realism of the models appeal to tuning enthusiasts. The dated 3D, the Japanese interface and a niche gameplay limit access. A curiosity for fans of retro tuning racing and Japanese car culture.
