Software:Volvo – The Game
| Volvo – The Game | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | SimBin Development Team |
| Publisher(s) | SimBin Studios |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | May 26, 2009 |
| Genre(s) | Sim racing |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
Volvo – The Game is a free racing simulation video game for Microsoft Windows, developed by SimBin Studios (later KW Studios) and released in May 2009.[1][2][3] When the game launched Volvo also organized an online competition. The winner got a set of Pirelli tires.[4]
History
The game was released on May 26, 2009.[5] It was developed with the intention of showcasing the interior and exterior of Volvo cars, and as such was released free of charge.[6]
Gameplay
Volvo – The Game includes six cars from Volvo and two race tracks.[7] Cars include the Volvo C30, S60, S40, 850 and the 240 Turbo Group A.[8] The race tracks are the Gothenburg Eco Drive Arena and Autodrome Chaika.[9]
The player can choose between racing with other opponents or racing alone against a record time for one lap.
The game was sponsored by Pirelli, who are the in-game tire manufacturer.[10]
Reception
The game was praised for its graphics and drivers' seat view, but criticised for only having two racing tracks.[11][12][13][14]
References
- ↑ Nelson Ireson (May 26, 2009). "'Volvo - The Game' now available for download". Motor Authority. https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1032954_volvo--the-game-now-available-for-download.
- ↑ Goodwin, Antuan. "Volvo releases free racing game" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/volvo-releases-free-racing-game/.
- ↑ "Volve S40 and Volvo 850 Estate Now Star in Volvo - The Game". 2009-05-15. https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/05/15/volve-s40-and-volvo-850-estate-now-star-in-volvo-the-game.
- ↑ "Volvo The Game remporte un franc succès - Automoto" (in fr). 22 June 2009. https://www.tf1.fr/tf1/auto-moto/news/volvo-the-game-remporte-un-franc-succes-4755078.html.
- ↑ "Volvo - The Game, the free game that surpasses all expectations" (in en-gb). 2009-12-08. https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/31286/.
- ↑ Dumitrache, Alina (2009-04-21). "Free Volvo Racing Game to be Released" (in en). https://www.autoevolution.com/news/free-volvo-racing-game-to-be-released-5970.html.
- ↑ Brehme, Marc (27 May 2009). "Volvo - The Game: Kostenloses Rennspiel von Simbin erschienen" (in de). https://www.pcgames.de/Volvo-The-Game-Spiel-41495/News/Volvo-The-Game-Kostenloses-Rennspiel-von-Simbin-erschienen-685523.
- ↑ Rigo, Maurilio. "Tutti possono essere piloti con "Volvo the Game"" (in it). https://www.repubblica.it/2009/05/motori/maggio3-09/volvo-game-09/volvo-game-09.html.
- ↑ Barry, Keith (2009-01-06). "Volvo Racing Sim With ABS Standard" (in en-US). Wired. https://www.wired.com/2009/06/volvo-the-game/.
- ↑ "Pirelli Exclusive Tyre Supplier to Volvo Video Game" (in en-GB). 2009-06-10. https://www.tyrepress.com/2009/06/pirelli-exclusive-tyre-supplier-to-volvo-video-game/.
- ↑ Klinge, Helko (9 June 2009). "Volvo - The Game" (in de). https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/volvo-the-game-im-test-test-der-kostenlosen-motorsport-simulation,1956712.html.
- ↑ Matěna, Vojtěch. "Volvo – The Game" (in cs). http://www.hrej.cz/plne-hry-zdarma/simulator/zavodni/volvo-the-game/.
- ↑ frAG. "Рецензия на игру Volvo: Шведское качество" (in ru). https://ag.ru/games/volvo-the-game/review.
- ↑ Volvo – The Game. p. 118. https://archive.org/details/GMC_158_2009_08/page/n119/mode/2up. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
External links
- Official website (archived)
- Volvo – The Game at MobyGames
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