Auto Modellista

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2003
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
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  1. Gamezilla!
    92
    This game has great controls, but they’re touchy.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    90
    I am amazed at what they where able to create here... This game is fun, challenging and addicting.
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  3. GameZone
    89
    Sure, it's got the gorgeous looks of a supermodel, and enough cool effects to keep your eyes entertained for hours. But underneath all that makeup is a deep, less-realistic simulation racer that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.
  5. Game Informer
    80
    The game's pacing is easier than GT, letting you fill up your garage pretty quickly - which is great fun since you can race your stable online. [July 2003, p.104]
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  6. GameShark
    80
    After the unique visuals and fresh implementation of standard and advanced features, the most compelling reason to get your hands on Auto Modellista is for its online multiplayer racing capabilities.
  7. GameNow
    75
    Still, if you're like me, you'll find yourself living with these problems just because of Auto Modellista's solid online aspects, and right now, that's what every online racing fan needs. [June 2003, p.48]
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  8. XenGamers
    75
    The background graphics, however, ruin the overall effect. The backgrounds, while using very moderate levels of cel-shading, simply don’t look congruent to the car’s graphics.

Awards & Rankings

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#96 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
57
#57 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. dominatr
    Jul 27, 2023
    8
    Its basically wn arcade machine. The announcer, customization and overall is like an arcade game. Fun but the cars cannot grip
  2. aspentitan
    Oct 15, 2020
    7
    This is a pretty decent game with steering wheel compatibility but is a liitle bit on the bland side. The graphics of the cars (cartoony cellThis is a pretty decent game with steering wheel compatibility but is a liitle bit on the bland side. The graphics of the cars (cartoony cell shading) are excellent however the rest of the games quality is average to most other racing games on the system. Despite the wheel working it does not really have a satisfying feel and gameplay enjoyment really boils down to how much you love the graphics, or not.… Full Review »
  3. JP_Neo
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This is indeed a very underrated game. The car selection is great, the OST is good and the unique cartoon visuals are excellent. The problemThis is indeed a very underrated game. The car selection is great, the OST is good and the unique cartoon visuals are excellent. The problem with Automodellista is the handling that can be quite loose, this happens only in the U.S Tuned release, so my best advice to enjoy the ultimate automodellista experience is to play the original european or the japanese release.

    Pros:
    +Gorgeous cel-shaded graphics
    +Good soundtrack
    +Nice car list
    +Garage customization is pretty neat
    Cons:
    -Bad handling in the U.S Tuned version    … Full Review »
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