Dengeki Bunko: Nitro 2002 is the 2002 version of the JDM car tuning and simulation race game that launched in summer 2023 for Dengeki Bunko's 30th anniversary special. It becomes the nominee of Game Ideas Awards 2021 Racing Game Idea of the Year.
Players can choose one of the Dengeki Bunko characters for his/her avatar.
A 5-second rev-limit penalty is incurred if the player makes heavy contact with their opponent or the walls.
Player/Team must be disqualified if use code breaker to cheat.
Plot[]
A virtual reality massively multiplayer online racing game called Nitro Import Race is released. With the NitroGear, a VR glasses that stimulates the user's five senses via their eyes and their brain, players can experience and control their in-game characters with their minds. Both the game and the NitroGear were created by Eagle Jump for Ayrton Senna's honor.
This summer holidays, 1,000,000 players from around the world log into NIR's mainframe cyberspace for the first time to achieve their dream to become the next racers. Senna's ghost appears as a hologram and tells the players that they must win the race of all events, which is the setting of NIR if they wish to be the champion.
Dengeki Bunko All Stars are already buying the NitroGear, and wear theirs in their bedtime. Unlike their old game, Sword Art Online, they go to the virtual race in NIR to become the next champions.
Characters[]
Main Racers[]
Dengeki Bunko All Stars/Japanese Clan Dengeki Blitz Team (From Japanese & United States), (Player's Avatar)
To enter the race, the player must have driver license test.
Preliminary Round[]
Quotes
Info
Races
Best Racer
Best Car
Race Points
"Compete in this race whenever you like - an easygoing race where you don't need a license."
The easiest preliminary event, started in Sunday.
Autumn Ring Mini (reversed): 2 Laps Driving Park: 4 Laps High Speed Ring: 2 Laps Clubman Stage Route 5 (reversed): 2 Laps Twin Ring Motegi West Short Course: 3 Laps
"The key to becoming a technical driver. Aim to master the front-engined, front wheel-drive cars."
The preliminary event which is strictly for Front-engined, Front-wheel drive vehicles.
Mid-Field Raceway (reversed): 2 Laps Suzuka Circuit East: 3 Laps Hong Kong (reversed): 2 Laps Grand Valley East: 2 Laps Twin Ring Motegi East Short Course: 2 Laps
"Racing lines like a tight-rope. Try to defeat this narrow road sandwiched between walls."
The special event running through the narrow streets of Assisi, Italy.
Assisi, Italy: 3 lap
Sosuke Esumi
Lancia Ypsilon (in Martini bodykit)
1st: Cr. 20000 2nd: Cr. 10000 3rd: Cr. 5000
"This is an intense battle veiled in the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea."
The special event running through the mountainous and breathtaking Costa di Amalfi in Italy.
Costa di Amalfi, Italy: 3 lap
Sosuke Esumi
Ford Focus (in RS 200 bodykit)
1st: Cr. 20000 2nd: Cr. 10000 3rd: Cr. 5000
"This is a thrilling drift battle, racing alongside sheer cliffs."
The special event running through the steep and sheer cliffs of the Grand Canyon of Arizona.
Grand Canyon of Arizona, America: 3 lap
Saki Rouyama
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (in Ralliart bodykit)
1st: Cr. 20000 2nd: Cr. 10000 3rd: Cr. 5000
"This is a city street challenge where the winner will be congratulated through Etoile."
The special event running through the narrow streets of Paris featuring the famous Arc de Triomphe.
Arc de Triomphe, France: 3 lap
Sosuke Esumi
Peugeot 206 (in Evolution bodykit)
1st: Cr. 20000 2nd: Cr. 10000 3rd: Cr. 5000
"A rally event where you can enjoy throwing your car around as much as you like."
The special event running through the compact Swiss Alps. Overtaking can be relatively easy if you have good control over your car.
Swiss Alps: 3 lap
Renn Kousaka
Nissan Stagea (in Calsonic bodykit)
1st: Cr. 20000 2nd: Cr. 10000 3rd: Cr. 5000
"This is a battle on an extremely low coefficient of friction road surface which will provide a tough challenge."
The special event running through the compact yet slippery Ice Arena.
Ice Arena: 3 lap
Renn Kousaka
Infinti QX (in Calsonic bodykit)
1st: Cr. 20000 2nd: Cr. 10000 3rd: Cr. 5000
"Defeat this snow-bound labyrinth of a course."
The special event running through the snowy labyrinth of Mont Blanc.
