From: Viva Media Average Rating: Binding: Video Game Label: Viva Media Model: 387 Release Date: October 07, 2007
Features:
Enjoy 9 different racing classes, each with its own distinctive character, from the prestigious World Touring Car Championship to the insane speed of the F3000 class
Over 300 cars in 9 different racing classes, and 32 tracks from all over the world, closely modeled after their real-live examples
For the first time ever SimBin presents Formula cars, featuring Formula 3000, Formula BMW and in addition also Radical cars with the models SR3 and SR4
New, true-to-life damage system; dynamic weather effects; functioning window wipers allow you to sweep away both rain and insects
Enhanced community appeal; community drivers, customized skins and league-support
Product Description: Real racing is what it's all about in RACE 07. Enjoy 9 different racing classes, each with its own distinctive character. From the prestigious World Touring Car Championship to the insane speed of the F3000 class. These are just a few of the many cars and classes featured in this ultimate racing sensation. Features the option of choosing between an offline and online version when the player installs the game. The online version is Steam enabled and includes the Steam application. ESRB Rated E for Everyone
Amazon.com: Real cars, real racing. That's what it's all about in RACE 07. Enjoy 9 different racing classes, each with its own distinctive character. From the prestigious World Touring Car Championship to the insane speed of the F3000 class. These are just a few of the many cars and classes featured in this ultimate racing sensation. Hit the road on one of the 32 real-life racing circuits or city tracks and see the track through the unique Helmet Camera or with the immersive Action Camera. Enjoy RACE 07 and experience virtual racing like you've never experienced it before.
Experience virtual racing like you've never experienced it before.
The new damage model features detachable wheels, nose sections, engine covers, even wings are independently detachable upon impact.
Welcome to a New Level of Simulated Racing RACE 07--The Official WTCC Game features the full FIA WTCC season of 2007 including all cars and tracks, as well as several new support classes and tracks from all over the world. The game also features the full WTCC season of 2006 which was included in the games predecessor RACE--The WTCC Game, released in 2006 on PC.
For the first time ever SimBin is also presenting single seater action with Formula cars. Race with the incredibly fast Formula 3000, Formula BMW and in addition also the Radical sports cars with the models SR3 and SR4.
To support these new race classes the player will be offered the choice between one- or two-race-format. The highly detailed damage system is also adapted to give the Formula cars the vulnerability they have in real life.
RACE 07 comes with a score of new tracks and added track variations including several new city tracks, alternate track layouts and reversed track option. Several new community oriented features, game modes and online functionalities will also be announced later.
All in all RACE 07 features more than 300 cars in 9 different classes on 32 real life racing tracks and city circuits from all over the world.
The Cars of RACE 07
WTCC 2007 All the real world championship cars from the WTCC 2007 series, modelled in minute detail. The ultimate in touring car racing!
WTCC 2006 All the real world championship cars from the WTCC 2006 series, modelled in minute detail. The ultimate in touring car racing!
Caterham Rearwheel driven fun. Powerslides and an awesome sense of speed and control is what the three different Caterham models will bring to the table.
Radical Enjoy six different Radical models and configurations, giving you the "trackday feel" of a car that is solely built for speed.
Formula 3000 Singleseaters like never experienced on a PC before. More power, more grip, more exitement
Formula BMW The singleseater class where many talents start their career. Provides close racing and lots of overtaking.
WTCC 1987 A blast from the past! The classic cars from 1987 that defined an era in touring car racing.
Mini Cooper Single car make racing series, providing the closest racing possible.
Key Features
Over 300 Cars RACE 07 features over 300 cars in 9 different racing classes. It includes the full 2007 and 2006 seasons of the WTCC, the fantastic BMW E30 M3 and Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo from WTCC 1987, Formula 3000, Formula BMW, the Mini Cooper Challenge, the Radical SR3 and SR4 in various configurations as well as the Caterham CSR200, CSR260 and CSR320 Concept.
