All-Time Highest Rated Games Tagged 'racing' on The Great Games Experiment http://www.greatgamesexperiment.com/css/logo.jpg en-us This is the name of the game I plan to make soon. The game is basically Formula 1, but you're racing giant fruit.

I am going to try and model the vehicles in a fashion that makes it look like someone has just grabbed a fruit, and pushed a large rocket into the back of it. There will be a selection of different vehicles from the Banana Boat (See Gallery) to the Pineapple Car. I may also add an AppleChopper (Helicopter) and a Watermelon Hovercraft (I need a catchy name). The Fruitjuice (See Gallery) will provide a speed boost to overtake your competition.

I think that in order for me to sell this, it will have to be done VERY well, which is why I will be joint-working on this with good friend Alex Moffat. Thats about all I have on the game right now, I don't want to spoil the surprises, after all!

]]> 07 Jan 2007 12:37:39 Produced by the young, talented French studio Nadeo, TrackMania United is the latest version of the most entertaining car racing game available. Released in 2003, the TrackMania series has rapidly become one of the most popular video games for PC thanks to its fast and fun gameplay.

]]> 23 Jan 2007 10:50:48 Ultra Tubes is a game of futuristic race & shoot. If you can’t outrun your enemies then at least you should be able to shoot them down. In multiplayer mode, 8 players can play via LAN or internet. Players and AI’s alike can team up and make the game even more exciting. The racing takes place in enclosed tunnels, occasionally reaching the voids of the open world. Dozens of vehicles, are available, three worlds, and plethora of mines and weapons as well as additional pick ups and vehicle upgrades. All this is additionally flavored by Ageia PhysXtm power, so if you are a proud owner of PhysXtm card you will enjoy enhanced physics and enhanced visual destructive powers. However if you do not own one, do not despair, we have done all in our power to make the game as playable, even without the PhysXtm card.

]]> 05 Mar 2007 03:33:11 Super Mario Kart was a game for the SNES that introduced to many that racing games could include a lot more elements of play than just seeing who could get from point A to point B. It contained many items such as turtle shells to hit other players with, stars to make the player invicible, and mushrooms to speed up the character.

]]> 26 Jan 2007 05:58:13 Tell us about your game here

]]> 07 Dec 2006 09:58:26 Burnout Revenge might not be the revolution that Burnout 3 was, but in the end, it changes more than enough to make it feel like a very different game. It's a technical marvel, but more importantly than that, it's one of the most exciting racing games ever made. Unless you don't have the reflexes to handle it, Burnout Revenge is a must-own game, especially for fans of online competition.

]]> 02 Feb 2007 12:19:18 Published by: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd.
Developed by: Psygnosis Limited
Released: Sep, 1995
Genre: Action, Racing / Driving, Sports/ Sci-Fi / Futuristic

]]> 06 Feb 2007 10:35:19 Dotstream is a racing game, but rather than controlling a car, spaceship, or anything like that, you control a solitary pixel racing against other pixels.

Dotstream is part of the first series of games in Nintendo's bit Generations collection of games for the Gameboy Advance.

]]> 07 Feb 2007 03:40:08 From the veteran Arcade designers who created games like RAMPAGE WORLD TOUR, ARCHRIVALS and GENERAL CHAOS, ARCTIC STUD POKER RUN is an outrageous, action-packed "Full-Contact Poker" game that uses heavily-armed, high-speed vehicles in a revolutionary MultiPlayer Battle experience that must be seen to be believed!

Though, at first glance, the game appears to be a madcap arcade-style "Free-for-all" that combines armed combat and off-road racing with the risk of high-stakes Poker, a single play reveals an intensely addictive, mentally stimulating thrill ride full of limitless strategy, nuance, and depth. Every round is a nail-biting cliffhanger that "ain't over till it's over" ...and yet the average game time is under three minutes long!

