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Game Information
- Platform: Xbox 360
- PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
- Media: Video Game
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Product Description
Race Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving gamers the ultimate racing simulation experience so that nothing gets closer to the action and thrill of professional car racing. Race Pro provides unrivalled realism and deep immersion into the racing world through ultra realistic car models and official FIA championships and tracks.
Race Pro offers a wealth of cars ranging from 200 to over 1000 horse power, as well as a host of championships including WTCC (World Touring Car Championship), Formula 3000 and Formula BMW. Gamers and racing fans alike will experience the thrill of racing these powerful cars on 13 real-life tracks covering all continents, of which Macau, Porto and Pau are city tracks exclusive to Race Pro, and US tracks Laguna Seca and Road America are brand new to SimBin fans.
- Award-winning game developer SimBin: Developed by renowned award-winning game developer SimBin, a leading creator of PC racing simulators, Race Pro brings their expertise to Xbox 360 for the very first time.
- Unparalleled realistic physics: Powered by Lizard, SimBin's own physics engine, to recreate breathtaking reality for the ultimate racing simulation experience.
- Real-life handling and sounds: Unique degree of realism thanks to real life data and engine sounds recorded directly from actual race cars at the track.
- 350 ultra realistic car models: From 48 car manufacturers, including Aston Martin, Saleen, Audi and many more, with cars ranging from 200 to over 1000 horse power.
- Host of championships: Including WTCC (World Touring Car Championship: one of the three official championships of the FIA), Formula 3000 and Formula BMW.
- Extensive multiplayer features: Online play via Xbox LIVE online game service and System Link support for up to 12 players, as well as an exclusive 'hot seat' mode.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Having played GTR legends and GTR Evolution on the PC I was expecting this to be pretty impressive, and on the whole I`m not let down, okay it`s not as polished visually as Forza 2, but to compare would be missing the point, for an actually driving experience I think its a notch or two ahead of Forza, and the handling more realistic. I found with the controller the cars easier to manage, although looking forward to playing both games with my new wheel when it arrives.
The only really disappointing feature I`ve found so far is the lack of damage with collisions and crashes, for a Sim this is not good at all, as for the online game can`t comment as not tried it yet.
If the damage was more realistic I probably would have given it 5 stars.
I think the game was designed to be played on pro level, and although no expert myself I`m finding it tough but manageable with some success and some failure, there is no option just to keep upgrading your car so much that you eventually just blow your opponents away(e.g Forza,)
The only really disappointing feature I`ve found so far is the lack of damage with collisions and crashes, for a Sim this is not good at all, as for the online game can`t comment as not tried it yet.
If the damage was more realistic I probably would have given it 5 stars.
I think the game was designed to be played on pro level, and although no expert myself I`m finding it tough but manageable with some success and some failure, there is no option just to keep upgrading your car so much that you eventually just blow your opponents away(e.g Forza,)
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
PAY NO ATTENTION to those complaining about the poor graphics (sure, the odd texture is a little muddy, but since when do you pay attention to realistically modelled grass when barrelling along at 150mph?), poor handling (sublime, accurate, with exceptional physics including damage modelling and tyre wear) or lack of music (since when was ICE a pre-requisite for FIA regulations?). This is as real as it gets on a console.
I have been a fan of Simbin and their brutally realistic simulations for many years now, ever since the original GTR. I purchased an 360 back in October 2006 purely on the strength that GTR was being re-coded for Microsoft's machine...
Well, it has been a long time coming (with GTR cancelled due to licensing issues with Take2), but I have to say that Race Pro has satisfied my thirst for a realistic racer on the Xbox. Well done Atari and Simbin.
If you enjoy easy and fun racing games, then walk away now and pick up a cheap copy of Grid or PGR. But if you're a true fan of motorsport and the cars featured in this game (WTCC, F3000, GT classes, etc), then do yourself a favour and give this a look.
Sure, there are a few issues with the leaderboards (impossible times) and one or two minor bugs and glitches with replays and online ranked matches, but I forgive these completely because of the incredibly rewarding gameplay experience this piece of software has to offer (online racing with friends has exceeded all my expectations). Besides, with Simbin's pedigree, I'm sure these minor issues will be addressed with a patch/update sometime in the near future.
If you've read this far, BUY THIS GAME!
I have been a fan of Simbin and their brutally realistic simulations for many years now, ever since the original GTR. I purchased an 360 back in October 2006 purely on the strength that GTR was being re-coded for Microsoft's machine...
Well, it has been a long time coming (with GTR cancelled due to licensing issues with Take2), but I have to say that Race Pro has satisfied my thirst for a realistic racer on the Xbox. Well done Atari and Simbin.
If you enjoy easy and fun racing games, then walk away now and pick up a cheap copy of Grid or PGR. But if you're a true fan of motorsport and the cars featured in this game (WTCC, F3000, GT classes, etc), then do yourself a favour and give this a look.
