Race Driver: Grid (Nintendo DS)

Race Driver: Grid

Cover art

European box art
Developer(s) Firebrand Games
Publisher(s) Codemasters
Engine Octane
Platform(s) Nintendo DS
Release date(s)
  • NA August 5, 2008
  • EU August 8, 2008
  • AUS August 15, 2008
Genre(s) Racing
Mode(s) Single-player, Multiplayer

Race Driver: Grid (stylized Race Driver: GRID, also known simply as GRID) is an addition to the TOCA Touring Car series, which is developed by Firebrand Games and published by Codemasters for the Nintendo DS. The game was released in North America on August 5, 2008, August 8, 2008 in Europe, and in Australia on August 15, 2008.

Gameplay

The game is a sister version of the console and PC version. Race Driver: Grid is a racing simulator consisting of 20 available circuits across Europe, Japan and the US, along with 25 cars to choose from. The game also includes an updated version of the track designer from Race Driver: Create and Race, which allows players to create their own custom circuits and roadside billboards.[1] The game also features vehicle customization and online multiplayer.[2]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings82.55%[3]
Metacritic79/100[4]
Review scores
PublicationScore
1UP.comC−[5]
Eurogamer8/10[6]
GameSpot8.5/10[7]
GameZone7.8/10[8]
IGN8.3/10[9]
Nintendo Power8.5/10[2]
ONM89%[10]
VideoGamer.com8/10[11]

The game was met with positive reception upon release; it currently has a score of 83% and 79 out of 100 according to GameRankings and Metacritic.[3][4]

North American publication Nintendo Power gave the game a score of 8.5 out of 10. The review heaped praise on the game's robust car and course customization features, superb graphics, and multiplayer modes.[2] N-Europe gave the game an 8 out of 10.[12] IGN awarded GRID with its DS: Best Racing Game 2008 award.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "Firebrand Games. Specialist Driving Games Development". Firebrand Games. Archived from the original on September 16, 2008. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "GRID". Nintendo Power 230: 88. July 2008.
  3. 1 2 "GRID for DS". GameRankings. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  4. 1 2 "GRID for DS Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  5. ↑ Nelson, Mike (August 20, 2008). "GRID Review (NintendoDS)". 1UP.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  6. ↑ Whitehead, Dan (September 22, 2008). "DS Roundup". Eurogamer. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  7. ↑ Light, Austin (August 15, 2008). "Grid Review (DS)". GameSpot. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  8. ↑ Bedigian, Louis (September 3, 2008). "GRID - NDS - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on December 7, 2008. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  9. ↑ Harris, Craig (August 7, 2008). "GRID Review (NDS)". IGN. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  10. ↑ Scullion, Chris (July 2008). "Race Driver: Grid Review". Official Nintendo Magazine: 97. Archived from the original on October 7, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  11. ↑ Orry, Tom (August 8, 2008). "Race Driver: GRID Review for DS". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  12. ↑ Lee, Mark (August 16, 2008). "DS Review: Race Driver: GRID". N-Europe. Retrieved August 28, 2008.
  13. ↑ "DS: Best Racing/Driving Game". IGN. Archived from the original on December 19, 2008. Retrieved August 28, 2015.

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