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The Jaguar XJ220 is a Sega CD/Mega-CD game released in 1993. Developed by Core Design, it was one of the first games to be released for either system and is considered to be one of the better racing games on the Sega systems.

The game is based on the real-world Jaguar XJ220 supercar. It features five different tracks with varying terrain, including tarmac, dirt and snow. The player must choose between two cars: a standard Jaguar XJ220 or an adapted version featuring improved performance and aerodynamics. Both cars have adjustable options such as steering sensitivity, traction control and gear ratios, allowing the player to customize their car to suit their driving style.

The objective of the game is to complete each track in as fast a time as possible while collecting various power-ups along the way. These power-ups include turbo boosts, extra fuel and shield energy which can help protect against damage from other racers or obstacles on the track. The game also features a split screen mode where up to four players can race against each other simultaneously.

Graphically, the game looks great for its age. The tracks are well detailed with plenty of scenery and objects that move out of your way when you get too close. The cars themselves look realistic with attention paid to detail such as wheel rims and interior details like gauges and buttons inside the car’s cockpit viewable from certain angles.

The sound effects are also nicely done, with engine noises that sound authentic and music that fits in well with the racing atmosphere. There’s also some digitized speech during races that adds some flavor to proceedings; these comments are usually humorous but can get repetitive after a while.

Overall, Jaguar XJ220 is a solid racing game for its time that still holds up today thanks to its excellent graphics, varied gameplay mechanics and good split screen multiplayer mode. It may not be as flashy as modern racers but it’s still worth checking out if you’re looking for an old-school racing experience on either Sega CD or Mega-CD systems