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Gran Turismo 2

2000 · Racing · Sony Playstation

Gran Turismo 2 is a racing game. The player must maneuver an automobile to compete against artificially intelligent drivers on various race tracks. The game uses two different modes: Arcade Mode and Simulation Mode (Gran Turismo Mode in PAL and Japanese versions). In the arcade mode, the player can freely choose vehicles they wish to use, and can enable damage, while the simulation mode requires the player to earn driver's licenses, pay for vehicles, and earn trophies in order to unlock new and returning courses. Gran Turismo 2 features nearly 650 automobiles and 27 racing tracks, including rally tracks. Compared with Gran Turismo, the gameplay, physics and graphics are very similar: the only real noticeable difference in vehicle dynamics was the brakes, which became much less likely to lock up and cause the vehicle to oversteer. The major changes are the vastly expanded number of cars, tracks and races in simulation mode. Other differences include that the player can race events separately, if they do not want to enter the whole tournament. The player is no longer able to "qualify" for each race entered.

Grand Theft Auto

1997 · Action · Sony Playstation

In Grand Theft Auto, the player takes the role of a small-time criminal trying to make it big with the mob. Stealing cars, doing jobs for the gangsters and behaving generally anti-social are the way to success. The action moves through six levels spread over three different cities, each based on a real US city: Liberty City (based on New York City), San Andreas (based on San Francisco) and Vice City (based on Miami). To finish a level, a certain score must be reached. Stealing cars and crashing into traffic, driving over pedestrians and killing cops all raise the score, but the big points are made through jobs. Answering phones or entering special cars brings mission assignments, from simple "ditch-a-hot-car" jobs to supporting bank robberies or carrying out assassinations. Completing a mission will raise the score substantially and also increase the score multiplier, so that completing the next felony will gain even more points. Criminal behavior comes with a price of course: if policemen witness a crime, the player's wanted level rises. At the lowest level, a single police car might give chase, whereas at the highest level whole car squads hunt the player, the police set up roadblocks and shoot to kill. The only way to evade the cops is to find a respray shop and get a new paint job with new license plates. This costs money which is deducted from the score, however. But even dying or being arrested are not the end. The player has several lives, and ending up in jail simply results in being stripped of all weapons and armor and the score multiplier being lowered. The entire action is viewed from a top-down perspective, which zooms out while driving a car, for a better overview at high speeds. The cities are many screens large and can be freely explored. Crates are scattered over the cities, which might include weapons (from pistols to rocket launchers), armor or other bonus items: extra lives, police bribes (used to reduce the wanted level to zero) and get-out-of-jail-free cards (used to retain score multiplier and weapons when busted). Dozens of different vehicles are available for the taking, each with unique characteristics: a bus will handle very differently than a sports car.

Grand Theft Auto 2

1999 · Action · Sony Playstation

Lie, cheat, and steal your way through three districts of a huge city in the follow-up to Grand Theft Auto. Earn the respect of 7 different gangs as you demolish the town in your attempt to make lots of cash. The game takes place at an undisclosed time in the near future. Unlike the first game which featured three different cities, Grand Theft Auto 2 only features a single town, but it's divided in three districts which are unlocked one at a time: downtown, residential and industrial. Like in the original the player goes around answering phones to initiate various missions. The game uses an overhead camera in a 3D landscape and allows the player to freely explore the city and steal any vehicle the player sets his or her eyes on. To unlock new districts the player must reach a certain score which is done by committing crimes and finishing missions. Because the game now features multiple criminal gangs, the player must choose allegiances. Performing missions for one gang, will decrease the player's reputation for another. When the player commits crimes he also becomes wanted by the local police, but as more crimes are committed without shaking the police, they will give way for first SWAT Teams, then Special Agents and finally the army. New features include the ability to save at the church, when donating enough money, and various side missions, such as becoming a taxi driver to ear money. There are also many new cars with weapons attached such as a firetruck with a flamethrower and a car with machine guns.

Europe Racer

2001 · Racing · Sony Playstation

Europe Racer is a Racing game, developed by Davilex and published by Koch Media, which was released in Europe in 2001. In the game someone has chosen you to race in the ‘Europe Racer’, the ‘Most Challenging Motor Vehicle competition known to man’, and it’s then up to you to take part in the races in 15 tracks throughout Europe. The game takes you across about ten different countries including Stockholm, Paris and Athens. Such landmarks include Red Square and the Eiffel tower. Teams from Europe, Russia, Japan and the USA compete in this illegal street race, always trying to hide from the police. Manufacturer's description: Spectacular racing through Europe's major cities! The worlds top racers are revving their engines, tuning their vehicles and getting ready to burn some rubber. The most prestigious illegal European road race organisation is hosting a cannonball run through the major cities of Europe. Various different racing clubs from Europe, Russia, Japan and the United States will take part. These nations will all be competing to win this major event and to lay claim to the racing title of Europe. This will be the ultimate heart stopping, action packed race and you have been invited to compete. To represent your country and to bring that title home. All you have to do is finish first..and avoid the police who will be hot on your tail all the way.. Features: Third or first person perspectives. 3D graphics Cartoon graphics Racing theme.