Players can use high-powered vehicles to rush out and grab any card they see, use machine guns, dynamite & heat-seeking-missiles to steal opponent's cards, put a "Bounty" on the head of troublesome adversaries, ...in short, use trickery, intimidation, bravado, deceit, speed, stealth and brute force to bankrupt their opponents and win the $100,000 EvilBrau Tournament!

In addition to over a 125 detailed levels, dozens of unique characters, and a hilarious backstory ripped from the pages of the dread Velcronomicon, Arctic Stud has a gameplay mechanic thats so unique, it's patented!

BREAKING NEWS:
Arctic Stud version 2.0 Available Now!

]]> 07 Jan 2007 01:59:20 This is a sequal to the famed 'racing game with a twist' for the Nintendo 64. Choose from some of your favorite Mario Bros. characters in order to cross the finish line first, with either a focus on power, top speed, or acceleration. Use items items to either help yourself advance or create trouble for the other racers.

]]> 26 Jan 2007 06:15:23 The simplistic, yet zany racing style of mariokart, coupled with Nintendo's free wi-fi online service...there's really not much more to say here. Mariokart DS is the latest edition in the long running series of racing titles from Nintendo. Play as Mario, Peach, Bowser, and more in this exciting portable edition of Mariokart.

]]> 24 Jan 2007 01:06:36 LFS S2 is a serious racing simulator. No arcade modes, no steering aids - YOU have to do the driving. It is therefore highly recommended to play the sim with a wheel, because even though you can use keyboard and/or mouse, a wheel is what you use in a real car, so a wheel should be used in a serious racing simulator. Especially when going online, where fast reactions are required.

]]> 24 Dec 2006 05:41:24 Space Rally is a futuristic race where players sport hover vehicles across a 2,000 mile stretch of an abandoned mining asteroid at the edge of space. This is where the galaxy's roughest & toughest bad-asses get together to race a track filled with mechanical and natural hazards. With danger at every turn, this race isn't about winning, it's about surviving!

]]> 05 Dec 2006 02:38:08 Presenting rFactor, the new racing simulation series from Image Space Incorporated. After successfully creating over a dozen products in the past ten years, Image Space takes the next logical step, creating a completely new technology base and development process. This new isiMotor 2.0 environment will be the foundation on which to build exciting products for many years to come.

The first installment in the rFactor series features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics. This is the game you will want to play.

rFactor provides unprecedented flexibility, allowing the series to grow and evolve with mod community involvement, race club formation, and feedback from users worldwide. We hope you enjoy the ride!

]]> 07 Dec 2006 08:24:27 This is Jet Boarder, a freeware racing game with an interesting twist: it uses just one button for control. It was created for the One Switch Competition, a compo for one switch games by Retroremakes and One Switch UK. The idea is to make gaming more acessible for people with disabilities (this doesn't mean that Jet Boarder is easy). Press space to turn right, release to turn left. In menus, press space to change options and hold it to select. Try finishing the tracks in the least possible time and watch your energy that runs out when colliding with obstacles!

]]> 05 Feb 2007 09:37:30 MiniOne Racing is of course a racing game, where players drive colorful, humorous miniature cars over various landscapes, taking them to beaches, schoolyards... and even other planets !!!
Spread over 15 tracks and arenas, you'll be racing fast and dangerously armed vehicles, using any of 6 Power Ups to vanquish your AI or human opponents.

]]> 24 Apr 2007 05:46:12 Experience the drive of your life as you throw yourself around on and off the track causing fences to shatter, tyre walls explode, water tanks and barrels fly across the track into other cars. And if anyone, including you, gets caught up in a big smash sit back and watch as the driver gets catapulted through the windscreen in spectacular effect. Also unique to FlatOut, anything you destroy or alter stays a part of the race lap after lap, increasing the carnage to unprecedented levels!

]]> 25 Dec 2006 04:47:18 Gran Turismo 2 (commonly abbreviated to GT2) is a racing game for the Sony PlayStation. Gran Turismo 2 was developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Computer Entertainment in 1999. The games serves as a sequel to Gran Turismo. It was well-received publicly and critically, selling 8.5 million copies worldwide and scoring an average of 93% in Metacritic's aggregate.

