Race Pro Preview (Xbox 360)
Released in 2005 on PC, GTR itself as a reference in terms of automobile simulation. Aware of the potential offered by the Xbox 360, SimBin and Atari take a new turn by producing Pro Race, another vision of motor sport console.
SimBin is a Swedish developer specializing in automobile simulation games, and for good reason, even the big boss of the studio is a former professional series! It is from this expertise SimBim decided to start the race with the gaming series GTR, a franchise now recognized by all fans of the genre. For his first experience on next-generation console, the developer chose the Xbox 360. To be clear, SimBin will propose to the owners of Xbox 360 experience the same as on a PC with a content close to Race 07. In this context, one should not expect a revolution for connoisseurs of the franchise ...and so much the better.
SimBim actually followed the same direction by capitalizing fully on the physics engine and Pro Race is necessarily less flashy than Race Driver: Grid, the technology used by SimBin capitalize fully on the data related to the realism of conduct, a choice Strategic completely assumed. It is true that on consoles, there are few games of funds can boast of providing an experience where any setting, even sensitive, can be decisive in the first place. At this level, SimBim made no concession over previous versions, the management of its tires through many settings ultra-sophisticated (management of petrol, gearbox). Like previous versions on the PC, the sound environment has also received special care.
Despite the possibility of activating several options for assistance (and choice of degree of simulation), there was no question the merits of simplifying the game to address a "public console. Admittedly, Race Pro is a soft demanding rebutera probably a certain players, but the title of SimBin advocates of noble values, based on undeniable assets acquired over the years. Starting with a total immersion, especially if one takes into account the modeling of vehicle interiors with both always made. In the continuity of the PC version, Race Pro 48 vehicle models in 19 different classes (WTCC, WTTC, Mini Cooper Challenge ...). There are also the best-known brands of discipline such as BMW, Seat, Aston, Audi and manufacturers least in sight. In terms of game modes, Race Pro offers a career based on the signing of contracts with carmakers. It also offers 3 new circuits in the city, in Pau, Porto and Macau. As against one regrets that the developers have not applied more in the management of the damage still very superficial. More concretely, Race Pro seems to be hard hit from a visual one engine was clearly out. As against, it is clear that the title remains accessible to the lever, a strong will on the part of developers. However, Race Pro is obviously a very special with a steering wheel sensation then reach the summit. A note to finish the opportunity to face eleven other participants on the Xbox Live. Scheduled departure for the month of February 2009.