Mont Blanc: 3 lap
Saki Rouyama
Jeep Wrangler (in Mopar bodykit)
1st: Cr. 20000 2nd: Cr. 10000 3rd: Cr. 5000
"An event with a mixture of dirt and tarmac surfaces that runs through a maze-like tropical forest."
The special event running through a mixture of asphalt and gravel on the largest island of the French Polynesia.
French Polynesia: 3 lap
Saki Rouyama
Mitsubishi Pajero (in Ralliart bodykit)
1st: Cr. 20000 2nd: Cr. 10000 3rd: Cr. 5000
"This is the Tsukuba Circuit in rainy conditions, to really separate the men from the boys."
The special event running through the compact Tsukuba Circuit on rainy conditions.
Tsukuba Circuit: 3 lap
Sosuke Esumi
Ford Mustang (in Wide bodykit)
1st: Cr. 20000 2nd: Cr. 10000 3rd: Cr. 5000
"This is a dirt event in dense greenery that includes a charming tarmac section."
The final special event running through a mixture of El Capitan's brief tarmac section and the gravel of Cathedral Rocks.
Cathedral Rocks Trail: 6 lap
Saki Rouyama
Suzuki Escudo (in Yokohama bodykit)
1st: Cr. 40000 2nd: Cr. 20000 3rd: Cr. 10000
Quarterfinal Round[]
Quotes
Info
Races
Best Racer
Best Car
Race Points
"A traditional series where fanatical drivers of sports models compete for speed."
The popular event which spans across the Dengeki Bunko: Nitro series. It can be seen as the more advanced counterpart to the beginner's Sunday Cup.
Apricot Hill Raceway: 3 Laps Twin Ring Motegi East Short Course: 3 Laps Seoul Central (reversed): 4 Laps Clubman Stage Route 5: 5 Laps Deep Forest Raceway: 3 Laps
"Feel the exhilaration of pushing it to the redline and growing excitement as the pitch of the exhaust rises."
The popular event which is strictly for all naturally aspirated (NA) cars, without superchargers.
Infineon Raceway: 3 Laps Apricot Hill Raceway (reversed): 3 Laps Twin Ring Motegi Road Course: 3 Laps Special Stage Route 5 (reversed): 3 Laps Trial Mountain Circuit: 3 Laps
"Being small has it's advantages. This is a high level battle between legions of hot hatches."
The popular event which is strictly for all compact cars with 4100mm or less.
Seattle Circuit: 3 Laps Tsukuba Circuit: 5 Laps Grand Valley East (reversed): 4 Laps Hong Kong (reversed): 4 Laps Twin Ring Motegi East Short Course: 4 Laps
"A heated battle of Japanese cars from the era where they were finally realizing their ambitions on the world stage."
The easiest Japanese event which is strictly for all Japanese 90's cars.
Apricot Hill Raceway: 3 Laps Grand Valley Speedway: 4 Laps Twin Ring Motegi East Short Course: 3 Laps Twin Ring Motegi East Short Course: 3 Laps Special Stage Route 5: 3 Laps Fuji Speedway '90s: 3 Laps
Tokyo R246: 5 Laps Suzuka Circuit East: 10 Laps Seoul Central: 10 Laps Fuji Speedway '90s: 6 Laps Twin Ring Motegi Super Speedway: 12 Laps Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca: 7 Laps Hong Kong: 9 Laps Twin Ring Motegi Super Speedway: 6 Laps Fuji Speedway 2005 GT: 6 Laps Suzuka Circuit : 5 Laps
Trial Mountain Circuit: 3 Laps Opera Paris: 4 Laps Autumn Racing: 4 Laps Nürburgring Nordschleife: 1 Laps Tokyo R246: 2 Laps Fuji Speedway '90s: 3 Laps High Speed Ring: 2 Laps Suzuka Circuit: 2 Laps
"This is a race to determine the fastest of the latest European hot hatches."
The European event which is strictly to European Hot Hatches.
Twin Ring Motegi East Short Course: 3 Laps Opera Paris: 4 Laps Trial Mountain Circuit: 3 Laps Suzuka Circuit East Course: 5 Laps Special Stage Route 5: 3 Laps
"A serious competition that uses a chain of real-life race tracks."
The semifinal event based on the street.
