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3.9.2002

The TOCA series has always promised much, and usually delivered. However, with Race Driver, there seems to be a fair amount of dissapointment to dampen the enjoyment. I will start with the major flaws, saving the positive aspects till the end, as there are some surprisingly excellent touches. Firstly, for anyone who has played the superb World Touring Cars on the PS1- this is just an extension of that - minus the night races! However, the pop-ups are glaringly frequent, and the rendering fuzzy and lacking detail on some views. The sound, especially of the bonus cars is appalling on some replays (again, the real attention has gone into the 'official' race machines), and the handling, whilst great,is just too safe and simple (only the bonus vehicles present any kind of powersliding challenges!) - In three or so sesssions I am nearly half way through the 'intermediate' league with a Schumacheresque win rate! This game has been Americanised (literally), needlessly, and dumbed down a notch from the PS1 series. The good points; well, Mini Coopers, Marcos, TVR Tuscan Challenge, and NASCAR type racing, along with some pretty good car models (lovely interiors in some cases) for one! Secondly, blasting through the old Hockenheim Circuit in a GT1, as viewed from the wide angle bonnet cam produces the most incredible (and smooth) sensation of speed I have ever witnesses - absolutely terrifying!I cannot claim this is a full review, as this game keeps surprising me at every turn in my limited time with it. However, this title has been a disappointment in many ways - a sideways move from the PS1 rather than the great leap forward we had all expected. The pack shots seem to contain some high end photos - an admission in my humble opinion of a game not quite delivering on it's promises. A great shame, as this is undoubtably (to this fully blown petrol head who's seen it all, whether in -car, side of the track, or on the computer!!!) the most entertaining game I've played since GTA - GT3 will probably stay in the box along with V -Rally 3 for a long while to come!
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24.8.2002

As a big fan of the previous TOCA games and a big fan of touring cars, I was very much looking forward to this game. This game lives up to all the hype around it. TOCA race driver perfects the idea of World Touring Cars. The storyline also adds something to the game. The cut scenes have very impressive graphics, and there aren't too many of them. The story so far is also quite good. The handling of the cars is a good mix between arcade and simulation. To get a good start you can't just plant the throttle, and stamping on the brake causes the brakes to lock up. Each car has its own handling characteristics. The menus in games aren't normally something to talk about, but they are very impressive in this game.The wide array of cars and circuits mean you will never get bored of this game. The graphics are very impressive (while not quite upto GT3 & GTConcept standard, but this game is about great racing) and the damage is just amazing. Some of the crashes you have are gorgeous to watch. The damage also has a realistic effect on the cars performance. The only downside is a bit of slowdown in the really big crashes. The engine noise is also very realistic, and the radio from the pits during races is a nice thing. There is also a good setup screen with all the options you want. THe advice from the mechanic helps for the less experienced racer. The racing is also very exciting and closely matched. The drivers do defend the line when you try and pass. They will even pass you. There is none of the computer players just staying on the racing line. The computer players also make mistakes, so you can come round a corner and have a car sat in the middle of the road. Another great addition is the fact that the computer cars take revenge on you for something you did to them. My only criticisms are that you can't qualify, you can't put you're own name on the cars and that it would have been nice to have more than three real championships. This game has set the standard for racing games. This is a must buy, even if you don't like motor racing much!
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19.2.2003

Yet another driving game, and this time about Touring Cars. 13 different championships, 38 different circuits (which sometimes look fairly similar, although this is a race circuit, not rallying through the countryside!), 42 different cars, 14 cars on-track at the same time... There's the specs. But how does it play?On-track handling is pretty good, maybe a little more arcadey and a little less realistic. You do however get a satisfying feeling of weight when you deliberately shove another car out of the way (and also when they try to do the same to you). The "most realistic damage yet" is pretty realistic but nothing completely amazing. The graphics are acceptable(ish)but are way off the likes of standard-setting Gran Turismo 3. Sound effects (i.e. engine noises) are okay as well, albeit when lots of cars are close together it tends to sound like an Atari as opposed to a Playstation! Thankfully this is quite rare.The unusual addition here is the career mode where our hero, Ryan McKane, must race to avenge the death of his father (which features in the dramatic and well-directed intro). It sees you choosing between teams to sign up for, then meeting their targets, then (hopefully) rising through the ranks to better cars and more action. Your usual time trial, arcade, multiplayer and practice modes are also there.Overall, apart from the niggles this game is one you can pick up and play for hours. It is actually fun. Maybe more fun than Gran Turismo 3, but much less realistic. Racing fans give this a try with confidence.
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24.8.2002

I really like this game.It has great racing action, it's fast and on the edge and delivers enough for you to want you to go back for more. Add a story line which is new to racing games and you are set for a great experience. Cars bump and grind along a narrow track and with a very realistic damage model I found myself actually cringing whenever I hit one of the barriers with the sound of glass and metal smashing in my ears. Only gripe is that graphically the game lets itself down. Codemasters seem to make brilliant games gameplay wise,but doesn't seem to think much of adding A class graphics to their games. I played codemasters grand prix 3 on pc and for a pc game I thought graphically it wasn't up to scratch.Same for toca ...scenery looks fine and realistic,but cars in the distance looks like a PS1 game ...scream down the track and in the distance is one of the other cars looking like a blurry dot until you get up close and it transforms into a car.Maybe I am being harsh but I think for a game that comes out at this stage of the PS2's life cycle and with gran turismo 3 as a bench mark toca graphically falls well short.Don't get me wrong, this is an above average racing game which is trying something different with a story line which I think works well, only criticism is the very average graphics. Buy it for it's brilliant racing action ! 5 stars for racing ...3 stars for the graphics !
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23.8.2002