Gran Turismo 2 is fundamentally based on the racing game genre. The player must maneuver an automobile to compete against artificially intelligent drivers on various race tracks. The game uses two different modes: arcade and simulation. In the arcade mode, the player can freely choose the courses and vehicles they wish to use. However, the simulation mode requires the player to earn driver's licenses, pay for vehicles, and earn trophies in order to unlock new courses. Gran Turismo 2 features nearly 650 automobiles and 27 racing tracks.

Unlike its predecessor, the player can race events separately, instead of a tournament with multiple races. The player no longer needs to "qualify" for each race entered.

Gran Turismo was well-received critically, achieving many positive reviews. GameSpot rated it 8.5 out of 10, recommending it to any gamer, car enthusiast or not.

Note: Adapted from Wikipedia's entry for Gran Turismo 2

]]> 07 Dec 2006 09:56:28 Nintendo and SEGA -- both accomplished masters of high-speed fun -- have collaborated to create the fastest, most visually stunning racing game ever. F-Zero GX is the race to end all races, as fearless pilots risk everything to claim the title of the top speedster in the universe.

In Grand Prix mode, you select from four cups of five races each. Each course pits you against 29 opponents in a three-lap race. Points are tallied at the end of a cup circuit to determine the winner. Vs. Battle allows two, three or four players to compete in a split-screen race on any unlocked course with any unlocked machines. Even when playing with four players, the action blazes by without a hitch.

Choose Time Attack mode to pit yourself against the best time and top speed for each course. If you save your ghost data to a Memory Card, you can race against a transparent re-enactment of your best run.

Bottom Line

F-Zero GX is the ultimate racer for speed freaks. A galaxy's worth of unlockable content provides ample replay value. Exclusively available for Nintendo GameCube, F-Zero GX is any speed demon's dream come true!

]]> 02 Feb 2007 09:22:11 Published by: Psygnosis Limited
Developed by: Psygnosis Limited
Released: Sep 30, 1996
Genre: Action, Racing / Driving
Perspective: 1st-Person, 3rd-Person

]]> 06 Feb 2007 10:42:48 Street Rod is one of the finest dos racing games of the late 80s. It allows you to tune up and trick out your 50s or 60s era ride and then drag or street race them for money or pink slips. Beef up your cars to eventually challenge the King and his black Corvette.

]]> 27 Nov 2006 01:51:54 Are you passionate about cars and racing? Then, Forza Motorsportâ„¢ is your game. Own, customize, and race your favorite cars in the most technologically advanced and realistic driving sim yet.

Use race earnings to buy upgrades and aftermarket parts, so you can transform real production cars into high-performance racers. On the track, experience an impressively accurate simulation, while putting your performance-tuned creations to the test against the online gaming world on Xbox Live®.

Make every car yours: Collect models from more than 60 top car manufacturers, including Mazda, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, and Dodge. Trick out sport compacts with real-world body kits, rims, spoilers, decals, side skirts, fender flares, and hood scoops. Add motorsport decals and team paint-schemes to supercars, GT racers, and exotics. Transform production cars into racetrack monsters.

Tune it up: Take your car to the garage and install alternative engines, suspension kits, bolt-on superchargers, brakes, rims, racing slicks, and more. Fine-tune gear ratios, fuel-mapping, forced-induction pressure, tire temperature and pressure, and ignition timing for the ultimate setup.

Experience the most technically advanced driving simulation on Xbox: Top automotive engineers teamed with experienced programmers to create an advanced physics engine forForza Motorsport, designed to simulates authentic car performance. Cars incur damage and wear, which affects car performance. Advanced tire and suspension models respond to heat and pressure changes as well as weight transfer and aerodynamic load.

Drive in gorgeous track environments: From the famously challenging Nurburgring Nordschleife to the spectator-lined streets of Rio de Janeiro, race on meticulously designed tracks with an incredible sense of speed and realism.