Suzuka Circuit: 6 Laps Twin Ring Motegi Road Course: 8 Laps Tsukuba Circuit: 15 Laps Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca: 10 Laps Infineon Raceway: 9 Laps Fuji Speedway 2005GT: 8 Laps Circuit de la Sarthe I: 3 Laps Nürburgring Nordschleife: 2 Laps
Opera Paris: 8 Laps Tokyo R246: 4 Laps Deep Forest Raceway: 5 Laps Seoul Central: 7 Laps Hong Kong: 7 Laps Test Course: 2 Laps Beginner Course: 27 Laps Circuit de la Sarthe II: 2 Laps El Capitan: 4 Laps Côte d'Azur: 7 Laps
These challenges test the players' skills of overtaking, clean racing and slipstreaming. Each mission rewards the player with 250 points.
The missions are split into five categories, each one awarding a different prize car upon their completion. Each category tests a different skill. A 5-second rev-limit penalty is incurred if the driver makes heavy contact with their opponent or the walls.
The Pass[]
Mission 1[]
Player's Car: Fiat 600
Rival Car(s): Fiat 600
Track: Deep Forest Raceway: 1st corner
In-game Information
The left corner just after you come over the hill is a passing point. Brake so that you go through on the inside of the rival car. Be careful because if you brake too late, you won't be able to stick to the inside of the corner. Try to find the brake timing that is not too early and not too late.
Mission 2[]
Player's Car: BMW 3-Series
Rival Car(s): BMW 3-Series
Track: Grand Valley Raceway: 1st corner
In-game Information
This is the approach to the right-hand bend after the gentle left corner which is the only chance for overtaking. Point the car at the inside of the corner and brake whilst heading for the inside of the rival car. If you take a straighter braking line you can brake later than the rival car.
Mission 3[]
Player's Car: Alfa Romeo GTV
Rival Car(s): Alfa Romeo GTV
Track: Cote d'Azur, Massenet to Mirabeau
In-game Information
There is a tight right turn right after the long downhill. Since this is a small corner, if you are going too fast you won't make it, so be careful - brakes are harder to apply whilst going downhill and there is a higher risk of oversteer.
Mission 4[]
Player's Car: Ford Mustang
Rival Car(s): Ford Mustang
Track: Seattle Circuit: 1st corner
In-game Information
The 180° right corner after the long straight is the passing point. As the road surface on the city streets is particularly flat and not banked towards the outside of the corner, it is essential that you do not brake too late, the deciding factor for winning in this mission.
Mission 5[]
Player's Car: Peugeot 206
Rival Car(s): Peugeot 206
Track: High-Speed Ring: Corner 2-3
In-game Information
First race through the left-hand banked corner. Aim to pass the rival car at the first right of the following S-bend by braking correctly. Be careful not to brake too late or you will drift outwards and you will be overtaken on the following bend.
Mission 6[]
Player's Car: Mazda Roadster
Rival Car(s): Mazda Roadster
Track: Tsukuba Circuit: Dunlop Bridge to Final Hairpin
In-game Information
This is an overtaking mission where you have to maintain a continuous driving rhythm through the tough part of the Tsukuba Circuit. First decide on the best way to come out of the Dunlop Corner, and then continue through the high-speed 80R and brake into the right hairpin. Be careful not to move too far towards outside of the corner.
Mission 7[]
Player's Car: VW Golf
Rival Car(s): VW Golf
Track: Midfield Raceway: Final hairpin
In-game Information
Close the gap in the first long sweeping left corner after exiting the tunnel. then pick up speed as you exit the corner. After the next gentle right, you can gain some distance taking a straight line as you are braking towards the inside of the tight left-hand corner.
Mission 8[]
Player's Car: Nissan Z
Rival Car(s): Nissan Z
Track: Trial Mountain: 1st tunnel
In-game Information
Running straight through the high-speed S section with a smooth driving rhythm, the left corner leading to the tunnel becomes a passing point. The best strategy is to take the inside of your opponent as the road begins to climb. Be careful not to lose too much speed here or the other car could regain the lead upon exiting the corner.
Mission 9[]
Player's Car: Honda NSX
Rival Car(s): Honda NSX
Track: Twin Ring Motegi Road Course: 90-degree Corner
In-game Information
The right corner after the steep downhill straight is an ideal passing point. Although it is important to find the appropriate timing for braking in order to move to the inside, be mindful of taking a smooth line coming out of the corner - one that uses the full width of the course after you pass your rival.
Mission 10[]
Player's Car: Renault Avantime
Rival Car(s): Renault Avantime
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe I: Mulsanne Straight
In-game Information
This is an overtaking mission where you need to pass three cars in succession at three locations: the first right-to-left chicane that appears after the straight, the second left-to-right chicane, and the final right-hand bend after the straight.