Extreme 500

2000 · Racing · Sony Playstation

Slip on your leathers and prepare for the most exhilarating and realistic two-wheeled ride of your life! ...so real you'll smell the burning rubber! Featuring 20 fully detailed tracks including dedicated network and test circuits along with multiple racing modes, it's an immersive simulation that gives you the ability to either fully customize your engine, from your shock settings to your gear configuration, or take advantage of the multiple driving aids.

Extreme Go-Kart Racing

2003 · Racing · Sony Playstation

This value-minded release comes to North America courtesy of Tommo and A1 Games. Play as one of 12 racers competing for first-place finishes on seven different race tracks, which include pavement and frozen landscapes. Three modes of play include: Grand Prix, Time Attack, and Two-Player Versus. Use the drift technique and grab turbo capsules littering the race courses to give you a competitive edge.

Felony 11-79

1997 · Action · Sony Playstation

Hit and run, baby! Thrash beach-front property, police cars, glass fronted mini-malls and billboards -- essentially, any and everything goes for the greatest joyride of your life! The mission is grab the goods, destroy what you can and get the heck outta town...fast!

Driver

1999 · Action · Sony Playstation

Driver is an action driving video game developed by Reflections Interactive and published by GT Interactive Software for the PlayStation.

Dragstars

2002 · Racing · Sony Playstation

Dragstars is a Racing game, developed by Midas Interactive Entertainment and published by Success, which was released in Japan in 2000.

Destruction Derby 2

1997 · Racing · Sony Playstation

Destruction Derby 2 is a vehicular combat racing video game developed by Reflections Interactive and published in 1996 by Psygnosis for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation. The sequel to Destruction Derby, players race with the goal of earning points by damaging opponent cars. Standard races and matches based in arenas with the goal of remaining the last player driving are also available. The game is an overhaul of the original and features ideas that did not make it into the first game including tracks that feature obstacles and improved realism. The car mechanics were also redesigned. Development was also focused on Americanisation: the game style shifted away from the British banger racing of the original, and the cars and music were changed to fit a NASCAR theme. The game features Paul Page as commentator, and the soundtrack was created by thrash metal bands Jug and Tuscan. The game was positively received, with reviewers praising the large tracks and car physics.

Cyber Speed

1995 · Action · Sony Playstation

Race around a futuristic race track tied to a cable, bumping and shooting your opponents. Think "Wipeout" meets cable cars.

Burning Road

1996 · Racing · Sony Playstation

Burning Road is an arcade racing game, heavily influenced by Daytona USA. There are four types of cars to drive: two muscle cars, a drag car and a monster truck, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. There are three different courses to drive on (a wooded area, city streets and snow area) and also have a reverse track variation that can be unlocked. The object is not only to finish ahead of opponents, but also cross checkpoints in order to add more time to the ever depleting timer at the top of the screen.

BursTrick WakeBoarding

2001 · Racing · Sony Playstation

BursTrick: Wake Boarding!! is an extreme-sports game using gameplay similar to Wave Race 64, the main difference being that, as you are pulled by a boat when wake boarding, it is almost like an auto-scroller and you do not have nearly as much freedom of movement. There are two gameplay modes, Obstacle and Trick. In Obstacle mode, you race around a track and must complete the track in time and collect enough points by wake boarding through rings and over jumps. In Trick mode, you compete to score as many points as possible by performing tricks. There are over 45 tricks in total.

Championship Motocross 2001 Featuring Ricky Carmichael

2001 · Racing · Sony Playstation

Last fall's Championship Motocross featuring Ricky Carmichael for PlayStation game console was widely heralded as the best motocross racer in the very competitive motocross category. Now CMX is back with Championship Motocross 2001 featuring Ricky Carmichael. Featuring 30 real motocross riders and freestylers, dozens of real tracks, real bikes, loads of tricks and combos, hi-rez graphics and an even more finely tuned RMD physics system, this is the only PlayStation game race fans need!

Championship Motocross featuring Ricky Carmichael

1999 · Racing · Sony Playstation

This motocross game offers 9 customizable dirt bikes in three categories: 125cc, 250cc and 250cc. The six main modes include championship, split-screen head-to-head, single races and time attack modes. There are 12 tracks available and these have been divided into motocross, supercross and endure tracks, both indoor and outdoor, with different surfaces. On top of that, each course can also be reversed. An additional touch is added by dynamic weather effects. Each bike, with different performances, can be fully tuned based on suspension, brakes, gears, tires... If racing for the finish line is not enough, you can also perform stunts with the trick system to wow the spectators. As the game’s title implies, you are able to race as or against motocross star Ricky Carmichael.

