Race Driver: Grid (Nintendo DS)

Race Driver: Grid

Cover art

European box art
Developer(s) Firebrand Games
Publisher(s) Codemasters
Engine Octane
Platform(s) Nintendo DS
Release date(s)
  • NA: 5 August 2008
  • EU: 8 August 2008
  • AUS: 15 August 2008
Genre(s) Racing
Mode(s) Single-player, Multiplayer

Race Driver: Grid (stylized Race Driver: GRID, also known simply as GRID) is an addition to the TOCA Touring Car series, which is developed by Firebrand Games and published by Codemasters for the Nintendo DS. The game was released in North America on 5 August 2008, 8 August 2008 in Europe, and in Australia on 15 August 2008.

Gameplay

The game is a sister version of the console and PC version. Race Driver: Grid is a racing simulator consisting of 20 available circuits across Europe, Japan and the US, along with 25 cars to choose from. The game also includes an updated version of the track designer from Race Driver: Create and Race, which allows players to create their own custom circuits and roadside billboards.[1] The game also features vehicle customization and online multiplayer.[2]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings83%[3]
Metacritic79/100[4]
Review scores
PublicationScore
1UP.comC−[5]
Eurogamer8/10[6]
GameSpot8.5/10[7]
GameZone7.8/10[8]
IGN8.3/10[9]
Nintendo Power8.5/10[2]
ONM89%[10]
VideoGamer.com8/10[11]

The game received "favorable" reviews according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[4]

North American publication Nintendo Power gave the game a score of 8.5 out of 10. The review heaped praise on the game's robust car and course customization features, superb graphics, and multiplayer modes.[2] N-Europe gave the game an 8 out of 10.[12] IGN awarded GRID with its DS: Best Racing Game 2008 award.[13]

References

  1. "Firebrand Games. Specialist Driving Games Development". Firebrand Games. Archived from the original on 16 September 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "GRID". Nintendo Power. 230: 88. July 2008.
  3. "GRID for DS". GameRankings. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  4. 1 2 "GRID for DS Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  5. Nelson, Mike (20 August 2008). "GRID Review (NintendoDS)". 1UP.com. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  6. Whitehead, Dan (22 September 2008). "DS Roundup". Eurogamer. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  7. Light, Austin (15 August 2008). "Grid Review (DS)". GameSpot. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  8. Bedigian, Louis (3 September 2008). "GRID - NDS - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on 7 December 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  9. Harris, Craig (7 August 2008). "GRID Review (NDS)". IGN. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  10. Scullion, Chris (July 2008). "Race Driver: Grid Review". Official Nintendo Magazine: 97. Archived from the original on 7 October 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  11. Orry, Tom (8 August 2008). "Race Driver: GRID Review for DS". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  12. Lee, Mark (16 August 2008). "DS Review: Race Driver: GRID". N-Europe. Retrieved 28 August 2008.
  13. "DS: Best Racing/Driving Game". IGN. Archived from the original on 19 December 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
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