Volvo – The Game | |
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Developer(s) | SimBin Development Team |
Publisher(s) | SimBin Studios |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
Release | May 26, 2009 |
Genre(s) | Sim racing |
Mode(s) | 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 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]
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]
The game was praised for its graphics and drivers' seat view, but criticised for only having two racing tracks. [10] [11] [12] [13]