Multiplayer games - split screen XBOX
With split-screen, players don't connect to a network - local or online - because multiplayer play takes place on a single console or computer. Two or more players - usually a maximum of four - play at the same time, with each player having their own individual piece of screen on a TV or monitor. Split-screen is most popular on consoles, in genres such as shooters and racing games.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
Racing 15 November 2005
The ninth installment in a legendary racing game franchise created by Electronic Arts company. After two Underground games, featuring illegal night street races, the franchise went back to its roots, combining ideas from the two most recent titles with classic elements. The player’s goal is to climb to the top of a black list of the most wanted drivers. Again you get to explore a huge virtual city, taking on different racing challenges. These include circuit, sprint, drag, elimination, time trial, speed challenge, and police pursuit. After completing enough of these you can challenge subsequent drivers from the black list. Apart from elements typical for the series, such as licensed cars and diverse soundtrack, the game features complex car customization, both in terms of appearance and performance.
Need for Speed Carbon
Racing 01 November 2006
The tenth installment in the bestselling racing game series originally launched back in 1995. The game lets you play as the main protagonist of the previous game. He returns to his home city only to find his domestic street racing scene taken over by rivaling gangs. As you take on new racing challenges, you take back your home town one district at a time. The game’s mechanics employ the well-proven solutions introduced by its predecessors, while introducing several new elements at the same time. Those include, first and foremost, canyon duels, which require much attention, as it is possible to run through the traffic barriers and roll down the slope. The other novelty is the team; you can assemble your own crew, and its members can aid you during races, e.g. by blocking your rivals. Additionally, the game features cut-scenes with real actors, several dozen licensed car models, as well as vast car customization options. Regarding the latter, Autosculpt module lets you modify almost any element of the car body.
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
Sports 18 October 2005
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland is another arcade game from the series, named after a well-known American sportsman. The play system resembles two versions of Tony Hawk's Underground, and the action is located only in Los Angeles (presence of real locations like Hollywood etc.).
Need for Speed: Underground
Racing 17 November 2003
The seventh installment in the legendary racing series developed since 1995. Created once again by EA Black Box, the game brings revolutionary changes to the series, focusing on illegal street racing, popularized mainly by The Fast and the Furious movie. This time, apart from usual races, the player can take part in several racing events, such as drifting competitions or drag races. The game offers a wide set of licensed cars popular among the illegal racing aficionados. The game stands out with a wide array of car customization options it delivers - the player can buy licensed car parts produced by the most popular real-life manufacturers. Money is an important aspect of the game, because the player spends the cash they earned in races to buy new cars and parts. Need for Speed: Underground features a diverse soundtrack as well. The player can listen to a variety of genres, such as rap, techno, or metal.
Tony Hawk's Underground
Sports 27 October 2003
The star of the board named Tony Hawk gives you the opportunity to show off. Take his place or simply become more famous than the master himself.
Burnout Revenge
Racing 13 September 2005
The fourth installment in the bestselling series of arcade racing games, the main selling point of which is causing spectacular traffic collisions. Developed by Criterion Games, Burnout Revenge contains the essence of all the previous installments. The game offers an extensive single player campaign, World Tour, which includes locations based on real-life cities (for example, Detroit, Tokyo, and Rome), a split-screen mode, and a network multiplayer mode. The proven solutions of the game’s predecessors were enriched by previously unavailable game modes and an improved driving model, which perfectly captures the feeling of speed. The list of novelties is complemented by a new, even more spectacular damage model and an improved graphical layer, powered by the engine borrowed from the Grand Theft Auto series. Additionally, Xbox 360 version offers even more spiced-up visuals with increased resolution, and a dedicated network mode.
R: Racing Evolution
Racing 09 December 2003
R: R: Racing Evolution is a de facto aftermath of the famous Ridge Racer cycle, also prepared by talented employees of the electronics and entertainment corporation Namco. So we are dealing with car races that require above-average dexterity from a virtual driver. This work is also a treat for enthusiasts of licensed four-wheelers.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Racing 01 October 2002
The sixth installment in the popular racing game series from Electronic Arts, expanding on the ideas of the 1998’s Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit. Similarly to its predecessor, the action is focused on police chases. The players have several game modes at their disposal, allowing them to become either road hogs or law enforcers and compete against the AI or their friends online. The game's highlight is the eponymous Hot Pursuit mode, in which we race against opponents with police hot on our heels. The title offers more than 20 varied tracks located in urban, coastal, and woodland areas. In our garage we will find a considerable collection of licensed vehicles that have to be progressively unlocked with the points gained in races. The production features detailed three-dimensional graphics and a soundtrack with tracks from numerous famous artists.
Test Drive Off-Road: Wide Open
Racing 14 November 2001
Dynamic and at the same time quite realistic car races, in which we sit behind the wheel of one of several dozen licensed off-road cars. The game offers a diverse range of gameplay modes.
Ford Racing 3
Racing 29 October 2004
The third installment of the series of car simulators. In the game we can sit behind the virtual steering wheels of 46 detailed cars, which left the factories of the Ford concern. The capabilities of these machines are tested in one of sixteen different modes of play.
