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  • lnin0
    MVP
    • Aug 2003
    • 1507

    #1

    RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

    First online review that I know of. Scored an 8 out of 10 but the guy seemed to take him sims seriously. A lot of the negatives he mentioned - graphics and presentation - are going to get this game slapped around by most of the other mainstream American reviewers.

    He also complimented the difficulty levels and the fact the game eases players in at the level they are comfortable with. Rewards players no matter the skill level they choose and is always holding their hand trying to help them to the next level.

    Such unpolished aspects won't do the game any favours when it's competing against the likes of GRID and PGR4, but shrewd racing fans should be able to look past the exterior and appreciate the finely tuned engine beneath. Race Pro is a great driving experience, striking a rare balance between the immediate enjoyment of an arcade racer and the deeper, more nuanced long-term satisfaction of a hardcore sim.
    Despite being over six feet tall, I used to drive a Mini. A proper old Mini, like in The Italian Job. I loved that Mini…
    Last edited by lnin0; 02-02-2009, 09:05 PM.
  • Bahnzo
    Can't spell antetokounmpo
    • Jun 2003
    • 2809

    #2
    Re: RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

    Originally posted by lnin0
    First online review that I know of. Scored an 8 out of 10 but the guy seemed to take him sims seriously. A lot of the negatives he mentioned - graphics and presentation - are going to get this game slapped around by most of the other mainstream American reviewers.

    He also complimented the difficulty levels and the fact the game eases players in at the level they are comfortable with. Rewards players no matter the skill level they choose and is always holding their hand trying to help them to the next level.



    http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ra...-review?page=1
    Thanks! I have to admit this game is probably review proof for me. I'll be picking it up on day one.
    Steam: Bahnzo

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    • RunN1st
      MVP
      • Oct 2002
      • 2906

      #3
      Re: RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

      Too bad this game isn't coming out for PS3. Playing withn the 360 wheel vs. the G25 is not even close!
      Last edited by RunN1st; 02-09-2009, 12:09 PM.
      "The older I get, the faster I was!"
      PSN: RunN1st

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      • Rules
        Go Irish
        • Jul 2002
        • 3813

        #4
        Re: RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

        This is probably one game that I could care less what the reviews say. Another must buy this year!

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        • DXZeke
          Straight Edge
          • Feb 2003
          • 2538

          #5
          Re: RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

          Are you guys still on board for buying Race Pro?
          BeyondMediaOnline.com

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          • mac3
            Rookie
            • Feb 2009
            • 12

            #6
            Re: RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

            I'm willing to take a chance with this one. Looks pretty good from what I've seen!
            www.nascar360.net

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            • RunN1st
              MVP
              • Oct 2002
              • 2906

              #7
              Re: RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

              I may eventually buy it but for now I'm having too much fun with rFactor.:wink:
              "The older I get, the faster I was!"
              PSN: RunN1st

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              • Flamehead
                Banned
                • Dec 2002
                • 1501

                #8
                Re: RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

                Day 1 purchase for me without hesitation.

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                • Zlax45
                  Pro
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 724

                  #9
                  Re: RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

                  When does it come out here?

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                  • DXZeke
                    Straight Edge
                    • Feb 2003
                    • 2538

                    #10
                    Re: RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

                    Originally posted by Zlax45
                    When does it come out here?
                    Supposedly the 18th
                    BeyondMediaOnline.com

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                    • Rules
                      Go Irish
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 3813

                      #11
                      Re: RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

                      Originally posted by Flamehead
                      Day 1 purchase for me without hesitation.
                      Same here

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                      • Zlax45
                        Pro
                        • Feb 2003
                        • 724

                        #12
                        Re: RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

                        Originally posted by Rules
                        Same here
                        I might get it on the first day...we should see...

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                        • ryanj81592
                          Rookie
                          • Feb 2009
                          • 4

                          #13
                          Re: RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

                          Don't know if i'll buy it. I'm a graphics whore. hope its like forza 2, i really liked that game

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                          • lnin0
                            MVP
                            • Aug 2003
                            • 1507

                            #14
                            Re: RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

                            A little good news. Although the videos were removed at Atari's request before I could see them, the Author sounds pretty positive on the game.

                            Atari's and Simbin's Race Pro will be released next week, and here is two gameplay videos of it! I'm enjoying it so far and I've been surprised by several things in it. We'll put up First 10 Minutes and images of it closer to its release, but until then enjoy these two videos showing a WTCC and a F3000 race. They are recorded using the medium assistance/realism setting, out of possible 3 (the options are visible in the videos). As you'll see, simply cutting corners isn't always the best way to gain places! Update: Videos deleted at Atari's request, we were never told but apparently they would rather not have anyone capture videos before the release.


                            Atari's and Simbin's Race Pro will be released next week, and here is two gameplay videos of it! I'm enjoying it so far and I've been surprised by several things in it. We'll put up First 10 Minutes and images of it closer to its release, but until then enjoy these two videos showing a WTCC and a F3000 race. They are recorded using the medium assistance/realism setting, out of possible 3 (the options are visible in the videos). As you'll see, simply cutting corners isn't always the best way to gain places!
                            Update: Videos deleted at Atari's request, we were never told but apparently they would rather not have anyone capture videos before the release.
                            If you read through the comments someone brings up frame rate and screen tearing they saw in the video. The author's response is a little concerning....
                            The WTCC video has a bit tearing yes, don't know if it depends on track or so since it's less in the F3000 one. But I wouldn't agree on that the framerate is "godawful", it dips during turns sometimes but it's nowhere close to what for example NFS: Undercover is. I don't think it's a big problem at all while playing, but I know people who demands 60 fps won't be pleased by it.
                            I hope this is not MotoGP06 all over again. I can forgive a ton of things but screen tearing and bad frame rates are a tough pill to swallow in a racer. It is basically why I stopped PC racing because every new year of sims required a massive investment to upgrade your PC.
                            The Eurogamer review made no mention of these issues so hopefully it is pretty isolated.

                            I am buying no matter what - $40 is a small price to pay to support the lifeblood of future console sims but I hope it is a great game none the less.
                            Last edited by lnin0; 02-15-2009, 04:41 PM.

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                            • JimmyPelican
                              Rookie
                              • Feb 2008
                              • 49

                              #15
                              Re: RACE Pro Review (Eurogamer)

                              Originally posted by lnin0
                              screen tearing and bad frame rates are a tough pill to swallow in a racer.
                              This is something that concerns me about this game. I'll be keeping an eye on this. Please let us know when you get the game to confirm if this is an issue or not.

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