Downforce

by Titus

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00005V6BZ
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 25, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,929 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Minimal car setup. Qualification stage? We don't need no stinkin' qualification stage. No pit stops, either. In Downforce, top Formula One drivers and teams have split from the official championship because too many rules have made the races boring. Declared illegal by the international federation and banned from using official racetracks around the world, these thrill seekers take high-speed racing right to the city streets.

Product Description

This is the game Downforce for the Playstation 2. 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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I bet Michael Schumacher wouldn't try this..., October 8, 2002

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Dale Schroeder (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Downforce (Video Game)

This game could be considered the Daytona USA of F1 racing; it's decidedly arcadey, slightly over-the-top, and not for everyone, but nonetheless still rather fun.

Graphically the game is alright... the cars and tracks are rendered quite nicely and details like air streaming off the rear spoiler, damaged parts wobbling and smoking and brake rotors glowing add some ambience, but overall nothing really jumps out and grabs you other than the impressive movie-style crash sequences. Sound is also average, nothing really stellar but it won't make your ears bleed. The high-pitched engine whine may annoy your dog, though.

The tracks offered in the game are quite challenging from a technical point of view, but often become amazingly frustrating due to the cars. As the game's name suggests these cars are highly dependent on downforce for their control, so when parts get damaged or knocked off they become increasingly harder to get around the corners without whacking into something.

Adding more to the frustration is that AI cars have no problems with shoving you around (possibly a product of the league's "no rules" format?), so if you try to pass on a corner you can expect them to try and wreck you. Speaking of wrecks, don't expect your spotter to warn you of them ahead of time... he usually only cuts in to complement you on passes or tell you to speed up if you're trailing the pack. Those flaws aside, the game does have its bright spots. There's enough variety in the tracks to test your skills, and while the cars are largely similar in performance each one has a special trait that can be used to your advantage (Jackhammer's car has very low drag which gives it an edge in acceleration, Hiroo's car has superior braking, and so on).

If you liked Daytona USA, this game will probably appeal to you right off. If you believe that all racing games must be like Gran Turismo, then don't bother. Everyone else, rent first and see if it suits your tastes.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, March 30, 2003

By 

SleepyJD (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Downforce (Video Game)

A pretty cool racing game with noticably awesome crashes, and cool tracks. While the level of car and track detail is low, it blases at 60 FPS and provides wholesome crashes. Fun to play with a friend as well.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best thing since sliced bread, August 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Downforce (Video Game)

This game is brilliant, the crashes are wicked!
I have been playing it solidly for about a month now and its still great.
i would recommend everyone plays this, the action is 100% hardcore, the most fun you can have with your clothes on.