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Project Gotham Racing (Xbox)

Tom's review: I only have this because I had to get a third game with my Xbox bundle and Fusion Frenzy looked too much like something you wouldn't play unless you bought a third and fourth controller, and even then your friends would only play it to humor you. Imagine my relief at finding out Project Gotham Racing has nothing to do with Batman. Imagine my ennui at finding out it seems, at first, like a poor man's Gran Turismo. Imagine my surprise at finding out its got a coy charm all its own: you have to unlock most of the game by accomplishing various challenges. It looks great and, best of all, the cars feel weighty. If it ultimately feels a bit lifeless, at least there's a great variety of cars, challenges, and tracks.

Publisher: Microsoft
Developer:
Bizarre Creations
Genre:
Driving
Requirements:
Ability to drive a stick and mastery of the powerslide

December 10, 2001

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