Software:IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005
| IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005 | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Bethesda Softworks |
| Producer(s) | Ashley Cheng[1] |
| Series | IHRA Drag Racing |
| Engine | Gamebryo[2] |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox |
| Release | November 10, 2004[2][3] |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005 is a 2004 racing video game from Bethesda Softworks.
Gameplay
IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005 is a dedicated drag racing game which offers both an arcade mode for casual players and a career/simulation mode for more in-depth gameplay. The game features over 50 customizable vehicles from professional IHRA levels like Top Fuel, Pro Mod, Pro Stock, and Alcohol Funny Cars. Players can engage in split-screen multiplayer, but there is no online play. The game includes detailed weather effects, day-and-night racing, and various tuning options, all designed for accessibility. The physics engine has been enhanced for realistic crashes, and the environments feature authentic recreations of licensed venues.[1]
Development
The game was announced in May 2004 as an officially licensed product of the International Hot Rod Association,[4] and was showcased at E3 2004.[1][5] IHRA 2005 uses the Gamebryo engine.[6]
Reception
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IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005 received negative reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the game holds a score of 36/100 for the Xbox version based on 5 reviews.[7] TeamXbox gave the game a score of 5.2 out of 10, stating: "I can only recommend Pro Drag Racing 2005 as a rental to hardcore motorsports fans."[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Rodriguez, Tyrone (May 15, 2004). "E3 2004: IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005". Archived from the original on July 2, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140702152919/https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/05/15/e3-2004-ihra-professional-drag-racing-2005. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005 Races to Retail Stores". November 10, 2004. Archived from the original on March 20, 2006. https://web.archive.org/web/20060320143743/http://www.ihra.com/news/2004/november/10gamerelease.htm. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ "5 Questions With Bethesda Softworks' IHRA Drag Racing 2005 Lead Developer Craig Lafferty". November 12, 2004. Archived from the original on March 20, 2006. https://web.archive.org/web/20060320141647/http://www.ihra.com/news/2004/november/1112bethesda5questions.htm. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ Adams, David (May 8, 2004). "IHRA Professional Drag Racing Announced". Archived from the original on July 2, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140702164322/https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/05/08/ihra-professional-drag-racing-announced. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ Kasavin, Greg (May 12, 2004). "IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005 E3 2004 Preshow Impressions". Archived from the original on July 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230715013251/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ihra-professional-drag-racing-2005-e3-2004-preshow-impressions/1100-6096628/. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ "NDL Announces Pipeline of Gamebryo Powered Titles". May 10, 2004. Archived from the original on June 3, 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20040603021322/http://www.ndl.com/press_release_template.cfm?release=20040510. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/ihra-professional-drag-racing-2005/. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ↑ "IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005". Archived from the original on November 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141114181332/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=45725. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ↑ Lewis, Ed (November 20, 2004). "IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005". Archived from the original on October 12, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151012112044/https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/11/19/ihra-professional-drag-racing-2005-2. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Legba, Dale (December 1, 2004). "IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005 Review (Xbox)". Archived from the original on September 10, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080910130834/http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox/861/IHRA-Professional-Drag-Racing-2005/p4/. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
External links
- Official website (archived)
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