I tried to organize it reasonably, but I don't know if there is an ideal way to review this with so much to cover. And I want to cover three different versions of the game all at once, so it's a complex review to put together. I have usually avoided writing reviews of my favorite games, because praise is really hard to do well! Critisim is, sadly, easier, though the two are at least equally important, and praise may be more important. I have not, however, written a full review. Rush 2049 several times before, including a Game Opinion Summary of the game from some years ago, and an article about the version differences between the Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast versions of the game. In addition to exceptional level designs, the game also perfects the series' controls, and has one of the all-time great videogame soundtracks as well. Rush game tracks are intricate and full of alternate routes and shortcuts, and this game has more and better on both of those fronts than any Rush game before. This fast-paced and high-flying arcade racing game is a classic '90s arcade racer in its final form, with some of the best gameplay, graphics, and design ever seen in the field.

It is the second full arcade game, third arcade release, and third console release, so I usually consider it to be the third game.

San Francisco Rush 2049 is a futuristic racing game, and the second, third, or fourth game in its series, depending on how you count. Midway Arcade Treasures 3 Version Release for Gamecube, Xbox, and PlayStation 2: September 2005 Port Developed by Digital Eclipse. Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast Versions Release: September 2000 Developer: Atari Games, aka Midway Games West (for the Arcade, N64, and Dreamcast versions)

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