Driving Speed Pro New Racing Game Simulation
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What is Driving Speed Pro?
As the name suggests, Driving Speed Pro is a computer racing game by wheelspinstudios. It is a newer, commercial version of the freeware game Driving Speed 2. Driving Speed Pro has more features, playing modes, tracks, cars and better looking graphics than the freeware version. although the game does require a better performance computer.
Game Modes
- Quick Race - is the fastest way to start a race. You can select your car, track, the number of AI opponents and their difficulty(easy, normal or hard). You can also turn off the opponents in case you wish to race alone, set new records, which you can later on upload to compare with other players.
- Career Mode - apart from setting records, this is one of the most fun modes. You get a starting amount of virtual money points to buy a car within the first class, and through racing you get more credits to advance in your career and buy new, faster and better cars. Tip: Unless you like racing a damaged car, don't forget to repair your car in between races.
- Multiplayer - is the mode in which you can play against either players, either through the LAN(local network) or WAN.
Career Mode Details
Since this is one of the most complex modes in this game, i have decided to write a little bit more about it.
Once you enter the career mode, you are able to purchase a car. You get a starting amount of virtual money(credits) which only enable you to buy the lowest class cars for the start. After finishing races, your car will remain damaged, unless you repair the car. There are also upgrades which are available for your car. Other than that, you can Test Drive any car that you might have.
Races(Race Events) are mostly split into car categories. From the starting categories, to the fastest cars in the game, you will need a car of the matching category in order to race, if you don't have one, the game will offer you cars in the suiting category available for purchase.
The only thing that remains is to start your career and become the best driver.
Tracks:
- Valento Park (4.66 km / 2.90 miles)
- Corsa Valley (3.86 km / 2.40 miles)
- Sunset Park Long (4.09 km / 2.54 miles)
- Sunset Park Short (2.84 km / 1.76 miles)
Complete Cars list
Car Name
| Class
| Year
| Type
| Price
| Engine
| Displacement
| Power
| Torque
| Weight
| Odometer
| Country
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cobra
| B
| 1973
| Production Coupe
| 20 000
| V8
| 5.75L
| 300 HP
| 380 ft
| 1587 kg
| 0.0 km
| AU
|
TeaseR
| B
| 1995
| Production Sedan
| 21 000
| V8
| 5.7L
| 288 HP
| 350 ft
| 1475 kg
| 0.0 km
| AU
|
TeaseR-S
| B
| 1995
| Production Sedan
| 25 000
| V8
| 5.7L
| 311 HP
| 357 ft
| 1430 kg
| 0.0 km
| AU
|
Phoenix
| A
| 2009
| Production Utility
| 40 000
| V8
| 5.4L
| 388 HP
| 383 ft
| 1840 kg
| 8.7 km
| AU
|
Brute
| A
| 2009
| Production Utility
| 40 000
| V8
| 6.0L
| 362 HP
| 391 ft
| 1795 kg
| 7.1 km
| AU
|
Cavalry
| C
| 1969
| Production Coupe
| 45 000
| V8
| 5.7L
| 300 HP
| 380 ft
| 1558 kg
| 5.2 km
| US
|
Judge
| A
| 2006
| Production Coupe
| 45 000
| V8
| 6.0L
| 400 HP
| 410 ft
| 1690 kg
| 22.0 km
| US
|
Axe
| A
| 1977
| Production Coupe
| 45 000
| V8
| 5.0L
| 376 HP
| 373 ft
| 1200 kg
| 8.8 km
| AU
|
Duke
| A
| 2009
| Production Coupe
| 48 000
| V8
| 6.1L
| 425 HP
| 419 ft
| 1895 kg
| 9.4km
| US
|
Exceed
| A
| 2009
| Production Sedan
| 55 000
| V8
| 6.2L
| 414 HP
| 415 ft
| 1812 kg
| 14.9 km
| US
|
Stinger
| A
| 2009
| Production Coupe
| 58 000
| V8
| 6.2L
| 426 HP
| 420 ft
| 1755 kg
| 0.0 km
| US
|
Snake
| A
| 2007
| Production Coupe
| 100 000
| SuperCharged V8
| 5.4L
| 500 HP
| 480 ft
| 1780 kg
| 5.7 km
| US
|
Predator
| S
| 2005
| Production Coupe
| 150 000
| Race Specs V8
| 5.0L
| 443 HP
| 399 ft
| 1400 kg
| 18.0 km
| US
|
Relevant Links:
Website(demo, screenshots and more information available)
Recommended system requirements:
CPU: Dual core 2ghz or higher
Graphical Card: DirectX 9.0c 512mb video card or better
Memory: 2 ghz ddr2 or higher
*Note: These requirements are based on my tests of this game.
Personal Impressions
Comparing to the freeware version, Driving Speed 2, this game has a much more realistic feel to it, car sounds, car behavior, even the design of cars and trucks is much better. I suggest playing this game with a joypad or a steering wheel for an even greater car racing feeling.
The career mode offers you something that can keep you occupied for a while. Once finished, you should be prepared to set some great track records!
You will, however, need a newer high performance computer in order to fully enjoy this game.
Note: Wheelspinstudios.com has been kind enough to give me a full version of Driving Speed Pro for free which enabled me to complete this review. Thank you wheelspinstudios.
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