Porsche Challenge
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Ação Games (9 out of 10) (90%)
Gráficos muito bons e uma jogabilidade animal. Feito sob medida para os amantes da velocidade.
Nov 1997 · PlayStation · read reviewMega Fun (88 out of 100) (88%)
Angefangen hat alles mit einer kleinen Spritztour, als ich dann merkte daß mich Porsche Challenge mehr als fesselte, mußte ich einfach meine Meinung dazu abgeben. Doch daß mir jetzt von der durchzockten Nacht, dermaßen der Daumen schmerzt, und mich jeder einzugebende Buchstabe an die feinfühlige Lenkmanöver der Nacht erinnert, daß hatte ich mir auch nicht erhofft. Im Gegensatz zu Ulf gefällt mir Porsche Challenge etwas besser als Rage Racer, da der Spieler, dank der ausgeklügelten Strecken, viel mehr gefordert wird. Auch den grafischen Kritikpunkt kann ich nicht ganz mit Ulf teilen. Porsche Challenge wirkt extrem realistisch, hat im Gegensatz zu Rage Racer keine unsauberen Grafikblitzer und bietet einen Zwei-Spieler-Splittscreen-Modus. Ganz gut gefiel mir noch die Integration virtueller Fahrer, die während des Rennens mit markigen Sprachen um sich werfen. Porsche Challenge ist ein rundum gelungenes Rennspiel, das ich nur jeden ans Herz legen kann.
Apr 1997 · PlayStationVideo Games (88 out of 100) (88%)
Mit Porsche Challenge ist Sony ein erstklassiges Rennspiel gelungen, das sich auch vor Namcos Megahit Ridge Racer nicht zu verstecken braucht.
Mar 1997 · PlayStationAbsolute Playstation (8.5 out of 10) (85%)
I suppose Sony must be complemented on producing a driving game that does the Porsche justice, but I began to wish that I could try out the tracks using a Ford Escort rather than a top of the range sports car just to see how demanding the circuits really are. This is a tremendous advert for the cars manufacturers as the Boxster handles the corners so well but this unfortunately slightly reduces the skill aspect of the game. Put it this way, if you found Wipeout a walkover then you should progress through this at ease, but if you struggled to complete Ridge Racer Revolution then this will be right down your street.
Apr 1997 · PlayStation · read reviewPlay Magazine (82 out of 100) (82%)
Porsche Challenge is certainly no old banger, it's just that instead of the thoroughbred PSX racer we were expecting (and deserve), what we have here is a great looking car with a distinctly average racing engine.
1997 · PlayStationEdge (8 out of 10) (80%)
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe made a stunning development debut with Total NBA '97. Looking around for its second in-house development project, it came up with a rather more exclusive, and prestigious, license. Porsche is in the process of launching its first new car for two decades and has decided that the PlayStation is the platform to take the Boxster into the hearts and minds of videogamers the world over. Good choice. Unsurprisingly, car companies are notoriously twitchy about just how their multi-million-pound projects are portrayed, and what should be Porsche Challenge's strongest point seems, at first, to be its Achilles heel. Along with full blueprints, technical specs and the opportunity to drive the real thing, the programmers seem to have received plenty of concrete restrictions. The game therefore falls neatly into the sim section of the racing genre, and is probably too sluggish to really satisfy committed fans of arcade-style examples.
Apr 1997 · PlayStationPSM (4 out of 5) (80%)
Even with its faults, Porsche Challenge is a darn good racing game. It fully supports Sony's analog controller, which makes driving simply a dream. The lack of multiple cars will deter some gamers, but if you are into realistic driving experiences, this game might just surprise you.
Oct 1997 · PlayStationGame Revolution (B) (75%)
Overall, I think this is a good racing game, but it didn't have that "oomph." Like a car that just can't shift into the high gears in the straight-aways, Porsche Challenge comes up just a little short.
Jun 4th, 2004 · PlayStation · read reviewElectronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) (14 out of 20) (70%)
Porsche Challenge is no slouch, but it could use some refinement.
Oct 1997 · PlayStationVicioJuegos.com / uVeJuegos.com (60 out of 100) (60%)
Porsche Challenge es un videojuego que objetivamente se queda descolgado comparándolo con otros de su misma clase y sus desventajas son en un mayor número que sus puntos fuertes. El efecto popping de sus escenarios, un único modelo a elegir, escasos modos de juego o una duración corta en el que sacar el 100% del juego se conseguirá en torno a 5 horas a lo sumo son varios de los defectos que se le puede achacar al título de Sony. Como contraste, ofrece tres modalidades de dificultad y goza de un sistema multijugador local capaz de retener a los jugadores unas cuantas horas más. Sorprendentemente, este juego fue el más vendido en el Reino Unido aún teniendo como rivales a juegos de la talla de Castlevania: Symphony of the Night o Gran Turismo. En mi opinión, me alegra saber que el juego logró de una gran popularidad y que tantos jugadores se divirtieran con este fantástico videojuego.
Apr 20th, 2013 · PlayStation · read reviewComputer and Video Games (CVG) ( ) (60%)
The cars and circuits all look realistic, the only negative aspect aired by many, is that it's a little boring. This is caused by there only being six cars on the large tracks at a time, often giving the impression that you're the only car on the road. It's one of those games missing something vital, which you can't quite put your fingers on. Some extra courses would have been nice, plus some different cars. Ultimately Porsche is a game that plays better than it looks (and it looks good), but there's not enough to keep bringing you back.
May 1997 · PlayStation · read reviewGameSpot (5.5 out of 10) (55%)
Does it handle like a real Porsche and virtually simulate you behind the wheel? As much as any driving game does - which, unfortunately, is not much.
Sep 2nd, 1997 · PlayStation · read reviewQUICK-SAVE.de N/A
Eine Partie mit dem (damals) brandneuen Porsche Boxster ist in Porsche Challenge wahrlich eine Herausforderung. Hinter der klein vorkommenden Fassade der schicken Präsentation steckt doch etwas mehr Spiel drin als man denkt. Die KI ist für meinen Geschmack etwas stark ausgefallen, um das Spiel auch für Anfänger attraktiv zu machen. So erfreuen sich allerdings erfahrene Rennspieler an den abwechslungsreichen Varianten der vier Gebiete, die man mit dem Roadster aus Stuttgart umkreisen kann. Drückt man bei den kleineren Schwächen ein Auge zu, steht dem Fahrerlebnis nichts im Wege…es sei denn, der interaktive Modus ist an der Reihe.
Apr 15th, 2022 · PlayStation · read reviewPlayer Reviews
A licensed game based on Porsche's 'new' (at the time) model
The Good
While being a fan of the Sony PlayStation and liking the console that much, I liked the tracks, but not all of them though, and the only car you use is a Boxster, but the only difference is the colour and the driver. But, I pretty much liked the "interactive" tracks idea, patterns change every lap. While some are confusing to navigate, and others easy, you'd better think twice learning the tracks before that. The graphics are quite good for a PS1 game that aged well in my opinion. On the other hand, sound is the best part. I liked the music as much as the vehicle sounds, so the music is the best part by far.
The Bad
There isn't a map, so the radar which has colour-coded dots is really weird. There's only one car you drive and that's bad. Why not the 911 series? It coulda been a lot better. The controls are the worst part that kills it for me. Pressing the up button on the D-pad honks your horn. So why it's there? Or even L1? It's so confusing what button does.
The Bottom Line
A rather decent PS1 title, but if you want a better racer, you should probably get Need for Speed on the same console.
by BlaringCoder (169) on Nov 18th, 2016 · PlayStation
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