4x4 Evo
4x4 EVO | |
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Developer(s) | Terminal Reality |
Publisher(s) | Gathering of Developers |
Platform(s) | Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Macintosh, Windows |
Release | October 29, 2000
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Genre(s) | Racing |
Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
4x4 Evolution (also known as 4x4 EVO, codenamed Metal Crush 3) is a video game developed by Terminal Reality for the Windows, Macintosh, PlayStation 2 and Dreamcast platforms. It is one of the first console games to have cross-platform online play where Dreamcast, Macintosh and PC versions of the game appear online at the same time. The game can use maps created by users to download onto a hard drive, as well as a Dreamcast VMU. All versions of the game are similar in quality and gameplay, although the online systems feature a mode to customize the players' own truck and use it online. The game is still online-capable on all systems except for PlayStation 2.
Gameplay
Gameplay features off-road racing of over 70 licensed truck manufacturers. Modes featured in the game were a Career Mode, Online Mode, Map editor and versus mode. The career mode is the most important part of the game to feature a way to buy better trucks similar to the Gran Turismo series. The Career mode also gives the player 6 purpose built race vehicles: Chevrolet TrailBlaizer Race SUV 2WD, Dodge Dakota Race Truck 4WD, Ford F-150 Race Truck 2WD, Mitsubishi Pajero Rally 4WD, Nissan Xterra Race SUV 4WD, and the Toyota Tundra Race Truck 2WD. They cost anywhere from $350,000 up to $850,000. These are the fastest vehicles in the game. Recently, KC Vale acquired permission from Terminal Reality Incorporated to upload the game to his web server; however, the original vehicles have been removed due to an expired license.
Reception
Aggregator | Score | ||
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Dreamcast | PC | PS2 | |
GameRankings | 78.15%[22] | 75%[23] | 64.80%[24] |
Metacritic | 74/100[25] | 73/100[26] | 64/100[27] |
Publication | Score | ||
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Dreamcast | PC | PS2 | |
AllGame | N/A | N/A | [1] |
Electronic Gaming Monthly | 6/10[2] | N/A | 5.5/10[3] |
Eurogamer | N/A | 8/10[4] | N/A |
Game Informer | 8.75/10[6] | N/A | 8/10[7] |
GameFan | 92%[5] | N/A | N/A |
GamePro | [8] | [9] | [10] |
GameSpot | 8.1/10[11] | 8.4/10[12] | 7.2/10[13] |
GameSpy | N/A | 75%[14] | N/A |
GameZone | N/A | 8.5/10[15] | N/A |
IGN | 7.5/10[16] | 8.2/10[17] | 5/10[18] |
Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine | N/A | N/A | [19] |
PC Gamer (US) | N/A | 78%[20] | N/A |
Maxim | N/A | N/A | 6/10[21] |
The game was met with positive to mixed reception. GameRankings and Metacritic gave it a score of 78% and 74 out of 100 for the Dreamcast version;[22][25] 75% and 73 out of 100 for the PC version;[23][26] and 65% and 64 out of 100 for the PlayStation 2 version.[24][27]
Sequel
4x4 EVO 2 was later released on Windows, Macintosh, Xbox, GameCube, and PlayStation 2. It features larger maps, denser terrain, and free-roaming environments.
References
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- ^ Bramwell, Tom (November 15, 2000). "4x4 Evolution (PC)". Eurogamer. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ^ "REVIEW for 4x4 Evolution (DC)". GameFan. November 3, 2000.
- ^ Brogger, Kristian (December 2000). "4x4 Evolution (DC)". Game Informer (92): 126.
- ^ Fitzloff, Jay (May 2001). "4x4 Evolution (PS2)". Game Informer (97). Retrieved January 6, 2015.[dead link]
- ^ Jake The Snake (January 8, 2001). "4x4 Evolution Review for Dreamcast on GamePro.com". GamePro. Archived from the original on February 4, 2005. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
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- ^ Adams, Dan (November 13, 2000). "4x4 Evolution (PC)". IGN. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
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- ^ "4x4 Evolution". PC Gamer: 126. January 2001.
- ^ Boyce, Ryan (March 29, 2001). "4 X 4 Evolution (PS2)". Maxim. Archived from the original on April 17, 2001. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
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- ^ a b "4x4 Evolution for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved January 6, 2014.