Formula cars and Sports cars Next to the touring cars RACE 07 also features Formula cars as well as sports cars. To enhance the experience of driving the open race cars we have developed a helmet camera as never seen before. Not only does it accurately resemble the view from inside a helmet, it also has all the visor dynamics the real fan could wish for. The visor gets dirty and can be cleaned by pulling off a protective layer of plastic, the so called Tear-off. This all contributes to a unique experience.
True to life damage A new damage system have been created for RACE 07, this is done to also support the formula class and Radical cars, the new damage model features detachable wheels, nose sections, engine covers, even wings are independently detachable upon impact.
32 Different tracks and variations from all over the world, including city tracks RACE 07 features 32 tracks from all over the world, closely modeled after their real-live examples. Next to the famous real life racetracks RACE 07 also feature several city tracks for even more intense action. Several tracks are exclusively represented in RACE 07 and are not featured in any other motorsports games.
Enhanced track dynamics With RACE 07 all tracks comes with a strengthened attention to details. Focus has been on trying to recreate the atmosphere surrounding real life racing and race tracks. 3D audience and more than double the amount of track side objects are just a few of the steps taken to improve the immersion of actually being on one of the real life race tracks included in the game.
Car filter RACE 07 features a car filter that allows you to mix cars and classes as you please. Use the car filter to create single make racing or mix formula cars, sports cars and touring cars.
Human-like AI opponents that will force you into an error. The AI in RACE 07 is better than ever. They behave as natural, trying to force you into an error, putting the pressure on by making moves and stressing you by flashing their headlights. You'll have a hard time defending from these fanatics; the strength/aggression of the opponents can also be adjusted in the game!
Online artificial intelligence RACE 07 includes online AI which means that you can fill up the field of cars on a server with computer generated opponents. This feature assures a challenging online experience, even if you are just a few people logged into the server.
Enhanced community appeal; community drivers, customized skins and league-support RACE 07 has everything racing-communities could wish for. Not only are the loyal fans of SimBin racing games already represented in the game through their names on various cars, they will also be able to host leagues and use their own car skins in the game, creating the ultimate individual championships.
The two-race-format RACE 07 truthfully recreates the WTCC all the way to the two-race format of the real WTCC races. The top eight finishers in the first race will switch places on the grid for the second race and the winner of the race session is the player who gathers the most combined points in the both races.
Bugs and dirt on window A new version of the bug on window and dynamic weather effects system used in RACE is being introduced for RACE 07, this will also work on the helmet visor and will greatly enhance the immersion factor while playing the game. Functioning window wipers allow you to sweep away both rain and insects.
Dynamic weather effects Dynamic water drops on helmet visor and windows are simulated in real-time to simulate the sensation of racing in wet or intermediate weather conditions, the liquids are also being affected by the wind speed.
Performance monitor The performance monitor included with RACE 07 is designed to help the player find the best compromise between visual appearance and game performance, the player can set a target frame rate, once set the game will suggest the best suitable graphical settings after having monitored the games performance during a race session.
New controller interface With the new controller interface much more attention is paid to the players wanting to drive the cars using a joy-pad, keyboard or utilize the mouse steering option. Added controller logics have been applied to make control of the cars with a joy-pad just as involving and satisfying as with a wheel. The new controller interface allows for several controller profiles to be created by the player.
Offline and online versions RACE 07 features the option of choosing between an offline and online version when the player installs the game. The offline version offers all the same content as the online version but the player will not be able to join in online multiplayer races or compete on the official RACE 07 leader boards with this version. The online version of RACE 07 needs to be installed in order to play multiplayer races and to compete on the official RACE 07 leader boards. The online version is Steam enabled and includes the Steam application.
Functioning window wipers allow you to sweep away both rain and insects.
Next to the touring cars RACE 07 also features Formula cars as well as sports cars.
300 cars on 32 tracks.
Game Modes
Race Event In a Race Event being on the grid and waiting for the race to start can be just a few clicks away, or it can be a complete racing experience featuring all sessions and options of a real life race weekend. The player will be able to select which settings and sessions to use, to customize the race weekend to his/her liking.
