GTR Evolution
by Viva Media
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Software Summary
Manufacturer: Viva MediaBrand: Viva Media
Format: DVD-ROM
Release Date: 2008-08-26
Platform: Windows Vista, Windows XP
Model: 00425
Product features:
- 49 Unique cars in 12 classes with over 500 variations--combines the elements of racing with touringcars, GT cars, formula cars and sportscars
- 19 tracks and over 40 different layouts, including the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife
- 26 brand new GT car models in 4 different classes, including a selection of exclusive production cars
- WTCC Extreme Cars--evolution concept cars developed together with the car manufacturers of the WTCC
Software Reviews of GTR Evolution
Customer Review: The Devil on Steroids GTR Evolution
Summary: 4 Stars
The Simbin development team are synonymous with the racing simulator genre and their latest incarnation, GTR Evolution, is a visual and aural feast of fire breathing car racing mayhem on some of the world's more challenging tracks.
Disappointingly, for fans of GTR2, Evolution is more of an add-on of Race 07 rather than an upswept stand alone version of GTR2, nevertheless there is still plenty in this package to get excited about. All of the tracks from Race 07 are present, but so are some reverse options and most excitingly, the Nurburgring. Oh, and the game advertised on Amazon is the complete version, you don't need to purchase Race 07 as well.
Visually and aurally, the game is suitably impressive. The tracks are highly detailed and with a good force feedback wheel you'll feel every bump, off-camber curve, and that rather uncomfortable feeling of: how fast can I go around this corner I'm not really familiar with on the "ring"? It's a simply superb game for this, the elevation issues of not being able to see over the brim of a hill are exciting at over 200kph, then there's the car leaving the ground. You really, really feel like you're racing.
As mentioned the cars are highly detailed. From the open wheeled ground hugging F3000's, through to the mighty GT cars, which spit and skid their way around the tracks. For most of us it's the GT cars which bring the most delight and there are several wild rides to choose from. The acceleration of the Koeniggsegg is hard to believe and the Gumpert Apollo, is simply insane. I was grinning from ear to ear like an adolescent and then I tried the Aston Martin DB9R. Quite frankly the thing sounds like the devil on steroids, it is pure car pornography. It howls and screams like a mutant wounded werewolf, nothing else on the track sounds quite like it. Banging down through the gears one feels like the sequential box is going to explode and really it is this attention to detail which separates Simbin titles from race pretenders. It's as close as you can get to real racing without really racing.
GTR Evolution is not quite perfect however, there are some minor issues which do hamper your complete enjoyment. The first of these is the total absence of some of the GT cars from the previously mentioned GTR2. The new cars are all good and well, but conspicuously absent are the Ferrari's and Porche's. Perhaps licensing issues with these manufacturers were an issue, but it is this which makes the game feel more like an add-on package: it's certainly not GTR3 regrettably.
The game menu's are somewhat arcade like and definitely the set up of the cars is less involved than GTR2. This will limit the enthusiasm of die-hard race fans. Like Race 07, the pit lane experience is less enjoyable and the clunky interface to make adjustments in the pit lane, such as repairing damage etc, is a pain in the butt. This is due to the sprint race format bias and you need to create a pit profile to allow auto repair etc. I can see where the developers where coming from, but I find it a little annoying.
The other big complaint is the amount of CPU and graphical processing this game requires. I'm running an intel 3.2ghz dual core chipset and a fairly middle of the road nvidia 7600GT card with 256 mb of DDR3 RAM on WinXP with 2gigs of RAM. This beast of a game soaks that up like a sponge with no diffculty. The ability to readjust setting to accommodate the games demands to your system is fairly coarse compared to GTR 2. Thus, when the physics of the racing are compromised, the whole driving experience is also. You can make adjustments, but there are some issues which I need to email Simbin about.
