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Cross Racing Championship Extreme

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84%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
music, gameplay
84% User Score Based on 58 reviews

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Cross Racing Championship Extreme is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Invictus Games Ltd. and was released on September 18, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Cross Racing Championship (CRC) allows players to experience the thrills of high-speed on and off road racing across vast open terrains. Racers can contest over 60 races across six distinct environments, ranging from icy mountainous regions and lush countryside to parched desert areas and beaches. CRC appeals to rally and road-racing fans with its crossover approach to vehicles and race circuits…

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions

  • Highly praised physics and driving mechanics that still hold up remarkably well and provide a satisfying sim-arcade driving experience.
  • Supports a variety of input devices including steering wheels with fine force feedback, enhancing immersion and control.
  • Good variety of vehicles and customization options with detailed damage modeling and realistic vehicle behavior.
  • Limited number of unique tracks with repetitive layouts causes content to feel sparse and repetitive over time.
  • AI can be overly aggressive and punitive, especially on harder difficulty levels, affecting game balance and enjoyment.
  • Lacks official online multiplayer support and modern user-friendly features like extensive custom race creation, limiting replayability.
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics, impressive for its 2000s release, offer decent visuals and stunning effects for its time, though they don't match modern standards. While not the standout feature, the graphics complement the highly praised realistic physics and gameplay. Overall, the visuals contribute positively but are secondary to the game's exceptional physics simulation.

    • “First played the demo version of this game back in mid 2000s, when I was impressed by the graphics that were outstanding, but even more by the physics.”
    • “Graphics are very good for a 20-year-old game, the AI is fun and challenging, they don't cheat (you just need to tune your car).”
    • “Crc features multiplayer action and extensive set-up options which are integral parts of the game along with realistic real-time damage and stunning graphical effects.”
    • “Its graphics are not up to par with newer games but overall the graphics are pretty good.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally dislike the in-game music, finding it poor and unappealing, often choosing to turn it off. However, the ability to customize and replace the game's music with their own MP3 files is appreciated, though custom tracks tend to play at a low volume.

    • “Passionate projects, developers, intro music”
    • “A neat little feature is the ability to add your own music in the game (must be an 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 use their 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.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features advanced physics and weight transfer mechanics that are impressive even compared to newer racing titles. It also includes innovative mechanics later adopted by popular online racing games from 2007 to 2014, enhancing the overall racing experience.

    • “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.”
    • “This title features game mechanics that were later used in online racing games I loved back in 2007–2014 (Level-R, Project Torque, and Heat Online).”
    • “I don't know why most racing games still lack the mechanics and options found in this game.”
    • “Some of the physics and weight transfer mechanics in this game rival those seen even in new titles.”
    • “This title features game mechanics that were later used in online racing games I loved back in 2007 to 2014 (Level-R / Project Torque and Heat Online).”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization aspect highlights how vehicle damage directly affects performance, adding realism to gameplay. Additionally, cars offer extensive customization options for both appearance and performance through an intuitive interface.

    • “If you damage your vehicle, it will affect its performance.”
    • “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

    The game excels in realistic vehicle physics and handling, particularly with detailed mechanics like open and locked differentials that affect wheel behavior authentically. However, some stability issues arise in race setup, as certain track and vehicle combinations may not be playable as intended.

    • “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.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect is not directly addressed, but the game holds strong nostalgic value for the user, who fondly recalls childhood memories associated with playing it alongside a cousin. The personal connection and emotional attachment highlight the game's impact beyond its narrative content.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the humor in the game amusing, particularly enjoying playful elements like the H shifter feature that works with the mouse. The humor is described as funny and adds to the overall enjoyment.

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Cross Racing Championship Extreme is a racing game.

Cross Racing Championship Extreme is available on PC and Windows.

Cross Racing Championship Extreme was released on September 18, 2018.

Cross Racing Championship Extreme was developed by Invictus Games Ltd..

Cross Racing Championship Extreme has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Cross Racing Championship Extreme is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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