Sure, there are a few issues with the leaderboards (impossible times) and one or two minor bugs and glitches with replays and online ranked matches, but I forgive these completely because of the incredibly rewarding gameplay experience this piece of software has to offer (online racing with friends has exceeded all my expectations). Besides, with Simbin's pedigree, I'm sure these minor issues will be addressed with a patch/update sometime in the near future.
If you've read this far, BUY THIS GAME!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I have to come clean before you read this review, since I lived in Macau for 15 years and experienced the "Macau Grad Prix" circus non-stop in as many years.
Race Pro is the most realistic racing simulation I have had the privilege to enjoy so far, the handling is true to real driving meaning excellent feel for acceleration, braking, cornering and race tactics (including overtaking & collisions, ie, YEAHH & OUCHH)!
Other reviews available already tell all about graphics (not PGR4 or Forza but well good regardless), cars and circuits available (a good selection), game structure/options (simple & effective, no gimmicks).
Going back to how this review started, having driven car/ridden bike in real Macau streets (along the track layout) I truly feel "in loco" when playing Race Pro at Macau and arguably there's no other track like it, the fast flat straights and up/down hill twists, both make for potentially "the most challenging racing/track in world motorsports"...and with Race Pro you gain exclusive/unlimited access!
Simply choose Formula 3000 machine, cockpit view (sublime), and whether a novice or pro, buckle up and focus cos you're in line for seriously addictive racing experience!
Any other machine/track combinations are as well challenging and rewarding, pushing you to best of your ability/drive.
Ok, beyond my obvious enthusiasm this is a well good racing sim with many many hours of fun awaiting - see you in Race Pro/Macau 360 online (hopefully in my mirrors)>>
Race Pro is the most realistic racing simulation I have had the privilege to enjoy so far, the handling is true to real driving meaning excellent feel for acceleration, braking, cornering and race tactics (including overtaking & collisions, ie, YEAHH & OUCHH)!
Other reviews available already tell all about graphics (not PGR4 or Forza but well good regardless), cars and circuits available (a good selection), game structure/options (simple & effective, no gimmicks).
Going back to how this review started, having driven car/ridden bike in real Macau streets (along the track layout) I truly feel "in loco" when playing Race Pro at Macau and arguably there's no other track like it, the fast flat straights and up/down hill twists, both make for potentially "the most challenging racing/track in world motorsports"...and with Race Pro you gain exclusive/unlimited access!
Simply choose Formula 3000 machine, cockpit view (sublime), and whether a novice or pro, buckle up and focus cos you're in line for seriously addictive racing experience!
Any other machine/track combinations are as well challenging and rewarding, pushing you to best of your ability/drive.
Ok, beyond my obvious enthusiasm this is a well good racing sim with many many hours of fun awaiting - see you in Race Pro/Macau 360 online (hopefully in my mirrors)>>
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Must have for any racingfan
Even though it is a game with a few years on its back, it makes no less of an exciting experience shooting around the track fighting for the top spots. Must have ;)
Published 4 months ago by J. Hedegaard
Poor wheel = mediacore gaming experience
As some people addressed - this is a simulation not a racing game for children. Unlike Forza 2 it does not try to be realistic it IS realistic. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Szymon O.
Serious about Racing? If you can Ignore the flaws!!
Race Pro is a sim based racing game with touring cars, GT cars , and single seaters. Its a great game but is let down by many bugs and flaws, but it does has a season mode... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Dizzle
Defective disk - poor customer service from gzoop
When delivered the disk was defective as the Xbox could not read it. If you have ever returned something to Amazon for either a refund/replacement, you'll know it is a quick and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Johno232
Overlooked racing classic for enthusiasts!
I play this game with all my mates on the UKOG forums. We are a bunch of motorsports enthusiasts and most of us have a keen eye for physics in any racing game we play. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Chris Rees
It's been done a lot better elsewhere!!!!
The game is very basic and has all been done before.....better. The graphics are okay, and the gameplay is okay but really the game's physic's are poor. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Fisher
WORST RACER EVER!
I honestly can't believe that this is the same game people are giving good reviews of. This is singularly the WORST racer ever. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Dai Zombi
Not bad with patch
When I first played Race Pro, my 360 was not connected to the internet, which meant I could not get the patch which fixed a lot of the bugs that made me originally hate Race... Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 by Ryan Heslop
Not bad at all !!
Race Pro is one of the best racing game available for Xbox 360 at the moment. It may not have the stunning graphics like the Forza titles, but if you are more of a sim fan you... Read more
Published on 11 May 2010 by Matthew Ransley
A very decent racing game for the Xbox 360
This is a game that appeals to racers, people who watch Touring cars fighting tooth and nail at every bend for position and racing is not a tedious affair of pit stops and leaving... Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by Mr. John R. D. Morrey
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