The most interesting racing games released in 2004 (2)

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Racing
Room Zoom: Race for Impact

Room Zoom: Race for Impact

PC

Racing

August 13, 2004

Room Zoom is an unconventional race with toy cars remotely controlled by the player. The routes were marked out in a huge and abandoned residence. In many ways, it resembles a classic series of games signed with the Micro Machines logo.

Test Drive: Eve of Destruction

Test Drive: Eve of Destruction

PlayStationXbox

Racing

August 24, 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).

Street Racing Syndicate

Street Racing Syndicate

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Racing

August 31, 2004

"Street Racing Syndicate" is another product referring to the subject of illegal car racing, which most often takes place at night. Originally, it was to be released by 3DO, but after its collapse, it was taken over by Namco, an expert in the field.

NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup

NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Racing

August 31, 2004

NASCAR: SimRacing is another proposal from the Electronic Arts sports division. It is worth mentioning that this company has secured exclusivity for the release of NASCAR racing games. Despite the fact that the 2005 edition was produced mainly for the owners of the latest consoles, the PC conversion was aimed at fans of the competitive NASCAR Racing series.

Burnout 3: Takedown

Burnout 3: Takedown

PlayStationXbox

Racing

September 7, 2004

A third installment in a popular series of console racing games, originally launched in 2001 by the British studio Criterion. Burnout 3: Takedown is the biggest game in the series, sporting an impressive set of more than 70 cars, divided into 12 categories, and 40 varied racing tracks on three continents. The list of game modes was also updated, with an overall of 9 single-player modes and 7 multiplayer ones, in which up to 16 players can take part. The biggest emphasis was put on the trademark of the Burnout series, the Crash Mode, which also underwent some changes and improvements. Among them, the most important are the ability to enable the afterburner in any moment of the race, the ability to control the vehicle during the crash to cause even more destruction, or pick-ups, increasing caused damage and increasing the final score.

Xpand Rally

Xpand Rally

PC

Racing

September 24, 2004

WRCeXpanded class rallies. This is an extreme and very spectacular struggle, because there are no restrictions on the power of cars and various modifications to improve their capabilities.

Colin McRae Rally 2005

Colin McRae Rally 2005

PCPlayStationXbox

Racing

September 24, 2004

The fifth installment of one of the most popular racing series, launched in 1998 by the British studio Codemasters. The main axis of the game is an extensive career mode, in which we climb the ranks of fame by participating in 20 different events of various rank. The game features over 30 licensed cars representing typical rally classes (2WD, Super 2WD, 4WD, 4WD Classic and others). Racing struggles take place in as many as 9 different countries, divided into eight special stages.

The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee

The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee

PlayStationXbox

Racing

September 28, 2004

An arcade tutorial referring to the cult sensational series under the same title. Because Luke Duke's must stop the villain trying to get rich in Hazzard.

Crescent Suzuki Racing: Superbikes And Super Sidecars

Crescent Suzuki Racing: Superbikes And Super Sidecars

PCPlayStation

Racing

October 1, 2004

Low-budget racing game, in which you sit behind the wheel of the motorcycles of the title Japanese manufacturer. This product is the work of Kuju Entertainment.

OutRun 2

OutRun 2

Xbox

Racing

October 1, 2004

Return to the sources or remake of the classic arcade game with Ferrari wagons in the main role. Try your hand at dynamic and daring races, and when you've reached a high level, invite your friends to play.

Ford Racing 3

Ford Racing 3

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Racing

October 29, 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.

ATV Offroad Fury 3

ATV Offroad Fury 3

PlayStation

Racing

November 2, 2004

The next, third part of the "ATV Offroad Fury" series is bigger, richer and more extensive than its predecessor. There are 40 tracks on six types of surface and the riders ride on licensed Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and Shoei machines.

GTR: FIA GT Racing Simulation

GTR: FIA GT Racing Simulation

PC

Racing

November 3, 2004

GTR is a dynamic racing game with an official FIA license. Its development is the responsibility of SimBin Development Team (SBDT), which in the past developed several great modifications to the full version of F1 2001/2002 (i.e. the production from Electronic Arts).

X-treme Express

X-treme Express

PlayStation

Racing

November 5, 2004

Unusual racing game, in which we control the rolling stock. We try to get to the last railway station as quickly as possible, making it difficult for competitors in the area.

