Auto Modellista

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2003
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  • Summary: (U.S. Version with Online capability) The future of online racing is now! Experience the first cell-shaded 3D arcade racing game of its kind on the PS2. Race head-to-head, up to 8 drivers online, up to 2 offline. Revolutionary VJ Feature: edit your instant replay footage and screen effects,(U.S. Version with Online capability) The future of online racing is now! Experience the first cell-shaded 3D arcade racing game of its kind on the PS2. Race head-to-head, up to 8 drivers online, up to 2 offline. Revolutionary VJ Feature: edit your instant replay footage and screen effects, music or save for later review. Easily customizable cars: tires, brakes, suspension, turbine kit, muffler, transmission and more with hundreds of parts to choose from! Sophisticated car physics and opponent car AI along with innovative cell-shaded graphics let you capture the true essence of racing. [Capcom]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. Gamezilla!
    92
    This game has great controls, but they’re touchy.
  2. GameZone
    89
    Sure, it's got the gorgeous looks of a supermodel, and enough cool effects to keep your eyes entertained for hours. But underneath all that makeup is a deep, less-realistic simulation racer that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.
  3. GameShark
    80
    After the unique visuals and fresh implementation of standard and advanced features, the most compelling reason to get your hands on Auto Modellista is for its online multiplayer racing capabilities.
  4. GameSpot
    69
    Has a fantastic look, but its gameplay unsuccessfully tries to straddle the line between simulation-style tuning options and arcade-style handling and collision physics.
  5. G4 TV
    60
    It's fast and easy to play, and it looks terrific. At least the cars do. Serious car culture enthusiasts and a very select group of auto-manga readers will dig it, but its dusting of drawbacks leave it just barely on the three-star side of the rating scale.
  6. Cinescape
    58
    The biggest problem I found was control. Nag all you want about the AI, its not that big a deal. But I hardly ever felt like I was in true control of the car that I was driving.
  7. PSM Magazine
    40
    The original "Ridge Racer" on PSOne had better control than Auto Modellista. The biggest problem with the game is the utter lack of traction that these cars have. [June 2003, p.28]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. [Anonymous]
    Dec 3, 2003
    10
    The body kits ur able to put are the best.
  2. JaredT.
    May 14, 2003
    10
    Great game.
  4. ceramicsaturn
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    I never gave this game much of a chance back in the day. I bought it on the GameCube then because of the cell shaded graphics, which have agedI never gave this game much of a chance back in the day. I bought it on the GameCube then because of the cell shaded graphics, which have aged well. But the games difficulty immediately turned me off and I never touched it again. Fast forward to modern day. I've purchased the PS2 version to go e it another shake. The game is still difficult, but now that I've played quite a few Sims since then, I now understand you have to try to treat it as such and not an arcade racer like it visually looks like. If you can do this, it controls perfectly. Don't push the turns too hard, brake before your turns, and counter steer to prevent under steer. It's very simple. Trackings are plentiful and unique and the car selection feels like a love letter to a better time for sports cars. If you gave up on this early back in the day, give it another go. You might just realize what all you've missed for all these years.… Expand
  5. JonM.
    Mar 26, 2003
    8
    It's definitely not GT3 A-Spec... but it is a good game none the less. I would recomend it for those gamers that love racing games, but It's definitely not GT3 A-Spec... but it is a good game none the less. I would recomend it for those gamers that love racing games, but don't have the skill or time to learn the skill required for the in-depth simulation games. The handling is a little awkward at first, but you get used to it.… Expand
  6. aspentitan
    Oct 15, 2020
    7
    This is a pretty decent game with steering wheel compatibility but is a liitle bit on the bland side. The graphics of the cars (cartoony cellThis is a pretty decent game with steering wheel compatibility but is a liitle bit on the bland side. The graphics of the cars (cartoony cell shading) are excellent however the rest of the games quality is average to most other racing games on the system. Despite the wheel working it does not really have a satisfying feel and gameplay enjoyment really boils down to how much you love the graphics, or not.… Expand
  7. GreenSkullRider
    Jan 29, 2017
    7
    Juego bastante innovador, con al rededor de 70 vehículos, sin daños, estilo entre el simulador y el arcade, música bastante olvidable, lo masJuego bastante innovador, con al rededor de 70 vehículos, sin daños, estilo entre el simulador y el arcade, música bastante olvidable, lo mas interesante es el uso de los ya pasado de moda graficos Cel shaded, se aconseja buscar la versión US Tuned que trae mas pistas y vehículos. un juego interesante de parte de Capcom… Expand
  8. MonkeyP.
    May 9, 2003
    2
    Its fun but its controls suck butt.

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#96 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#57 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003