Virtua Racing, a landmark title released for the Sega Genesis in 1992, stands as one of the earliest and most influential examples of polygon-based 3D racing games. Its innovative use of polygonal graphics, while rudimentary by today's standards, was groundbreaking for its time and offered a surprisingly immersive racing experience.  Gameplay involved navigating various tracks from a cockpit view, competing against other vehicles for the win.  The game's development was spearheaded by Sega AM2, known for their arcade and console hits.  It quickly became a beloved title demonstrating the Sega Genesis's potential to render 3D graphics albeit early in the technology's development and pushing boundaries in gaming.

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