This game is absolutely fantastic! - not only do you have to race your way to success, but you have to out smart other drivers and even impress the ladies! (or lady).Ryan McKane, a young arrogant chap, looking to venge his father's death (which is the basis of the plot), a young sexy lady, and a deadly rival. It may as well be a movie!V-Rally 3 has a 'similar' format to TOCA RD, but whereas V-Rally ends after winning the 2.0li series... this just goes on and on. The finale being a showdown between Ryan and the driver who murdered his dad... quite a scene eh. You can fine-tune your car, and unlike many other racing games, the changes actually make a significant difference to the cars performance.With beautiful graphics,official licenses, 38 tracks and that added storyline, this game creates a new genre of gaming for those who want both fast and furious racing as well as a fresh storyline. You can even play a part in the storyline by making difficult decisions. If this game isn't already based on a movie, then it could certainly be made into one...I really struggled to find a bad comment about this game. I suppose if there has to be one, it's the lack of qualifying before a race - the grid positions are randomly selected before every race of a series, but this feature just makes it more challenging!
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12.9.2002

TOCA Race Driver is a stunning racing game. Plenty of tracks and cars available and you can choose which formula to compete in - do you want to try the fast and furious bumper-to-bumper British Touring Car championship or maybe you want to try American touring cars racing on ovals and superspeedways. The decision is yours. As you win races and accumulate points you can move up a tier to power racing like the harder German touring car championship, and the ultimate goal is to compete in the Lola World Championship. The graphics on this game are excellent, the opponent drivers AI is superb - if you block them at the start they will try and bump you off at the next corner.No horrible processional snake-like racing and also very rarely do you blitz off into the distance with a 30second lead at the end of the first lap. No chance - you have to work hard for your wins here. Many times I have led a race all the way and make a stupid mistake at the last corner only to recover and finish 4th. Frustrating, but oh so enjoyable and realistic. The EA Official Formula 1 and many other racing games could learn a few lessons from this game. A sequel involving Formula 1/IndyCart racing would be nice.
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31.5.2005

This is a decent game, but could have been extended so much more from the superb Toca World Touring Cars on the PS1. The game features 13 licensed championships including Toca Tour, DTM, and Pacific series, and loads of cars, many of which can be unlocked. The racing is of a good standard, with up to 14 cars on track. The graphics are good, especially on some of the tracks, but some of the cars do look a bit sketchy in places. The overall gameplay is reasonably good, but the thing that really makes the game is the career. You are Ryan McKane (a complete tw@t, ahem) trying to work your way up through the ranks and emulate your brother and your father, who died 15 years ago in an accident.Of course it was no accident, and you obviously come face to face with the man responsible. The story is good and well drafted, with good depth. The cut scenes are nice touches too.Overall a good game, with a superb story. Shame about the main charecter, who many have grown to loathe. 8/10
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26.11.2004

Having completed TOCA 2 on PS1, this game was initially a let down. However, its a decent racer. Initially, it seemed quite tough until I worked out that you cannot steer at the same time as you brake. Master this and the games a cinch.The game progress structure is good and the underlying storyline does give a sense of some involvement. The graphics and sound are a bit dated now. Rememer to do the challenges as you progress, you'll need to have won a few when you eventually make it to the Elite Championship as you can only race with the cars you've won.In essence this game is World Touring Cars for PS2.A worthwhile blast if you are into racing and unfortunately the only thing on PS2 that resembles the BTCC.
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27.8.2002

I have actually been on TOCA, although I DO have the game,I haven't been on it for long.I looked through the manual and the game it'self seems to be for the sort of people who liked the career mode on V-Rally 3. It's like the other TOCAs though, but with one or two improvements. For example, anything that comes off your car stays on the track and doesn't dissapear. The AI is supposed to be improved too although I haven't seen that bit yet and it has 42 cars and a four player mode. OH, the whole story is based around a bloke called Ryan McKane. A good game and it should last some time.

8.1.2003

After owning TOCA Touring Cards and TOCA World Touring Cars (both on PS1), I didn't think that the gameplay could get any better in this series..... But I love being pleasently surprised.This game is a sure winner. The graphics are spot on, and other than the difficulty I had keeping traction on some of the powerful rear wheal drive cars, I say it is a must.The progression through the championship seasons is great too with the addition of a storyline.If this game can be topped, then I will wait impatiently!

18.8.2002

this game has everything, a storyline with unusual twists, perfectly detailed cars - which know what they are doing, beautifully remastered tracks.The AI cars will move over to bloke you and if you slow down infront of them they will jump past you.Rivals will take revenge on you if you take them out, all the cars handle differently so you have a good challenge.I highly recommend this game, it is excellent in quality and length. Highly challenging and worth every penny. 10 out of 10.

5.3.2016

yay the game works and i recommend getting more games from here

4.12.2014

Christmas gift for my son

26.11.2017

great

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