Codemasters´ Pro Race Driver

Apexshaver · Post by **Apexshaver** » Sun Sep 15, 2002 2:09 am

I have been anticipating the release of Pro Race Driver for some time now. Codemasters has proven to me in the past to be one of, if not the, best at making a fun simulation racer for the PS2 (J&L Racing, Colin McRae). The latest I´ve heard is now a very general "fall 2002" release. I would like to hear your feelings on the game, any news or things of interest about the game. Will we be able to play it online?
 
 -Apexshaver

Galley · Post by **Galley** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 9:09 am

Brits have been giving it a thumbs down because of poor graphics and bad control. Hmmm....

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 10:48 am

Galley:
 
 Wow. Really? Poor graphics and control? That surprises me.
 
 The screenshots for all versions of this game looked terrific. Is the problem with framerate or jaggies?
 
 Codemasters racing games always have been renowned for precise control and realistic handling models. Man, I´ll be shocked if this game has lousy control.
 
 My biggest fear about this game is that the RPG-like story angle might detract from the racing aspects of the game. Hope that´s not true.
 
 Regarding the Xbox version of this game, it has been delayed until March. The PS2 version is due for release in late October, I believe.
 
 Not sure why the Xbox version was delayed, but Gamespot reported a few weeks ago that the delay may have been caused by the Codies´ desire to make PRD compatible with Xbox Live.
 
 If that´s the case, then the game should be worth the wait.
 
 I´m eager to see what knowledgable American racing reviewers and gamers think of PRD when it hits our shores for the PS2 next month.
 
 Take care,
 PK