Ultimate Race Pro
1998 video game
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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]
| Ultimate Race Pro | |
|---|---|
| |
| Developer | Kalisto Entertainment |
| Publisher | MicroProse |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | |
| Genre | Racing |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
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.
Development
Critical reception
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 83%[5] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| CNET Gamecenter | 8/10[6] |
| Computer Gaming World |   [7] |
| 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 | [14] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 88%[15] |
| PC Zone | 88%[16] |
| The Cincinnati Enquirer |  [17] |
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]
