Cross Racing Championship Extreme

About

Cross Racing Championship Extreme is a racing game that features both on and off-road tracks across six distinct environments. The game offers over 60 races and multiple multiplayer modes, allowing players to customize vehicles in appearance and performance. The Extreme edition includes all patches, add-ons, and multiplayer content, with support for Windows. Realistic damage and stunning graphics enhance the racing experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Cross Racing Championship Extreme screenshot

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features excellent physics and handling, providing a fun and engaging racing experience.
It supports various controllers, including steering wheels, enhancing the gameplay for racing enthusiasts.
Despite its age, the game still holds up visually and offers a nostalgic experience for long-time fans.

The game suffers from a lack of content, with only a limited number of tracks and vehicles available.
AI opponents can be frustratingly difficult, often leading to unfair racing experiences.
There is no online multiplayer support, which limits the game's replayability and social interaction.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players expressing dissatisfaction with the quality of the tracks, describing them as unappealing and suggesting that they turned the music off entirely. However, a positive aspect noted is the ability to replace the in-game music with personal MP3 files, which some players found easy to use, although the custom tracks may not play very loudly.
- “Passionate projects, developers, intro music.”
- “+ A neat little feature is the ability to add your own music in the game (must be in mp3 format though).”
- “+ Customizing in-game music with your own mp3 files is super easy.”
- “The less I talk about the music, the better.”
- “Whatever weird underground band got hired to provide the music for the game just sucks, and I don't want to bother listening to them.”
- “I think you can replace the in-game music with your own, but I just turned the music off due to how bad the songs were.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, especially for its time, but they fall short compared to newer titles. While some players appreciate the stunning graphical effects and realistic damage, others find the overall visual experience lacking, leading to mixed feelings about the game's presentation.
- “Crc features multiplayer action and an extensive set-up options which are integral parts of the game along with realistic real-time damage and stunning graphical effects.”
- “A great racing game from 2005, the graphics aren't the best, but it has some of the best physics simulation a racing game can offer - an equivalent of Live for Speed, if not better.”
- “+ decent graphics (for its time / dx9)”
- “Its graphics are not up to par with newer games.”
- “I don't know if it's the sound, the physics, the keyboard controls, the AI, the graphics, the cars, or the maps, but after 4 minutes each race feels like a misery.”
- “The game does something very weird with the graphics.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics and realistic physics, particularly in weight transfer, which some users feel surpasses those in newer racing titles. Additionally, it incorporates features that influenced popular online racing games from the mid-2000s, enhancing its appeal to fans of the genre.
- “I don't know why in most racing games there are still no mechanics and options like in this game.”
- “Some of the physics and weight transfer mechanics rival those seen even in new titles.”
- “I don't understand why most racing games still lack the mechanics and options found in this game.”
- “Some of the physics and weight transfer mechanics rival those seen in even newer titles.”
- “This title features game mechanics that were later used in the online racing games I loved back in 2007-2014 (Level-R, Project Torque, and Heat Online).”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's optimization is closely tied to its damage model, where vehicle damage not only alters aesthetics but also affects performance. Players can fully customize their cars' appearance and performance through an intuitive interface, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “The vehicles are fully customizable both in their appearance and performance using an intuitive and powerful interface.”
- “The damage model not only affects how your car looks, but it also impacts your car's performance.”
- “If you damage your vehicle, it will affect its performance.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that while the game features an impressive physics system for vehicle handling, stability issues arise when attempting to race on specific tracks with fully tuned vehicles, often making it unfeasible. Overall, the game's realistic dynamics are praised, but the stability during gameplay can be inconsistent.
- “So, for example, if you want to play a race on a certain track with your fully tuned buggy, this is most likely not possible.”
- “Crc also has one of the best physics systems for vehicle handling and dynamics, even the way the gearboxes work. However, the stability issues can make it frustrating when trying to experience these features.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviewer shares a nostalgic personal story about their childhood experiences with the game, highlighting the joy and admiration they felt while playing with their cousin. This emotional connection underscores the game's lasting impact and significance in their life, despite the passage of time.
- “The story of this game is deeply nostalgic for me. I used to play it with my cousin every day when I was just 7 years old. I didn't know how to play properly, but I was fascinated watching him race. After many years of searching, I finally found the game again, and it brings back so many memories.”
- “This game has a way of connecting with players on a personal level. It reminds me of my childhood and the joy of racing with family. The story behind it is not just about the game itself, but the memories it creates.”
- “Finding this game after so many years felt like a journey back in time. The story it tells is intertwined with my own experiences, making it incredibly special to me.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be quite effective, particularly appreciating the support for the h shifter, which adds a comedic element when used with a mouse. Overall, the humor is described as entertaining and engaging.
- “The support for the H shifter is hilarious, especially when using the mouse!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing throughout!”
- “I love how the game incorporates funny elements that make every moment enjoyable!”