Konami Takes the Wheel with Enthusia Professional Racing for Playstation 2
Ultimate racing simulation features groundbreaking visual gravity system and true-to-life physics.
Konami of Europe today announced Enthusia Professional Racing, a new racing game developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Studios, scheduled for release on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in 2005. Designed to bring all of the white-knuckle energy and thrill of car racing to life, Enthusia Professional Racing features groundbreaking gameplay mechanics, enhanced physics and pixel-perfect graphics to deliver an unprecedented racing experience.
Enthusia Professional Racing steps away from the norm in the racing genre, opting to focus on the driving experience rather than the time spend “under the hood.” Winning will require superior driving ability, establishing Enthusia Professional Racing as a true racer for driving Enthusiasts who appreciate the details of car physics, performance and motion. The realism of the game is bolstered by the innovative and proprietary Visual Gravity System which conveys a true sense of G-forces experienced by high-speed driving and maneuvering around a race track. This innovative feature is a first for the racing genre and gives gamers the ability to see and feel the pressure exerted on a car during racing.
Set to be the most realistic racing game to date, Enthusia Professional Racing will include hundreds of cars from more than 40 real manufacturers – each car driven and captured in real life by the development team. Photo-realistic graphics stand out as players race on dozens of real and fictional tracks around the world. Multiple camera views, including both a first and third person orientation, allow for players to get behind the wheel or on top of the action. Variable weather conditions pose additional challenges that require players to stay on their toes.
As players pass and weave their way to the front of the pack, they benefit from on-the-fly information about car handling, tire traction and more. While stage-based tuning allows even those who could never do their own oil changes a chance to upgrade their cars, proprietary AI demands that even the most “supped-up” entry make the right moves on track. Approachable gameplay for novice drivers yet challenging for experts, Enthusia Professional Racing is a racing game that will appeal to players of all levels.
Playable in single or two player mode, Enthusia Professional Racing takes advantage of the PlayStation 2 controller with pressure sensitive control of the analog buttons – allowing players to “feather” the gas and brake. For gamers that want to take complete control of the action, Enthusia Professional Racing will also be compatible with PlayStation 2 driving wheels, including the Logitech GT Force steering wheel.
Enthusia Professional Racing steps away from the norm in the racing genre, opting to focus on the driving experience rather than the time spend “under the hood.” Winning will require superior driving ability, establishing Enthusia Professional Racing as a true racer for driving Enthusiasts who appreciate the details of car physics, performance and motion. The realism of the game is bolstered by the innovative and proprietary Visual Gravity System which conveys a true sense of G-forces experienced by high-speed driving and maneuvering around a race track. This innovative feature is a first for the racing genre and gives gamers the ability to see and feel the pressure exerted on a car during racing.
Set to be the most realistic racing game to date, Enthusia Professional Racing will include hundreds of cars from more than 40 real manufacturers – each car driven and captured in real life by the development team. Photo-realistic graphics stand out as players race on dozens of real and fictional tracks around the world. Multiple camera views, including both a first and third person orientation, allow for players to get behind the wheel or on top of the action. Variable weather conditions pose additional challenges that require players to stay on their toes.
As players pass and weave their way to the front of the pack, they benefit from on-the-fly information about car handling, tire traction and more. While stage-based tuning allows even those who could never do their own oil changes a chance to upgrade their cars, proprietary AI demands that even the most “supped-up” entry make the right moves on track. Approachable gameplay for novice drivers yet challenging for experts, Enthusia Professional Racing is a racing game that will appeal to players of all levels.
Playable in single or two player mode, Enthusia Professional Racing takes advantage of the PlayStation 2 controller with pressure sensitive control of the analog buttons – allowing players to “feather” the gas and brake. For gamers that want to take complete control of the action, Enthusia Professional Racing will also be compatible with PlayStation 2 driving wheels, including the Logitech GT Force steering wheel.