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you progress so does the story, Ryan encounters a love interest in Melanine
Sanchez and a rival in super Brit racer Nick Landers. Should you move up into
the Power racing tier you will face your brother Donnie. The narrative is an
excellent touch, realistically rendered and brilliantly voice acted. The
evolving story gives you a reason to continue playing even if you are a
regular 13th place finisher. The pit chiefs comments also work well, adding
a bit of authentic atmosphere, as to the FMVs that appear before each race. |
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However there are a few chips in an otherwise perfect
paintjob. The camera views can be twitchy and the controls not as responsive
as they should be. The replays lack the quality of the GT series. But TOCA's
career mode provides variety and longevity. Between the tournament races,
drivers regularly challenge you to one-on-one races in specific cars, win the
race and you unlock the car for use in the free time mode. There's so much
game here and the rising difficulty level ensures that you wont just sail
through it in a few days. The chaotic, bumper-to-bumper racing is both a joy
and a frustration were races can be won and lost through luck as much as
skill, just like in real-life. |
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Race Driver is a fantastic game with great graphics and superb damage
effects. There is plenty of gameplay to keep you entertained for weeks. |
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The Verdict: |
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Graphics: 8
Sound: 7
Gameplay: 8
Lifespan: 9 |
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Overall: 8/10 |
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