Multi-Racing Championship
Encyclopedia
, or simply MRC, is a 1997
racing game
developed by Genki
which was published in North America and Europe by Ocean
and in Japan by Imagineer for the Nintendo 64
. The game is compatible with the Controller Pak and the Rumble Pak
.
racers. Finishing first advances the game. In Time Trial
mode, players try to finish a course in as short a time as possible. Ghost car is included so the player can compete against the best time recorded. Free Run mode lets the player drive freely without other opponents or time limit. The VS Race mode lets two players compete against each other. The unlockable Match Race option pits the player against a hidden computer opponent in a night-time race. Weather effects like rain, fog and snow are included.
MRC features ten cars, which are divided into two groups: road cars and off-road vehicles. There are seven different areas for car customization: tires, brakes, suspension, steering, transmission, gear ratio, and aerodynamics. MRC includes three tracks: Sea Side, Mountain, and Downtown. The courses have multiple paths and mirror images can be unlocked.
. GameSpot
gave the game 4.1 out 10. The reviewer praised the music and the sound but noted that the game has average graphics and poor controls. He summarized that "The bottom line is that MRC doesn't move fast enough to give the illusion of speed, making gameplay dull." Gaming Age gave a more positive score of 78 out of 100, noting that "the off road vehicles have a decided advantage when in their element, which is a nice touch." Graphics were said to be "standard fare" and control "a little off". The reviewer concluded that that "In the end, MRC manages to be average at best." IGN
scored the game 6.7 out of 10. Positive aspects were found in graphics which were "good but not great" and controls, which was cited as "tight". Also the customization option was found the best element of the game. On the contrast the track selection were founded the weakest aspect. Ultimately the critic summarized that "Imagineer has succeeded in creating a perfectly average racer."
1997 in video gaming
-Events:*October 4 — Gunpei Yokoi dies after a double car accident.*November – Interactive Entertainment Merchants Association launched.*3rd annual E3...
racing game
Racing game
A racing video game is a genre of video games, either in the first-person or third-person perspective, in which the player partakes in a racing competition with any type of land, air, or sea vehicles. They may be based on anything from real-world racing leagues to entirely fantastical settings...
developed by Genki
Genki (company)
Genki is a Japanese developer of computer and video games. It was founded in October 1990 by Hiroshi Hamagaki and Tomo Kimura, who left Sega to form the company. Genki is best known for its racing game titles.-History:...
which was published in North America and Europe by Ocean
Ocean Software
The British company Ocean Software was one of the biggest European video game developers/publishers of the 1980s and 90s...
and in Japan by Imagineer for the Nintendo 64
Nintendo 64
The , often referred to as N64, was Nintendo′s third home video game console for the international market. Named for its 64-bit CPU, it was released in June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, March 1997 in Europe and Australia, September 1997 in France and December 1997 in Brazil...
. The game is compatible with the Controller Pak and the Rumble Pak
Rumble Pak
The is a removable device from Nintendo which provides force feedback while playing video games. Games that support the Rumble Pak cause it to vibrate in select situations, such as when firing a weapon or receiving damage, to immerse the player in the game. Versions of the Rumble Pak are available...
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Gameplay
In Championship mode, the player competes against nine computer-controlledArtificial intelligence
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racers. Finishing first advances the game. In Time Trial
Time trial
In many racing sports an athlete will compete in a time trial against the clock to secure the fastest time. In cycling, for example, a time trial can be a single track cycling event, or an individual or team time trial on the road, and either or both of the latter may form components of...
mode, players try to finish a course in as short a time as possible. Ghost car is included so the player can compete against the best time recorded. Free Run mode lets the player drive freely without other opponents or time limit. The VS Race mode lets two players compete against each other. The unlockable Match Race option pits the player against a hidden computer opponent in a night-time race. Weather effects like rain, fog and snow are included.
MRC features ten cars, which are divided into two groups: road cars and off-road vehicles. There are seven different areas for car customization: tires, brakes, suspension, steering, transmission, gear ratio, and aerodynamics. MRC includes three tracks: Sea Side, Mountain, and Downtown. The courses have multiple paths and mirror images can be unlocked.
Reception
Multi-Racing Championship got a mild feedback from critics with an average score of 67% from Game RankingsGame Rankings
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. GameSpot
GameSpot
GameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. The site was launched in May 1, 1996 by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. It was purchased by ZDNet, a brand which was later purchased by CNET Networks. CBS Interactive, which...
gave the game 4.1 out 10. The reviewer praised the music and the sound but noted that the game has average graphics and poor controls. He summarized that "The bottom line is that MRC doesn't move fast enough to give the illusion of speed, making gameplay dull." Gaming Age gave a more positive score of 78 out of 100, noting that "the off road vehicles have a decided advantage when in their element, which is a nice touch." Graphics were said to be "standard fare" and control "a little off". The reviewer concluded that that "In the end, MRC manages to be average at best." IGN
IGN
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scored the game 6.7 out of 10. Positive aspects were found in graphics which were "good but not great" and controls, which was cited as "tight". Also the customization option was found the best element of the game. On the contrast the track selection were founded the weakest aspect. Ultimately the critic summarized that "Imagineer has succeeded in creating a perfectly average racer."
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GameSpot GameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. The site was launched in May 1, 1996 by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. It was purchased by ZDNet, a brand which was later purchased by CNET Networks. CBS Interactive, which... |
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IGN IGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment... |
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Nintendo Power Nintendo Power magazine is a monthly news and strategy magazine formerly published in-house by Nintendo of America, but now run independently. As of issue #222 , Nintendo contracted publishing duties to Future US, the U.S. subsidiary of British publisher Future.The first issue published was... |
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Game Rankings GameRankings is a website that collects review scores from both offline and online sources to give an average rating. It indexes over 315,000 articles relating to more than 14,500 games.GameRankings is owned by CBS Interactive... |
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