Grand Prix Challenge

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Mar 3, 2003
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  • Summary: Features the official cars, tracks and drivers from the record-breaking 2002 FIA Formula One World Championship season. Feel the heat of real life competition with an AI that takes into account driving styles of each individual driver and test your nerves and tactical skills with an originalFeatures the official cars, tracks and drivers from the record-breaking 2002 FIA Formula One World Championship season. Feel the heat of real life competition with an AI that takes into account driving styles of each individual driver and test your nerves and tactical skills with an original dynamic and interactive pit stop system. Features include: 5 different game modes including split screen multiplayer option to challenge your friends; 3 levels of handling and 4 levels of Artificial Intelligence catering for the novice to F1 fanatics; Super-smooth high fidelity graphics running at 60 frames per second; Detailed environment and dynamic weather; 3D positional sound system. [Infogrames]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. IGN
    90
    It's unquestionably the best F1 console game on the PlayStation 2. In fact, I'll go one step further: It's the best F1 console game ever.
  2. TotalGames.net
    85
    The one thing that really stands out about Grand Prix Challenge though is the quality of the graphics and the amazing frame-rate that makes every course look sublime.
  3. G4 TV
    80
    An accurate F1 simulation while remaining accessible to the more laid-back player. However, it's still more a simulation than an arcadelike racing game.
  4. GameSpot
    79
    It can be set up to play like an off-the-cuff, arcade-style racing game or can be adjusted by varying degrees to simulate the actual physics and handling of an unforgiving F1 racing vehicle.
  5. Game Informer
    75
    One of those game where you can actually enjoy driving. [May 2003, p.83]
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  6. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    The way it controls, which, in my opinion is like crap. [May 2003, p.93]
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  7. Gamestyle
    30
    The experience was so bland, uninspired and lacking that high feeling of drama and action that surround F1.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. FRG2000
    Dec 8, 2013
    10
    This games is so GOD!

    GOOD: -Excellent gameplay -Good presentation -Decent graphics -I already mentioned how amazing this game is?    This games is so GOD!

    GOOD:
    -Excellent gameplay
    -Good presentation
    -Decent graphics
    -I already mentioned how amazing this game is?

    BAD:
    -No other game was so good as this one.    … Expand
  2. [Anonymous]
    Apr 26, 2003
    10
    Great game, and at the $30 price a ten, especially compared to other f1 games that sell for $50 (one of which I trade in to buy GPC). When Great game, and at the $30 price a ten, especially compared to other f1 games that sell for $50 (one of which I trade in to buy GPC). When details like a sedan parked next to fence (at San Marino) are rended even though it is only seen in a race replay, you know Infogames did their homework. Oh, and it is tons of fun too.… Expand
  4. PaulC.
    Jul 18, 2003
    10
    This really is the best F1 game on consoles!This beats those EA and Sony games 6-0.Graphics, playability, steering and atmospheme are best This really is the best F1 game on consoles!This beats those EA and Sony games 6-0.Graphics, playability, steering and atmospheme are best you can get...10/10.… Expand
  5. JacoE.
    Mar 1, 2003
    9
    The best f1 game on any console yet!
  6. AndyMan
    Mar 18, 2003
    9
    Don't believe Gamestyle's review for a second. GPC is far superior to any F1 game in the most important area: the gameplay. The Don't believe Gamestyle's review for a second. GPC is far superior to any F1 game in the most important area: the gameplay. The graphics are also outstanding and the framerate is pure 60fps. It's a great game all around.… Expand
  7. RyanM.
    Feb 22, 2003
    8
    Good plain addictive fun.
  8. ChristopherS.
    Oct 5, 2007
    8
    A real gem and arguably the best F1 game ever released to a console. It was a shame Melbourne House never got the chance to develop a follow A real gem and arguably the best F1 game ever released to a console. It was a shame Melbourne House never got the chance to develop a follow up and an even greater shame that this was the last F1 game released in North America.… Expand

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#82 Best PS2 Game of 2003