Auto Modellista

by Capcom

Product Features

• You've got an enormous selection of world-renowned classics at your disposal - Mazda, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Subaru
• Incredibly realistic auto-racing look and feel using a new 3D cel-shaded art style
• Jazz up your new ride with new parts and components and test them out gorgeously rendered tracks
• Total customization of your car -- change the color, tires, brakes, suspension, turbine kit, muffler, computer, transmission and more
• Three different game modes - single player, split-screen two-player Arcade Mode, and VJ Mode to capture and edit the highlights of any race

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00009KO3O
• Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 15, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,181 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Capcom's cel-shaded Auto Modellista puts you behind the wheel of over 60 real-world cars in an arcade-style racing extravaganza. Customize your ride (and even your garage!) with essential components, then take to the streets in either single-player or head-to-head racing competition.

Features:

• Choose from a huge selection of real-world vehicles including Mazda, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru, and more.
• A variety of racing environments include racing circuits, mountain passes, and urban settings.
• Your car is your car. Change your car's brakes, suspension, turbine kit, muffler, transmission, decals, and more.
• A unique VJ Mode lets you record, edit, and apply various special effects to your race replays.

Bottom Line

Auto Modellista successfully captures the adrenaline rush of custom car racing. The cel-shaded visual flair adds a fun flavor to the intense arcade-style races. Car fanatics will definitely want to give this one a spin.

Product Description

Auto Modellista brings you the power to customize and race the fastest cars in the world! Incredible speed, unbelievable graphics and the adrenaline rush of being on the track -- it's all here in Auto Modellista!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars needs polishing, December 10, 2004

By 

ohGr "ohgrfreak" (West Des Moines, Ia) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Auto Modellista (Video Game)

I have played and owned Need For Speed Underground, Sega GT, Sega GT 2002, and Gran Turismo. Now, if you are looking for a simulation game where car physics are close to real, you are in the wrong place. If, on the other hand, you want some of the customization like NFSU and you want a fun game, this may be your ticket. The customization is great, there is no need to save up money and start beating races right away to start customizing, you can also tune your car without the need of beating races and earning money first, but of course, you do get better stuff the farther along in the game you go. Now, the physics just don't cut it for me, the cars do not react like they would in the real world, and that may turn most people off.

All in all, I got this game used and at it's price, I got a good deal, it's fun and gives me something to do for a couple hours a day, although I would not reccomend this game to a real car enthusiast.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars if you want GT3, buy GT3..., October 27, 2003

By 

A. Garcia "A. Garcia" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Auto Modellista (Video Game)

i've read a lot of reviews on this game. i've played need for speed 2 on GCN. There isn't anything like GT3 for the GCN. this game is fast, has nice customization of the cars, decent tracks, good AI if you bump up the difficulty. the interface gets a bit into the weeds when you're customizing but once you get into the gaming it's great.

i would beel better about the game if it was a bit less than $40. if you can get it for $20 go for it. GCN doesn't have too many racing games that are snappy and quick. this is a fast paced one with a different twist. but don't expect it to be GT3.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Cool name, amazing graphic .... horrible game play?!?!, May 16, 2004

By 

"kaitai99" (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Auto Modellista (Video Game)

A buddy and I bought this game together. We had high expectation for this game. We both took our games home and played it on our separate PS2 machines. We both hated it.

The good thing about the game is the graphic. Everything is sureal, animated and just fun to look at. That being said, the controls STINK. I love racing games and I was expecting a loose and fun game out of this title. Instead, the controls are horrible to play with. You can't drift properly... the game is trying to act like REAL car environment... which does not make sense under the "animated" design.

When I try to slide, slow down, or drift... I tend to spin out of control. You either have to control the car PERFECTLY or else you just spin out and slam against the wall all the time. If you bump or get bumped by a car ... you better watch out cause you might just spin out because of the contact.

I seriously attempted to LIKE this game, but there was nothing I could have done to make it more enjoyable for me to play this game. I just could not grasp the idea of what the designers were attempting to get out of this game. They try to make it similiar to GT3, but turns out to be horrible experience and nothing like GT3.

I give this game 2 stars because I liked the name of the title and I like the graphics display. I expected much more out of this game and was sorely dissappointed. I will trade this game in for another game soon.... this game is NOT recommended unless you just have too much money in your pocket. Don't even bother renting it, because you'll take the entire rental period just to try to learn how to control the car. Go with V-Rally3, NFSU, or the classic GT3 if you enjoy racing games on PS2.