| 4x4 EVO | |
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| Developer(s) | Terminal Reality |
| Publisher(s) | Gathering of Developers |
| Platform(s) | Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Macintosh, Windows |
| Release date(s) | October 29, 2000 (Win) October 30, 2000 (DC, Mac) February 26, 2001 (PS2) |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E (Everyone) |
| Media/distribution | DVD, CD-ROM, GD-ROM |
4x4 Evolution (also known as 4x4EVO, codenamed Metal Crush 3) is a video game developed by Terminal Reality for the Windows, Macintosh, PlayStation 2 and Dreamcast platforms. It is one of the first console games to have cross-platform online play where Dreamcast, Macintosh and PC versions of the game appear online at the same time. The game can use maps created by users to download onto a hard drive, and surprisingly a Dreamcast VMU. All games are similar in quality and gameplay although the online systems feature a mode to customize the players' own truck and use it online. This game is still able to play online with all but the Sony Playstation 2 systems.
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Gameplay features off-road racing of over 70 licensed truck manufacturers. Modes featured in the game were a Career Mode, Online Mode, Map editor and versus mode. The career mode is the most important part of the game to feature a way to buy better trucks similar to the Gran Turismo series. The Career mode also gives you 6 purpose built race vehicles: Chevrolet TrailBlaizer Race SUV 2WD, Dodge Dakota Race Truck 4WD, Ford F-150 Race Truck 2WD, Mitsubishi Pajero Rally 4WD, Nissan Xterra Race SUV 4WD, and the Toyota Tundra Race Truck 2WD. They cost anywhere from $350,000 up to $850,000. These are the fastest vehicles in the game. Recently KC Vale acquired permission from Terminal Reality Incorporated to upload the game to his web server however the original vehicles have been removed due to an expired license.
Gamespot said for the PC version, "While 4x4 Evolution opts for fun over realism, it's a trade-off that you'll probably appreciate as soon as you take the game for a spin." 4x4 Evolution also got a score of 8.4 by Gamespot. IGN said for the Playstation 2 version, "GOD's first PS2 racer, despite improvements from the Dreamcast version, still misses the mark." 4x4 Evolution also got a score of 5.0 by IGN.
4x4 Evolution's graphics are impressive. All of the 16 free-roaming tracks are completely unique, and they all have their own texture set, branching paths, and set of shortcuts. If you stick to the beaten path, you will find yourself at the bottom of the leader board in no time. Off-track events - such as bulldozers working in construction areas and planes taking flight at an airport - take place regularly. On one track, following a soaring hang glider leads you to a major shortcut. The textures have 70 trucks that are nicely detailed. When you catch air, the suspensions unfold, only to be compacted upon impact. In the replays, your driver can be seen cranking the steering wheel from one side to another - perfectly in tune with your controller commands. The environmental effects for weather are usually believable, but the fog seems a bit too thick to be realistic. Polygon tearing and texture flickering are not a problem, but it's hard to overlook the significant draw-in that occurs on several tracks. Overall, 4x4 Evolution features a nice clean look without appearing overly barren.
4x4 EVO 2 has been later released on Windows, Macintosh, Xbox, and GameCube and the Playstation 2 . It features larger maps, denser terrain, and players can drive anywhere.
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