In 1989 Indianapolis 500 shocked the world of racing games. The three-dimensional graphics, fast and rich touches of class and the best physics engine thus far showed that the way every game should have been followed to bear the appellation of driving simulator. Unfortunately, the technological magnificence of the title was clouded in part by the lack of variety: despite the different levels of difficulty, the ability to perform a careful s ETUP evergreen in their vehicles and want to compete, running on the oval 's Indianapolis Motor Speedway is soon bored. Fortunately, once again Electronic Arts, this time in pairs with DSI ( Test Drive, Test Drive 2 , 4D Sports Driving , just to name a few), puts forward a new mortgage a piece of excellent quality. Are you ready to take up the challenge?
Mario Andretti was born in Motovun, under the flag of the Kingdom of Italy (he was amazing to say !!!), February 28, 1940. In 1948, with the passage Istria to Yugoslavia, the young Mario moved to a refugee camp in Lucca before emigrating in 1955, the United States. In 1964 he obtained U.S. citizenship and began to compete in smaller car classes. And 'This is the beginning of a glittering career spanning more than thirty years Mr. Andretti will become a myth for fans of the automotive world. Career that led him to run in virtually every specialty of the four wheels, including "our local" Formula 1, where in 1977, aboard the 78- Lotus Crosworth , nothing less than triumphant sull'autodromo Monza. A witness to the extraordinary longevity of Andretti racing will remember that in 1991 shared the podium of the Grand Prix of Milwaukee with son Michael and grandson John (son of brother). A
so incredible career certainly could not pass unnoticed the gaming industry, Always attentive to grab licenses can increase sales (can be cut even the solemn sun, but fortunately this is not the case).
Briatore? No, Mario Andretti today
Mario Andretti's Racing Challenge title is a monumental, for the times, which allows players to compete in six different categories:
- Sprint Carts : the equivalent of go-kart for pilots overseas, each sample is self-respecting party started racing (and drifting!) on this jalopy
- Modifieds : The second step toward the career professionstica; series machines modified structure and motor
- Stock Cars: The legendary cars of the federation that NASCAR gave to the many joys of guitar gamers
- Prototypes : the fascinating category of 24 hours of Le Mans ; always been a testing ground for big brands such as Porsche , Nissan , Jaguar and Toyota . Mythical 70s challenges by Ford and Ferrari Formula 1
- : the formula for better or worse the whole world know with its merits and its flaws
- Indy Cars : the American response to Formula One, the "simplicity" of the circus, mostly oval, making the race extremely interesting thanks to the many passes and spectacular accidents with cars flying around like leaves in the wind
Carts Sprint and Indy Cars the two extremes of technological Mario Andretti's Racing Challenge
Although the game allows players to become familiar from the start with all available categories, the main mode, very innovative for its time, is that "career" that allows you to revive the fortunes of Andretti step by step, starting from the minor leagues until to the glories of the Formula Indy . The career begins, appropriately, by looking for a sponsor that will reward your "alleged" talent with a total of 20,000 bucks, which, incidentally, is precisely the cost of a Sprint Car . Purchased the "fireball" do nothing but throw on the first circuit for accaparrasi points at the end of the championship will be converted to cash, cash needed to buy a new means by which compete in the next category and so on up to conquer the most prestigious title .
The structure of each race is more or less the same for each series: status (alone or with other competitors on the track), any consolation race, if you do not qualify in the top three, and the race itself, after which will be awarded enough points to move up the ladder. The length of qualifications is five laps while the races varies from ten to thirty steps.
circuits are a total of twelve and include both classic runs nearly oval racing of traditional American ( Ascot Park, Indianapolis and Daytona ) is the most challenging of the Formula One circus as Monaco, Silverstone (old style) and Hockenhaim . Of course some tracks are only accessible by appropriate means, for example Ascot Park and Indianapolis Fairground that being excavated can be driven only on board Sprint Carts .
The legendary Laguna Seca circuit and Monte Carlo
Graphically the title is very attractive thanks to a better graphics engine fast and full of details (such as the clouds of dust raised by Sprint carts on dirt roads or parts of the car flying around in case of impact). The polygon engine is perhaps less rich than that of Indianapolis 500, especially in the details on the track, but it's a small price to pay for having a large number of circuits available. Also excellent animations interlude showing team of mechanics to tinker with intent on the means of making final note. Always one phase of the race and the other come the valuable advice that good Mario showers upon us to help us have the edge over their opponents. The
standard VGA and EGA video are supported, and although the best results are obtained, of course, with greater color depth, even at sixteen colors the game is beautiful to see. There are three levels of detail can be selected to fit the graphics engine to the power of your PC. Assuming that most of you use the DosBox , set the details up to go and serene ... at least I'm the problem we are uplifted : O)
Sprint Carts and more in Formula Indy comparison
The best accompaniment is provided by the legendary sound Ad Lib synthesizer that gives thanks to its good music and sound effects convincing (apart from the screeching of tires that hate it in thirty seconds!). If you want to hurt you select the PC speaker while to get the most out of music you own a Roland MT-32 (although in this genre is not giving the best).
To control your vehicle joystick and keyboard properly perform their duties ... you choose what you prefer.
The excellent replay system in action
Before leaving the inevitable movie you point out the excellent replay system that will allow you to see your achievements from various angles ... very stylish!!
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