Fuel (2009 video game)
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| Developer(s) | Asobo Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Codemasters |
| Engine | Proprietary |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 |
| Native resolution | 720p |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| Release date(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 NA June 2, 2009 Microsoft Windows |
| Genre(s) | Racing (open world) |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E OFLC: G PEGI: 7+ |
| Media | Blu-ray Disc, DVD-9 |
| Input methods | Keyboard and mouse, gamepad |
Fuel is a racing video game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Codemasters, released on June 2 2009 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and on June 5 2009 for Microsoft Windows.[5]
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[edit] Gameplay
Fuel is an open world racing game set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by global warming, with players experiencing varying weather effects such as tornadoes and sandstorms, as well as a full day-night cycle.[5] The game world is over 5,560 square miles (14,400 km²) in size and completely free to roam. The game does not feature loading times while racing from one point to another. The player can use seventy-five different vehicles across six different classes, including bikes, ATVs, muscle cars, SUVs, buggies and trucks as well as hovercrafts.
[edit] Development
Fuel evolved from a game Asobo Studio announced in 2005, called Grand Raid Offroad.[6]
The award for largest playable area in a console game was awarded to Fuel developer Asobo Studios. Guinness World Records presented the developer with a certificate to commemorate the achievement.[7]
[edit] Multiplayer
In the console versions of Fuel (on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3), there is an online multiplayer mode for 2-16 players at once, and a co-operative online multiplayer mode supporting 2-4 players. However, there is no offline multiplayer mode.
[edit] Reception
Fuel has been met with mixed reviews, stating that while the game world is the largest in video game history, it is mostly uninteresting and empty. Many of the rewards available to be unlocked are also seen as not worth the effort and even the basic racing mechanic are sloppy with the AI winning most of the race, only to slow down towards the end to allow the player to win.[8]
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[edit] References
- ^ http://www.vg247.com/2009/05/22/fuel-delayed-to-june-5/
- ^ http://community.codemasters.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357709
- ^ http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/Driving/~r339475/Fuel/?s=fuel
- ^ http://www.vgreleases.com/pc/ReleaseDate-180279.aspx
- ^ a b Bramwell, Tom. "Codemasters unveils FUEL" (in English). EuroGamer. http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=218092. Retrieved on 2008-08-22.
- ^ Robinson, Martin (August 22, 2008). "GC 2008: Fuel Preview" (in English). IGN. http://pc.ign.com/articles/902/902046p1.html. Retrieved on 2008-08-22.
- ^ http://kotaku.com/5265942/fuel-is-the-biggest-console-game-ever
- ^ IGN: Fuel Playstation 3 Review
- ^ http://eurogamer.net/articles/fuel-review?page=1
- ^ http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/987/987212p1.html
