Gekitotsu Toma L'Arc: Tomarunner vs L'Arc-en-Ciel is the sequel to Gekisō Tomarunner , but this time it focuses on the Japanese rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel. The game was created for two main reasons; the lead singer of the band, Hyde, loved the original game and it served as promotion for the band who were popular at the time and had a new album in the works. Both the original game and the band were under Sony's roof. The gameplay is very similar to the previous game, keeping the on-foot racing with an emphasis on using terrain to gain speed over the opponent. The characters all run at a set speed, but using the left and right arm as well as timed jumps on poles, springboards, and hurdles will give the player a speed boost. If enough momentum is gained, the character leans forward and starts dashing at a much faster speed. Some areas will even allow the player to be airborne for a certain amount of time if the right path is chosen and if enough speed is gained. Hitting obstacles, getting punched by opponents, or using weapon items against the player will slow their speed down significantly.
There are several modes in the game to choose from, including single-player tournaments, two-player versus each other, and tutorial levels where the player can practice the basics of the game. If a player fails enough times in any tournament level, they will be sent to the appropriate tutorial as a "punishment".
The game is mostly cosmetically different from the original, with the four band members taking their place initially instead of the original characters. Several of the original characters can be unlocked later through various means.
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