Due the sheer size of the files the game takes a while to load up: on occasion I've found it simply hangs. Adjusting settings in the set up program - a pregame menu ala GTR2 - I have found similar issues. I suspect these are problems with the copyright protection software which can leave you wondering if anything's happening as you stare at the hard drive activity light. It's annoying.
Let's return to the positives however. Okay, the game is a beast, but what a beast of considerable enjoyment when you're flying around the Nurburgring, which is quite possibly my favorite track. It's intensely entertaining and in the month I've owned the game I'm still getting to grips with it. Like the previous franchises, there is hours and hours of entertainment here.
So, a lot of the traditional GT cars are missing, but there are plenty of new cars to choose from, the Seat Cupra for example is a lot of fun and did I mention the Aston Martin? Yikes. I've thoroughly enjoyed blasting around the tracks in all manner of cars and been deeply satisfied with the realism the game offers, especially wet racing with the wiper swishing about in front of me and the tail end stepping out. Ooops! Opposite lock, left foot on the brakes ease off the throttle briefly, then ease on the power again.
Although it's not GTR3, there is plenty of entertainment and for the price point it's well worth it. No doubt patches for the game will be forth coming to iron out the kinks, for now I have no trouble reccommending the purchase, just for the Nurburgring and the devil on steroids ride that the Aston Martin brings.
Description of GTR Evolution
GTR Evolution will contain 5 new classes containing a total of 30 new car models. First there are 3 classes of GT cars, each class with its own type of GT cars. In these classes you can find famous race cars such as the Corvette C6R, Aston Martin DBR9, BMW M3 GTR, Koenigsegg CCGT and Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R. Next to 3 GT classes there will be the WTCC Extreme cars. These are fictional designs of the vision of SimBin together with the WTCC Manufacturers on how the ultimate WTCC car could look. To finish it off there will be the Production Car Class, featuring the road going versions of the Audi R8, Dodge Viper SRT/10, Koenigsegg CCX and Gumpert Apollo.The most beautiful GT's. Extreme versions of the already spectacular World Touring Cars. Exclusive roadcars from prestigious brands. You will find that and much more in GTR Evolution, including the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife, a 20.8km long racetrack in Germany.
| Game Modes Arcade Extreme Added Championship functionality |
 49 Unique cars in 12 classes with over 500 variations. Click to enlarge. |
 Race with easier handling, more damage visuals and debris and huge backfires in Arcade Extreme mode. Click to enlarge. |
Cars
GTR Evolution will contain 5 new classes containing a total of 30 new car models. First there are 3 classes of GT cars, each class with its own type of GT cars. In these classes you can find famous race cars such as the Corvette C6R, Aston Martin DBR9, BMW M3 GTR, Koenigsegg CCGT and Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R.Next to 3 GT classes there will be the WTCC Extreme cars. These are fictional designs of the vision of SimBin together with the WTCC Manufacturers on how the ultimate WTCC car could look.
To finish it off there will be the Production Car Class, featuring the road going versions of the Audi R8, Dodge Viper SRT/10, Koenigsegg CCX and Gumpert Apollo.
Key Features and Game Modes
- In total 49 Unique cars in 12 classes with over 500 variations
GTR Evolution combines the elements of racing with touringcars, GT cars, formula cars and sportscars.
- 19 tracks, over 40 different layouts, including the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife
From the streets of Macau to the straights of Monza or the Karussell on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
- GT Championship Frenzy.
26 brand new GT car models in 4 different classes, including a selection of exclusive production cars.
- WTCC Extreme Cars.
Evolution concept cars developed together with the car manufacturers of the WTCC. Rear Wheel Drive, over 600hp in 1000kg cars with extended body-kits; these beasts will give GT cars a run for their money.
