Gran Turismo 3: License Tests



License Test Footage

 In Gran Turismo 3 there is this interesting new feature that was added to this race genre of game that isnt found in other racing games. In Gran Turismo 3 there is this section called license test here is where the gamer will achieve certain class licenses to be able to play in the different levels of game modes. The first set of license test is for your B license this is your beginner license and is the easiest of the six types. After you have achieved your B license you can then go for your A license which would be your amateur license. After you have achieved this you are then able to enter the amateur league. After your A license you can go for you IB and IA licenses which are your intermediate beginner and intermediate amateur licenses. After those you are able to get your S license or Super license which allows you to play in the endurance races. Finally the 6th possible license you are able to get is the R license or rally license. This license will allow you to compete in rally events and championships experiencing dirt roads and their specialized race cars.

Gran Turismo 3: Interesting Features



Main Screen: You can access your replays from here.

One interesting idea that was incorperated into this video game was that the producers decided to add a replay center. At the replay center you are able to acces your greatest moments in GT3 history and rewatch those highlighting moments of you dominating a race. Saving replaay can be done at and time during races in the carrer mode or even just regular arcade mode. After the race has ended it gives you an option on the screen to allow you to save the replay of the race where you can then access it on the main screen where you can choose which mode of game you would like to play.


This is where you can see your specs.


Another interesting feature that was added to this game is the car dealership. Here is where you can buy the fastest cars as well as cars that are needed to enter certain races. What is more intersting about this car dealership from all others is that the producers added in the countries in which certain car manufacturers are from and after you have chosen the country then the manufacturers from that country will appear in a new screen allowing you to purchase your typw of car from there. The last interesting component that I will be talking about is about how the producer added an option for the gamer to view the specs of the car. Some things that can be viewed are the Max HP (Horse Power), Max Torque, weight, height, length, engine type, and drivetrain.

Gran Turismo 3: The Beginning

Gran Turismo is a racing game in which the gamer plays as the driver of a car and races around tracks attempting to come in first place. The main objective in Gran Turismo 3, is to win all the provided races, championships, complete license tests and achieve the ultimate goal of having a 100%  overall game completion. Once the player has achieved a quarter of the way through the game or 25% they will recieve a new car which will allow them to use it in races. This goes as follows for every quarter of the game completed. In GT3 races vary from short beginner events to longer races "endurance races" which can take multiple of hours to complete due to the length of the courses and how many laps must be completed.

Need For Speed Underground 2: Multiplayer Mode

This the mode where you can battle out with your friends to see which player has the most talent. In multiplayer mode you are able to choose any of your customized cars. In multiplayer mode you are able to choose the track you want to race on and also choose the type of race. you can choose to play a drag race, a circuit, street X race, URL, drift race, or sprint. Multiplayer can also be played online with people from all around the world and allow you to become the best driver and rank up. Multiplayer mode is a fun and interactive way of playing with your friends and gives you practice to play in the career mode against tough drivers.

Need for Speed Underground 2: Tuning

A completely tuned car.

In the beginning of the game, you begin with what is referred to as a stock car. A stock car consists of all the regular and cheapest parts that make up a car. These cars contain the most basic engine, brakes, suspension, ECU, no nitrous oxide, etc. However, throughout the game, you will earn money and you are able to upgrade your car by putting in more high end parts in it. The game allows you to tune your braking system, ECU system, engine, suspension, nitrous oxide level, etc. There are three levels of tuning within each system and once the third level is purchased for each part then you car will perform to its best ability. Also, throughout the game there will be other racers that offer for you to recieve free parts. Once you have gone to the star marked on the map, you will be able to recieve these parts and continue the game with a better car. 

Need For Speed Undeground 2: Types of Races Part 2

The last 3 types of races available in this game are:



Drift Racing

Drift: Drifting is all about sliding your car at high speeds through a track without hitting any walls or other obstacles such as cars. The racers get points for each slide "drift" that is made. The more combinations of drifts that are made the greater your points increase but don't get too carried away or you will lose it all. Points are calculated by speed and angle of the car and track. The points are then multiplied by a multipier which increases as you get points and decreases as you hit obstacles. In drift Nitrous Oxide is also unavailable.

URL(Underground Racing League):  These are circuit races but on closed tracks. Here there are up to 7 opponents while in other races there are only up to 3. URL's can also be tournament races in which case there is more than one race to compete in. The player will recieve points after each race depending on their ending position. After the races are over the player with the most points is the winner. Each URL race will unlock a new car in the car lot.

Sprint: Sprint racing is the same as circuit, first to the finish line wins, but the racer has to travel in a path from one point to another and there are no laps.

Need For Speed Underground 2: Types of Races

Within the game there are 6 different types of races that will be available to gamers. The variety of races allows for each individual to express their own personal feelings towards the game and totally dominate on the track. These are the first 3 types of races:



Drag Racing

Drag: This is my personal favourite as you reach top speed and if you miss the right timing its all over and you can kiss first place goodbye. Drag is possibly the simplest but most difficult race in the game. The player races through a short and relatively straight track. In this race the gamer will have to use manual transmission and move from side to side on the track to avoid from hitting obstacles. Hitting obstacles will cause your car to become "TOTALLED" automatically eliminating you from the game. Also if the right shifts are continuously missed this will result in a blown engine also eliminating you from the rest of the race. To win you need perfect shifts and Nitrous Oxide will also do the trick.

Circuit: These are the types of races that everyone is familiar with. In circuits you will drive around a track over a several amount of laps and attempt to finish in first place. The easiest way to win in these races are to find the shortcuts. This truly plays a part in placing first and winning the top cash prizes. 

Street X: This is very similar to a cicuit but the tracks are smaller and you can't use Nitrous oxide so get in first and stay there till the end or its tough to come back and win.