Volvo – The Game
Developer(s)SimBin Development Team
Publisher(s)SimBin Studios
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
ReleaseMay 26, 2009
Genre(s)Sim racing
Mode(s)Single player, multiplayer

Volvo – The Game is a free racing simulation video game for Microsoft Windows, developed by SimBin Studios (later KW Studios) and released in May 2009.[1][2][3] When the game launched Volvo also organized an online competition. The winner got a set of Pirelli tires.[4]

History

The game was released on May 26, 2009.[5] It was developed with the intention of showcasing the interior and exterior of Volvo cars, and as such was released free of charge.[6]

Gameplay

Volvo – The Game includes six cars from Volvo and two race tracks.[7] Cars include the Volvo C30, S60, S40, 850 and the 240 Turbo Group A.[8] The race tracks are the Gothenburg Eco Drive Arena and Autodrome Chaika.[9]

The player can choose between racing with other opponents or racing alone against a record time for one lap.

The game was sponsored by Pirelli, who are the in-game tire manufacturer.[10]

Reception

The game was praised for its graphics and drivers' seat view, but criticised for only having two racing tracks.[11][12][13][14]

References

  1. ↑ Nelson Ireson (May 26, 2009). "'Volvo - The Game' now available for download". Motor Authority. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  2. ↑ Goodwin, Antuan. "Volvo releases free racing game". Roadshow. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  3. ↑ "Volve S40 and Volvo 850 Estate Now Star in Volvo - The Game". IGN. 2009-05-15. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
  4. ↑ "Volvo The Game remporte un franc succès - Automoto". TF1 (in French). 22 June 2009. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  5. ↑ "Volvo - The Game, the free game that surpasses all expectations". Volvo Cars Global Newsroom. 2009-12-08. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  6. ↑ Dumitrache, Alina (2009-04-21). "Free Volvo Racing Game to be Released". autoevolution. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  7. ↑ Brehme, Marc (27 May 2009). "Volvo - The Game: Kostenloses Rennspiel von Simbin erschienen". PC Games (in German). Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  8. ↑ Rigo, Maurilio. "Tutti possono essere piloti con "Volvo the Game"". la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  9. ↑ Barry, Keith (2009-01-06). "Volvo Racing Sim With ABS Standard". Wired. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
  10. ↑ "Pirelli Exclusive Tyre Supplier to Volvo Video Game". Tyrepress. 2009-06-10. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  11. ↑ Klinge, Helko (9 June 2009). "Volvo - The Game". GameStar (in German). Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  12. ↑ Matěna, Vojtěch. "Volvo – The Game". HREJ.cz (in Czech). Archived from the original on 2010-05-08. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  13. ↑ frAG. "Рецензия на игру Volvo: Шведское качество". Absolute Games (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  14. ↑ "Volvo – The Game". Giochi per il mio computer. No. 158. p. 118. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
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