* Check out the revolutionary A.I. Drivatarâ„¢ technology: Train your own A.I. “Drivatarsâ€

]]> 29 Jan 2007 10:25:06 Stunt Race FX (Wild Trax in Japan) is a cartoon style 3D racing video game produced and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo console system. It was the company's second game to use the 3D-centric Super FX chip. The game, co-developed with Argonaut, was known as Wild Trax in Japan.

The game features racing levels, obstacle courses, and a multiplayer mode.

Vehicles

Coupe - A small, yellow, car with balanced settings. It's top speed is 120 MPH.

F-Type - A Formula One-like racer with high speed and good acceleration, but with a weak body. It's top speed is 140 MPH.

4WD - A monster truck-like racer with poor acceleration and speed, but with a strong body. It's top speed is 100 MPH.

2WD - A two-wheeled car, with high speed, good acceleration, and a fair body. It can sometimes be difficult in turning. It's top speed is 140 MPH. It can only be playable in Free Trax or after winning first place in every Speed Trax circuit.

* 18-Wheeler - A semi-trailer truck that can only be played in the Bonus Trax in Speed Trax.

]]> 02 Mar 2007 06:14:36 TrackMania nations is a free stunt racing game released by its developer, Nadeo, to promote the game series and the Electronic Sports World Cup.

]]> 09 Dec 2006 09:26:01 Project Gotham Racing 3 (PGR3 for short) is an arcade-style racing game that was released with the launch of the Xbox 360 on November 22, 2005 for the US market and December 2, 2005 in Europe, and was released on January 12, 2006 in Japan. Developed by Bizarre Creations, it is the third installment in the Project Gotham Racing franchise, a highly popular series on the Xbox console. Project Gotham Racing 3 was recently rated by Official Xbox Magazine (OXM) to be Xbox 360 "Game Of The Year" (2005). OXM also recently rated it "Best 1st Person (Not Shooter) of the Year", because of its realistic inside-car view.

]]> 01 Jan 2007 11:15:27 Gran Turismo (commonly abbreviated to GT) is a racing game designed by Kazunori Yamauchi. Gran Turismo was developed by Polyphony Digital and first published by Sony Computer Entertainment in 1997 for the PlayStation video game console. It was well-received publicly and critically, selling over 10.5 million copies worldwide (the best selling game for the PlayStation) and scoring an average of 96% in Metacritic's aggregate. The game has started a series, and to date has spawned over 10 spinoffs and sequels.

Gran Turismo is fundamentally based on the racing game genre. The player must maneuver an automobile to compete against artificially intelligent drivers on various race tracks. The game uses two different modes: arcade and simulation. In the arcade mode, the player can freely choose the courses and vehicles they wish to use. However, the simulation mode requires the player to earn driver's licenses, pay for vehicles, and earn trophies in order to unlock new courses. Gran Turismo features 178 automobiles and over 14 racing tracks.

The opening song for the US and European versions is a Chemical Brothers remix of the Manic Street Preachers song "Everything Must Go".

The game itself had a somewhat limited selection of songs, none of which can be turned off. These include 'Lose Control' by Ash From the album 1977, 4 songs from the Swim era of Feeder (Chicken On A Bone Reworked instrumental, Shade Instrumental, Tangerine Instrumental, Sweet 16), 'As Heaven is Wide' by Garbage, 'Oxyacetalene', 'Skeletal', 'Autonomy', and 'Industry' by Cubanate.

Gran Turismo was recently inducted into GameSpot's The Greatest Games of All Time list, which is a feature run by GameSpot that highlights games that are considered great by the Gamespot staff. It is also one of the rare games to receive a top mark of 10 out of 10 from Edge (magazine).

Note: Adapted from Wikipedia's entry on Gran Turismo

]]> 07 Dec 2006 09:55:09 Take all the crazy action of the celebrated Mario Kart series.. and multiply it by two! In Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, each kart holds two racers that can switch places at any time, so choose from a huge cast of favorites and pair them up any way you see fit!