Time Attack Time attack is a multiplayer mode being played on one PC and should be thought of as a social game mode. The player can compete against friends sharing one PC, by setting lap times and chasing the ghost car of his/her friends, or aim for the top spot on the RACE 07 leader boards. Players can check their positions on the official leader boards after or even during a session.
Practice Mode If the player want to improve lap times or experiment with car setups? Then practice mode is the ideal choice, in practice mode there are no restrictions and sessions can be arranged just as the player likes them.
Championship mode Championship mode will give the player the chance to experience the 2006 or 2007 WTCC championship. The player will go through the full championship experience, visiting all the tracks of the 2006 or 2007 seasons, experiencing the unique 2-race format of the WTCC including the reverse grid for the second race, being penalized with penalty weights when performing well and much more.
Custom Championship With Custom Championship we want to offer the players an easy to use configuration screen for setting up their own championships. This means the player chooses what car to use and then what track(s) to use, when these choices have been made the game will from these choices generate a new championship file.
In short the player can create a championship using all existing tracks in the game or as little as two when creating a custom championship. The choice of using a one or two race format is available to the player when setting up a custom championship. The choice of enabling or disabling the weight penalty is available to the player when setting up a custom championship.
Multiplayer RACE07 features support for 24 opponents in multiplayer mode. These can be either players or AI opponents, or a mix of both. The option of having AI opponents (or Ôbots') makes sure that even with a small group of players you can still have a full grid of cars.
Multiplayer options are included for both online and LAN. Players can serve and play, hosting the game from their own computer and allowing other players to join or setup a dedicated server, the dedicated server application is included with the game.
The Tracks of RACE 07
WTCC TRACKS The 14 tracks used by the WTCC series in 2006 and 2007
ADDITIONAL TRACKS Three bonus tracks, not used in the WTCC series. Two classics and a brand new gaming debut!
ALTERNATIVE LAYOUTS Different layouts as used on the real tracks, giving a completely different feel and race in well known environments.
The Cars of Race 07 In total RACE 07 features over 300 cars, from the touringcars from the official WTCC series to the formula cars of the International Formula 3000 Masters and the Radical sportscars. The purpose is to offer a wide variety of cars, giving you the possibility to try as many different cars as possible. Each car will be featured with its unique characteristics, sounds, behavior and details.
RACE 07 features 9 different racing classes including 3 fully licensed championships; FIA WTCC, International Formula 3000 Masters and the Mini Cooper Challenge.
The Tracks of Race 07 RACE 07 has received a significant boost in the track department. In total it features 32 tracks including several variations and alternate track layouts. It will feature purpose built legendary racetracks such as Monza, Imola, Zandvoort and Brands Hatch, but also narrow and intense city environments on circuits such as Pau, Porto, Macau and the unique Vara Raceway.
Like the cars, all factors are in place to give the customer the full racing experience on tracks that are closely modeled after their real-life examples. An approximate increase of 100% in details ( polygons ) have been added to the tracks in RACE 07 compared with all earlier SimBin titles, mainly focusing on adding more atmosphere and life to the tracks and pitlanes, with more trackside objects and more crowds and spectators.
Pedal 2 da Medal I like this game. It has great graphics, the replay mode is like watching the race on TV but better because of the different angles and a nice collection of vehicles. If you like racing sims, get this one.
Race 07: Official WTCC Game The title says "Official WTCC Game" - Let me tell you, this isn't a game... It's as real as it gets and goes really well with my "GTR 2", "GT Legends", and soon to be added "Toca Race Driver 3" At this point, I'm using a CH Flight Yoke and Pro-Pedals, but am saving my pennies for a Logitech wheel. Then I'll really be able to say, "This is indeed as good as it gets!" Thanks to Amazon and their affiliated distributors for the excellent service provided me over the years. Keep up the good work. Vernon
Great online play The online play has been great. Some killer drivers online have been kicking my butt! Most i've played at one time online...16! Good times
Interesting I have to start off by saying, I never was really in to WTCC racing, but I wanted to try this game out because its from the same people who made GTR GTR2 and GT legends. For starters, it is similar in many ways but also very different in some. It is different in that it runs through the Steam account. Therefore it doesnt require the disc after installation which means I dont have to crack it. It also means automatic updates that keep the game updated regularly. As far as gameplay goes, it is far more realistic in sounds that the predecessors. Visually it is as amazing as all the others. Only ONE downfall i think. In the previous games either you had to race to unlock other cars or race to unlock other tracks. At first I didnt like this but I grew to like it because it gave me something to race for. Whereas in this one, everything seems to be unlocked right off the bat, which means I have nothing to race for except my pure enjoyment, so I dont get too much racing into it anymore since I am still trying to unlock everything in there other line of games.
