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Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli PS3
blu3print - contributor
  458 days 2 hours ago | View Game Profile
Is it a threat to the Kings and Princes of Racing Sims?
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, as you can tell from the name don't expect nothing but Ferraris but that's not a bad thing. The range of cars offered from Ferrari is far and wide and this game promises to include all of them, so from the classics from the '50s to the tire smoking beasts of today you are guaranteed a thrill that all car lovers seek.

The game starts off kind of slow in the sense that only one car, the Ferrari Challenge F430. You will have to enter it in Challenges and Trophy mode to unlock some of the beauties and also some more tarmac to tear up. As you progress and your garage starts to fill up and you sample each one of these beautifully crafted machines, you see that all have their own unique handling and sound.

If you are having a bit of trouble with success in unlocking cars there are plenty of aids for you to choose from from standard aids like switching between Manual and Automatic to the more technical Traction control and Stability management.

Graphically, the cars are stunning, tracks not so much, rain effects are best I've ever seen in a racer.

The AI, oh boy the AI, no longer will cars just stick to a line and allow you to pass them willy nilly, these guys here fight for position, sometimes kinda dirty but you'd grow accustom.

For personalization, there's a livery editor, use it to add your special touch to the cars you work so hard to obtain, a feature lacking from the prestigious GT5 Prologue. It's quite limited compared to games like Need For Speed but it gets the job done

All cars are not in the game as yet, but with monthly packs promised to include 5 cars and 1 track, should be long before you get bored.

On an ending note, TROPHIES, yup, it supports trophies oh and custom music, so get ready to tear up the track to your favourite tunes even though you'll be missing those lovely engine sounds
Ups
AI - Most Challenging AI I've ever come across in a racer
Livery Editor - Though limited, with time great things can me designed
Additional content promised
Downs
Graphics - Mainly track detail
Rating Comments
8.0 Graphics
8.0 Sound
8.5 Gameplay
9.0 Fun Factor
5.0 Online
Have not successfully been able to play online, but the rooms are seperated by region, just select which region you want to race in and try your luck
8.0
Overall
(out of 10 / not an average)
 


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