Over Drivin' IV is a Japanese automobile racing game on PS1. Arcade road driving gameplay with satisfying physics. In line with previous Over Drivin' entries, it offers a pleasant driving experience for fans of Japanese arcade racing games on PS1.
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Racing2 players3+
Description
Japanese variant of Need for Speed High Stakes by Electronic Arts Square. Created by EA Canada and Electronic Arts Square, released in 1999 in Japan under the Over Drivin' IV title. Visible damage modeling on vehicles, High Stakes mode where the loser surrenders their car, expanded police pursuit mode and licensed rock soundtrack. Japanese edition under the Over Drivin' IV title.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The Japanese version of this fourth Need for Speed, released as Over Drivin' IV under the name specific to the Japanese market, where Electronic Arts' racing series changed its label. This titling curiosity sets the local edition apart for collectors of cross-region releases of Western racing games in Japan. Its interest lies in this local name and a run rarer than the PAL and American versions.
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A snappy arcade race of direct feel, best savored in split-screen for duels where drift and a clean line make the difference. The competition rewards consistency and measured risk-taking, in an immediate, heady rivalry. Accessible and spectacular, it restarts easily for a quick round and triggers last-ditch overtakes that get the couch on its feet.
Is Over Drivin' IV still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2000 on PS1 in Japan, this Codemasters adaptation is the local edition of TOCA World Touring Cars. The touring car championship offers an accessible yet demanding simulation, with convincing physics for Sony's console and a generous count of events. The handling rewards consistency and the careful Japanese commentary installs a broadcast atmosphere. The 3D modelling has aged and the absence of online options limits replay value. Recommended today for touring car devotees and for collectors curious about a Codemasters Japanese import on the original PlayStation hardware.
