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Real Racing (video game)
Encyclopedia
Real Racing is game developed by Firemint
for the iOS. It was released for the iPhone
and iPod Touch
, and later a HD version was released for the iPad
and is a port of the original game, but with some new added features and better graphics to take full advantage of the iPad
's capabilities.
Real Racing involves players taking control of either a hatch, sedan, muscle, or exotic car. There are 48 different cars to choose from and 12 tracks on which to race. Game modes include a career mode in which players race 5 CPU cars around a set of circuits which points are rewarded for positions and counted up at the end. It also includes C, B, and A class difficulties and a time trial lap with a goal to proceed. Other options include a quick race, time trials, which are connected to online leaderboards using Firemint's Cloudcell technology, and connected which includes local multiplayer and time trial leagues. Firemint have announced a 6 player online multiplayer is in the works.. There are 5 different control modes to choose from: Method A which includes accelerometer steering, auto accelerate and manual brake, Method B which includes accelerometer steering, manual accelerate and manual brake, Method C which includes touch to steer, auto accelerate and manual brake and Method D which includes touch to steer, auto accelerate and manual brake. Players can also adjust brake assist and accelerometer sensitivity.
gave the game 9 out of 10 saying it was 'the best iPhone racer to date'. Apvee gave the game 5 out of 5 saying it was the 'most realistic racing game for the iPhone yet'. iPhone game network gave the game 5 stars commenting that Real Racing’s graphics are a crowning achievement for iPhone games.
has announced that the company still has many plans for Real Racing. He said an update including six player WiFi multiplayer would be submitted to Apple soon.
was released in December 2010. It features a number of real cars, including the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R, the 2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe Race Car, a 2010 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 and more. Players also get to enjoy an extensive career mode with over 10 hours of gameplay and the ability to buy and sell cars. The game supports the original iPhone and original iPod Touch—though to the iPhone 4. The iPad version was also released later.
Firemint
Founded in 1999 by CEO Robert Murray, Firemint is a developer and publisher of video games based in Melbourne, Australia. Originally an independent company, in May 2011, Electronic Arts announced the acquisition of Firemint Pty Ltd for an undisclosed sum, making it an in-house studio for EA...
for the iOS. It was released for the iPhone
IPhone
The iPhone is a line of Internet and multimedia-enabled smartphones marketed by Apple Inc. The first iPhone was unveiled by Steve Jobs, then CEO of Apple, on January 9, 2007, and released on June 29, 2007...
and iPod Touch
IPod Touch
The iPod Touch is a portable media player, personal digital assistant, handheld game console, and Wi-Fi mobile device designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The iPod Touch adds the multi-touch graphical user interface to the iPod line...
, and later a HD version was released for the iPad
IPad
The iPad is a line of tablet computers designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc., primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, and web content. The iPad was introduced on January 27, 2010 by Apple's then-CEO Steve Jobs. Its size and...
and is a port of the original game, but with some new added features and better graphics to take full advantage of the iPad
IPad
The iPad is a line of tablet computers designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc., primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, and web content. The iPad was introduced on January 27, 2010 by Apple's then-CEO Steve Jobs. Its size and...
's capabilities.
Gameplay
Reception
Real Racing has received generally very positive reviews with an average review score of 94%.. IGNIGN
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gave the game 9 out of 10 saying it was 'the best iPhone racer to date'. Apvee gave the game 5 out of 5 saying it was the 'most realistic racing game for the iPhone yet'. iPhone game network gave the game 5 stars commenting that Real Racing’s graphics are a crowning achievement for iPhone games.
Development
Rob Murray CEO of FiremintFiremint
Founded in 1999 by CEO Robert Murray, Firemint is a developer and publisher of video games based in Melbourne, Australia. Originally an independent company, in May 2011, Electronic Arts announced the acquisition of Firemint Pty Ltd for an undisclosed sum, making it an in-house studio for EA...
has announced that the company still has many plans for Real Racing. He said an update including six player WiFi multiplayer would be submitted to Apple soon.
Sequel
Real Racing 2Real Racing 2
Real Racing 2 is Firemint's latest addition in the 'Real Racing' series of racing simulator video games for the iPhone and iPod touch. For the first time in the series, 30 licensed vehicles from manufacturers like BMW and Chevrolet will be included in the game. It will be powered by Firemint's own...
was released in December 2010. It features a number of real cars, including the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R, the 2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe Race Car, a 2010 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 and more. Players also get to enjoy an extensive career mode with over 10 hours of gameplay and the ability to buy and sell cars. The game supports the original iPhone and original iPod Touch—though to the iPhone 4. The iPad version was also released later.