NY Race - The Fifth Element - PS2

Also known as: NY Race', 'NY Race: The Fifth Element', 'New York Race 2215

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NY Race - The Fifth Element (PS2)
Also for: PC, Game Boy Color, Dreamcast
Viewed: 3D Genre:
Racing
Media: CD Arcade origin:No
Developer: Kalisto Soft. Co.: Kalisto
Publishers: Wanadoo (GB/GB)
Released: 23 Nov 2001 (GB)
Ratings: 3+
Features: Analogue Control Compatible: analogue sticks only
Accessories: Memory Card, Dual Shock Joypad

Summary

NY Race firmly straps you into the seat of high-speed flying cars and catapults you into heart-stopping aerial races. Experience the true meaning of adrenaline rush as you race at over 500mph through spectacular 3D landscapes from the city's seediest slums to the top of the most luxurious skyscrapers. The game's stunning scenarios have been specially created by the film's designers and perfectly capture its spirit, with the same bustling streets, police patrols, the floating Chinese pagodas, the inner city lifts, the aerial tramway and many more inspired surprises in store.

3D action allows the player complete freedom of movement on a vertical and horizontal axis using a new and unique gaming dynamic. NY Race gives your imagination free reign. For that extra boost of speed, you can climb sky-high then dive down hurtling your craft to earth, through the sprawling metropolis to speed past your opponents…but watch out for the other traffic and make sure you pull up in time.

There are more than 30 high-tech flying machines to choose and pilot (including the notorious Taxi and the cool police car from 'The Fifth Element') each with it's own special characteristics: speed capacity, manoeuvrability and bodywork. Hurtle around 12 totally original non-linear circuits, discovering new ways to refuel mid flight, take shortcuts to get ahead of other racers and dodge numerous obstacles, both fixed and moving on your way to being champion!

Forget the rules of the road, winning is all that counts!

Key Features

  • Stunning scenarios inspired by the hit movie 'The Fifth Element' and specially created by the film's designers

  • Choose from over 30 high-tech vehicles, including Korben Dallas's Taxi, each with their own characteristics, handling and weapons

  • 12 huge original non-linear circuits set around 4 futuristic New York settings (middle class, jet set, seedy district and China Town) can be played in day or night settings

  • 3 exciting modes of play including Solo (championship, single race, time attack and eliminator) Two-player (championship and single race modes) and Multiplayer (up to 8 players mini championship and eliminator modes)

  • 5 bonus power-ups in each race based on 5 elements (Water - bomb, Fire - missile, Air - acceleration burst, Earth - collision shield and the Fifth Element - a rare and powerful surprise!) to upgrade your vehicle

  • Unique 3D environment allows you to pull amazing aerial manoeuvres such as breathtaking, near vertical dives through crowded city blocks