Volvo – The Game Explained

Volvo – The Game
Developer:	SimBin Studios
Publisher:	SimBin Studios
Platforms:	Microsoft Windows
Release:	May 26, 2009
Genre:	Sim racing
Modes:	Single-player, multiplayer

Volvo – The Game is a free racing simulation video game for Microsoft Windows, developed by SimBin Studios (later KW Studios) and released on May 26, 2009.^{[1] [2] [3]} The game was developed with the intention of showcasing the interior and exterior of Volvo cars, and as such was released free of charge.^[4]

When the game launched, Volvo organized an online competition, and the winner received a set of Pirelli tires.^[5]

Gameplay

Volvo – The Game includes six cars from Volvo and two race tracks.^[6] Cars include the Volvo C30, S60, S40, 850 and the 240 Turbo Group A.^[7] The race tracks are the Gothenburg Eco Drive Arena and Autodrome Chaika.^[8]

The player can choose between racing with other opponents or racing alone against a record time for one lap.

The game was sponsored by Pirelli, who are the in-game tire manufacturer.^[9]

Reception

The game was praised for its graphics and drivers' seat view, but criticized for only having two racing tracks.^{[10] [11] [12] [13]}

References

• Web site: 2009-12-08. Volvo - The Game, the free game that surpasses all expectations. 2021-07-12. Volvo Cars Global Newsroom. en-gb.

External links

• Official website (archived)
• Official download (archived)

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Volvo - The Game' now available for download . Motor Authority . Nelson Ireson . May 26, 2009 . June 11, 2021.
2. Web site: Goodwin. Antuan. Volvo releases free racing game. 2021-07-12. Roadshow. en.
3. Web site: 2009-05-15. Volve S40 and Volvo 850 Estate Now Star in Volvo - The Game. 2021-07-11. IGN.
4. Web site: Dumitrache. Alina. 2009-04-21. Free Volvo Racing Game to be Released. 2021-07-12. autoevolution. en.
5. Web site: Volvo The Game remporte un franc succès - Automoto. 2021-07-12. TF1. 22 June 2009. fr.
6. Web site: Brehme. Marc. Volvo - The Game: Kostenloses Rennspiel von Simbin erschienen. 2021-07-12. PC Games. 27 May 2009. de.
7. Web site: Rigo. Maurilio. Tutti possono essere piloti con "Volvo the Game". 2021-07-12. la Repubblica. it.
8. News: Barry. Keith. 2009-01-06. Volvo Racing Sim With ABS Standard. en-US. Wired. 2021-07-11.
9. Web site: 2009-06-10. Pirelli Exclusive Tyre Supplier to Volvo Video Game. 2021-07-12. Tyrepress. en-GB.
10. Web site: Klinge. Helko. Volvo - The Game. 2021-07-12. GameStar. 9 June 2009. de.
11. Web site: Matěna. Vojtěch. Volvo – The Game. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100508001411/http://www.hrej.cz/plne-hry-zdarma/simulator/zavodni/volvo-the-game/. 2010-05-08. 2021-07-12. HREJ.cz. cs.
12. Web site: frAG. Рецензия на игру Volvo: Шведское качество. Absolute Games. ru. 2021-07-12.
13. Volvo – The Game. Giochi per il mio computer. 2021-07-12. 118. 158.