Cars 2 (also known as Cars 2: The Video Game) is a 2011 racing game based on the 2011 film of the same name. Originally announced at E3 2011, the game was released by Disney Interactive Studios on all major platforms in North America on June 21, 2011, and in Australia two days later. The game was released in Europe on July 22, 2011. Versions for the Nintendo 3DS came out on November 1, and the PlayStation Portable released in November.[1] The game features an array of Cars characters competing in spy adventures, as well as racing. The game received mixed reviews from critics.
Cars 2 features most of the characters from its film counterpart such as Francesco Bernoulli and Max Schnell as seen above, with additional characters from the Cars and Cars 2 movies available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 via downloadable content.
In Cars 2, a third-personracing game, players have a choice of 25 different characters and train to become world-class spies. As part of training, players participate in missions using high-tech gadgets, for example, to avoid enemies or slow them down.
The game has three types of trophies: bronze, silver, and gold. Points are awarded at different values depending on how you perform in a mission of free-play mode. The game characters are divided into three weight classes: heavy, medium, and light. Players can unlock new cars, tracks, and missions by collecting emblems. Drop-in/drop-out multiplayer modes support up to four players simultaneously.
Synopsisedit
Based on Pixar's computer-animated film, Cars 2: The Video Game follows the exploits of car characters Lightning McQueen and Mater as they train in a secret facility known as CHROME, short for Command Headquarters for Recon Operations and Motorized Espionage. They are joined by British Intelligence agents Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell as they attempt to become the car-equivalent of spies.[2] Several characters from the Cars 2 film appear, with additional characters from the first film and Cars Toonsanimated shorts available as downloadable content.
Developmentedit
Cars 2 was unveiled during E3 2011. A playable demo was presented in a Cars-styled booth.
The game was first shown to the public at E3 2011.[3] It was also unveiled at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.[4][5] According to a video interview on Game Line, John Day, the producer of the game, said they wanted to create a good family racing game and add a few things that perhaps no one has seen before.[6] Avalanche Software was working in close collaboration with Pixar artists to bring the humor and personality of the feature film to life.[4]
Cars 2 received mixed reviews from critics, with a score of 72 and 74 on Metacritic for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions respectively. IGN gave the game an 8 out of 10 rating, stating that "Cars 2 is a great multiplayer game that rivals Mario Kart."[18] The Official Xbox Magazine gave it a 7.5 out of 10 rating, praising fun and polished racing but criticizing the fact that online play was missing from the title. Game Informer gave the title a 7.75 out of 10 rating, calling it a satisfying racing experience.[15]GameSpot's Justin Calvert gave it a 7.5 out of 10 rating, praising its career mode and track designs. He was, however, upset that there was no online mode as expected and also no free roam unlike its predecessors.[17]
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^Ported to OS X by TransGaming, DS and 3DS by Firebrand Games, PSP by Virtual Toys, Disney Mobile Studios for iOS, and Raw Thrills for the arcade.
^Published by Sony Computer Entertainment on the PSP, Disney Mobile Studios on iOS) and Raw Thrills for the Arcade.
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Cars 2 also known as Cars 2 The Video Game is a 2011 racing game based on the 2011 film of the same name Originally announced at E3 2011 the game was released by Disney Interactive Studios on all major platforms in North America on June 21 2011 and in Australia two days later The game was released in Europe on July 22 2011 Versions for the Nintendo 3DS came out on November 1 and the PlayStation Portable released in November 1 The game features an array of Cars characters competing in spy adventures as well as racing The game received mixed reviews from critics Cars 2Developer s Avalanche Software a Publisher s Disney Interactive Studios b SeriesCarsPlatform s PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Microsoft Windows Wii Nintendo DS Nintendo 3DS PlayStation Portable OS X iOSReleaseWindows OS X PS3 Xbox 360 Wii DS NA June 21 2011AU June 23 2011EU July 22 2011 PlayStation PortableNA November 8 2011EU November 4 2011 Nintendo 3DSNA November 1 2011EU November 11 2011AU November 10 2011 ArcadeNA 2013Genre s RacingMode s Single player multiplayer Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Synopsis 3 Development 4 Reception 5 References 6 External linksGameplay edit nbsp Cars 2 features most of the characters from its film counterpart such as Francesco Bernoulli and Max Schnell as seen above with additional characters from the Cars and Cars 2 movies available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 via downloadable content In Cars 2 a third person racing game players have a choice of 25 different characters and train to become world class spies As part of training players participate in missions using high tech gadgets for example to avoid enemies or slow them down The game has three types of trophies bronze silver and gold Points are awarded at different values depending on how you perform in a mission of free play mode The game characters are divided into three weight classes heavy medium and light Players can unlock new cars tracks and missions by collecting emblems Drop in drop out multiplayer modes support up to four players simultaneously