R: Racing Evolution

by Namco

Product Features

• Race in licensed real-world driving machines you can upgrade and modify, for impossible speed
• Experience high-performance driving physics on 14 intense real-world and fantasy tracks
• Multiple racing styles and game modes - GT, Rally, Drag, Time Attack, Arcade, Vs. and more
• Discover an in-depth storyline as you race your way to the top, in Racing Life mode
• New Interactive Driver AI System enhances realistic racing situations

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009XS6I
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: December 10, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,983 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #33 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Racing
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

R: Racing Evolution is an extraordinary action-racing experience featuring authentic licensed cars and daring, real-world tracks. Combining awesome graphical quality and high performance driving physics with a spectacular story line, R: Racing Evolution chronicles the intense competition and deep rivalries found only within the professional racing circuit. New exciting features such as the Interactive Driver AI System and in-game radio communications bring players closer to racing action than ever before!

• Licensed real-world vehicles allow for upgrades and modifications
• 14 tracks from real-world and fantasy locations
• Multiple racing styles, including GT, Rally, and Drag
• 5 game modes including Racing Life (Story Mode), Event Challenge, Time Attack, Arcade, and Versus
• New "Interactive Driver AI System" enhances realistic racing situations
• In-game radio communications - incoming transmissions from crewmembers and rival drivers!
• Reward Point System allows for power-ups and unlocking new cars

Product Description

R: Racing Evolution opens up the world of racing to fans of speed. Witness the racing circuit through the eyes of a rebel racer, looking to make his name. Listen to in-game radio communications from crew members and rival drivers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Versatile and Compelling New Racing Game, January 8, 2004

By 

J. A. wang (new jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: R: Racing Evolution (Video Game)

R Racing Evolution is a terrificly neat game for the true racing game fanatic. Sadly, a lot of people will miss out on the R racing experience if they listen to what the uninformed idiots who write for the gamming magazines are saying about it - it seems the 'Need for Speed and Midnight Club' crowd find this game a bit too challenging. Unfortunately the reviews being written are being penned by general gamers - individuals who don't know the difference between a rally car or a prototype sports racer - (and don't have the decencey to admit they know absolutely nothing about drving a race car). This is a game with a great diversity of cars, a few really good tracks(Suzuka,Monaco,Phillips Island,a Very cool Targa Florio like tarmac/dirt track where you can run even the Bentley Prototype - and other less well known and imaginary circuits) and literally hundreds of different racing and time trial challenges which are huge fun - fairly challenging and beautiful to watch and analyze on replay. All the cars handle uniquely and can be fine tuned with an array of tuning and setup tools which really work nicely. The vintage and rally cars are a bit tricky to master at first, but there are built-in handling quirks particular to these cars which one begins to appreciate and understand after really playing the game. The rally cars can be drifted like no other car currently on any other racing game!. The vintage cars understeer and slide about as if on skinny tires - just like the real deal. The prototype Audi, Bentley and Dome are masterful creations of driving simulation and are gigantic fun to rocket about in. My only criticism is the races are generally too easy (even set in most difficult mode). But there are so many different driving activities to be enjoyed, this is a game which will have a place in your driving library for a long time. For max enjoyment one must use a Logitech force feedback wheel - preferably the new GT4 wheel with heavier and more precise feedback.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars not your gran turismo, but takes a diff. perspective on fun, December 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: R: Racing Evolution (Video Game)

i have to say i'm very pleased with the purchase of this game. although there are many reviewers out there that have given this game pretty mediocre scores, it all depends on what you really want out of the game.

if youre looking for a wide variety of cars to tune up, total realism, and racing countless race after another to earn money, then this might not be your game; however, if you are looking for a game with a great storymode, engaging gameplay, and wonderful electronic soundtrack, then this is it. similar to pilot chatter in acecombat 4, this game carries the same elements that made acecombat so intriguing. the graphics are nice as well.

if you were a fan of ridge racer, this might not exactly be your game.. but the fun is still definitley there. i have to emphasize again though, it all depends on what sort of fun youre looking for in the game.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Under recognized game, September 4, 2004

By 

Flor Emert - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: R: Racing Evolution (Video Game)

I bought this game new from Electronics Boutique(...) . It was the cheapest game they had. At first, when I took it home I looked at the graphics and thought I got what I paid for. I almost returned it. Then my mother who doesn't play any games played this one with me and beat me. I started to appreciate the skill necessary to play the game. Although I am still not very good at it, I can certainly appreciate the game more. It has photo realistic cars, and beautiful 3d rendering techniques. It is graphically flawless. If I were to design a racing game it would at its best turn out like R Racing Evolution. (...)a fantastic game to try and conquer