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Emotion and weather in PGR4

by: John -
More On: Project Gotham Racing 4
Some new news came about for Project Gotham Racing 4 today. First up is a new dynamic weather system that will change how the track is and of course change the physics of the car as your drive through these systems. If you perform a full speed pass by of another racer, you'll see your drive pump his fist and exhibit some emotion. I want the shake the fist at the person in front of me who's driving 20 miles under the speed limit of the car as I almost rear end the person.

Greetings “Project Gotham Racing 4” Fans!

 

We know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from us, so we’re here to get you up to speed (no pun intended) on “Project Gotham Racing® 4,” Bizarre Creations’ highly-anticipated sequel to the blockbuster “PGR®” racing franchise.  Set to drift onto store shelves this fall, there are several new features to get your engines revved up about.

 

Right from the starting line, Bizarre’s vision for “PGR 4” was to create an emotionally-charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles.  There are several new features that embody this emotional experience, the most significant being the new career mode.  Drivers will be rewarded with a growing fanbase that’ll cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory. Just imagine hearing the roar of the crowd as you cross the finish line with your own style and flair.

 

One of the most appealing new gameplay elements is the dynamic weather system.  Now racing through a track can mean facing an unexpected rain storm or snow flurries in the middle of a race.  This results in changing physics when powering around a corner on the wet or icy surface in Shanghai and St. Petersburg or any of the game’s 10 other locations. So, if you think driving on a dry track is boring…

 

Weather changes won’t be the only element that brings added excitement and challenge to the game.  Flair and driving style will now be just as important as technical skill, as players passing their opponent at full speed will pump their fists and exhibit more emotion as they earn recognition with the revised Kudos system.  The Kudos will be worthwhile too, because the new A.I. personalities will be able to perform bold new driving maneuvers as they race side by side with other drivers.

 

”PGR 4” will also feature some of the world’s most iconic cars, as new vehicles are lined up and ready to be driven, including the following:

 

  • 2004 TVR Sagaris
  • 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
  • 2005 Vanwall GPR V12
  • 1993 Toyota Supra Turbo
  • 2005 Gumpert Apollo
  • 1997 Panoz GTR-1 Coupe

·         2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

·         1957 Maserati 250F