Though the handling feels close to real at times, with body roll, bouncing and 4-wheel grip, these effects have been toned down when stretched to their limits. Is it an arcade game? "Well, that depends on how you define the word ' is'." Actually, this game defies classification. Few games can actually pull off the melding of the two genres without creating a wishy-washy Al Gore feeling. Most developers wisely choose a very realistic game or a completely arcade-style gameplay environment. Though the game sports elements of realism in the driving model, it also begins to fall apart here. Still, the in-game play features smooth driving without the jerks and warps of most online games. Many players jump in and out of games, leaving when they found the game they joined was already in progress. This caused no small amount of confusion with most players. Matchmaking is a breeze though a bit confusing because players can join a game in progress but can't actually join the race - leaving players standing around in the game room not knowing when the game will end. Online play is managed through a built-in interface to GameSpy. Terminal Reality failed (or was denied by the vehicle manufacturers) to allow any vehicle damage no matter how much punishment they take.
Dos 4x4 offroad racing drivers#
Though drivers are free to drive head-on into thousand-ton rocks at 60 mph, the trucks back away undamaged. A critical feature of career mode has been left out, however. As with the tracks, every vehicle is available from the get-go. Thankfully players won't have to wade through days and weeks of races to unlock the cars. Players win cash by winning races, which allows them to purchase upgrades and new vehicles, which allows them to win more races. Through the career mode players earn money to add enhancements to their truck. Hell, why not include the "Ford Explorer Sport - Blue" and the "Ford Explorer Sport - Red" as "unique models"? Ford certainly doesn't claim to offer 20 SUVs, so why should Terminal Reality make that claim? Probably because 70+ sounds a lot better than telling the truth and saying 28 (that's not nearly as impressive when you consider the GMC Jimmy/Chevy Blazer-type siblings which brings the total down to 22.) In truth, there is little difference between the Ford Explorer Sport and the Ford Explorer Limited. Though Ford, GM, Chevy, Dodge, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Lexus and Nissan are represented, the foolhardy claim of "over 70+ vehicles" doesn't hold water. There will be no mistaking one track for another.Ĥx4 Evo boasts one the most complex career modes available. Still, the richness of each track conveys a feel and flavor unique to each track. This is a nice touch but entirely unnecessary. The skies above the race flaunt (quite needlessly) airborne hang-gliders, airplanes and birds. Interactive elements, such as earth-moving bulldozers, heavy lifting cranes and fast-moving trains add variety and random hazards during each race. Still, the designers left out the option of driver's side view with steering wheel, A-beam, instruments and most importantly, a rear-view mirror (essential for online play). Visual minutiae add character and life to the standard fare of ovals and large figure-8 tracks. The SUVs, trucks and other vehicles reek of detail and color while the terrain rolls and buckles with realistic earth tones. With the visual detail turned to maximum (in my case, 1600x1200, 32-bit color with Mip-mapping) the game delivers visual richness far exceeding today's standards. Technically, 4x4 Evo delivers a one-two-three punch of outstanding graphics, integrated online play and complex career-mode elements.
Dos 4x4 offroad racing series#
In many ways 4x4 Evo breaks new ground in off-road racing - especially compared with the competition ( Accolade's Test Drive: Off-Road series ranks among the worst series of games ever). It only makes sense then that Terminal Reality would follow up one successful title with an ambitious project of similar design. Since then, Terminal Reality has moseyed over to GOD Games. Terminal Reality brought the seriously fun and successful Monster Truck Madness to 4-wheeling enthusiasts via Microsoft.
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