4x4 Evolution
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Developer(s) | Terminal Reality |
Publisher(s) | Gathering of Developers |
Platform(s) | Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Macintosh, Windows |
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Genre(s) | Racing |
Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
Distribution | DVD, CD-ROM, GD-ROM |
4x4 Evolution (also known as 4x4 EVO, 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, as well as a Dreamcast VMU. All versions of the game are similar in quality and gameplay, although the online systems feature a mode to customize the players' own truck and use it online. The game is still online-capable on all systems except for PlayStation 2.
Gameplay
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 the player 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.
Reception
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The game was met with positive to mixed reception. GameRankings and Metacritic gave it a score of 78.15% and 74 out of 100 for the Dreamcast version;[1][4] 75% and 73 out of 100 for the PC version;[2][5] and 64.80% and 64 out of 100 for the PlayStation 2 version.[3][6]
Sequel
4x4 EVO 2 was later released on Windows, Macintosh, Xbox, GameCube, and PlayStation 2. It features larger maps, denser terrain, and free-roaming environments.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "4x4 Evolution for Dreamcast". GameRankings. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "4x4 Evolution for PC Reviews". GameRankings. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "4x4 Evolution for PlayStation 2". GameRankings. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "4x4 Evolution for Dreamcast Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "4x4 Evolution for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "4x4 Evolution for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
- ↑ Carroll, Tom. "4x4 EVO (PS2) - Review". AllGame. Archived from the original on November 14, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ "4x4 Evolution (DC)". Electronic Gaming Monthly. 2000.
- ↑ "4x4 Evolution (PS2)". Electronic Gaming Monthly. 2001.
- ↑ Bramwell, Tom (November 15, 2000). "4x4 Evolution (PC)". Eurogamer. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ "REVIEW for 4x4 Evolution (DC)". GameFan. November 3, 2000.
- ↑ Brogger, Kristian (December 2000). "4x4 Evolution (DC)". Game Informer (92): 126.
- ↑ Fitzloff, Jay (May 2001). "4x4 Evolution (PS2)". Game Informer (97). Archived from the original on May 28, 2007. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ Jake The Snake (January 8, 2001). "4x4 Evolution Review for Dreamcast on GamePro.com". GamePro. Archived from the original on February 4, 2005. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ Dan Elektro (April 5, 2001). "4x4 Evolution Review for PS2 on GamePro.com". GamePro. Archived from the original on February 12, 2005. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ Wight, Brian (November 6, 2000). "4x4 Evolution Review for PC on GamePro.com". GamePro. Archived from the original on February 12, 2005. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ Poole, Stephen (October 26, 2000). "4x4 Evolution Review (PC)". GameSpot. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ Satterfield, Shane (November 8, 2000). "4x4 Evolution Review (DC)". GameSpot. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ Satterfield, Shane (March 9, 2001). "4x4 Evolution Review (PS2)". GameSpot. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ Data, Julian (November 15, 2000). "4x4 Evolution (PC)". SportPlanet. Archived from the original on June 5, 2004. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ Lafferty, Michael (October 26, 2000). "4x4 EVO Review - PC". GameZone. Archived from the original on October 4, 2008. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ Adams, Dan (November 13, 2000). "4x4 Evolution (PC)". IGN. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ Chau, Anthony (October 31, 2000). "4x4 Evolution (DC)". IGN. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ Perry, Douglass C. (March 20, 2001). "4x4 Evolution (PS2)". IGN. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ↑ "4x4 Evolution". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. 2001.
- ↑ "4x4 Evolution". PC Gamer: 126. January 2001.
- ↑ Boyce, Ryan (March 29, 2001). "4 X 4 Evolution (PS2)". Maxim. Archived from the original on April 17, 2001. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
External links
- 4x4 Evolution at MobyGames
- KC's Evo1 Place - A popular 4x4 Evolution fansite
- Online Tournaments Evo1 - Tournaments held online for Evolution 4x4
- SupermotoXL Designs - Fansite dedicated in custom made models and resources for '4x4 Evolution'
- 4x4 Evolution on OFFROADGAMES.RU
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