MX vs. ATV Unleashed
Racing 22 March 2005
MX vs. ATV Unleashed is generally speaking a mixture of previous Rainbow Studios productions, putting at our disposal the well-known MX Unleashed crossbikes, I also quads from ATV Offroad Fury.
Test Drive: Eve of Destruction
Racing 24 August 2004
The next installment of the cult series of races, this time focusing the player's attention on the title destruction. You can choose from an extensive career or a wide range of multiplayer modes (up to 4 people).
OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast
Racing 31 March 2006
OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast is a virtual racing game, created on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the memorable series, of which it is the fifth part. The cycle was initiated in 1986 in the salon arcade machines thanks to the efforts of the famous Japanese electronic and entertainment artist named Yu Suzuki.
Hot Wheels Stunt Track Challenge
Racing 09 November 2004
Another game from THQ's series, in which the player sits behind the wheel of one of the Hot Wheels cars. As the title indicates, it is mainly based on performing crazy acrobatics.
Halo: Combat Evolved
Action 15 November 2001
Halo: Combat Evolved is a futuristic FPP/TPP shooter that was a launch title of the Xbox console and became Microsoft's first system seller. It was developed by Bungie Software, a studio previously known for the Myth series. The game tells the story of a conflict between humans and aliens that are bent on annihilating our kind. We play as a genetically modified soldier and a member of an elite military unit that was established in order to defeat the alien threat. We will visit many various areas, like forests, swamps, meadows, and alien bases. Halo: Combat Evolved uses an advanced game engine with realistic physic that allows us to use all elements of the game's environment as covers. The game comes with a multiplayer mode that can be played online or on split-screen.
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition
Racing 11 April 2005
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is the third installment of the popular car racing series. The title was produced by Rockstar Games in cooperation with the publisher of DUB Magazine automotive magazine. The player has the opportunity to take on the role of a driver participating in spectacular street races and try their hand at the wheel of several dozen luxury cars and motorcycles.
Test Drive Overdrive
Racing 27 May 2002
The next installment of the famous series of car races, which began in 1987. TD Overdrive is not a realistic simulation - it has an agility model. The races take place in four main cities and there is a choice of approx. 20 sports car models.
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
Action 18 November 2003
This installment of the Jedi Knight video game series has been developed by Raven Software. The action of the game takes place 6 years after the events shown in the previous Jedi Knight game. The player gets the opportunity to become a student at the Jedi Academy led by Luke Skywalker and Kyle Katarn on Yavin IV. What is interesting, upon starting the game the player has to create his or her own character by choosing the race, sex, clothing and physical appearance. It is also up to the player to construct his or her own lightsaber, which immediately becomes the character’s primary weapon. This however, does not eliminate the opportunity to utilize in combat elements of more conventional arsenal, like blaster pistols and rifles. Despite the fact that the missions’ objectives do not deviate so much from the previous Jedi Knight installments, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy distinguishes itself from its predecessors through a non-linear campaign (player can complete missions at any order). On our adventure, we get to visit places like Tatooine or Hoth, and, simultaneously, acquire and develop numerous skills representing the light or the dark side of the Force. The path the player chooses not only does affect the last few quests, but it also has a significant impact on the ending of the game.
Pro Race Driver
Racing 28 March 2003
The third installment of the racing series created by the Codemasters company, dedicated to the racing struggles of Touring Cars class vehicles. TOCA Race Driver, otherwise known as Pro Race Driver, V8 Race Driver or DTM Race Driver, makes up the next generation of rally games, which combine a highly realistic driving experience with the cinematic momentum of scenes straight from the racing track. Nevertheless, this time, apart from the British Touring Car Championship license, the production also possesses rights to other international competitions, such as the German DTM or the Australian V8 Supercars. In the game we will find 13 championships to participate in, as well as 38 legitimate racing tracks and 42 authentic cars. The visuals, alongside the applied driving model and destruction system have also been subject to subsequent improvements; the developers have also expanded the possibilities for the modification of our vehicles. The plot, which connects individual races, is a complete novelty to the series; it casts us into the role of a young driver – Ryan McKane – and it is our task to guide him through the consecutive steps in his career.
Smashing Drive
Racing canceled
Typical arcade racer. We sit behind the wheel of a futuristic-looking, fully armored taxi and then set off on the streets of virtual New York City.
Project Gotham Racing
Racing 14 November 2001
Project Gotham Racing is a racing game designed for Microsoft's first console. In addition to racing, production also introduces the so-called Kudos points, awarded for spectacular slips and tasks such as whipping cones.
Volvo: Drive for Life
Racing 01 December 2005
Volvo: Drive for Life is a racing game based on the license of a popular Swedish car manufacturer. It was produced by Volvo Cars of North America in cooperation with Climax Studios (e.g. Moto GP series) and published by Microsoft. This title can be purchased at Volvo showrooms and at any event or trade fair where new Volvo vehicles are on display.
Ford Bold Moves Street Racing
Racing 24 February 2006
Ford Street Racing is a simulation car racing game. Its developer is the company Razorworks, which has already made several productions from this extremely popular among manufacturers and racing players.
Grooverider: Slot Car Thunder
Racing 30 September 2003
A crazy racer where we have the opportunity to personally steer small cars. A wide range of gameplay modes deserves attention. The game also has an easy-to-use built-in track editor.