]]> 02 Feb 2007 08:57:56 Cars is an immersive, yet casual mission-driven adventure game inspired by the fun characters and settings from the Disney/Pixar feature film. Play the game as hot shot racecar Lighting McQueen, and complete a variety of missions across a range of difficulty levels. The ultimate goal is to race in the Piston Cup. Missions include bringing cars to Mater’s junkyard, racing through a check point challenge, giving ol’ Bessie a tug, and other fun activities. As you progress through the game, Lightning McQueen gains new abilities and special driving moves, which he learns by successfully completing the missions assigned to him by his friends from Radiator Springs.

]]> 23 Feb 2007 12:56:25 Customizable top-down arcade racing

]]> 13 Dec 2006 03:55:52 Sega's main mascot is back and ready to race once again in Sonic Rush for the Nintendo DS! Fly through eight new worlds, and fight new bosses to save the world from Dr. Eggman (Robotnik) and recover the Chaos Emeralds. Utilize new powers such as the dash, and new characters like Blaze the Cat, and get a better view of every level with the dual screen functionality. You can even race your friends wirelessly with a single card.

]]> 02 Feb 2007 12:33:49 Published by:
SCEA
Developed by:
SCEE Studio Liverpool
Released: Mar 16, 2005

Genre:
Action, Racing / Driving / Sci-Fi / Futuristic
Perspective:1st-Person, 3rd-Person

]]> 06 Feb 2007 11:18:20 Published by: Midway
Developed by :Psygnosis Limited
Released: Oct 31, 1998

Platform: Nintendo 64
Perspective 1st-Person, 3rd-Person

]]> 06 Feb 2007 11:34:34 MotorStorm was officialy released in Japan on December 14th, 2006 where it became the best-selling PS3 game.

MotorStorm will be released on February 27th, 2007 in North America, and with the launch of the PlayStation 3 in Europe March 23rd, 2007. Both the North American and European version will include online play which was not included in the Japanese release. Online play for Japan may arrive as an update in the future.


Players will descend upon the MotorStorm Festival, a celebration of the alternative and extreme offroad racing culture. Throwing caution to the wind, players will take on a variety of racing fanatics and battle through chaotic, action-packed tracks to try and become the Festival champ.

Capitalizing on its pedigree in offroad racing, Evolution Studios has created a true next-generation gameplay experience that features smarter artificial intelligence (AI), real-time track deformation, fully destructible vehicles and environments, and stunningly detailed scenery. Tapping into the power of the PlayStation 3, MotorStorm will showcase cinematic effects such as motion blur, depth-of-field, and Hollywood-style “crash camsâ€

]]> 19 Feb 2007 12:49:47 MINI#37 is an episodic racing game and every couple of months or so, new sections of the game will be released. The first public release (Episode One) will be available in Q3 of this year. It will include tracks set in Newtown as well as Cape Town (tracks include Camps Bay, the V&A Waterfront, and the dock area). Each city/location will consist of three tracks, and new cars will also be available as downloadable updates or as part of the next release. All of the MINI vehicles will eventually be available, including vintage MINI's and some hotted up MINI's like the GP and JCW.

There are two game modes: Arcade Mode will feature single races on any of the unlocked tracks, and Championship Mode will require players to compete through a series of tracks in Grand Prix style racing. Both game modes will be playable as single player or multiplayer experiences.

The soundtracks and sound design are being done by Tripwire (Lead singer of the band Pestroy (http://www.pestroy.co.za)), and Paul Norwood from 16Stitch (http://www.16stitch.co.za).

Download Trailer here: http://www.mini.co.za/MINI37/images/MINI37.zip
MINI#37 Website: http://www.mini37.co.za
Luma: http://www.luma.co.za

]]> 24 Apr 2007 03:32:22 Put prestige, pink slips and cold hard cash on the line. The finish line! Just make sure you get there first.

