Import Tuner Challenge

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Sep 26, 2006
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 7 out of 20
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  1. MS Xbox World
    70
    Sadly Import Tuner Challenge doesn’t re-invent the wheel and feels exactly the same as "Tokyo Extreme Racer." This isn’t necessarily a bad thing although I do feel more could have been added other than the obvious graphical upgrade.
  2. 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.
  3. GameSpot
    64
    Import Tuner Challenge does few things right and faces stiff competition from other racing games, but if you sink enough time into it, it can grow on you.
  5. Yahoo!
    60
    It has a decidedly limited range of licensed cars, an unsatisfying handling model, a dull course and a difficulty level that's way out of whack.
  6. IGN
    59
    The customization options and cool way of racing don't make up for the fact that this game is poorly presented and extremely thin on the course selection, especially when we've seen all of this plenty of times before.
  7. WHAM! Gaming
    55
    Gives you vaguely authentic import street racing, including real Tokyo streets, licensed import cars and an immense array of parts and manufacturers to customize your ride.
  8. Game Chronicles
    55
    Some better graphics and sound, along with more track diversity could have gone a long way towards making this title a must have for race fans.
  9. 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.
  10. Xboxic
    50
    Not a real good racer. Tuning your car will give enough variation, but you will notice that the gameplay isn’t that great and won’t really give you a challenge. What bothers me most is the fact that the overall presentation of the game gives the impression of a budget game to me, instead of a full featured product worth 60 bucks.
  11. 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.

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

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. Mr_Eleganto
    Mar 2, 2019
    5
    Much worse than other games by Studio Genki, exclusive from Japan for the American console failed miserably. Bland, not comfortable. WanganMuch worse than other games by Studio Genki, exclusive from Japan for the American console failed miserably. Bland, not comfortable. Wangan Midnight is certainly a little not the same game, but in general much better at this, especially his features with the engine overheating… Full Review »
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