GT Racers

GT Racers

PCPlayStation

Racing

November 5, 2004

GT Racers is a racing game produced by Aqua Pacific studio. The player has the opportunity to sit behind the wheel of 11 models of luxury cars and stand at the start of street races held in five metropolises around the world. The creators have prepared, among others, two variants of the game and the option of modifying the parameters of cars.

Euro Rally Champion

Euro Rally Champion

PCPlayStation

Racing

November 5, 2004

A low-budget racing game that runs on a streamlined Engin released by the Codemasters IndyCar Series.

FlatOut

FlatOut

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Racing

November 5, 2004

A dynamic racing game created by Bugbear Entertainment - a Finnish developer studio. The game references such franchises as Burnout or Destruction Derby, because in this competition causing as much damage as possible during the race is as much important as who crosses the finish line first. The player takes part in brutal races taking place on 48 different tracks filled with shortcuts and destructible objects. The game is arcade in terms of the driving physics, though car damage affects both the performance and the handling of the car. Flatout features an extensive single player campaign, during which the player buys new cars and upgrades them gradually. However, multiplayer competition was also included. Apart from regular races, the game offers destruction derbies and a series of crazy mini-games requiring the player mainly to launch the driver through the windshield.

IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005

IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005

PCPlayStationXbox

Racing

November 8, 2004

The next edition of the drag racing series. Version 2005 introduces first of all the division into two main game modes - arcade and simulation. The dynamics of fun has been increased and the quality of graphics has also been improved.

Need for Speed: Underground 2

Need for Speed: Underground 2

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Racing

November 12, 2004

A sequel to Need for Speed: Underground, a best-selling 2003 game from Electronic Arts, which changed the shape of one of the most popular car racing franchises. The game takes you to a virtual metropolis that thrives after dark. For the first time in the history of the franchise, the city is completely open for exploration. As you ride around its streets you can challenge the drivers you meet on the way or learn more about the favorite locations of the street racing community. The gameplay mechanics did not change much; rather, the developers focused on an even more detailed recreations of licensed cars and car parts used for tuning. The game’s graphics were noticeably improved, featuring all sorts of new visual effects. The soundtrack keeps equally high level, as usually featuring songs by famous artists across a wide spectrum of genres.

Crash 'N' Burn

Crash 'N' Burn

PlayStationXbox

Racing

November 15, 2004

Crash 'N' Burn is another arcade race prepared by Climax development team known from such games as Rally Fusion, Moto GP and The Italian Job. The player takes on the role of one of sixteen rival drivers competing in crazy competitions.

Asphalt Urban GT

Asphalt Urban GT

Nintendo

Racing

November 17, 2004

Asphalt Urban GT is a game that allows you to sit behind the wheel of a licensed car, including Lamborghini Diablo, Hummera and VW New Beetle.

ChoroQ

ChoroQ

PlayStation

Racing

November 17, 2004

Takara's disease is a bizarre mix of racing and cRPG. The title has a lot in common with the line of toys, very popular in Japan. Surprise meets us at the beginning of the game - contrary to the rules of the genre, we do not play the role of a racing driver. Our character is a car dreaming of a career as a rally driver!

American Chopper

American Chopper

PCPlayStationXbox

Racing

November 25, 2004

A typical low-budget production, the main advantage of which is a complete license of a television series under the same title. American Chopper first appeared on American television in March 2003.

Ridge Racer DS

Ridge Racer DS

Nintendo

Racing

December 7, 2004

The Ridge Racer DS is already a classic series of racing games released since the creation of the Sony PlayStation. The Nintendo Dual Screen version is the first to come to the mobile consoles. It was produced and released by Namco.

Road To Fame

Road To Fame

PC

Racing

December 15, 2004

Road to Fame is a game representing the genre of car racing. According to its creators, people from the 576 team, the media offers players a satisfying gameplay, which combines the best features of arcade games (e.g. simplicity of control) and simulators (advanced, realistic physical engine).

Racing Gears Advance

Racing Gears Advance

Nintendo

Racing

December 17, 2004

"Racing Gears Advance" belongs to the genre of arcade racing games, the action of which is shown in isometric projection. The above mentioned position is the responsibility of gentlemen from a young company Orbital Media, which creates games for the owners of Nintendo GameBoy Advance console.