The night is yours, the streets are yours and that sucker's ride is going to be yours too, just as soon as the pedals drop and this show hits the road, literally. Just strap in, hold on and don't swallow your tongue, because there's no first and second place here, only winners and losers. Tracks on city streets are lit up with turns indicated by large glowing arrows. Avoid parked cars and other obstacles. Watch out, the hand brake is quite touchy and takes some getting used to, try using regular braking to slow your speed and avoid spinning out around corners. Good luck!

Car damage WILL affect your car's performance. The"R" key will repair all damage to your vehicle, place your car on its wheels and back on the road. If you accidentally flip your car, hit 'R' to put it back on its tires. It does take a few seconds for your car to be reset.

]]> 15 May 2007 06:22:56 In a new rendition on racing you will heave yourself from the tops of national monuments and through wild environments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids of Giza, the Empire State Building, and the Grand Canyon. Features a variety of comical characters, awesome shortcuts, and special powerups.

In-developement by De-Gravity Games for Windows and the Xbox 360 using Torque X and the XNA Framework.

]]> 28 Nov 2006 12:15:48 Modernish graphics for an old arcade classic top-down racer. Simply race around the track, collect the flags, and avoid or confuse the following race cars.

]]> 06 Feb 2007 07:38:14 Over 35 types of racing through 120 championships
TOCA RACE DRIVER 3 features the most motorsports in any game:
OPEN-WHEEL - GT - TOURING CAR - OVAL - OFF-ROAD - CLASSICS

PRO CAREER MODE:
Choose from one of six racing disciplines and work your way from entry-level vehicle, up to the pinnacle of your chosen career path and the ultimate racing machine.

WORLD TOUR MODE:
Takes you on an exhilerating tour through the game and lets you sample all the different racing styles on offer.

OVER 70 LICENSED RACE CARS

OVER 80 INTERNATIONAL CIRCUITS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

MOST REALISTIC DAMAGE IN ANY RACING GAME

8 ONLINE PLAYERS:
With new practice, Qualifying and Elimination modes.

TRUE MECHANICAL EFFECTS:
Blown engines, overheating radiators and more...

UP TO 21 CARS ON TRACK IN ULTRA CLOSE PACK RACING
against aggressive AI drivers.

Publisher: CodeMasters

]]> 01 Feb 2007 09:28:39 For the first time ever a game is focused on the hard hitting, intense action of the exciting WTCC championship which is exploding in popularity all over the world.

Based on WTCC, one of only three official FIA world championships next to Formula 1 and WRC, RACE will feature the complete WTCC championship season of 2006, all the cars, drivers and locations, among these several official tracks and cars brand new to the racing game genre.

The game is recreating the championship as close to real life as possible and simulates the cars and the driving style in a ultra realistic fashion.

]]> 26 Dec 2006 02:20:56 First and foremost Skyline Riders is about powersliding. Before you try to beat anyone online I suggest traveling around the city in 3rd gear(manual) or top gear(automatic) and practicing 90 degree turns.
To do this just cruise along and tap the left mouse button to yank the emergency brake. This along with a slight movement (dependant on mouse sensitivity) of the mouse will initiate a power slide. Now aim your car in the direction you want to go and tap the right mouse button to turn on your traction control. With this set up you can spin 360's, 180's, or whatever turn you want and control it perfectly. If you are in 1st gear pressing left mouse button once along with a slight movement of the mouse will initiate a burnout.

I hope that everyone who plays the game can appreciate the beauty of this setup. It allows you to make increadibly precise turns without having perfect timing, although some timing is still required. It is somewhat hard to explain the control but the best way I can explain it is powerslide aim you car in the direction you want to go and wait for the car to get to the turn and then press the right mouse button. The car will not break from it's previous momentum until you either press the right mouse button or are going pretty slow.

