The driving simulation which found success on the Dreamcast, the PC, and the original PlayStation now comes to the PlayStation 2 console in this release of Test Drive Le Mans. Like earlier versions of the game, this release is based on the annual daylong auto race first held in 1923 as the "Grand Prix of Endurance." Players choose from a wide variety of real-life cars in three different performance categories then hit the road in a high-speed battle against weather, fatigue, and many other talented drivers. Enhancing the gameplay proven on other systems, this PS2 version adds new vehicles, a new track, and several new animations to help bring the race to life.
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Features
Le Mans 24 Hours Special Features
200+ mph action, 70 cars, 12 circuits
Quick Race, Championship, Le Mans 24 Hours, Multiplayer and Time Trial modes
Real-time lighting, day and night effects, variable track textures, and changing weather conditions
Fully adjustable car properties, pit maintenance, and game options
Controls
Controls
AUTOMATIC: Right Analog Stick Up = accelerate X Button or R1 Button = accelerate Start Button = pause Triangle Button = change camera view MANUAL Square Button or Right Analog Stick Down = brake D-Pad or Left Analog Stick = steer L1 Button = gear down Circle Button = rear view
Le Mans 24 Hours Game Released as a launch title for the PlayStation 2, Ridge Racer V brings the successful racing series to the 128-bit realm. Building upon R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, this fifth release features graphical and aural enhancements, taking advantage of Sony's next-generation technology. It also makes full use of the Dual Shock 2's analog controls with acceleration and braking based on the pressure placed on the buttons. While tearing down the adrenaline-pumping courses at high speeds, you can power-slide around corners and increase your heart rate!
Ridge Racer V's Race Mode will have you competing as part of a team; it acts as a career-type mode. Assuming the role as a member of the team, new engines, car designs and courses are unlocked as you complete various races. Additionally, there are five other racing options available including Grand Prix, Duel, Time Attack, Versus and Free Run. Grand Prix pits you against computer-controlled vehicles and drivers in a number of rounds -- you must achieve a high standing in order to continue to the next round where you'll unlock new courses and cars.
The Duel mode tests your skills against a high-performance car manned by the computer. When victory is achieved, you win the computer AI's car and a bonus prize. Time Attack and Free Run are available to hone your racing skills; while the former will have you racing against the clock, Free Run is included to familiarize yourself with course layouts. Ridge Racer V also contains the standard Versus mode -- let's face it, rubbing a victory in the face of well-programmed AI is never as rewarding as defeating a friend or sibling! In this split-screen mode, two human opponents can race alone or race against a field of computer-controlled vehicles.
Namco's Ridge Racer V is also compatible with various PlayStation 2 racing wheels and supports the 8 MB Memory Cards for saving game progress and unlocked goodies.
Konami's arcade super sniper is coming home for the PS2 on day one and is, as should be, looking arcade-perfect. Unfortunately, there is no light gun option available for the game (no light gun peripheral has been announced to date), but the developers at Konami have spent a lot of time tweaking the Dual Shock2's analog controls so you won't miss it. From the previewable version we've been playing at our offices, they've done a pretty good job. Holding down the L1 button zooms out the cursor, which allows you to scan the screen quickly while pinpointing your next target. When you let go of the button, the scope zooms in for a tight view of your next victim.
For those of you who haven't played the game in the arcades before, the game is basically an "on-rails" shooter a la Vitua Cop or House of the Dead (except that you are in the position of a trained sharpshooter). In addition to the straight-up arcade mode (which is a faithful translation of the coin-op), Konami is offering up extra-added replay value with a few new options and features, such as training and story modes.
Key Features
Pixel perfect arcade translation (would you expect less?)
Everyone (Content suitable for ages 6 and older)
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