Grand Prix Challenge

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Mar 3, 2003
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  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.
  5. PSX Nation
    80
    A deeper, more challenging and ultimately more rewarding driving experience than "Auto Modellista” (PS2) or “Apex” (XBox).
  6. 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.
  7. Game Informer
    75
    One of those game where you can actually enjoy driving. [May 2003, p.83]
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  8. 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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  9. PSM Magazine
    60
    Looks good. Unfortunately, the high learning curve will keep this a niche title. [May 2003, p.36]
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  10. Gamestyle
    30
    The experience was so bland, uninspired and lacking that high feeling of drama and action that surround F1.

Awards & Rankings

82
#82 Best PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  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.    … Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. JimU.
    Aug 19, 2003
    9
    The best modern day F1 sim yet - - GPL is still king but its great to run a racing sim with modern F1 cars on the current circuits.
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