]]> 24 Jan 2007 01:02:14 Innovative top-down racer featuring a unique career mode. If you got what it takes to get in, a whole new world opens where the greedy club members fight you for the top spot among the divisions in the Roadclub league system and to finally become the Roadclub Master!

]]> 06 Feb 2007 12:55:37 3D Ultra Radio Control Racers is a racing game on a smaller scale. In it, you race radio controlled cars through 8 different tracks. Some of the tracks are inspired by holes from the 3D Ultra Mini Golf series, and others are entirely new. There are 4 different types of cars to choose from, ranging from buggies to trucks. The races play from a zoomed in, top down perspective. Also, there are powerups to collect during the races such as speed boosts and missiles to shoot at your opponents.

]]> 16 Feb 2007 06:18:29 Two men, stranded on a hilltop, with an empty fridge. When the desire to drink beer strikes them, they must race to the bottom of the hill. Loser buys.

This game was created in 2003 for the DarkBasic Winter Competition.
It was never fully completed, but did win second place. If anyone is a DarkBasic developer and wants the source code, it is provided as a link below, free of charge, to do with as you please.

]]> 02 Mar 2007 10:22:03 Hard Wheels 3D is a racing game.

]]> 29 Mar 2007 12:26:06 The sequel to Project 053. Sideswipe is a fast-paced side scrolling game with plenty of action and enemies to boot.

Progress through the level collecting coins and avoiding the obstacles. Enemies can be destroyed by dashing through them. A dash can be performed when the dash meter in the top left of the screen is filled (a green light turns on at this point).

Edge Forward/Back - Left/Right Cursor Keys
Shift - Jump
Control - Dash (When Dash Meter is filled)


Features:
- Customizable Bike Paint Jobs
- Original Music by Yoshiman, Prowler & Nobuyuki
- Gallery Secrets
- Extra sound effects by Odi

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]]> 04 Sep 2007 12:11:23 The races themselves put the player against two (in 2-player games) or three (1-player games) computer opponents and are viewed from an isometric viewpoint. In the background play instrumental versions of several heavy metal and rock 'n roll songs: "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath, "The Peter Gunn Theme" by Henry Mancini, "Highway Star" by Deep Purple, "Born to be Wild" by Steppenwolf, and "Bad to the Bone" by George Thorogood. Players are updated on the race by commentator "Loudmouth Larry" (Larry "Supermouth" Huffman) making comments like "The race is set, the green flag drops!" (or "Let the carnage BEGIN!"), or "Rip: is about to blow!" at appropriate points through the race. (There is a slight pause between a name and action, as each name and each action is its own sound effect, which can be heard in the FX screen).

The tracks are littered with mines, money power-ups ($1,000 for each one you collect), and health power-ups. Similarly, in each lap, each player's frontal weapons (energy weapons or missiles), rear weapons (oil slicks or mines), and turbos (jumps or nitro boosts) are recharged. The number that you get depends on the ammo upgrades you've bought, which maxes out at 7. You get money for blowing opponent cars up and for lapping (gaining a full 1 lap lead on the opposition) your opponents.

The race goes on for 4 laps and the final standings provide rewards: 400 points and $10,000 for first place, 200 points and $7,000 for second, 100 points and $4,000 for third, nothing for fourth. Money is used to buy upgrades and new cars. Points are used to advance to the next racing class or the next planet. In 2-player mode, one player can choose to advance and leave their "loser friend" (as the character in charge of advancement calls players without enough points to advance) behind, kicking him/her out of the game for good. Once left behind, the other player has no choice but to hope that they had written down their password (available fron the F/X screen) and that the other player will reset the game and let them try again at some point.


--from the Rock and Roll Racing wiki

]]> 12 Feb 2007 02:27:53 In Carmageddon, the player races a vehicle against a number of other computer controlled competitors in a (usually) suburban setting. The player has a certain amount of time to complete a specified number of laps of a course, but more time may be gained by going through checkpoints, collecting bonuses, damaging the competitors' cars or by running over pedestrians.

]]> 26 Nov 2006 03:33:30