Cross Racing Championship 2005

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77

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7.3

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  • Summary: Utilizing the next generation of the Invictus Engine which incorporates its new real-time physics module, Cross Racing Championship (CRC) will allow the player to experience the thrills of high-speed on and off road racing across vast open terrains. The player can contest over 60 racesUtilizing the next generation of the Invictus Engine which incorporates its new real-time physics module, Cross Racing Championship (CRC) will allow the player to experience the thrills of high-speed on and off road racing across vast open terrains. The player can contest over 60 races across six distinct environments, ranging from icy mountainous regions and lush countryside to parched desert areas and beaches. CRC will appeal to Rally fans and road-racing fans with its crossover approach to vehicles and race circuits. CRC features multiplayer action and extensive set-up options which are an integral part of the game, along with realistic real-time damage and stunning graphical effects including High Dynamic Range imaging, bump mapping, dynamic environmental reflections and motion blur and dynamic and automatic image contrast balancing.
    The vehicles are fully user-customisable, both in their appearance and performance, using an intuitive and powerful interface. The game also features TV replay options and realistic sound effects. [Project 3]    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. CPUGamer
    91
    There is something about the visual style of the game that makes it look a lot more real than other racers which compared to it seem fake and outdated. I guess it's the combination of a potent engine with a few skilled artists, or maybe it's my imagination, fact is that CRC is among the best looking games out now.
  2. Gamer's Hell
    90
    The lighting effects of CRC2005 are absolutely stunning. Light falls and reflects on tons of objects, and it changes with fluidity when objects are moving. The reflections on the cars are extremely realistic and the graphics don’t allow the car to appear perfectly undamaged by the race rubbing and bumping.
  3. PC Gamer
    83
    If you're a PC racing fan, you should buy this game immediately. If you aren't, buy it anyway - it'll make you one. [Mar 2006, p.102]
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  4. Pelit (Finland)
    77
    A promising driving game with lots of good bits (nice graphics, interesting physics), yet it is let down by rugged controls and boring races. [Sept. 05]
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  5. IGN
    75
    As a total package, the game just fails to thrill. The replays are far more interesting than the actual driving.
  6. PC Gameworld
    74
    An interesting arcade/simulation mix that is restrained from greatness by a few integral inadequacies. There has never been such a fine line between enjoyment and annoyance. Only consider playing it if you have a decent wheel.
  7. Gamers Europe
    60
    Cross Rally Championship 2005 aims high and falls short, and whilst that's more admirable than simply creating a mediocre game for a quick buck, it's still not enough to garner our endorsement.

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  1. Kaian32
    Oct 25, 2015
    9
    Cross Racing Championship Its A Good At All.With Good Graphics From 2005,Good Simulations Of Driving & Crashing.But,If You Don´t Know How ToCross Racing Championship Its A Good At All.With Good Graphics From 2005,Good Simulations Of Driving & Crashing.But,If You Don´t Know How To Play Driving Simulator Games,You Go Pass Much Rage.But,for a Driving Simulator Is A Very Good Game.But,Sometimes The Track Is The Same! And CRC Don´t Have Much Cars In The Game.But Is A Good Game At All.
    My Name Is Kaian,I Am Brazilian And I Have A Channel.If You Like This Review,Check My Channel On You Tube: Kaian32
    See You Next Time!
    K32    … Expand

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