Ultimate Race Pro Explained

Developer:	Kalisto Entertainment
Publisher:	MicroProse
Platforms:	Microsoft Windows
Genre:	Racing
Modes:	Single-player, multiplayer

Ultimate Race Pro (stylized as Ultim@te Race Pro) is a racing video game, which was created by Kalisto Entertainment, developed in 1997, and published by MicroProse, and released in 1998. It was bundled with PowerVR boards.^[1]

Gameplay

The game allows a selection of 16 cars, 6 tracks, and weather choices. People can play individually, versus the computer, or multiplayer. When playing against the PC (8 opponents), players can choose between easy, normal, and hard difficulty.

Development

The game was showcased at E3 1997.^[2]

Critical reception

The game received favorable reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. Next Generation called it "a great experience for all PC race drivers."

The game sold over 1 million units worldwide.^[3]

External links

• Official website
• Ultim@te Race Pro on 3dgamers.com

Notes and References

1. NG Alphas: Kalisto. Next Generation. Imagine Media. 34. October 1997. 96. December 23, 2020.
2. Web site: Kalisto Rolls Out E3 Lineup [date mislabeled as "April 26, 2000"]]. Lee. Helen. June 16, 1997. GameSpot. Fandom. https://web.archive.org/web/19990503021458/http://headline.gamespot.com/news/97_06/16_calisto/index.html. May 3, 1999. live. September 7, 2023.
3. Web site: Skybridge and Kalisto At Geneva Telecom 99. January 25, 2000. Kalisto Entertainment. https://web.archive.org/web/20001102181159/http://www.kalisto.com/data/press/KALISTO_PRUS_20000124.pdf. November 2, 2000. dead. May 16, 2022.