Synopsis editBased on Pixar s computer animated film Cars 2 The Video Game follows the exploits of car characters Lightning McQueen and Mater as they train in a secret facility known as CHROME short for Command Headquarters for Recon Operations and Motorized Espionage They are joined by British Intelligence agents Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell as they attempt to become the car equivalent of spies 2 Several characters from the Cars 2 film appear with additional characters from the first film and Cars Toons animated shorts available as downloadable content Development edit nbsp Cars 2 was unveiled during E3 2011 A playable demo was presented in a Cars styled booth The game was first shown to the public at E3 2011 3 It was also unveiled at the American International Toy Fair in New York City 4 5 According to a video interview on Game Line John Day the producer of the game said they wanted to create a good family racing game and add a few things that perhaps no one has seen before 6 Avalanche Software was working in close collaboration with Pixar artists to bring the humor and personality of the feature film to life 4 Reception editReceptionAggregate scoreAggregatorScoreMetacriticDS 58 100 7 PC 65 100 8 PS3 74 100 9 WII 69 100 10 X360 72 100 11 3DS 58 100 12 Review scoresPublicationScoreEurogamer7 10 13 14 Game Informer7 75 10 15 GamePro nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 16 GameSpot7 5 10 17 IGN8 10 18 DS 6 5 10 19 Nintendo World Report WII 6 5 10 23 3DS 5 5 10 24 Official Xbox Magazine US 7 5 10 20 The Guardian nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 21 VideoGamer com7 10 22 Cars 2 received mixed reviews from critics with a score of 72 and 74 on Metacritic for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions respectively IGN gave the game an 8 out of 10 rating stating that Cars 2 is a great multiplayer game that rivals Mario Kart 18 The Official Xbox Magazine gave it a 7 5 out of 10 rating praising fun and polished racing but criticizing the fact that online play was missing from the title Game Informer gave the title a 7 75 out of 10 rating calling it a satisfying racing experience 15 GameSpot s Justin Calvert gave it a 7 5 out of 10 rating praising its career mode and track designs He was however upset that there was no online mode as expected and also no free roam unlike its predecessors 17 References edit Disney Pixar Cars 2 playstation Archived from the original on 6 October 2014 Retrieved 4 October 2014 Cars 2 Overview allgame Allgame com Archived from the original on 14 November 2014 Retrieved 4 October 2014 Iverson Dan We played them all at E3 So why should you care IGN Archived from the original on 2011 08 20 Retrieved 2011 07 19 a b Video game based on highly anticipated Cars 2 film features new international spy themed adventures with favorite Cars characters IGN 14 February 2011 Archived from the original on 2011 06 19 Retrieved 2011 07 19 IGN Staff Turturro Izzard also announced as new voice cast at Toy Fair IGN Archived from the original on 2011 08 22 Retrieved 2011 07 19 GoNintendo Cars 2 The Video Game interview with John Day GoNintendo Archived from the original on 8 June 2011 Retrieved 4 October 2014 Disney Pixar Cars 2 for DS Reviews Metacritic Retrieved 2020 03 30 Cars 2 The Video Game for PC Reviews Metacritic Archived from the original on 2014 10 21 Retrieved 2014 10 07 Cars 2 The Video Game for PlayStation 3 Reviews Metacritic Archived from the original on August 30 2011 Retrieved July 25 2011 Cars 2 The Video Game for Wii Reviews Metacritic Archived from the original on 2019 02 17 Retrieved 2019 03 04 Cars 2 The Video Game for Xbox 360 Reviews Metacritic Archived from the original on August 24 2011 Retrieved July 25 2011 Disney Pixar Cars 2 for 3DS Reviews Metacritic Archived from the original on 2014 12 24 Retrieved 2014 10 07 Whitehead Dan 22 July 2011 Cars 2 Review Xbox 360 Eurogamer p 1 Archived from the original on 2011 07 31 Retrieved 2011 07 25 Whitehead Dan 22 July 2011 Cars 2 Review Xbox 360 Eurogamer p 2 Archived from the original on 2012 10 10 Retrieved 2011 07 25 a b Cork Jeff Avalanche s Latest Is A Licensed Game Worth Driving Game Informer Archived from the original on 2011 07 26 Retrieved 2011 07 19 Minotti Mike This charming mash up of mechanics from Mario Kart and Burnout will appeal to both young fans of Pixar s franchise and even a slightly older audience GamePro Archived from the original on 2011 09 15 Retrieved 2011 07 25 a b Calvert Justin Cars 2 is a colorful and varied racer that s a lot of fun to play with friends and family GameSpot Archived from the original on 2011 07 16 Retrieved 2011 07 19 a b Tanner Nicole 23 June 2011 Like Mario Kart but hate the Wii Cars 2 might be for you IGN Archived from the original on 2011 06 26 Retrieved 2011 07 19 Tanner Nicole 22 June 2011 Cars 2 The Game DS Review IGN Retrieved 21 February 2022 Hayward Andrew Cars 2 The Video Game Review Official Xbox Magazine Archived from the original on 2011 06 25 Retrieved 2011 07 25 Cowen Nick 22 July 2011 Cars 2 review The Guardian Retrieved 21 February 2022 Orry Tom 21 July 2011 Cars 2 The Video Game Review VideoGamer com Retrieved 21 February 2022 Hernandez Pedro 27 July 2011 Cars 2 The Video Game Nintendo World Report Retrieved 21 February 2022 Barnett Patrick 14 November 2011 Cars 2 The Video Game Nintendo World Report Retrieved 21 February 2022 Ported to OS X by TransGaming DS and 3DS by Firebrand Games PSP by Virtual Toys Disney Mobile Studios for iOS and Raw Thrills for the arcade Published by Sony Computer Entertainment on the PSP Disney Mobile Studios on iOS and Raw Thrills for the Arcade External links edit nbsp Video games portal Official website Portal nbsp Video games Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cars 2 The Video Game amp oldid 1219730552, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
