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Cross Racing Championship 2005

Available: now
Platform: PC CD-ROM
Developer: Invictus Games
Genre: Auto Race
ESRB Rating: Everyone
Multiplayer: Y


Game Experience May Change During Online Play

Utilizing the next generation Invictus Engine with advanced real-time physics, Cross Racing Championship 2005 lets you experience the thrills of high-speed on-road and off-road racing over a wide variety of track surfaces.

CRC 2005 lets you contest over 60 races across six distinct environments, ranging from icy mountains to lush countryside to parched deserts to sandy beaches.

CRC 2005 features single and multiplier action, along with realistic real-time damage and stunning graphics.

CRC 2005 vehicles are fully user-customizable, both in appearance and performance, using an intuitive and powerful interface.

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> FEATURES

Artificial Intelligence (AI):
• AI drivers can learn the tracks to offer a realistic and continually challenging race experience.
• AI drivers react emotionally and may become angry or afraid, creating unpredictability like real human drivers.

3D Engine:
• Bump mapping, specular highlights and animated textures.
• Real-time environment mapping.
• High-dynamic-range imaging.
• Flare and glow effects.
• Pixel shader water reflection for lakes, rivers, ponds and waterfalls.
• Motion blur and noise effects.
• Automatic contrast balancing.

Physics:
• Incredibly accurate handling system is 100% simulation.
• Real-time damage system.
• Dynamic modeling of tires, surfaces and aerodynamics— no cheat forces.

Graphics:
• Highly detailed vehicle interiors, particle effects and car components, including articulated suspension systems and glowing disc brakes.
• Detailed and living environments.
• “TV-style” replay mode.

Game play:
• Multiple game play modes include single-player, multi-player and a non-linear career mode.
• Special “hot seat” mode allows remote players to ride along.

> SYSTEM SPECS

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP
Pentium IV 1.4 GHz or AMD 1.4 GHz CPU
256MB Ram (512MB for Windows XP)
700 MB of free hard drive space
NVIDIA GeForce 2 MX 400 or ATI Radeon 8500
DirectX 9.0 Compatible Sound card

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
Pentium IV 2.2 GHz or AMD 2.2 GHz CPU
512MB Ram
700 MB of free hard drive space
NVIDIA 4200, 4600, 5600 or better
or ATI RADEON 9500 or better
DirectX 9.0 Compatible Sound card
Internet connection for Multi-player