Volvo – The Game is a free racing simulation video game for Microsoft Windows, developed by SimBin Studios (later KW Studios) and released on May 26, 2009.[1][2][3] The game was developed with the intention of showcasing the interior and exterior of Volvo cars, and as such was released free of charge.[4]
| Volvo – The Game | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | SimBin Studios |
| Publisher(s) | SimBin Studios |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | May 26, 2009 |
| Genre(s) | Sim racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
When the game launched, Volvo organized an online competition, and the winner received a set of Pirelli tires.[5]
Gameplay
editVolvo – The Game includes six cars from Volvo and two race tracks.[6] Cars include the Volvo C30, S60, S40, 850 and the 240 Turbo Group A.[7] The race tracks are the Gothenburg Eco Drive Arena and Autodrome Chaika.[8]
The player can choose between racing with other opponents or racing alone against a record time for one lap.
The game was sponsored by Pirelli, who are the in-game tire manufacturer.[9]
Reception
editThe game was praised for its graphics and drivers' seat view, but criticized for only having two racing tracks.[10][11][12][13]
In Russia, the game was published as a commercial product by the now-defunct publisher Akella. This fact, along with the game itself, was widely criticised by some Russian reviewers.[12]
References
edit- ^ Nelson Ireson (May 26, 2009). "'Volvo - The Game' now available for download". Motor Authority. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ Goodwin, Antuan. "Volvo releases free racing game". Roadshow. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ "Volve S40 and Volvo 850 Estate Now Star in Volvo - The Game". IGN. 2009-05-15. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ Dumitrache, Alina (2009-04-21). "Free Volvo Racing Game to be Released". autoevolution. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ "Volvo The Game remporte un franc succès - Automoto". TF1 (in French). 22 June 2009. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ Brehme, Marc (27 May 2009). "Volvo - The Game: Kostenloses Rennspiel von Simbin erschienen". PC Games (in German). Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ Rigo, Maurilio. "Tutti possono essere piloti con "Volvo the Game"". la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ Barry, Keith (2009-01-06). "Volvo Racing Sim With ABS Standard". Wired. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ "Pirelli Exclusive Tyre Supplier to Volvo Video Game". Tyrepress. 2009-06-10. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ Klinge, Helko (9 June 2009). "Volvo - The Game". GameStar (in German). Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ Matěna, Vojtěch. "Volvo – The Game". HREJ.cz (in Czech). Archived from the original on 2010-05-08. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ a b frAG. "Рецензия на игру Volvo: Шведское качество". Absolute Games (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2012-10-21. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Volvo – The Game". Giochi per il mio computer. No. 158. p. 118. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- "Volvo - The Game, the free game that surpasses all expectations". Volvo Cars Global Newsroom. 2009-12-08. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
External links
edit- Official website (archived)
- Official download (archived)
- Volvo – The Game at MobyGames
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