Filename: 4D530084
Name: Volvo: Drive for Life
Rating: 5.7
Release Year: 01 Dec 2005
Developer: Climax
Publisher: Climax
Genre: Driving, Racing, GT / Street
Players: 1
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Volvo: Drive For Life is a rather interesting game, for one whose primary purpose is that as an advertisment for Volvo's current product line. Volvo, an auto maker that has until recently, been largely ignored in the realm of racing games, suddenly has found its more recent (and uncharacteristically streamlined) vehicles in a number of racing titles such as Forza Motorsport, Rallisport Challenge 2, and Gran Turismo 4 (which contains the unexpected inclusion of a 1988 Volvo 240 GLT station wagon). Therefore, it is not so surprising to see Volvo turn up with its own videogame on one hand. On the other... how did Volvo, of all companies, decided to do such a thing? Luckily, for Volvo's sake, this game isn't a complete disappointment at all. The control, despite not being able to be configured to the user's tastes, is solid, and rather reminiscent of Sega Rally, if only a little tighter and realistic on the roads. This is crucial, as the driving exercises placed in this game have an emphasis on precision (and at times, Volvo's benchmark safety). While you won't have to sit at your desk and figure out what the exact turning apex of each car you use will be, the vehicle-specific exercises will give novice to intermediate drivers a work-out.
