Summary
- Release Year: 2002
- Genres: Racing, Simulator, Sport
- Platforms: Xbox
- Developers: WOW Entertainment
- Publishers: Sega
Sega GT 2002: The King of Xbox Racing
When the Xbox was released in 2001, it was a major turning point for console gaming. Microsoft’s new console was the first to offer truly high-definition graphics and online multiplayer gaming, and it quickly became a hit with gamers. However, there was one area where the Xbox was lacking: racing games.
That all changed in 2002 with the release of Sega GT 2002. Developed by Wow Entertainment and published by Sega, Sega GT 2002 was a groundbreaking racing game that set new standards for the genre. The game featured stunning graphics, realistic physics, and a huge roster of licensed cars and tracks. It also introduced a number of innovative features, such as a dynamic weather system and a damage model that affected the handling of cars.
Sega GT 2002 was an instant critical and commercial success. It was praised for its realism, graphics, and gameplay, and it quickly became one of the best-selling Xbox games of all time. The game also helped to establish the Xbox as a major platform for racing games, and it paved the way for future classics such as Forza Motorsport and Project Gotham Racing.
Gameplay
Sega GT 2002 is a sim racing game, which means that it focuses on realism and accuracy. The game features a wide range of cars, from everyday sedans to high-performance race cars. Each car has its own unique handling characteristics, and players must learn to control each car in order to be successful.
The game’s physics are also very realistic. Cars handle differently on different surfaces, and they can be damaged if they are crashed. The damage model affects the handling of cars, so players must be careful not to crash their cars too often.
Sega GT 2002 features a variety of different race modes, including single races, championships, and time trials. The game also features an online multiplayer mode, which allows players to race against each other over the internet.
Graphics
Sega GT 2002 was one of the best-looking games on the Xbox. The game’s graphics were incredibly detailed, and the cars and tracks were rendered with a level of realism that was unheard of at the time. The game also featured a dynamic weather system, which added to the realism of the game.
Features
Sega GT 2002 introduced a number of innovative features that were later adopted by other racing games. These features included:
- A dynamic weather system that affected the handling of cars.
- A damage model that affected the handling of cars.
- A photo mode that allowed players to take screenshots of their cars.
- An online multiplayer mode that allowed players to race against each other over the internet.
Legacy
Sega GT 2002 was a major success for Sega and helped to establish the Xbox as a major platform for racing games. The game’s innovative features and realistic graphics set new standards for the genre, and it remains one of the best racing games ever made.
Despite the success of Sega GT 2002, the franchise would later die off. Sega never released another game in the series, and the Forza Motorsport series would later come to Xbox starting in 2005, and would later have sequels to counter the Gran Turismo franchise.
However, Sega GT 2002 remains a classic racing game that is still enjoyed by many gamers today. The game’s realistic graphics, innovative features, and challenging gameplay make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
7.5/10
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