Cars 2: The Video Game

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Cars 2
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Developer(s) Avalanche Software [lower-alpha 1]
Publisher(s) Disney Interactive Studios [lower-alpha 2]
Series Cars
Platform(s) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Portable, OS X, iOS
ReleaseWindows, OS X, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS
  • NA: June 21, 2011
  • AU: June 23, 2011
  • EU: July 22, 2011
PlayStation Portable
  • NA: November 8, 2011
  • EU: November 4, 2011
Nintendo 3DS
  • NA: November 1, 2011
  • EU: November 11, 2011
  • AU: November 10, 2011
Arcade
Genre(s) Racing
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Cars 2 (also known as Cars 2: The Video Game) is a 2011 racing game based on the 2011 film of the same name. Originally announced at E3 2011, the game was released by Disney Interactive Studios on all major platforms in North America on June 21, 2011, and in Australia two days later. The game was released in Europe on July 22, 2011. Versions for the Nintendo 3DS came out on November 1, and the PlayStation Portable released in November. [1] The game features an array of Cars characters competing in spy adventures, as well as racing. The game received mixed reviews from critics.

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Gameplay

Cars 2 features most of the characters from its film counterpart such as Francesco Bernoulli and Max Schnell as seen above, with additional characters from the Cars and Cars 2 movies available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 via downloadable content. Cars2 screenshot.png
Cars 2 features most of the characters from its film counterpart such as Francesco Bernoulli and Max Schnell as seen above, with additional characters from the Cars and Cars 2 movies available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 via downloadable content.

In Cars 2, a third-person racing game, players have a choice of 25 different characters and train to become world-class spies. As part of training, players participate in missions using high-tech gadgets, for example, to avoid enemies or slow them down.

The game has three types of trophies: bronze, silver, and gold. Points are awarded at different values depending on how you perform in a mission of free-play mode. The game characters are divided into three weight classes: heavy, medium, and light. Players can unlock new cars, tracks, and missions by collecting emblems. Drop-in/drop-out multiplayer modes support up to four players simultaneously.

Synopsis

Based on Pixar's computer-animated film, Cars 2: The Video Game follows the exploits of car characters Lightning McQueen and Mater as they train in a secret facility known as CHROME, short for Command Headquarters for Recon Operations and Motorized Espionage. They are joined by British Intelligence agents Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell as they attempt to become the car-equivalent of spies. [2] Several characters from the Cars 2 film appear, with additional characters from the first film and Cars Toons animated shorts available as downloadable content.

Development

Cars 2 was unveiled during E3 2011. A playable demo was presented in a Cars-styled booth. Cars 2 E3 2011 Playing in bedroom.jpg
Cars 2 was unveiled during E3 2011. A playable demo was presented in a Cars-styled booth.

The game was first shown to the public at E3 2011. [3] It was also unveiled at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. [4] [5] According to a video interview on Game Line, John Day, the producer of the game, said they wanted to create a good family racing game and add a few things that perhaps no one has seen before. [6] Avalanche Software was working in close collaboration with Pixar artists to bring the humor and personality of the feature film to life. [4]

Reception

Cars 2 received mixed reviews from critics, with a score of 72 and 74 on Metacritic for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions respectively. IGN gave the game an 8 out of 10 rating, stating that "Cars 2 is a great multiplayer game that rivals Mario Kart ." [18] The Official Xbox Magazine gave it a 7.5 out of 10 rating, praising fun and polished racing but criticizing the fact that online play was missing from the title. Game Informer gave the title a 7.75 out of 10 rating, calling it a satisfying racing experience. [15] GameSpot 's Justin Calvert gave it a 7.5 out of 10 rating, praising its career mode and track designs. He was, however, upset that there was no online mode as expected and also no free roam unlike its predecessors. [17]

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  1. ↑ Ported to OS X by TransGaming, DS and 3DS by Firebrand Games, PSP by Virtual Toys, Disney Mobile Studios for iOS, and Raw Thrills for the arcade.
  2. ↑ Published by Sony Computer Entertainment on the PSP, Disney Mobile Studios on iOS) and Raw Thrills for the Arcade.
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