Ferrari F355 Challenge

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Sep 28, 2002
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. PSM Magazine
    80
    Still one of the most rewarding racers out there. Stick with it long enough and you'll be glad that you did. [Nov 2002, p.50]
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  2. Armchair Empire
    80
    The visuals are top notch – all of the effects look great, even down to the muffler stutter when throttling up.
  3. Play Magazine
    80
    Captures the feeling of driving a car like no other game on the planet. The physics model is so highly developed and tuned that it actually makes this bare-bones game very engaging. [Oct 2002, p.83]
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  5. IGN
    78
    You must like that individual car an awful lot; you have to like only two viewpoints, bad music, and less than forgiving AI. And you have to like simulation racing real bad.
  6. Media and Games Online Network
    75
    The visuals and audio could have been improved greatly, but if you want to log the many hours to master the controls, underneath all the pain and suffering is a pretty enjoyable racing game.
  7. GameSpot
    75
    Surprisingly, you'll find that the graphics hold up remarkably well, and the control, though at times frustrating, is as unforgiving and challenging as in the original.
  8. GameSpy
    70
    A potentially rewarding but decidedly punishing experience.
  9. Game Informer
    70
    The game's steep learning curve will have sim-heads in heaven, but may be a little too tough for most. [Nov 2002, p.128]
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  10. GamePro
    70
    What the game lacks in the bells and whistles department, it makes up for in its insane depth.
  11. Cinescape
    67
    I like the idea of a simulation driving game but I just don’t think it’s feasible. Confining it to one car hurts the game’s replay value.
  12. GamerWeb Sony
    65
    It’s depth will hook hardcore racing fans, but its difficult AI will have mostly everyone else frustrated.
  13. GameZone
    60
    Plagued by sound that's not so good and a very challenging difficulty level, this isn't quite one we'd expect to wear the Ferrari name.
  14. Gaming Age
    50
    There are a butt load of better racers on the PlayStation 2 that are worth your time and money.
  15. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    40
    Full unadulterated boredom. [Oct 2002, p.147]
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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 3 out of 6
  1. Broyax
    Apr 5, 2017
    3
    Relativement réaliste quand on désactive toutes les aides mais malheureusement ce jeu conçu pour la Dreamcast doit ici se gérer avec laRelativement réaliste quand on désactive toutes les aides mais malheureusement ce jeu conçu pour la Dreamcast doit ici se gérer avec la manette PS2 qui ne dispose pas des gâchettes analogiques, ce qui s'avère du coup très mal aisé à contrôler avec de simples boutons. On notera que les collisions sont déplorables, que les bruits de moteur sont médiocres et que les graphismes sont acceptables. Et puis quoi, une seule ferrouze est-ce bien sérieux ?… Full Review »
  2. PeterS.
    Oct 2, 2002
    0
    BORING wanna know why ill tell you why i cgoose a track (not many) and then a car hmm which should i choose the F355 or the F355 no i know BORING wanna know why ill tell you why i cgoose a track (not many) and then a car hmm which should i choose the F355 or the F355 no i know the bonus car the F355 get my point.… Full Review »
  3. FerrariFan
    Oct 2, 2002
    1
    The steering (using a wheel) has a ca. 20% deadzone. This makes any kind of fine control impossible. Also the force feedback is totally The steering (using a wheel) has a ca. 20% deadzone. This makes any kind of fine control impossible. Also the force feedback is totally whacky implemented. The graphics are sub par. There seem to be few polys, the textures are very bland and the aliasing is the worst I've seen on a PS2. In the sound department all is not well either; the Ferrari engine sounds like a powerdrill. Why the developers chose to ruin the steering I beyond me. I wanted this game to be good. A disgrace to racing fans and to the F355. Avoid. … Full Review »
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