Post by: Nintendo Gamecube on February 15, 2003, 10:56:26 AM
Me and my friends loved this multiplayer (more than Mario Kart, in fact). We also loved the lelvels and style of racing they had. Any words of wisdom?
Post by: ThePerm on February 15, 2003, 11:02:37 AM
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Post by: JSR on February 15, 2003, 05:41:33 PM
For me it would be cooler if they used the Audi TT instead of the Beetle (the TT is my favorite car). It wouldn’t be that hard either, VW owns Audi. Well, I can always dream.
Post by: strubcube on February 15, 2003, 08:54:02 PM
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Post by: Termin8Anakin on February 16, 2003, 12:51:28 AM
Here in Australia, we have Beetle Adventure Racing 1.1
This version of BAR is actually called HSV Adventure Racing, where instead of Beetles, there were Holden HSVs. Strange.
All the tracks and music and stuff were the same, only the cars were different.
Post by: The Imperious Leader on February 16, 2003, 04:41:14 AM
I really lived the blacklight shortcut in Wicked Woods. That was one of the best alternate routes in the game.
Termin8, I've actually heard of the HSV version of the game. I remember reading all about it, although I can't seem to remember where. Hmmmm...
Post by: Mingesium on February 16, 2003, 08:56:21 AM
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Paradigm Entertainment, Inc.
Paradigm developed Pilotwings 64. On June 29, 2000, Paradigm was acquired by Infogrames.
Paradigm's GameCube games
Big Air Freestyle
SpyHunter
Beetle Adventure Racing is HSV Adventure Racing in Australia
Sales as of Dec 2002 - BEETLE ADVENTURE RACING 329,352
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 16, 2003, 12:12:43 PM
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Originally posted by: Termin8Anakin
I think it's weird how you guys talk about a BAR2.
Here in Australia, we have Beetle Adventure Racing 1.1
This version of BAR is actually called HSV Adventure Racing, where instead of Beetles, there were Holden HSVs. Strange.
All the tracks and music and stuff were the same, only the cars were different.
Why EA thought re-releasing a game with a simple swap in cars here is one of the biggest mysteries ever!
Anyway, I quite enjoyed BAR/HSVAR, I loved the shortcuts and stuff, reminded me alot of Rush.
Pity about the music though, looping two beats isn't my idea of a pumping soundtrack...
Post by: Sean on February 18, 2003, 05:32:13 PM
Speaking of bad soundtracks, Infernal--worst soundtrack ever by a great game composer: Yuzo Koshiro's "Streets of Rage 3." I can't even describe how much of me died when I played that game expecting something close to the aural bliss of SoR2.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 18, 2003, 06:44:16 PM
Seriously, is it that bad? I loved the originals soundtrack, the boss theme was one of the best things I've heard come out of the Mega Drives audio chip since Starlight Zone on Sonic!
Oh yeah, here ya go Sean;
http://remix.overclocked.org/detailmix.php?mixid=OCR00564
Remixed bliss!
Post by: Sean on February 18, 2003, 06:53:10 PM
After this, I'm going to bed. I've spent way too much time on here today. *dies*
Oh, before I go: Beetle Adventure Racing Rules!
Post by: PIAC on February 18, 2003, 09:53:08 PM
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Originally posted by: Termin8Anakin
I think it's weird how you guys talk about a BAR2.
Here in Australia, we have Beetle Adventure Racing 1.1
This version of BAR is actually called HSV Adventure Racing, where instead of Beetles, there were Holden HSVs. Strange.
All the tracks and music and stuff were the same, only the cars were different.
only the cars? what about the horrible faux australian voice that sounded like paul hogans inbread twin brother?
that was horrible
was BAR available in australia? ive only ever seen HSVAR, which i didn't like too much because of the holdens in it
, did seem like a class game however
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 19, 2003, 11:46:24 AM
In fact, BAR is considered quite rare to the likes of EB World. I've seen mint condition pre-owned copies going for $90!
Post by: Icons by Size on February 19, 2003, 03:57:10 PM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on February 19, 2003, 04:10:25 PM
Funny how it was exactly the same game.
And they put an aussie guy's voice in it?
Post by: strat on February 19, 2003, 04:41:56 PM
Post by: Nintendo Gamecube on February 19, 2003, 08:03:52 PM
And this could be a perfect oppurtunity to make some $$$ off Gamecube by releasing a sequel. From the support I see, it can't do all too bad.
Post by: PIAC on February 20, 2003, 04:23:12 AM
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Originally posted by: Termin8Anakin
Well, I've never actually played it. Just thought I should point it out. I read the review for BAR in N64 Gamer, and the next month, there was an ad for HSVAR on the back of the front cover from Harvey Norman. The next issue after that, N64 Gamer wrote a small clear-up news article about HSVAR so as it wouldn't confuse people. Some thought it was a sequel after all.
Funny how it was exactly the same game.
And they put an aussie guy's voice in it?
ooooooh yeah, and it was horrible, you would start the game and it woudl go "HSV Adventure racing, G'day" in the wankiest faux aussie voice ever, so bad it wasn't even funny
i remember that issue of n64 gamer actually