Bugriders: The Race of Kings

1998 · Racing · Sony Playstation

The King of Entymion, Leptus, is about to die. Rather than hold elections or keep the tradition of primogeniture, the next king will be chosen with a race. Not just any race, but a race in which the participants ride on giant bugs. Choose from 22 different contestants, each with unique racing styles and weapon, and try to be the first to the finish line on six tracks. If finishing first is a little too tough, make your bug go faster by using your riding crop. But be careful, or your bug will quit running for you. For those looking for a less-than-honest way to win, collect power-ups and weapons scattered throughout the track to blow past your opponents or blast them out of the sky. And don't forget to keep your eyes open for the shortcuts in each track. Do you have the nerve and the skill to win the Great Race? Play BUG RIDERS: The Race of Kings and find out.

C3 Racing

1998 · Racing · Sony Playstation

Max Power Racing is a racing simulation game. It is licensed by the UK magazine Max Power. It features cars from various manufacturers. It features 30 tracks across 11 countries from all over the world, featuring cities, mountain roads as well as off-road tracks. You can play in arcade mode (to unlock tracks), player mode and championship mode. Player mode allows you to play against a friend or set personal records and in championship mode you play through all tracks. There are four difficulties to select from in the championship mode. You start with the lowest, but finishing first gains you points with which you can unlock the other difficulties and new and better cars to race with.

Carmageddon

1999 · Racing · Sony Playstation

In Carmageddon, the player races a vehicle against a number of other computer controlled competitors in various settings, including city, mine and industrial areas. The player has a certain amount of time to complete each race, but more time may be gained by collecting bonuses, damaging the competitors' cars or by running over pedestrians.

Chocobo Racing

1999 · Racing · Sony Playstation

The Chocobo has appeared in every Final Fantasy game since Final Fantasy IV as a large yellow bird that you can ride to other destinations or use during fights. With Chocobo Racing, you can race a Chocobo along with a range of different characters both from the Final Fantasy world including Cloud and Cid from Final Fantasy VII and created just for the game through many different fantasy worlds at high speed, using a selection of weapons to aid you. The game supports 1 and 2 player racing.

Circuit Breakers

1998 · Racing · Sony Playstation

CIRCUIT BREAKERS is new kind of racing game. Rather than racing on road courses, the tracks are more like roller coaster rides, with hairpin turns and drastic drops. And, like a roller coaster, there are no walls to keep you on the track. So, missing a turn will throw you into the abyss and cost you valuable time. Your ability to stay on course is tested in three play modes: World Series, Battle, and Time Trial. In World Series, try to beat seven opponents in 16 different races. Battle mode allows you to challenge three friends to a race. If you find the track too crowded, tackle the Time Trial mode and create new world records for each track. In all modes, the courses are littered with power ups including rocket boosters, shrinkers, and oil slicks that give the player a competitive edge. If you're tired of the same old racing games, give CIRCUIT BREAKERS a try.

Colin McRae Rally 2.0

2000 · Racing · Sony Playstation

Cool Boarders 2

1998 · Racing · Sony Playstation

Cool Boarders 2 features four stock riders and six stock tracks. Many more are available as you progress through the game or unlock them with codes or secrets. This installment of the Cool Boarders series features a split screen "Vs" mode, where two human players can race each other. It also features a one person race option, to race against up to six CPU controlled players. The tracks all vary in length and challenge level. There is also a half pipe, Boardpark level and a Trick Master Run with continuous jumps and a tutorial to teach you all the moves. The move list in Cool Boarders 2 is quite extensive, including standard board grabs and various flips and spins. The graphic technology is primarily based on 3D polygonal models. The game also features red book audio.

Cool Boarders (PAL)

1996 · Racing · Sony Playstation

Cool Boarders is a snowboarding video game that focuses on navigating through three main courses, with additional unlockable tracks. Players compete to achieve the fastest time, score the most points from performing tricks, and accumulate total points, combining both metrics. The game emphasizes a mix of speed and trick-based gameplay, offering a variety of boards that influence gameplay mechanics. While praised for its thrilling experience and diverse board options, critics noted its lack of multiplayer or AI competition modes and quirky physics, such as unintended ricocheting between barriers and objects sliding uphill. The game was an early entry in the extreme sports genre, paving the way for more popular titles in the field.

Cool Boarders 3

1998 · Racing · Sony Playstation

The Ultimate Snowboarding Experience! All the Tricks and Maneuvers ~ Pull off killer tricks like "Methods," "Japan Air," "Mistys," "Melancholys," and "Sad Air," plus thousands of combos of flips, spins and grabs. All new fighting allows you to punch your opponent while racing 34 Daring, Diverse 3D Courses ~ Race on a wide variety of courses with razor sharp turns, intimidating jumps, huge moguls, treacherous ice and more. Twice as many courses as last year's game. 22 Authentic Snowboards ~ Choose from 16 Burton® and 6 Ride® snowboards all individually designed with their own specific performance and board graphics.