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Ferrari Challenge (video game)
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Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is a racing game developed by Eutechnyx
and published by System 3
, based on Ferrari Challenge
, a single-marque motorsport championship. The Nintendo DS
version features wireless multiplayer and the Wii
version will use the motion sensing functionality for steering. The Nintendo DS, Wii, PS2 and PS3 (only in Europe and the United States) versions are available. The game includes 15 tracks, a vinyl editor and online play.
The game primarily features the driving and racing of the Ferrari F430 Challenge
, along with a series of Ferrari road and racing cars that can be unlocked.
) that is somewhere between Gran Turismo
and the Need For Speed
games or Race Driver: Grid
.
The driving tutorial helps the player to get used to the driving experience. The player drives two laps around the Fiorano Circuit
(Ferrari's real test track) with the Ferrari F430 Challenge
Car with professional race driver Tiff Needell
talking and walking through the steps of how to get the most speed out of the F430.
There are four main areas the tutorial focuses on: throttle control, use of brakes, apex accuracy, and race line accuracy.
It also has a card-game for distraction between races.
"Pack 1 - Ferrari Pack" contains one new track (Nürburgring GP track) and five new Ferrari cars: Enzo Ferrari, 430 Scuderia, F330 P4, 599 GTB Fiorano and 612 Scaglietti Sessanta. Pack one was released in 2009 for the PlayStation Network.
Also "Pack 2" contains one new track (Riviera street circuit) and five new Ferrari cars: 288 GTO, 365 GTS, F430 Spider, F512M 1994 and F40 GT. Pack two was released in 2010 for the PlayStation Network.
site Baixaki Jogos, rated the PlayStation 3 version of Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli at 7.4 out of 10., while the Nintendo Wii version received 6.5 out of 10.
The game has a rating of 71 out of 100 at Metacritic.and 65 out of 100 on Wii.
and published by System 3
. Ferrari The Race Experience was released for the PlayStation Network in 2010 (no retail release for the PS3). The retail release for the Nintendo Wii
was released in 2011.
The majority of the 16 circuits and 34 cars have been recycled from Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli (including both DLC packs). Vehicle roster is now extended to include Ferrari models 599XX and 458 Italia. There is a new career mode, with three racing classes (covering Classic cars, GT Road cars and GT Race cars). PS3 version has also 1-16 player LAN and online multiplayer.
Eutechnyx
Eutechnyx is a computer and video games developer, founded in 1987 as Zeppelin Games and also briefly known as Merit Studios Europe. They are based in Dunston, Gateshead in the United Kingdom...
and published by System 3
System 3
System 3 could refer to:*IBM System/3, a low-end business computer manufactured between 1969 and 1985*IBM System/3X, a line of general business midrange computers manufactured from 1975...
, based on Ferrari Challenge
Ferrari Challenge
The Ferrari Challenge is a single-marque motorsport championship that was created in 1993 for owners of the 348 Berlinetta who wanted to become involved in racing. It now encompasses three official championships in the United States, Italy, and Europe. Competitors from each series are brought...
, a single-marque motorsport championship. The Nintendo DS
Nintendo 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 features wireless multiplayer and the Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
version will use the motion sensing functionality for steering. The Nintendo DS, Wii, PS2 and PS3 (only in Europe and the United States) versions are available. The game includes 15 tracks, a vinyl editor and online play.
The game primarily features the driving and racing of the Ferrari F430 Challenge
Ferrari F430 Challenge
The Ferrari F430 Challenge is a production-based race car built by Ferrari. The car is directly based on the standard F430 and uses the same 4.3L V8 engine...
, along with a series of Ferrari road and racing cars that can be unlocked.
Gameplay
Driving is less arcade style and more of a simulation. It has a driving experience (consultant: Bruno SennaBruno Senna
Bruno Senna Lalli is a Brazilian Formula One racing driver and the nephew of the late three-time Formula One world champion Ayrton Senna. His mother is Ayrton's older sister, Viviane. His father, Flávio Lalli, died in a motorcycle crash in 1996. He wears a slightly modified version of his uncle's...
