R:Racing Evolution
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Designer(s) | Namco |
| Engine | Various |
| Version | N/A |
| Platform(s) | GameCube, Xbox, PlayStation 2 |
| Release date | 11/27/03 (Japan), 12/09/03 (America), 04/02/04 (Europe) |
| Genre(s) | Semi-Simulation Racing |
| Mode(s) | N/A |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: T (Teen) |
| Media | CD-ROM |
| System requirements | Memory card (Playstation 2, Gamecube) |
| Input methods | controller |
R:Racing Evolution is a racing videogame released across the GameCube, Xbox, and PlayStation 2 by Namco. It was released in Japan on November 27, 2003.
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[edit] Gameplay
R:Racing is a racing-sim game featuring over 33 licensed cars, and in-depth customization options such as braking, front wheel stabilizers, and car weight. Other features concerning gameplay include drifts, Nitro adjustments, and individual classes and attributes for every car. The game also features a system referred to as the pressure meter, a fighting game-esque gauge that fills up as the player gets closer to a rival car; the higher the meter, the greater the likelihood that the AI will make a critical mistake.
[edit] Modes
[edit] Racing Life
A mode where the player follows the racing career of Rena Hayami, as she struggles to deal with the busy life of a professional race car driver and the politics of the sport. The mode features 14 chapters, in which the player earns new cars, RP points for new purchases, and views CG movies proceeding every chapter.
[edit] Event Challenge
Allows the player to buy new cars, racetracks, and special races with their earned RP. Races include events ranging from Drag racing to rival one-on-one races, and the options for car set-ups are a little more open ended.
[edit] Time attack
Allows the player to choose any track and car to maximize their lap times.
[edit] Arcade, V.S
Standard modes that allow the player to either compete in races that proceed in succession (Arcade), or play against a friend. No RP can be earned in this mode, but RP can be earned in versus mode.
[edit] Characters
[edit] Rena Hayami
The main Character of R:Racing Evolution. Emigrating from Japan to America right out of school, Rena led a busy but lonely life as a paramedic. A fateful meeting with Stephan sent her head-over-heels into the world of racing. Ever since her striking debut, she has been known to the racing world as the mysterious "Number 76".
[edit] Stephan Garnier
Manger of Rena's team, and a master mechanic, he was once a famous but overworked engineer. However, after a horrible racing accident, he suddenly disappeared for several years later resurfacing as the manager of an invincible racing team known as G.V.I.
[edit] Gina Cavalli
Gina is of Spanish descent and a talented driver who led the formerly low-rated Team Riccardi to the top of the racing world. Gina also must fend off numerous offers to become a supermodel and has stated that racing is her only true passion. She is also Rena's toughest opponent, and treats her with contempt early in her racing career, but becomes a friendly rival after the ending of Racing Life mode.
[edit] GameCube Pacman Vs. Bundle
Included for a limited time with R:Racing was Pac-Man Vs. Pac-Man Vs. is a Pac-Man video game exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube that was included as an extra bonus disc. It was also included in the GameCube versions of Namco's I-Ninja and Pac Man World 2 for a limited time. The game itself takes advantage of the GameCube's connectivity with the Game Boy Advance (GBA).
[edit] Soundtrack
The soundtrack of the game was composed by Yu Miyake, Hiroshi Okubo, Akitaka Tohyama, Satoru Kosaki and Koji Nakagawa and continues the series' tradition of using mostly electronica. The 19 tracks are influenced by various musical styles, such as Techno, Trance, Breakbeat and even Afro lounge. The theme song Show The World was performed by Stephanie Cooke and is heard during the opening sequence and the staff roll.
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