4x4 Evolution

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Background:
In contrast to the majority of off-road games to date, 4x4 Evolution is steeped in simulation elements. In the career mode, you begin with $30,000 to buy a truck and some parts upgrades. There are 70 licensed trucks available for purchase, but Chevies, Fords, Toyotas, and their ilk are the only rides in your price range from the start. After finding the right mudder, it's time to hit the circuits. The circuits are playable based on your truck's specs. Some will only let four-wheel-drive trucks enter, while others require a certain make or engine size. Before heading out to race, you can choose the tire cut based on the requirements of the terrain. The 15 tracks are identical to those from the Dreamcast and PC versions, and there are plenty of shortcuts and open areas to explore. 4x4 Evolution often forces you to leave the beaten path, as the computer-controlled vehicles meander off-course regularly, finding the quickest route. After completing each race, money for parts upgrades is awarded depending upon your finish.

In true simulation style, it's impossible to jump from one

Gameplay:
In true simulation style, it's impossible to jump from one engine size to another without first installing prerequisite parts like a high-capacity fuel pump or a race exhaust. Even suspension upgrades require the initial purchase of other, smaller parts. Upgrades may be purchased for the suspension, engine, electronics, appearance, drivetrain, and chassis. As you acquire money and upgrade your truck, you may enter more difficult circuits, which have heftier purses. If you save enough cash, you can buy new, luxurious trucks like the Lexus LX 470. If you're too impatient for the career mode, the quick race mode allows you to choose from a plethora of both standard and upgraded trucks and any of the tracks to get racing right away. The time attack mode allows you to test the improvements made on your truck and race against course ghosts.