Import Tuner Challenge

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Sep 26, 2006
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Summary: Import Tuner Challenge is an authentic and extremely customizable street-racing game that challenges racers to immerse themselves in Tokyo's underground to take on the fastest street-racing teams. Players can customize and race licensed import sports cars using real tuner parts and tuningImport Tuner Challenge is an authentic and extremely customizable street-racing game that challenges racers to immerse themselves in Tokyo's underground to take on the fastest street-racing teams. Players can customize and race licensed import sports cars using real tuner parts and tuning techniques. Includes real Tokyo highways and regions, all the hottest licensed import sports cars and concept vehicles and the most prized import tuner part manufacturers. More than five million customizations: Select from a vast warehouse of specialized parts to customize a car's interior, exterior and engine. Includes everything from authentic aero kits from Mazdaspeed, C-West and Veilside to racing seats from Recaro and Bride. Tune your car like a mechanic: Install custom parts with the click of a button and hit the streets wheels spinning. Players can fine-tune their parts to suit a specific race. Conquer the toughest and fastest street-racing teams: With more than 400 unique opponents with different strengths, weaknesses and custom cars, never play the same game twice. Take your ride to the Xbox Live online gaming service: See how your custom tuner stacks up in head-to-head in Versus mode – take your most extreme mods straight to the streets to dominate all who challenge. [Ubisoft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 7 out of 20
  1. Gaming Target
    86
    For fans of Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Import Tuner Challenge is a must-buy.
  2. Detroit Free Press
    75
    Import Tuner is a fun affair that is better played with others than alone. You won't want to slow down once you get started.
  3. Worth Playing
    65
    Import Tuner lacks either the impressive visuals we've come to expect from next-gen games (racing titles, especially), or a well-executed new feature that contrasts it from other offerings in the genre.
  4. XboxAddict
    50
    The game design is pretty cool for a next-gen console, but the meat and potatoes of a real exciting street racer got checked at the door.
  5. GamesRadar+
    50
    Despite its lack of personality, variation or depth, Import Tuner Challenge isn't a terrible racer, and Japanse driving fanatics might get off on multiplayer duels and the realistically non-descript office buildings that pass for scenery.
  6. 1UP
    40
    If this were a $20 budget title, then it'd be worth a purchase. But at the Xbox 360 standard $60 at the register, there's no way you should bother with Import Tuner Challenge. Wait for "Need For Speed Carbon," instead.
  7. DailyGame
    30
    The millions of customization options are great for gear heads, but the actual racing is monotonous, and the diversity in locales and time of day is nonexistent.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Nitepinkeve22
    May 25, 2023
    10
    You know. this game is a great game with good graphic. good soundtrack. fun handling. great rendition of japan highway expressway. but... theYou know. this game is a great game with good graphic. good soundtrack. fun handling. great rendition of japan highway expressway. but... the long wangan straight section is missing. oh and the game have crazy customization. like you can turn the sedan into JTCC cars with the bodykits. sense of speed feel fast too. it a shame so far this is the last proper tokyo xtreme racer/Shutoko Battle game.… Expand
  2. MegWhiteley
    May 17, 2012
    10
    Other great racing title. Import Tuner Challenge can not be original, fresh, better, but is really funny. The system for personalize your carOther great racing title. Import Tuner Challenge can not be original, fresh, better, but is really funny. The system for personalize your car is great, the tracks are repetitive, the cars are cool. This game is funny, no more.… Expand
  4. Parowake
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Este juego pertenece a la saga Tokyo extreme que apareció en Dreamcast y PS2. Dentro de esta saga, es probablemente el mejor, con un apartadoEste juego pertenece a la saga Tokyo extreme que apareció en Dreamcast y PS2. Dentro de esta saga, es probablemente el mejor, con un apartado visual excelente, sin caídas de frames y con unos modelos de coches y efectos visuales de primer nivel. Además, incluye infinidad de posibilidades de mejoras de los coches, tanto a nivel mecánico como estético. A nivel de jugabilidad puede decirse que se trata de un arcade con ciertos aspectos de simulador, y que es altamente satisfactorio ir ganando a rivales con mejores coches que nosotros.… Expand
  5. Jweezy
    Oct 2, 2006
    8
    This game is awesome dude you just have to give it time. Once you start unlocking parts you really start to feel the sense of speed the game This game is awesome dude you just have to give it time. Once you start unlocking parts you really start to feel the sense of speed the game has tons of customizations. Fun.… Expand
  6. DocH.
    Oct 5, 2006
    8
    Solid title that takes a couple hours before it gets it's hooks into you. Once you start upgrading your car and/or getting better ones, Solid title that takes a couple hours before it gets it's hooks into you. Once you start upgrading your car and/or getting better ones, the game starts coming into it's own. For what it's worth, all 360 games have custom soundtracks...all you have to do is hit the middle dashboard button and "select music".… Expand
  7. [Anonymous]
    Sep 27, 2006
    7
    Haven't played through it yet, but it seems right along the lines of every other TXR game, if you like them you will like this one, Haven't played through it yet, but it seems right along the lines of every other TXR game, if you like them you will like this one, loads more customization and the cockpit view is nice too.… Expand
  8. JonD.
    Apr 8, 2007
    0
    This game is horrible...I got it yesterday and I don't even play it anymore. Don't waste your money!

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#84 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#55 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006