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Developer(s) | Kalisto Entertainment |
Publisher(s) | MicroProse |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
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Genre(s) | Racing |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Ultimate Race Pro (stylized as Ultim@te Race Pro) is a racing video game, which was created by Kalisto Entertainment, developed in 1997, and published by MicroProse, and released in 1998. It was bundled with PowerVR boards. [3]
The game allows a selection of 16 cars, 6 tracks, and weather choices. People can play individually, versus the computer, or multiplayer. When playing against the PC (8 opponents), players can choose between easy, normal, and hard difficulty.
Aggregator | Score |
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GameRankings | 83% [5] |
Publication | Score |
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CNET Gamecenter | 8/10 [6] |
Computer Gaming World | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Edge | 6/10 [8] |
Game Informer | 8/10 [9] |
GameSpot | 7.8/10 [10] |
GameStar | 77% [11] |
Hyper | 80% [12] |
IGN | 7/10 [13] |
Next Generation | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
PC Gamer (US) | 88% [15] |
PC Zone | 88% [16] |
The Cincinnati Enquirer | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The game received favorable reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. [5] Next Generation called it "a great experience for all PC race drivers." [14]
The game sold over 1 million units worldwide. [18]
March 17, 1998: MicroProse announced that their racing game Ultim@te Race Pro has shipped and should begin hitting stores later in the week or early next week.
Preview: Ultimate Race Pro Release date: March 20