) that is somewhere between Gran Turismo
Gran Turismo (series)
is a popular and critically acclaimed series of racing simulation video games developed by Polyphony Digital.Developed exclusively for PlayStation systems, Gran Turismo games are intended to simulate the appearance and performance of a large selection of vehicles, nearly all of which are licensed...
and the Need For Speed
Need for Speed
Need for Speed is a series of racing video games published by Electronic Arts and developed by several studios including Canadian-based company EA Black Box and British-based Criterion Games...
games or Race Driver: Grid
Race Driver: GRID
Race Driver: Grid is the most recent addition to the TOCA Touring Car series, which is published and developed by Codemasters...
.
The driving tutorial helps the player to get used to the driving experience. The player drives two laps around the Fiorano Circuit
Fiorano Circuit
The Fiorano Circuit is a private racetrack owned by Ferrari for development and testing purposes. It is located near the Italian town of Maranello....
(Ferrari's real test track) with the Ferrari F430 Challenge
Ferrari F430 Challenge
The Ferrari F430 Challenge is a production-based race car built by Ferrari. The car is directly based on the standard F430 and uses the same 4.3L V8 engine...
Car with professional race driver Tiff Needell
Tiff Needell
Timothy "Tiff" Needell isa British racing driver and television presenter. He is best known as a former co-presenter of Top Gear and current co-presenter of Fifth Gear.-Biography:...
talking and walking through the steps of how to get the most speed out of the F430.
There are four main areas the tutorial focuses on: throttle control, use of brakes, apex accuracy, and race line accuracy.
It also has a card-game for distraction between races.
Downloadable content
Two DLC (Downloadable Content) packs are released. These new cars and tracks are available individually or as part of a DLC pack. Playstation 3 users must download the latest patch for the game in order for the DLC to work (the patch also addresses various issues and improves certain aspects of the game)."Pack 1 - Ferrari Pack" contains one new track (Nürburgring GP track) and five new Ferrari cars: Enzo Ferrari, 430 Scuderia, F330 P4, 599 GTB Fiorano and 612 Scaglietti Sessanta. Pack one was released in 2009 for the PlayStation Network.
Also "Pack 2" contains one new track (Riviera street circuit) and five new Ferrari cars: 288 GTO, 365 GTS, F430 Spider, F512M 1994 and F40 GT. Pack two was released in 2010 for the PlayStation Network.
Other versions
Ferrari Challenge: Deluxe is simply a retail promotion that was released at a lower price in 2009. Publisher System 3 had to call it a different name (it also has a different cover) in order to sell it "cheaper".This Deluxe edition was released in Europe for the PS2, PS3, Wii and DS.Reception
The BrazilianBrazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
site Baixaki Jogos, rated the PlayStation 3 version of Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli at 7.4 out of 10., while the Nintendo Wii version received 6.5 out of 10.
The game has a rating of 71 out of 100 at Metacritic.and 65 out of 100 on Wii.
Expanded sequel
Ferrari The Race Experience is a racing simulator and an expanded sequel to Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli. It was also developed by EutechnyxEutechnyx
Eutechnyx is a computer and video games developer, founded in 1987 as Zeppelin Games and also briefly known as Merit Studios Europe. They are based in Dunston, Gateshead in the United Kingdom...
and published by System 3
System 3
System 3 could refer to:*IBM System/3, a low-end business computer manufactured between 1969 and 1985*IBM System/3X, a line of general business midrange computers manufactured from 1975...
. Ferrari The Race Experience was released for the PlayStation Network in 2010 (no retail release for the PS3). The retail release for the Nintendo Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
was released in 2011.
The majority of the 16 circuits and 34 cars have been recycled from Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli (including both DLC packs). Vehicle roster is now extended to include Ferrari models 599XX and 458 Italia. There is a new career mode, with three racing classes (covering Classic cars, GT Road cars and GT Race cars). PS3 version has also 1-16 player LAN and online multiplayer.