Enthusia Professional Racing

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: May 3, 2005
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  • Summary: Enthusia steps away from the norm in the racing genre, opting to focus on the driving experience rather than the time spent "under the hood." Winning requires superior driving ability, establishing Enthusia as a true racer for driving enthusiasts who appreciate the details of car physics,Enthusia steps away from the norm in the racing genre, opting to focus on the driving experience rather than the time spent "under the hood." Winning requires superior driving ability, establishing Enthusia 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. Enthusia includes 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 either get behind the wheel or on top of the action. Variable weather conditions pose additional challenges that require players to stay on their toes. [Konami]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
  1. My Gamer
    86
    The true disaster here is the likelihood that nobody will really play Enthusia. "Gran Turismo 4's" massive popularity is destined to overshadow it even though both games rank at the top of the genre.
  2. Gaming Age
    83
    Is Enthusia the Gran Turismo killer? Nah, but it is a nice standby for those who want something more after playing it, or are just sick of the GT series and want something fresh.
  3. Game Informer
    80
    This isn't a game for the faint of heart or the heavy of foot. [June 2005, p.129]
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  4. DarkStation
    70
    A quite decent and demanding racer.
  5. Pelaaja (Finland)
    70
    With its first game, Konami’s franchise-hope doesn’t quite match up to the game it is trying to challenge, "Gran Turismo 4." Still, the more realistic driving model and extremely well balanced challenge level bodes well for the sequel. [May 2005, p.68]
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  6. NTSC-uk
    60
    Though the many tracks on offer (which amusingly take inspiration both from reality as well as other racing games), varying weather conditions and racing styles (including rallying, desert-crossing and touge racing) offer a lot of variety, the Enthusia Life format itself proves to be a little too simple and short, as reaching higher ranks does not involve as long a road as possibly it ought to. [JPN Import]
  7. AltGaming
    40
    The simple fact is Enthusia is simply a simulation of life, but has little life itself.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Ángel
    Apr 1, 2005
    10
    I think this game is better than GT4 because the control and the physic of the cars are very real. This game has a better velocity sensation I think this game is better than GT4 because the control and the physic of the cars are very real. This game has a better velocity sensation and has many new things in the genre. The graphics are photo-realistics and the natural efects are very nice. Is the best sim-racing game.… Expand
  2. ThomasM.
    May 27, 2005
    9
    DRFTage! Drift your wheels crooked! Great game, fun physics, supa graphics.
  4. JamesE.
    Jan 1, 2006
    9
    Amazingly addictive and stunningly fresh, this game is easily as good as every Gran Turismo, if not better. Unfortunately, this game is Amazingly addictive and stunningly fresh, this game is easily as good as every Gran Turismo, if not better. Unfortunately, this game is destined for oblivion, as very few people who hear of it will bother to try it. And most of the people who DO try it will play it for five minutes, and being used to the controls of other racing sims, they will jump to the conclusion that this game is way too hard when it really isn't. It's too bad really, as this game could have had a future, if it weren't for Gran Turismo 4. As I play this game, I pray that Konami will make a sequel, but I am fairly sure that they won't. It's a shame.… Expand
  5. DoctorBo
    Jan 14, 2023
    8
    This game has an excellent handling model. Perfect mix of simulation and accessibility, and with the on-screen telemetry you can actually seeThis game has an excellent handling model. Perfect mix of simulation and accessibility, and with the on-screen telemetry you can actually see the weight shift around the car as you drive. Career mode has a unique structure which compels you to use cars that are on the same power level as your opponents, and there is a good progression from slower to faster cars...just as this GT veteran likes it.… Expand
  6. KusiPaskaPerse
    May 31, 2022
    7
    Decent for its time but the "realistic" handling is very realistic but rather stiff and slippery.
  7. GreenSkullRider
    Jan 29, 2017
    7
    Vaya un decente simulador de carreras, graficos promedio, música genial, plantilla de vehículos muy buena, sensación de conducción muy bienVaya un decente simulador de carreras, graficos promedio, música genial, plantilla de vehículos muy buena, sensación de conducción muy bien lograda que lamentablemente palidece al lado de gran turismo o forza. un juego decente, una propuesta digna de jugar para los amantes de los juegos de carreras… Expand
  8. Emilnier1
    Aug 1, 2023
    0
    since people really think this game was amazing or something back 2-5yr ago its actually a straight piece of **** except for the soundtrack

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#90 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005