Corvette Evolution GT
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Corvette Evolution GT is a racing game similar to Alfa Romeo Racing Italiano. In the career mode, the player has to build up his character's experience points that will allow him to develop his stats. Getting either a bronze, silver, or gold medal in all the events is mandatory for a "season" to become complete. The game uses the miles per hour system by default; the maxium speed of vehicle will either increase or decrease depending on the player's chosen talent (e.g., swiftness, test driver
) and the concentration of different statistics.
(Chevrolet
, Pontiac
), Spain
(SEAT
), and Germany
(Opel
, Volkswagen
, Audi
, Mercedes-Benz
) are included. The race tracks have a more diverse feel to them compared to Alfa Romeo Racing Italiano (which had mostly Italian cities and countryside settings). City tracks include London and Berlin. In addition to the city tracks, there are circuit
s and countryside tracks. Cars are divided into several categories including hatchback
, coupé
, grand touring
, and racing vehicles. Cars unlocked in career mode can also be used in the quick play mode once they are earned.
A full damage model is used for all cars in the game; driving off-road can also cause damage to vehicle through excess wear on the tire
s and the suspension
system. Once the car condition meter becomes blank, the words "Car Wrecked" appears in red letters (ending the race because the car loses the ability to function properly as a race car). The car is rebuilt from scratch but the wreck is counted against the player in his career statistics screen. Getting bumped into a barrier by another automobile can either be better, worse, or the same as accidentally bumping into a barrier depending on the velocity
of the vehicle(s) involved. A slide along the guard rail
is enough to "wreck" a vehicle.
season, a former race car champion named Gabriele Tarquini
introduces the player to racing through a full-motion video. This is followed by series of tutorials that the player must successfully complete before being allowed to race in his rookie season. Computer players can jump ahead by several levels just by performing accomplishments in the game that are most likely to activate the XP multipliers (and earn more experience points than even the winner of the race). Equipment can be equipped on any level as long as the item is in the player's possession; the player's statistics can either increase or decrease depending on the type of equipment being used. Unlike EverQuest
, all of the earned equipment can be used interchangeably at any time without level restrictions.
Sponsors like Pepsi Max
(the European version of Diet Pepsi Max), Erg
(Edoardo Raffinerie Garrone; a petroleum company based out of Italy), and Bosch
(a German-based automotive company) can be picked for the duration of the entire season in order to establish the player's livery; each livery offers different rewards for racing clean and/or fast. Most of these sponsors are Europe
an, indicating that this game was originally intended for a European audience of gamers. At the beginning of a new season, the player must sign with a new livery (as all contracts are only valid for a single season in the game). Other race car drivers will develop in a similar way to the player and will compete against the player in all levels (from rookie season to legend season). The choice of livery and the personality type of the computer opponent will determine whether the computer opponent will be aggressive, passive, intimidating, or more eager to overtake the competition.
version is similar to its console counterpart, but it does not feature the attributes from them. It was developed by Jack Of All Games. It features only a part of the cars and tracks from the PlayStation 2
and Windows version (12 cars and 8 tracks, opposed to 33 cars and almost 30 tracks) and similar events appear in the game. It received a relatively lower ratings in the main critics (around 49% from 2 reviews on Metacritic
).
Test driver
In motor sports it is common to have one or more test drivers that work with the mechanics to help develop the vehicle by testing new systems on the track.-NASCAR:...
) and the concentration of different statistics.
Cars and race courses
Unlike Alfa Romeo Racing Italiano, automobile makers from the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
(Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...
, Pontiac
Pontiac
Pontiac was an automobile brand that was established in 1926 as a companion make for General Motors' Oakland. Quickly overtaking its parent in popularity, it supplanted the Oakland brand entirely by 1933 and, for most of its life, became a companion make for Chevrolet. Pontiac was sold in the...
), Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
(SEAT
SEAT
SEAT, S.A. is a Spanish automobile manufacturer founded on May 9, 1950 by the Instituto Nacional de Industria , a state-owned industrial holding company....
), and Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
(Opel
Opel
Adam Opel AG, generally shortened to Opel, is a German automobile company founded by Adam Opel in 1862. Opel has been building automobiles since 1899, and became an Aktiengesellschaft in 1929...
, Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is a German automobile manufacturer and is the original and biggest-selling marque of the Volkswagen Group, which now also owns the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Škoda marques and the truck manufacturer Scania.Volkswagen means "people's car" in German, where it is...
, Audi
Audi
Audi AG is a German automobile manufacturer, from supermini to crossover SUVs in various body styles and price ranges that are marketed under the Audi brand , positioned as the premium brand within the Volkswagen Group....
, Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. Mercedes-Benz is a division of its parent company, Daimler AG...
) are included. The race tracks have a more diverse feel to them compared to Alfa Romeo Racing Italiano (which had mostly Italian cities and countryside settings). City tracks include London and Berlin. In addition to the city tracks, there are circuit
Race track
A race track is a purpose-built facility for racing of animals , automobiles, motorcycles or athletes. A race track may also feature grandstands or concourses. Some motorsport tracks are called speedways.A racetrack is a permanent facility or building...
s and countryside tracks. Cars are divided into several categories including hatchback
Hatchback
A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box...
, coupé
Coupé
A coupé or coupe is a closed car body style , the precise definition of which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and over time...
, grand touring
Grand tourer
A grand tourer is a high-performance luxury automobile designed for long-distance driving. The most common format is a two-door coupé with either a two-seat or a 2+2 arrangement....
, and racing vehicles. Cars unlocked in career mode can also be used in the quick play mode once they are earned.
