3-D Ultra Radio Control Racer (Jewel Case)

by Vivendi Universal

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00001XDV2
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: September 1, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,215 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Blobs of ectoplasm, angry Rottweilers, and sneaky lawn dwarfs are just a few of the obstacles you'll encounter playing 3-D Ultra Radio Control Racers. This racing game boasts lush graphics, customization options that accommodate the clueless as well as the hardcore racer, and plenty of fun-loving attitude. This is the only CD-ROM we've encountered where we must endure both chicken attacks and an announcer blaring, "What a pathetic display!" as we limp across the finish line dead last.

Racers can use the keyboard, a joystick, or the mouse to control the remote-control car they chose. The keyboard option is extremely squirrelly, mousing is easier, and, well, there's a reason joysticks are called what they are. Players can race the computer, go solo around the tracks, race another player, or get on a circuit and race for "money" that they can use to buy upgrades for their vehicles. For the truly helpless, there's a controlled steering option that drives the car around the track automatically as the player supplies the acceleration. Players also have the option of enabling or disabling power-ups on the tracks--pick these up and your car can inflict bottle rockets, oil slicks, electrical arcs, and more on opponents. There are also a couple of nonracing games: a soccer game with cars as players, and battle ball, a game in which players use their cars to hit balls into a pit.

This Windows-only game's strongest points are the 16 tracks that range from simple to insane, and the way players can manipulate the program to suit and satisfy a wide range of racing skills. Racing-impaired testers had fun avoiding demented lawn dwarfs in Backyard, and dodging wayward amphibians that hop out of Frog Pond. Meanwhile, tracks like Haunted and Aztec challenged the true gearheads. Just watch out for that nasty chicken on Hillbilly Hill. --Anne Erickson

Amazon.com Product Description

Experience the excitement of remote-controlled car racing as this game puts you in the driver's seat of souped-up toy cars battling for position on eight outlandish racing tracks. The tracks have hidden shortcuts and interfering animated creatures.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totaly Awesome !, July 24, 2000

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"blacktiger" (Kettering, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 3-D Ultra Radio Control Racer (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

I have been into Radio Control Cars for several years and this game is about as close as you can get to the real thing. I do recomend a gamepad or a rc wheel type controler. If you do purcahse this game, make sure to visit the Sierra web site and get the patch. It adds a paint editor that lets you add your own paint jobs.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Radi Control Racers, Fun for the whole family, June 13, 2000

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Nick (Poway, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 3-D Ultra Radio Control Racer (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

When i bought this game it looked pretty good, when I played it I was even more satisfied with it. It is a great game, it can be played one or two player mode. It could use some more tracks. With only eight to choose from it limits the fun. This game is great

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun for two people, June 16, 2000

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"robinnjohnson" (Stuttgart, Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 3-D Ultra Radio Control Racer (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

I have many car programs. The key for me is that I want to be able to enjoy the game and I want my 3-year old to be able to play it by himself. Using Midtown Madness and Monster Truck Race as my normal games of choice.

As a huge positive, I truely enjoy being able to play with two people at the same time on the same computer. However it would be nice to have the choice of playing on the same screen, rather than only using the split screen (though I understand the necessity when the two racers are at different parts of the course). The eight tracks are enjoyable and different...can be a lot of fun, though when the dog jumps out to eat my son's car he gets a little scared.

My biggest complaint is the problem's I have when using my joystick to play, it is so screwy that I usually just use the keyboard to steer.

Overall I give the game a 4, it is a lot of fun, though the serious gamer might get bored with it after a while. I love the extra features you can pick up like firecrackers and rockets to shoot at the other cars.