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PC
Racing: Off-Road
| Viewed: | 3D First-person / Third-person | Genre: | Racing: Off-Road |
| Media: | CD | Arcade origin: | No |
| Developer: | Ratbag | Soft. Co.: | Take 2 |
| Publishers: | Take 2
(GB) |
Released: | 8 Jun 2001
(GB) |
Summary
The majority of simulation racing games are based upon road racing, and games such as Gran Turismo have shown just how true to life video games can be. But off-road racing is also popular in the video games industry, with games like Colin McRae Rally consistently bothering the charts. But most simulators are aimed less at fun and more towards realism. One exception to the genre is the release of Leadfoot, a realistic but frantic PC racing game.
Before beginning the race, players must choose from two different vehicle classes, each with three well-known racers available. The Super Lites consist of miniature vehicles such as buggies. These have a superior turning circle and improved agility, but have engines as small as 500cc. Pick-up trucks, on the other hand, are brutish 4-wheel drive machines with four or six cylinders as standard. But it is arguable that the courses of the game are the most important attribute, and in Leadfoot, they are spectacular. While most of the courses are extremely short, they are crammed with tight corners, chicanes and many other hazardous phenomena. The result leads to many frustrating, but highly exciting collisions.
The game also boasts over 180 challenging events in which you will attempt to become the World Champion. Along the way you will earn your rights to sponsorship by winning races, funding the upgrades needed for your car to participate in the next race.
Leadfoot is a very progressive game in the same way that Gran Turismo’s simulation works. It has plenty of excitement and some great handling mechanics. What more could you ask?
Before beginning the race, players must choose from two different vehicle classes, each with three well-known racers available. The Super Lites consist of miniature vehicles such as buggies. These have a superior turning circle and improved agility, but have engines as small as 500cc. Pick-up trucks, on the other hand, are brutish 4-wheel drive machines with four or six cylinders as standard. But it is arguable that the courses of the game are the most important attribute, and in Leadfoot, they are spectacular. While most of the courses are extremely short, they are crammed with tight corners, chicanes and many other hazardous phenomena. The result leads to many frustrating, but highly exciting collisions.
The game also boasts over 180 challenging events in which you will attempt to become the World Champion. Along the way you will earn your rights to sponsorship by winning races, funding the upgrades needed for your car to participate in the next race.
Leadfoot is a very progressive game in the same way that Gran Turismo’s simulation works. It has plenty of excitement and some great handling mechanics. What more could you ask?