Amazon Maximum Age: 17 years Amazon Minimum Age: 96 months Binding: Video Game Brand: Bizarre Creations EAN: 0659556745141 ESRB Age Rating: Everyone Label: Microsoft Software Manufacturer: Microsoft Software Model: 659556745141 Platform: Xbox Publisher: Microsoft Software Sales Rank: 6020 Studio: Microsoft Software
Features:
Kudos reward system - players are rewarded by a ratings system scoring their style, dexterity and ultimate success. Kudos is a measure of the recognition players personally receive for the skill, flair and daring they drive with, and for the accomplishments achieved throughout the game.
20 radical and stylish cars from top manufacturers - wide range of vehicles offer players a variety of high-performance driving experiences.
300+ circuits, in four cities (London, Tokyo, San Francisco, New York) - the large number of tracks offer players the best circuit-based racing in four of the world's greatest cities.
Each of the 12 areas in the four cities has been accurately modeled to capture their most intricate geographical details.
The look and feel of each city is enhanced with radio stations andDJs broadcasting the hottest tunes.
Product Description: For the ultimate racing thrill, try Project Gotham Racing with the Mad Catz MC2 Racing Wheel! Project Gotham Racing is the future generation racing game where fun and reward come from focusing equally on speed, flair and risk-taking. Project Gotham Racing is circuit-based racing in photo-real
Amazon.com Review: Bizarre Creations, the developer of Metropolis Street Racer for Dreamcast, makes its Xbox debut with a sequel of sorts. Project Gotham Racing is very similar to its predecessor, except with refined gameplay mechanics and vastly improved graphics. The focus of this racer is unique, as it's centered on the "kudos" system. Players are rewarded bonus points for sustaining slides, riding on two wheels, catching air, clean driving, and passing other drivers. Chaining any of these actions together results in high-scoring combinations. So in addition to trying to finish the race first, the player must worry about style and technique to succeed in this game. The kudos system is fun and definitely makes this game stand out from the competition.
Another highlight is the game's detailed graphics. The more than 200 circuits based on London, Tokyo, San Francisco, and New York are extremely authentic. Those familiar with the cities are sure to do a double take at the numerous courses. The game's cars are also beautifully rendered and feature impressive reflection and lighting effects.
Gameplay is quite diverse with quick race, arcade race, kudos challenge, time attack, and multiplayer modes. Kudos challenge alone features nine different types of gameplay that range among races, time trials, and obstacle courses. The only significant drawback with Project Gotham Racing is its difficulty. Most players will find that two-thirds to three-quarters of the way through, the game becomes exceedingly difficult to the point where it's more frustrating than fun. Despite this problem, it still provides dozens of hours of entertainment for most and a challenging time for hard-core gamers. All players will find Project Gotham Racing a truly distinct and beautiful racer. --Raymond M. Padilla
Pros:
Unique gameplay
Exquisitely beautiful cars
Detailed levels that look like the real cities
Cons:
Frustratingly difficult towards the end
Fewer cars than other racing games
Amazon.com Product Description: This super-slick driving game lets players strap into more than 20 licensed cars and compete on more than 300 circuits in cities around the world. In addition, the game boasts 100-plus individual and wheel-to-wheel challenges, an arcade mode, and a four-person multiplayer option. You may want to put your seat back--this could be a long drive. In a unique twist, players are rewarded with a ratings system that scores their style, dexterity, and placement. Throw on the flare, boast your driving skills, and prove your daring side and you'll be rewarded.
Unlike Crazy Taxi's reward scheme, Project Gotham Racing is a true-to-life racing simulation (no bounding from rooftops here). The tracks--located in global centers such as London, Tokyo, New York, and San Francisco--are incredibly detailed, adding a thick layer of realism to the course. The cars are just as nicely rendered, each shining with the gloss of a fresh paint job and driving with the appropriate responses for its particular style. Those looking for a game with speed to match the hardware should add this racer to their list of Xbox must-haves.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - This game stinks!
this game is terrible, if you like racing games you'll still think this is bad. The driving physics are terrible, i stopped after 5 minutes because i couldn't take another moment of this. This is why you see 5 people selling this for 1 cent. they want to get rid of it.
Rating: - Great and fantastic Sim Racing Game!!!
I'll never forget the first time I put this game into my X Box and fired it up! I had not adjusted any of the custom soundtracks, and was using the default San Francisco Live 105 radio program! Wow! I heard a DJ that I listen to all the time here in Frisco! I couldn't believe my ears! It was like I was driving in my beloved San Francisco, in real life! In the words of Christopher Farley, in "Tommy Boy," THAT WAS AWESOME!
And when I adjusted the soundtrack and added in my own music, it GOT EVEN BETTER! I felt like I was driving my own Super Model race car, around the streets of Frisco, enjoying my life to its fullest! Just writing this review, is making me hungry to race home and play this game again! I love it!
Racing bonus and karma, is a nice touch. Different than other game franchises. I have not had the pleasure of playing installment 2, or 3, on the X Box 360, but I will defiantly pick up the X Box 360 version, when I buy my 360 Holiday 2007.
I highly recommend purchasing this wonderful videogame!
MC White said: Ch-ch-ch-check it out!
Rating: - Great game, not as good as the second though. (Obviousely)
No doubt that Project Gotham Racing is an extremely fun game, but it is just not as good as the second one. I will make this review in PRO/CON format. It is basically your average racing game with the addition of Kudos, which are basically points that you get for cutting sharp turns.
PRO:
1.Graphics are over average
2.Audio (If you like rap)
3.The idea of Kudos is pretty neat.
CON:
1.Not as many cars as PGR 2
2.Not as many maps as PGR 2
3.Not very realistic
4.Not online
5.Can get frustrating at times
This game definetely gets a 5/5 in terms of how fun it is, but there is just way less features in this one then there is in the second PGR 2 which is the reason why i gave it a 3/5.
Rating: - Awful
I didnt think id see the day where there would be a racing game this bad. No career mode at all, theres no storyline, it takes forever to unlock things and all you can do is quick race and arcade race. HUGE waste of $20. Dont buy unless you like bieng bored to death.
Rating: - Lamest of the Lame
I've played some very lame games but this game is realy bad.
All the cars suck in the beginning and it takes FOREVER to unlock other cars. If I could I wouldn't give this game any stars. THIS GAME SUCKS!
- This game stinks!
- Great and fantastic Sim Racing Game!!!
- Great game, not as good as the second though. (Obviousely)