I say If you are a racing fan(and I mean a SIMULATION) racing fan, if you like need for speed then dont buy this cuz this is REAl racing, not gay fake need for speed. There is nothing arcade about this, so if you like real racing then get it, it has an excellent selection of different types of race cars and many of each different type. I also recommend if you like this game, seriously check out GTR2 and/or GT legends. There is an awesome pack that is GTR2 GOTY edition and it comes with GT legends in the box.
Better than GTR2! New tracks, different cars, excellent graphics! I have GTR2 and find that Race 07 has much better (and updated) graphics and effects. While GTR2 offers night driving and headlamp effects, Race 07 runs FLAWLESSLY at 1024x768 max settings on my P4 3.0 CPU whereas GTR2 hiccups badly with the same settings. The performance monitor feature of Race 07 automatically adjusts settings to maintain a desired FPS without sacrificing video quality (from what I could see). Overall, I felt Race 07 is a much more polished product than GTR2 in terms of graphics.
In terms of gameplay, Race 07 offers a tad more variety with the front-wheel drive vehicles like the Seat Leon, Chevrolet Lacetti, and Alfa Romeo. The BMW doesn't excite me as much, just like the real BMWs. I drive nothing but RWD cars in real life, so I am inclined to try "new" things with racing simulators. I forgot how much fun it could be with a front-wheel drive car. The only thing I wish Simbin would do is release a racing simulator with rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive cars in the same game. They modeled the torque steer very realistically in Race 07's FWD cars, along with the throttle lift-off oversteer.
The Formula 3000 line of vehicles were modeled extremely well. Inside the cockpit, you look through the helmet visor and can see bugs splatter against the visor. Hitting the "Tearoff" key will remove that tearoff, essentially wiping off all the bug splatter. The brake rotors turn red when they get hot. All of these small details REALLY add to the experience of driving one of these ultra-quick race cars. I have to give kudos to the developers. They know exactly how to make a racer or race car enthusiast feel at home even in a computer game.
I did not find any bugs thus far with several hours of gameplay. There were quite a few glitches that I found with GTR2 but Race 07 was very polished overall.
Steam has racked up a lot of complaints and fortunately SimBin allows you to install an OFFLINE version of Race07 that lacks multiplayer features without requiring registration or the use of Steam. The ONLINE version can be installed on the same computer and requires registration. This at least allows the player to decide what they want to install.
The sound effects are spectacular. You can hear the brakes squeel just like a set of real racing brakes. The visual effects are interesting as well; the wipers, helmet visor tearoffs, and the particle effects add an extra dimension to the experience. The Lacetti's engine sounds like a beast and it is a shame no one is making a production version of a WTCC car with a similar engine.
The new tracks like Macau and Pau are simply amazing. My favorite GTR2 track, Anderstorp, makes its comeback in Race 07 with new textures and some minor changes (all for the better).
Cons: The game takes awhile to start up from the desktop, and loading the a track takes awhile. The headlights don't appear to serve any use in the game other than as daytime running lights.
I liked GTR2 but I am enjoying Race 07 even more mainly due to the better graphics and different cars. Now I understand why Jason Plato and Tiff Needell love these European hot hatches and small cars.
I just learned that there will be an expansion pack for Race 07 WTCC that allows you to drive all of the GT class vehicles and on a few extra tracks (including Nordschleife). I have been waiting years for SimBin to develop a bug-free Nordschleife/Nurburgring track. All of the player-made versions have bugs that become extremely frustrating. One example is hitting the carousel only to find your car "stuck" in a FIA curb.
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