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Game Information
- Platform: PlayStation 3
- PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
- Media: Video Game
- Item Quantity: 1
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Product Description
- Official licensed game of the Ferrari Challenge series
- Up to 16 international racing circuits, plus additional unlockable content
- All official teams and cars from the real-world the racing series, plus new downloadable teams, cars and content made available at the start of each new season
- Downloadable cars updated each month, circuits, hill climbs and customisation options to build online Nintendo Community
- Lifelike vehicle simulation and handling dynamics
- Realistic Ferrari race damage modeling and simulation
- Unlock additional Ferrari cars including 360 Challenge, 355 Challenge, 348 Challenge and many other cars that have featured over the Ferrari Challenge weekends including the Ferrari FXX
- Multiple game options including Ferrari Challenge Seasons, Time Trial, Practice, Endurance and Quick Race Modes
- Win in game Ferrari Collector cards featuring current and historical Ferrari marques with full Wi-Fi connectivity for Battle Cards
- Motion-sensitive controller options including support and options for the "Official Ferrari Steering Wheel"
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I picked up Ferrari Challenge as I'd heard some good things about it over the internet forums and, despite middling magazine reviews, it really is far better than expected. It's not perfect yet, and Eutechnyx realise this as a patch is due out in the next few weeks to sort out some of the framerate, AI and online issues that fans have picked up on, but it's good to know a developer is listening and responding quickly. As for the game itself, graphically it's not disimilar in look to Forza 2 with a level of oversaturation in the colour that the developer says is a tribute to the old Sega F355 game but, in truth, is a bit overdone. The tracks are well modelled though, and the cars are superbly detailed. Not quite to GT5 levels of obsession, but far better than Forza 2's toytown looking bodywork. Only a limited number of Ferrari's are available to begin with, around 25, but more DLC is promised with a combination of additional cars and tracks. I believe some is also to be included with the forthcoming patch as compensation, but nothing is concrete yet. Sound is decent but could be better with some odd flaws and the occasional clipping as the revs rise as one sample gives way to another but not quite seamlessly. The track selection is excellent though, and combined with forgiving but,ultimately, supremely satisfying, handling, there is a lot of pleasure for driving game fans to have here. It's certainly a lot better than the hugely disappointing GRID and with a better sensation of speed than GT5. Forza 2 might be more accurate, but it's also ridiculously and unrealistically twitchy at times whereas PGR has good car balance but unrealistic grip levels. FC:TP is closer to PGRs friendlier physics model but manages to combine it with realistic grip levels and this makes it, along with 14 real world tracks with not a single boring made up one in sight, the most satisfying console racer on the new gen consoles to date. Even with the assists off, there is an obvious occasional helping hand with the steering control, at least using a controller, and it would be nice to see a patch or DLC that lets you use the simulation model without it, even if it is much harder to control. It'll be a niche game this, that appeals to console racers after a decently realistic racer without going into the anal levels of simulation that R-Factor or Papyrus specialise in. If you're after an arcade racer with lots of variety, steer clear, but if you want a very good racing game verging on greatness, give this a try. But make sure you turn your colour levels down on the TV! And if you need a little push in the game's direction, the tutorial is set in Ferrari's testing ground of Fiorano and your instructor is a superbly programmed Tiff Needell!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I rented this game recently, after being a fan of the last Ferrari game, and a fan in general of driving games. Here is my 'trademark' review:
GOOD POINTS:
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+ The graphics at times are really good
+ Each Ferrari looks as beautiful in game as it does in real life
+ The presentation of the game is very good. Loved the carbon textured menu.
+ Engine sounds like they should
+ Loved the way the cars handle - just like in real life
BAD POINTS:
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- The rest of the audio is absent
- Some of the graphics are blotchy and strangely poor compared to the car models
- Not an overly big game, and its appeal can soon wear thin
- The online section is not very good - IMO
OVERALL: It is not a bad game. But it is not brilliant. Ferrari Challenge does a few things right, especially the core racing engine, but the experience isn't nearlyt as good as it could or should, be, which is a shame. The best driving games on PS3, for me are Gran Turimso 5: Prologue for realism and Midnight Club: Los Angeles for a street racer.
GOOD POINTS:
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+ The graphics at times are really good
+ Each Ferrari looks as beautiful in game as it does in real life
+ The presentation of the game is very good. Loved the carbon textured menu.
+ Engine sounds like they should
+ Loved the way the cars handle - just like in real life
BAD POINTS:
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- The rest of the audio is absent
- Some of the graphics are blotchy and strangely poor compared to the car models
- Not an overly big game, and its appeal can soon wear thin
- The online section is not very good - IMO
OVERALL: It is not a bad game. But it is not brilliant. Ferrari Challenge does a few things right, especially the core racing engine, but the experience isn't nearlyt as good as it could or should, be, which is a shame. The best driving games on PS3, for me are Gran Turimso 5: Prologue for realism and Midnight Club: Los Angeles for a street racer.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Fun:
at last a proper sim for the big boys to play. this only got bad reviews from the crap arcade drivers fraternity . great game , with loads of classic ferraris to unlock. looking forward to the next game.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Completely auful
This is one of the worst racing games i have ever played the cars are completely auful the grafics are ok but not brilliant and the guy from 5th gear it just annoying honestly I... Read more
Published 7 months ago by csweet
Game review
Driver's viewing position is fixed to a very irritating inside the cockpit view which obscures about 40% of the road. Handset controls cannot be modified. Read more
Published 14 months ago by J. Ahmed
good racing game...but
ferrari challenge is a good racing game, but thats all it is everything about it is just standard nothing special, especially if you compare it to forza on the 360 which is amazing... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Infamous
430 or 340?
This is a good racing game. It takes a bit of time and patience to get into but, suss it out and it delivers some exciting racing. Read more
Published on 10 April 2010 by Duncan McDonald
Not perfect but a driving game for driving enthusiasts
Ok, there are little things about this game that some people will spot. However, forget those, as the gameplay and "feel" are superb. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2009 by James Montgomerie
logitec wheel(driving force)
This game,along with the logitec driving force steering wheel(the wheel was made for gran tourismo5),is the best combination of wheel and game ever made,in my humble opinion,the... Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2009 by sam
A really good game
This is a good game for the fans of Ferrari Cars, I enjoyed very much this game because I'am a fan of the Ferrari Cars, I recommend it.
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by R. M. F. Flores
Ferrari Challenge
Ive just bought it recently because it was lower in price. I didn't buy it before because i wasn't sure if it was that great. Read more
Published on 26 July 2009 by Mr Craig M Evans
A nice driving sim.
A nice driving sim for the PS3. In many ways its physics feels more realistic than GT4/5. For example the cars in Ferrari Challenge will actually spin, while those in GT4/5 do not.
Published on 8 July 2009 by Mr. J. P. Lynch
Way too hard
Good graphics and sound. Very realistic but completely let down by how hard it is. Even when all asssists are turned on and arcade mode set to beginner I cannot beat it. Read more
Published on 5 April 2009 by S. D. King
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