The Need for Speed is a racing video game released in 1994, originally on 3DO and later ported to several platforms including Sega Saturn. This inaugural entry in the series features competitive racing with a variety of sports cars, including exotic models and Japanese imports. The Saturn version introduces a feature that allows players to choose the time of day during races, enhancing the gameplay experience.
Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed, later released in Japan as Over Drivin', is a 1994 racing video game first released on the 3DO and then ported to MS-DOS, PlayStation and Sega Saturn. It is the first installment released in the Need for Speed series. The premise of the game involves racing in sport cars, including several exotic models and Japanese imports.
The Saturn version also allows users to select the time of day which is not seen in older versions.