The driving game genre was sparse this year, though a number of high-quality yet budget-priced offerings were released--and with little fanfare. Some of these featured exciting, arcadelike gameplay, but the most impressive were those that simulated their respective motor sports realistically but still provided players with the ability to customize the game for a less exhaustively authentic experience. Unlike last year, when EA Sports dominated the driving genre, it was comforting to see a number of publishers produce successful driving games. Here are the nominees for Best Driving Game of 2001:
Nominees:
1nsane
Publisher: Codemasters
Developer: Invictus
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1nsane is the only 4x4 racing game to date that truly offers a sense of the freedom--and the chaos--found in real-life off-road racing.
4x4 EVO 2
Publisher: GodGames
Developer: Terminal Reality
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The environments are diverse and beautiful, and the races give you a real sense of throwing caution to the wind and driving like a merry madman.
Colin McRae Rally 2.0
Publisher: Codemasters
Developer: Codemasters
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Colin McRae Rally 2.0 is one of the most engrossing racing sims available.
F1 2001
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: EA Sports
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Die-hard Formula One fans need look no further than F1 2001 for the most up-to-date--visually or otherwise--F1 racing game on the market.
NASCAR Racing 4
Publisher: Sierra
Developer: Papyrus
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It is easily the finest stock car sim available and quite possibly the best racing game to date.
