"Shutoko Battle '97" is a Sega Saturn game that was exclusively released in Japan. It is an adaptation of "Tokyo Highway Battle" for the PlayStation. In the game, players have access to 12 cars and 60 parts for customization. Tracks are designed to closely mimic real roads and highways in Tokyo, and a distinct "drift" feature allows for faster turns. Scoring is derived from both drifting and race victories, and these points can be used to upgrade vehicles. The game supports competitive play, allowing users to compete against the computer or three CPU opponents. It incorporates realistic handling and physics, thanks to the input from Tokyo-based racing champion Keiichi Tsuchiya and leading Japanese car specialist Masaaki Bando.
This is the Japan-exclusive Saturn port of Tokyo Highway Battle for the Playstation, where the player took control of 12 different cars and 60 different parts and upgrades available to choose from.
There are a variety of tracks to choose from, all recreated to resemble actual Tokyo roads and highways and featured the "Drift" button that allowed the player to take a turn faster. Players can also earn points through this action as well as from winning races to upgrade their car and go head-to-head against the computer or against three CPU opponents.
Keiichi Tsuchiya, a racing champion from Tokyo and Masaaki Bando, a top automotive expert from Japan both lent their expertise to the game to ensure authentic handling and physics for each vehicle that was rendered in the game.