Volvo – The Game
2009 video game
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Volvo – The Game is a free racing simulation video game for Microsoft Windows, developed by SimBin Studios (later KW Studios) and released on May 26, 2009.[1][2][3] The game was developed with the intention of showcasing the interior and exterior of Volvo cars, and as such was released free of charge.[4]
| Volvo – The Game | |
|---|---|
| Developer | SimBin Studios |
| Publisher | SimBin Studios |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | May 26, 2009 |
| Genre | Sim racing |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
When the game launched, Volvo organized an online competition, and the winner received a set of Pirelli tires.[5]
Gameplay
Volvo – The Game includes six cars from Volvo and two race tracks.[6] Cars include the Volvo C30, S60, S40, 850 and the 240 Turbo Group A.[7] The race tracks are the Gothenburg Eco Drive Arena and Autodrome Chaika.[8]
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.[9]
Reception
The game was praised for its graphics and drivers' seat view, but criticized for only having two racing tracks.[10][11][12][13]
In Russia, the game was published as a commercial product by the now-defunct publisher Akella. This fact, along with the game itself, was widely criticised by some Russian reviewers.[12]
