Difference between revisions of "4x4 Evolution"

From Sega Retro
(18 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown)
Line 3: Line 3:
 
| publisher=[[Gathering of Developers]]
 
| publisher=[[Gathering of Developers]]
 
| developer=[[Terminal Reality]]
 
| developer=[[Terminal Reality]]
 +
| licensor=[[Chevrolet]], [[Dodge]], [[Ford]], [[GMC]], [[Lexus]], [[Mitsubishi]], [[Nissan]], [[Toyota]]
 
| system=[[Sega Dreamcast]]
 
| system=[[Sega Dreamcast]]
 
| sounddriver=
 
| sounddriver=
Line 9: Line 10:
 
| genre=Racing
 
| genre=Racing
 
| releases={{releasesDC
 
| releases={{releasesDC
−
| dc_date_us=2000-10-10
+
| dc_date_us=2000-10-31{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20001109202600/http://www.ebworld.com/ebx/categories/newReleases/morenr-DC.asp}}<!--2000-11-01{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20020702112921/http://www.sega.com:80/games/dreamcast/post_dreamcastgame.jhtml?PRODID=430}}-->
 
| dc_code_us=T-41903N
 
| dc_code_us=T-41903N
−
| dc_rrp_us=49.99{{fileref|ODCM US 10.pdf|page=102}}
+
| dc_rrp_us=49.99{{magref|odmus|10|102}}<!--39.99{{magref|gamepro|148|104}}-->
 +
| dc_rating_us=e
 
}}
 
}}
−
| esrb=e
+
| otherformats={{NonSega|Mac|PS2|PC}}
 +
| properties={{Properties|DC|wince}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', also known as '''''4x4 Evo''''', is a racing game for [[Sega Dreamcast]] as well as PC and Macintosh released in 2000 by [[Gathering of Developers]] and developed [[Terminal Reality]].
 
{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', also known as '''''4x4 Evo''''', is a racing game for [[Sega Dreamcast]] as well as PC and Macintosh released in 2000 by [[Gathering of Developers]] and developed [[Terminal Reality]].
 +
 +
[[Take 2 Interactive]] were set to publish a PAL version in December 2000 (at £39.99 in the UK){{magref|dcuk|18|60}} but no such version materialised.
 +
 +
==Gameplay==
 +
===Vehicles===
 +
{{InfoTable|
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Chevrolet Blazer LS 2-Dr
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Chevrolet Blazer LT 4-Dr
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ext Cab
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Chevrolet Suburban K1500
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Dodge Dakoat Club Cab
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Dodge Durango SLT
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Ford Excursion Ltd
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Ford Expedition
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Ford Explorer Sport
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Ford Explorer Sport Trac
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Ford F0259 Lariat SuperCab
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=GMC Jimmy SLT 4-Dr
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Ext Cab
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=GMC Yukon XL 1500
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Lexus LX 470
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Lexus RX300
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Mitsubushi Montero Ltd
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Nissan Pathfinder XE
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Nissan Xterra XE
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Toyota RAV4 4-Dr
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Toyota Tacoma Xtracab V6
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Toyota Tundra SR5 Access
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Tracks===
 +
{{InfoTable|
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Arctic Wasteland
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Arizona
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Bayou Flats
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Black Gold
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Construction Junction
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Crazy 2000
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Farm Road 109
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Final Destination
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Laguna del Sol
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Motocross
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Restricted Area
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Salvage Wasteland
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Silverton Pass
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Treasure Bay
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Truck Stop 101
 +
| image=
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
−
It is notable for allowing online play between all three versions at the same time, and is one of the few online-enabled games that can still be played online in the present. This Dreamcast version was a North American exclusive, despite it being advertised on European magazine ads as well as mentioned on the region's boxes of the PC and Mac releases. The Online portion of the game is still online via Private Servers and can be used with the [[DreamPi]].{{ref|http://www.dreamcastlive.net/games.html}}
+
It is notable for allowing online play between all three versions at the same time, and is one of the few online-enabled games that can still be played online in the present. This Dreamcast version was a North American exclusive, despite it being advertised on European magazine ads as well as mentioned on the region's boxes of the PC and Mac releases.
  
 
===Sequels and re-releases===
 
===Sequels and re-releases===
Line 30: Line 239:
 
|{{gitem|DrivingGames DC FR PrintAdvert.jpg|FR print advert}}
 
|{{gitem|DrivingGames DC FR PrintAdvert.jpg|FR print advert}}
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
−
|EGM US 134.pdf|egm|134|16-17
+
|egm|134|16-17
 
}}
 
}}
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
−
|GamePro US 145.pdf|gamepro|145|163
+
|gamepro|145|163
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
 +
{{ratings|DC}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=Dreamcast
 
| console=Dreamcast
Line 48: Line 258:
 
| inlay=4x4evolution dc us inlay.jpg
 
| inlay=4x4evolution dc us inlay.jpg
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Technical information==
 +
{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}}
 +
===ROM dump status===
 +
{{romtable|
 +
{{rom|DC|sha1=|md5=|crc32=|size=|date=|source=GD-ROM (US)|comments=|quality=|prototype=}}
 +
{{rom|DC|sha1=|md5=|crc32=|size=|date=2001-01-09|source=GD-R|comments=|quality=|prototype=yes}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==External links==
 +
* Sega of America webpage: [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.sega.com:80/games/dreamcast/post_dreamcastgame.jhtml?PRODID=430 Dreamcast]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references/>
 
<references/>
 +
 +
{{4x4EvoOmni}}

Revision as of 14:50, 1 December 2023

n/a

4x4evo title.png

4x4 Evolution
System(s): Sega Dreamcast
Publisher: Gathering of Developers
Developer:
Licensor: Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota
Peripherals supported: Dreamcast Keyboard, Dreamcast Modem, Race Controller, Visual Memory Unit, Dreamcast VGA Box
Genre: Racing

















Number of players: 1-4
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Dreamcast
US 		$49.9949.99[2] T-41903N
ESRB: Everyone
Non-Sega versions

This teeny-tiny article needs some work. You can help us by expanding it.

