Enthusia Professional Racing

Enthusia steps away from the norm in the racing genre, opting to focus on the driving experience rather than the time spent "under the hood." Winning will...
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6.9
good
 

Game Overview

Enthusia steps away from the norm in the racing genre, opting to focus on the driving experience rather than the time spent "under the hood." Winning will require superior driving ability, establishing Enthusia as a true racer for driving enthusiasts who appreciate the details of car physics, performance and motion. The realism of the game is bolstered by the innovative and proprietary Visual Gravity System which conveys a true sense of G-forces experienced by high-speed driving and maneuvering around a race track. This innovative feature is a first for the racing genre and gives gamers the ability to see and "feel" the pressure exerted on a car during racing.

The Good

Great-looking car models, Challenging driving physics, Interesting twist on the drive and collect formula.

The Bad

Ugly menus, Rear-wheel-drive cars are basically unplayable.

The Bottom Line

It's not about how much time you spend under the hood. It's all about your skills behind the wheel. Experience hundreds of vintage and modern vehicles from the world's top manufacturers as you work your way up from amateur to the top professional driver. As in the real world, Enthusia Professional Racing emphasizes pure driving skill and ensures that winning is a result of ability rather than how much time and money has been spent tuning your car.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
74/100
score

While the game's touchy driving model and overly complex career mode won't appeal to everyone, Enthusia is a worthy game for those looking for something different in the four-wheel genre.

GameZone review logo
69/100
score

Bad weather conditions are unnecessary for Enthusia. The controls are either stiff and awkward, or overly slippery.

IGN review logo
72/100
score

If the driving had been left alone with just a focus on racing the different courses and scrapped the calendar and the Enthu Points this would have been an easier title to digest. With a fully analog control scheme it could've even been quite good.

Game Features

Enthusia Professional Racing Released for PS2 Konami's First Authentic Driving Game Launches on the PlayStation 2

Game Specs

Controllers
Analog Control, Pressure Sensitive, Vibration Function

Memory
480 kb

 

Modes
Practice, Simultaneous, Time Trial, Tournament, Versus

 
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:5/3/2005
Publisher:Konami
Developer:Konami Studios
Genre:Racing
ESRB Rating:--
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
6.9
Gameplay
6.9
Graphics
7.9
Sound
7
Concept
8.5
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
OVERALL
6.9/10

Recent Customer Reviews

I May Be The Only Person Who Likes This Game

I thought Enthusia was a fun and entertaining game that tries to do things differently in the racing...
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Published 2351 days ago by Shaunpm60

Gran Turismo For People Who Hate Gran Turismo - Enthusia Professional Racing

If I could only equip my shotgun I could blow up these damn psycho drivers...but then this isn't...
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Published 2516 days ago by awoolcott

Not too Enthuiastic for Enthusia

With a physics engine that demands precise control, Enthusia is just lacking in fun.
Published 2550 days ago by JFrink26

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