R: Racing Evolution
by Namco
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Product Summary
Brand: NamcoRelease Date: 2004-04-28
Platform: GameCube
Model: 722674300018
Publisher: Namco
Product features:
- 11 real-world and fantasy tracks
- 8 different race types (Circuit, Rally, Drag, etc)
- 4 game modes: the Racing Life Mode, Time Attack Mode, Arcade Mode and Vs
- Discover an in-depth storyline as you race your way to the top, in Racing Life mode
- New Interactive Driver AI System enhances realistic racing situations
- Electronic Gaming Monthly
- Play
- Tips & Tricks Magazine
- Game Boy Player Accessory for Nintendo GameCube
Video Game Reviews of R: Racing Evolution
Customer Review: pathetic AI
Summary: 2 Stars
The graphics are fair. The physics (car handling) is fair to poor. There is no damage modelling. There is never any weather - always a dry track. (if you run off track though, the handling changes, more or less as it should)
What's worst is the AI of the other drivers. If you successfully follow any other opponent for more than 1/4 a lap, they get "nervous" and make a mistake. You literally can not follow anyone around on the track, in a race, and not have them screw something up so that then you can pass. It is so perfectly predictable, that you can time your moves to the mistakes they will make. Boring, boring, boring. There is absolutely no challenge in racing this game by yourself against the machine.
The only fun is in time trialing (and how much fun is that after a while?) or in dual player race mode. Also, dual player race mode clears the track of traffic, so it's only you and your partner. Pretty dull.
Best racing on the GC is still EA's Nascar Thunder 2004, in my experience. It really taught me to appreciate American Stock Car racing.
cheers,
Boris
Description of R: Racing Evolution
R: Racing Evolution opens up the world of racing to fans of speed. Witness the racing circuit through the eyes of a rebel racer, looking to make his name. Listen to in-game radio communications from crew members and rival driversAll Games
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