4x4 Evolution, also known as 4x4 Evo, is a racing game for Sega Dreamcast as well as PC and Macintosh released in 2000 by Gathering of Developers and developed Terminal Reality.

Take 2 Interactive were set to publish a PAL version in December 2000 (at £39.99 in the UK)[3] but no such version materialised.

Gameplay

Vehicles

Chevrolet Blazer LS 2-Dr
Chevrolet Blazer LT 4-Dr
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ext Cab
Chevrolet Suburban K1500
Dodge Dakoat Club Cab
Dodge Durango SLT
Ford Excursion Ltd
Ford Expedition
Ford Explorer Sport
Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew
Ford F0259 Lariat SuperCab
GMC Jimmy SLT 4-Dr
GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Ext Cab
GMC Yukon XL 1500
Lexus LX 470
Lexus RX300
Mitsubushi Montero Ltd
Nissan Pathfinder XE
Nissan Xterra XE
Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport
Toyota RAV4 4-Dr
Toyota Tacoma Xtracab V6
Toyota Tundra SR5 Access

Tracks

Arctic Wasteland
Arizona
Bayou Flats
Black Gold
Construction Junction
Crazy 2000
Farm Road 109
Final Destination
Laguna del Sol
Motocross
Restricted Area
Salvage Wasteland
Silverton Pass
Treasure Bay
Truck Stop 101

History

It is notable for allowing online play between all three versions at the same time, and is one of the few online-enabled games that can still be played online in the present. This Dreamcast version was a North American exclusive, despite it being advertised on European magazine ads as well as mentioned on the region's boxes of the PC and Mac releases.

Sequels and re-releases

It was followed by 4x4 EVO 2 in 2001, although this did not reach Dreamcast.

Magazine articles

Main article: 4x4 Evolution/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

DrivingGames DC FR PrintAdvert.jpg
FR print advert
DrivingGames DC FR PrintAdvert.jpg
Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #134: "September 2000" (2000-08-08)
Logo-pdf.svg
Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in GamePro (US) #145: "October 2000" (2000-xx-xx)
Logo-pdf.svg

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
576 Konzol (HU)
81
[4]
Ação Games (BR)
65
[5]
Click! (PL)
73
[6]
DC-UK (UK) PAL
40
[3]
Dreamcast Magazine (UK) PAL
66
[7]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
60
[8]
Fun Generation (DE) PAL
74
[9]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
80
[10]
Game Station (UK) PAL
80
[11]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
86
[12]
Gamers' Republic (US) NTSC-U
83
[13]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
64
[14]
Neo Plus (PL)
70
[15]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
50
[16]
Official Dreamcast Magazine (UK) PAL
60
[17]
Official Dreamcast Magazine (US) NTSC-U
60
[2]
Video Games (DE) PAL
63
[18]
Sega Dreamcast
 68
Based on
17 reviews

4x4 Evolution

Dreamcast, US
4x4Evolution DC US Box Back.jpg4x4Evolution DC US Box Front.jpg
Cover
4x4Evolution DC US Disc.jpg
Disc
4x4evolution dc us manual.pdf
Manual
4x4evolution dc us inlay.jpg
Inlay

Technical information

Main article: 4x4 Evolution/Technical information.

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Dreamcast
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
GD-ROM (US)
Sega Dreamcast
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
2001-01-09 GD-R Page

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://www.ebworld.com/ebx/categories/newReleases/morenr-DC.asp (Wayback Machine: 2000-11-09 20:26)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Official Dreamcast Magazine, "Holiday 2000" (US; 2000-11-28), page 102
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 DC-UK, "January 2001" (UK; 2000-12-14), page 60
  4. ↑ 576 Konzol, "December 2000" (HU; 2000-xx-xx), page 44
  5. ↑ Ação Games, "Janeiro 2001" (BR; 200x-xx-xx), page 37
  6. ↑ Click!, "23/2000" (PL; 2000-11-09), page 32
  7. ↑ Dreamcast Magazine, "No. 19" (UK; 2001-02-22), page 62
  8. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "February 2001" (US; 2001-01-09), page 131
  9. ↑ Fun Generation, "01/2001" (DE; 2000-12-20), page 66
  10. ↑ GamePro, "January 2001" (US; 200x-xx-xx), page 104
  11. ↑ Game Station (UK) (+0:00)
  12. ↑ Game Informer, "December 2000" (US; 2000-1x-xx), page 128
  13. ↑ Gamers' Republic, "November 2000" (US; 2000-xx-xx), page 74
  14. ↑ MAN!AC, "02/2001" (DE; 2001-01-03), page 80
  15. ↑ Neo Plus, "Grudzień 2000" (PL; 2000-xx-xx), page 56
  16. ↑ Next Generation, "February 2001" (US; 2001-01-18), page 76
  17. ↑ Official Dreamcast Magazine, "February 2001" (UK; 2001-01-04), page 64
  18. ↑ Video Games, "01/2001" (DE; 2000-12-06), page 93


4x4 Evolution

4x4evo title.png

Main page | Comparisons | Hidden content | Development | Magazine articles | Video coverage | Reception | Technical information | Bootlegs


Sega Dreamcast
Prototypes: 2001-01-09
Retrieved from "https://segaretro.org/index.php?title=4x4_Evolution&oldid=940447"