The Golden Age of Racing PS2

Anthony_Ferrari · May 4, 2007

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#3 reason for a PS2 or PS3: Just discovered this little gem today: Golden Age of Racing. It is basically Grand Prix Legends for the PS2. Not as complete if compared to the plethora of add-ons for GPL, but the core of tracks and cars is there. Once I've tried it out, I'll post a report. Just based on the looks it should be great.
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I was getting quite excited by this until I did a bit of research. From http://www.thumbbandits.com/review_view.asp?review=307&category=1

It would be morally reprehensible to suggest that anyone should buy this game; even real enthusiasts of the era of racing will find little relief here. It would be tempting to say that at this price its all irrelevant pocket money gaming shouldnt be expected to compete with the big guns of gaming nevertheless any game should be held up to a minimum standard to stop the decline of gaming into a mindset of backward thinking and cost cutting. So given the choice I would save even my £11.99 and instead of buying this title perhaps spend the money on poisoned tipped needles which I could forcibly insert into my genitals and enjoy it a great deal more than I ever would The Golden Age of Racing.
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However on Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Golden-Age-of-Racing-PS2/dp/B0009EPYV2/ref=sr_1_1/026-7278668-0970801?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1178267756&sr=1-1) a different view is offered:

If you are going to compare this game to other video games you are likely to be both unhappy at the lack of whistles and bells and frustrated that you can't get the round the course without crashing. If you are going to compare it to the real thing you are going to be a very happy petrol head indeed.
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The golden age of racing is a blast from the Golden age of PS2 titles back in the days when nobody knew how to get the best out of the machine. The graphics are understated and simple, the controls are dubious, the sound is basic and the game oozes budget title.
Don't buy this if you are after a serious racer. Do buy this if your strapped for cash or really, really, really feel nostalgic about those hazy far away golden days when the horizon was a pixalated distant low resolution hidden bend.
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So come on Andreas, get some miles under your belt and let me know what you think of the game. I trust your opinion. I need to know whether to persuade my step-son to spend his pocket money on this game or not!

tifosi12 · May 4, 2007

Anthony_Ferrari said: ↑

So come on Andreas, get some miles under your belt and let me know what you think of the game. I trust your opinion. I need to know whether to persuade my step-son to spend his pocket money on this game or not!
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Interesting reviews, sounds really like it is as hard/realistic as GPL.

Anyhow, sadly I won't be able to get any laps under my belt: Thanks to Sony's (previous) policy of country codes my brand new US PS3 can't play the game. What's worse: When running the game through my Euro PS2 it didn't recognize the USB steering wheel, so you could only play it with a controller. And that my friend just won't do it.

So right now it is collecting dust on my book shelf. Send me your mailing address and we'll make your step son happy, assuming he likes controllers.

ferraridude615 · May 4, 2007

tifosi12 said: ↑

Interesting reviews, sounds really like it is as hard/realistic as GPL.

Anyhow, sadly I won't be able to get any laps under my belt: Thanks to Sony's (previous) policy of country codes my brand new US PS3 can't play the game. What's worse: When running the game through my Euro PS2 it didn't recognize the USB steering wheel, so you could only play it with a controller. And that my friend just won't do it.

So right now it is collecting dust on my book shelf. Send me your mailing address and we'll make your step son happy, assuming he likes controllers.
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How bout making FerrariDude happy and sending him a PS3, thank you Tifosi Claus.

tifosi12 · May 5, 2007

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How bout making FerrariDude happy and sending him a PS3, thank you Tifosi Claus.
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You'll get it as soon as PS4 is out.

My XBox has been regifted already.

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