 Enjoy Evolution concept cars developed together with the car manufacturers of the WTCC. Click to enlarge. |
 A racedriver's heaven. Click to enlarge. |
 19 tracks and over 40 different layouts, including the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife Click to enlarge. |
| Cars | |
| GT Pro: Aston Martin DBR9, Audi R8 GT Concept, Corvette C5-R, Corvette C6.R, Dodge Viper GTS/R, Gumpert Apollo GT, Koenigsegg CCGT, Lister Storm, Saleen S7-R GT Sport: BMW M3 GTR, BMW Z4 GTR, Corvette Z06 GT2, Marcos Marcorelly GTS, Mosler MT900R, Seat Cupra GT, Seat Toledo GT, Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R, SunRed SR21 GT Club: Aston Martin DBRS9, Dodge Viper Comp. Coupe, Gillet Vertigo, Marcos Marcorelly GTC, Alfa-Romeo 156, Alfa-Romeo 156 GTA, BMW 320si e90, BMW 320i e46, Chevrolet Lacetti, Honda Accord Euro-R, Peugeot 407, Seat Le?n, Seat Toledo Cupra WTCC '87: Alfa-Romeo 75 turbo, BMW M3 e30 WTCC Extreme: Alfa-Romeo 156 Extreme, BMW 320si Extreme, Chevrolet Lacetti Extreme, Seat Leon Extreme Formula 3000: Lola B02/60 Formula BMW: Formula BMW Mini Cooper Challenge: Mini Cooper S Tracks | |
| Nürburgring: Nürburgring Nordschleife, Nürburgring GP WTCC '06/'07: Anderstorp, Sweden; Brands-Hatch, United Kingdom; Brno, Czech Republic; Curitiba, Brazil; Istanbul, Turkey; Macau; Magny-Cours, France; Monza, Italy; Oschersleben, Germany; Pau, France; Porto, Portugal; Puebla, Mexico; Valencia, Spain; Zandvoort, The Netherlands Additional Tracks: Estoril, Portugal; Imola, Italy; Vara Raceway, Sweden | |
Features
In-Game File Sharing
It will be possible to share files, to up- and download setups while being in the game. The same will be possible for the ghost-files for time trial sessions. You can up- and download ghost files in-game, which can also include the setup that was used to make the ghost.
Online Leader-boards and Ranking
Online leader-boards and ranking will be available for all the new tracks and classes, both on the website and in-game.
Race-Line
In Time-Trial a feature is added called the Race-Line. This raceline is inspired by the race-line in GTR2, but features much more options. There are distinctive brake-markers to indicate braking points, and you can not load just one but even two race-lines to compare and follow. These race-lines including their ghost-files and setups can be up- or downloaded in-game as well.
Replay Studio
The Replay system is now equipped with the possibility to not only save the full replay after the race but also the instant replays that can be viewed during the race.
Nationality Indicator
The player-profile will now be equipped with a flag and a country indicator, which will follow the player throughout the game. This will also allow for country specific rankings and other country specific options.
GT Championship Frenzy
26 brand new GT car models in 4 different classes, including a selection of exclusive production cars.
WTCC Extreme Cars
Evolution concept cars developed together with the car manufacturers of the WTCC. Rear Wheel Drive, over 600hp in 1000kg cars with extended body-kits; these beasts will give GT cars a run for their money.
Online rankings and leaderboards
Upload your times online and attack the leaderboards. Do you have it in you to be ranked #1?
Full dynamic weather
Dynamic weather changes. Do you see those dark clouds? Be afraid, be very afraid!
Welcome to the Green Hell of the Nürburgring Nordschleife
A PC exclusive: experience the modern Nordschleife for the first time in a PC title, along with the Nürburgring GP track.
GT Championship Frenzy
26 brand new GT car models in 4 different classes, including a selection of exclusive production cars.
WTCC Extreme Cars
Evolution concept cars developed together with the car manufacturers of the WTCC. Rear Wheel Drive, over 600hp with extended body-kits; these beasts will give GT cars a run for their money.
New race-line including a dynamic trackmap
New features supply a driving tutorial to educate you to become a racing driver.
All-new Arcade Extreme Mode
A brand new game mode; perfect for the beginner or for the casual gamer. Race with easier handling, more damage visuals and debris and huge backfires.
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