Andretti Racing

by EA

Product Details

• ASIN: B000038AAL
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,379 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

GameSpot Review

In terms of options and career paths, Mario Andretti Racing takes auto racing to a new level of video game realism. Consulting with Andretti himself through much of the design process, the developers at EA Sports created an excellent user interface with loads of options. The game offers both Stock Car and Formula One racing, which means junkies from both sides of the track can get their fill. An innovative career system allows players to compete for an entire season of harsh racing, and with over 16 different tracks to take on, replay value is guaranteed. The graphics are good, though occasionally marred. Crisp videos dominate the options screens, and a number of graphics tricks are employed during the game to preserve realism (the tracks are completely 3-D, with occasional light-source shading and smoke effects to highlight the experience). Pop-up is visible but minimal. The cars are fairly realistic, and there are nice graphics touches like losing a wheel or breaking a spoiler in the heat of the action. The simplistic controls, which consist mostly of steering, accelerating, and shifting gears, seem great at some times but flawed at others. Steering takes practice, and turning can be disastrous unless the player learns to brake well beforehand. The physics also seem to be a bit off, too. For example, cars have a tendency to float while crashing. But the main question is: where's the speed? Overall, Mario Andretti Racing is only an average racing game with some realistic perks to push it ahead of the pack. Despite its racing and graphic shortcomings, die-hard Andretti fans (or, for that matter, Stock Car or Formula One fans), should pick it up. Otherwise, leave Andretti by the side of the road.--Chris Gardner--Copyright © 1998 GameSpot Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of GameSpot is prohibited.

Product Description

This is the game Andretti Racing for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Boring. . ., September 16, 2001

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David (Boise, ID USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Andretti Racing (Video Game)

Not a great way to spend your money. It lacks the graphics, the customization abilities, and all else needed for a great game. I suggest, if you want a nice racing game, the following:(from best to next best)
Gran Turismo 2
Gran Turismo
F1 World Grand Prix
Those are you best chioces.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing!, December 21, 2001

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Jason Colucci (Granada Hills, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Andretti Racing (Video Game)

Graphics are terrible, it is more arcade style then simulator! They have stock car and Indy car modes, stock car is way easy to win all the races and be the stock car god, but switch over to the Indy car mode and you get the (...) beat out of you every race! The Andretti’s slam into you and just basically play dirty! Trust me don’t waste your time or money on this one!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worthless, November 14, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Andretti Racing (Video Game)

Can't use dual-shock controller, graphics are piddling, car dynamics are not even realistic. Try GT2 instead.