R:Racing Evolution (Xbox)

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Description

R:Racing Evolution is a racing game featuring several modes of gameplay:

Racing Life: This is a single player story mode. You play the part of Rena Hayami who begins the story as an ambulance driver. After successfully racing the vehicle to the hospital, you're offered a chance to drive a racecar. Rena's saga to become champion and defeat her rivals will unfold in various cut scenes between races and driving challenges that you must complete. There are 14 chapters total.

Event Challenge: There are a variety of racing events you can enter, each with an entrance few you must earn by winning previous challenges. You can also tune up your car or buy new cars.

Arcade Mode: Here you can run a single race against computer controlled cars on the track of your choice. You can set several game options, such as the number of laps and rival cars.

Time Attack: Choose a racetrack and car, and try to earn the best time!

VS. Mode: This is a two player game. Choose a track, and two players race for either the best time or earn the most points.

The game features a variety of racing options you can set, including brake assist (will automatically brake for you if you enter a turn too fast), transmission types (automatic or manual), race difficulty, and adjustments to your cars performance. There are a variety of cars available, each with unique speed and steering characteristics. You can also unlock more cars by playing Racing Life and Event Challenge. There is also a pressure meter: when driving behind another vehicle, you will begin to apply psychological pressure to the driver which is indicated by a meter above the car. When full, the driver will be very likely to make a mistake giving you an opportunity to pass easily! There is an instant replay option, and you can save your best (or worst!) races for viewing later on.

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Alternate Titles

• "R: Racing Evolution - Live in the Fast Lane" -- Japanese tag-lined title
• "R:Racing" -- European title

Part of the Following Groups

• Automobile: Audi TT
• Automobile: BMW 3 Series
• Automobile: Chevrolet Corvette
• Automobile: DeLorean DMC-12
• Automobile: Dodge Charger
• Automobile: Dodge Viper
• Automobile: Ford Focus
• Automobile: Ford Mustang
• Automobile: Ford Puma
• Automobile: Honda Integra
• Automobile: Honda NSX
• Automobile: Honda S2000
• Automobile: Lotus Elise
• Automobile: Mazda RX-7
• Automobile: McLaren F1
• Automobile: Mitsubishi Lancer
• Automobile: Nissan 350Z
• Automobile: Nissan Skyline
• Automobile: Peugeot 206
• Automobile: Saleen S7
• Automobile: Subaru Impreza
• Automobile: Toyota MR2
• Automobile: Toyota Supra
• Automobile: Volkswagen W12
• Middleware: CRI
• Protagonist: Female
• Setting: City - Monaco

User Reviews

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Critic Reviews

GamePro (US)	Dec 10, 2003	4.5 out of 5	90
DreamStation.cc	Jan 27, 2004	7.5 out of 10	75
Next Level Gaming	Dec 08, 2003	74 out of 100	74
Extreme Gamer	Jan 02, 2004	7 out of 10	70
IGN	Dec 10, 2003	6.8 out of 10	68
GameSpot	Dec 09, 2003	6.6 out of 10	66
Jeuxvideo.com	Apr 05, 2004	12 out of 20	60
contactmusic.com	Apr 15, 2004	6 out of 10	60
Game Revolution	Jan, 2004	C	50
The Video Game Critic	May 12, 2004	F	0

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Trivia

GameCube version

At one time, when you bought the GameCube version of R: Racing Evolution at a store, such as EB Games, you were also handed a free copy of Pac-Man Vs..

Xbox version

The Xbox version of the game includes a special H1 Hummer not found on the other consoles.

Information also contributed by Nikolaus Zier

Related Web Sites

• IGCD Internet Game Cars Database (Game page on IGCD, a database that tries to archive vehicles found in video games.)
• Wikipedia: R:Racing Evolution (Information about R:Racing Evolution at Wikipedia)