A full damage model is used for all cars in the game; driving off-road can also cause damage to vehicle through excess wear on the tire
Tire
A tire or tyre is a ring-shaped covering that fits around a wheel rim to protect it and enable better vehicle performance by providing a flexible cushion that absorbs shock while keeping the wheel in close contact with the ground...
s and the suspension
Suspension (vehicle)
Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose — contributing to the car's roadholding/handling and braking for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants...
system. Once the car condition meter becomes blank, the words "Car Wrecked" appears in red letters (ending the race because the car loses the ability to function properly as a race car). The car is rebuilt from scratch but the wreck is counted against the player in his career statistics screen. Getting bumped into a barrier by another automobile can either be better, worse, or the same as accidentally bumping into a barrier depending on the velocity
Velocity
In physics, velocity is speed in a given direction. Speed describes only how fast an object is moving, whereas velocity gives both the speed and direction of the object's motion. To have a constant velocity, an object must have a constant speed and motion in a constant direction. Constant ...
of the vehicle(s) involved. A slide along the guard rail
Guard rail
Guard rail or guardrail, sometimes referred to as guide rail or railing, is a system designed to keep people or vehicles from straying into dangerous or off-limits areas...
is enough to "wreck" a vehicle.
Career
Before the player begins his rookieRookie
Rookie is a term for a person who is in his or her first year of play of their sport or has little or no professional experience. The term also has the more general meaning of anyone new to a profession, training or activity Rookie is a term for a person who is in his or her first year of play of...
season, a former race car champion named Gabriele Tarquini
Gabriele Tarquini
Gabriele Tarquini is a racing driver from Italy. He participated in 78 Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on May 3, 1987. He scored 1 championship point, and holds the record for the most failed attempts to qualify...
introduces the player to racing through a full-motion video. This is followed by series of tutorials that the player must successfully complete before being allowed to race in his rookie season. Computer players can jump ahead by several levels just by performing accomplishments in the game that are most likely to activate the XP multipliers (and earn more experience points than even the winner of the race). Equipment can be equipped on any level as long as the item is in the player's possession; the player's statistics can either increase or decrease depending on the type of equipment being used. Unlike EverQuest
EverQuest
EverQuest, often shortened to EQ, is a 3D fantasy-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game that was released on the 16th of March, 1999. The original design is credited to Brad McQuaid, Steve Clover, and Bill Trost...
, all of the earned equipment can be used interchangeably at any time without level restrictions.
Sponsors like Pepsi Max
Pepsi Max
Pepsi Max is a low-calorie, sugar-free cola, marketed by PepsiCo as an alternative to Pepsi and Diet Pepsi.It differs from Pepsi in that it contains aspartame, potassium benzoate, acesulfame potassium, calcium disodium EDTA and panax ginseng extract while it does not contain high fructose corn...
(the European version of Diet Pepsi Max), Erg
Edoardo Raffinerie Garrone
ERG is an Italian multi-energy company, founded in 1938 and based and headquartered in Genoa, Italy.ERG has been listed on the Milan stock exchange since 1997.-Origins, development, integration:...
(Edoardo Raffinerie Garrone; a petroleum company based out of Italy), and Bosch
Robert Bosch GmbH
Robert Bosch GmbH is a multinational engineering and electronics company headquartered in Gerlingen, near Stuttgart, Germany. It is the world's largest supplier of automotive components...
(a German-based automotive company) can be picked for the duration of the entire season in order to establish the player's livery; each livery offers different rewards for racing clean and/or fast. Most of these sponsors are Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an, indicating that this game was originally intended for a European audience of gamers. At the beginning of a new season, the player must sign with a new livery (as all contracts are only valid for a single season in the game). Other race car drivers will develop in a similar way to the player and will compete against the player in all levels (from rookie season to legend season). The choice of livery and the personality type of the computer opponent will determine whether the computer opponent will be aggressive, passive, intimidating, or more eager to overtake the competition.
Nintendo DS Version
The Nintendo DSNintendo DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo, first released on November 21, 2004. A distinctive feature of the system is the presence of two separate LCD screens, the lower of which is a touchscreen, encompassed within a clamshell design, similar to the Game Boy Advance SP...
version is similar to its console counterpart, but it does not feature the attributes from them. It was developed by Jack Of All Games. It features only a part of the cars and tracks from the PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
and Windows version (12 cars and 8 tracks, opposed to 33 cars and almost 30 tracks) and similar events appear in the game. It received a relatively lower ratings in the main critics (around 49% from 2 reviews on Metacritic
Metacritic
Metacritic.com is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows and DVDs. For each product, a numerical score from each review is obtained and the total is averaged. An excerpt of each review is provided along with a hyperlink to the source. Three colour codes of Green,...
).
Critical Reception
Evolution GT received mixed reception from critics, scoring 60,86 % in Game Rankings and 61 in metacritic in the PC version. The PS2 received a slightly lower average. Gamespot gave the video game a 6.9 average rating, praising for its deep RPG style driver development, good career mode and excellent AI, while the main critics comes from poor presentation, lack of multiplayer and lack of extras. Videogamer praised the game for the handling models, great variety of tracks, while blaming the poor tutorial. EuroGamer criticized the game from being too boring, and offering an exaggerated simulation of the intimidation.See also
- Alfa Romeo Racing ItalianoAlfa Romeo Racing ItalianoAlfa Romeo Racing Italiano, known in Europe as SCAR , is a PlayStation 2, Windows and Xbox racing video game developed by Milestone S.r.l. and released in 2005. It is similar to the Gran Turismo series. The game was lauded for having artificial intelligence superior to Gran Turismo 4...
- the prequel of this video game dealing with the same engine but with fewer vehicles and a narrower selection of race courses