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Ferrari Challenge

Ferrari Challenge

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From: Activision Inc.
Category: Video Games

List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $31.99
You Save: $8.00 (20%)



New (23) Used (4) from $26.68

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 5 reviews
Sales Rank: 754

Platform: Nintendo Wii
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0

MPN: 75669
Model: 047875756694
UPC: 047875756694
EAN: 0047875756694
ASIN: B001AS0UA6

Release Date: August 26, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Five modes of play including Versus and Replay.
  • World-renowned racing venues.
  • Intuitive Assist function
  • Broadcast style camera angles
  • Full Distance Replay

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Prepare for a racing experience so immersive and real that it just might make players better or at least much faster drivers in real life. Ferrari F355 Challenge is built around recreating and delivering the definitive Ferrari driving experience in the world's most prestigious race. Ferrari F355 Challenge pushes the envelope in terms of beauty and physics, providing a driving environment that responds to every nuance of gamers' skills. With graphics enhanced for PlayStation 2, Ferrari F355 Challenge provides everything players need to push the limits of man and machine on the world's fastest racetracks. Even amateur drivers can get up to speed using the unique Assist function to hone their skills step-by-step. Ferrari F355 Challenge is a purist experience that every racing fan can enjoy. Two player split screen enables head-to-head competition


Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Frustrating Game for a kid   October 28, 2008
My 6 year-old begged for this game, but it has proven to be very difficult for him to play. My husband, who is usually great at all other driving type video games, even finds this one to be challenging. My husband describes it as an "OK" game but definetely not great. Also, only one person can play. My 6 year old generally ends up in tears b/c it is just too frustrating. My 10 year old played it once and has never played again. For a good fun racing type game, my family LOVES mario kart. Everyone can play Mario Kart and have fun.


2 out of 5 stars Rent first....then decide.   September 15, 2008
 2 out of 9 found this review helpful

Wow. Excellent graphics... if you're coming off an Atari 2600. I played this game on my 61" 1080p dlp but everything looked blocky in the distance. Physics are good, but poor graphics and the lack of any bass (sounded like I was driving a Yugo, even with an Onkyo 705 7.1 speaker system) killed it for me. Good thing it was a blockbuster rental.


4 out of 5 stars The only sim racing title for Wii (as of Sept. 2008)   September 4, 2008
 10 out of 11 found this review helpful

If you want something more realistic than Mario Kart, then this game is for you. I was pleasantly surprised by the physics engine of this game. Having played Grand Prix titles on PC as well as GTR/GTR 2, I had high expectations for the Ferrari game and it did not disappoint. The game further offers a nice variety of game modes. You will need to unlock most of the content and I personally liked the challenge. The AI is rather tough. The Homestead race was difficult even on the Beginner level of difficulty (1 of the 4 Arcade races). Beating lap records so far has been a challenge as well. My best Monza (first race track in the game) time is 1:53 which is 2 seconds slower than the lap record. Overall the game is a lot of fun and has a good lasting appeal. There are three reasons why I could not give the game 5 stars overall:
1) The graphics are nice given Wii standards, but you can't help noticing crude textures. The framerate is really good; but it may drop rarely (typically when you need it most). Still, I have to admit that 8-9 years ago PC graphics were already better. I do use HDTV Component cables, by the way.
2) The manual says that the game has video options. Apparently, it does not!
3) The game support Wii motion controls (aka Mario Kart) but I found Wiimote arrows much more precise than tilting the Wiimote.
Given that this is the only solid sim racing title for Wii, I highly recommend it.



4 out of 5 stars great game, a few flaws   August 28, 2008
 12 out of 15 found this review helpful

A lot of fun, and the Wii really needed a driving game like this. A nice balance of arcade and simulation. Great graphics (for the Wii). I've played most PC and Playstation driving games, and this game is very, very good.

Three demerits prevent me from giving it 5 stars: no 2-player mode, truly awful controls for manual shifting (why can't it use the '+' button???? seems blindingly obvious to me), and my biggest gripe: it takes far too long to unlock anything. Four 4-lap races in arcade mode (the minimum required to unlock a car or track) takes over half an hour. I paid my money and I want my cars and tracks, but I know I will never have the time to scratch the surface of what is available. Hopefully someone will post some cheats online somewhere, because i REALLY want my Ferraris.



4 out of 5 stars Single Player only   August 28, 2008
 12 out of 15 found this review helpful

This is a great game and fun but the information is misleading. It does not have a versus mode and it does not do split screen. The back of the box says it is a one player game not two. This was very disappointing.

The graphics are good for the Wii. The game is fun and you have some nice ways of customizing the look of your car(s). The game play does not seem to be extremely simple but not extremely difficult either so I think it can be enjoyable for a wide range or people.


 

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