IHRA Drag Racing: Multiplayer
| IHRA Drag Racing: Multiplayer | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Vir2L Studios |
| Publisher | Mforma |
| Series | IHRA Drag Racing |
| Platforms | J2ME[1] BREW[1] |
| Release | June 2003 |
| Genre | Racing[2] |
IHRA Drag Racing: Multiplayer is a 2003 video game developed by Vir2L Studios and co-published by Mforma for wireless devices.[3]
Gameplay
[edit]The player selects a car, enters a straight drag strip, revs the engine by pressing up briefly, then accelerates by tapping up and shifting with the OK button while using left and right inputs to keep the vehicle aligned; drifting into the other lane causes disqualification, hitting the wall ends the run, and crossing the finish line requires pressing OK again to deploy a parachute, with some versions also offering a shop to purchase upgrades using points earned from races.[4]
Development
[edit]IHRA Drag Racing: Multiplayer was announced in February 2003.[5] The title was co-published by Mforma with Bethesda Softworks and Vir2L Studios and Mforma was the worldwide distributor.[6] It was released in June 2003.[1]
Reception
[edit]IGN called IHRA Drag Racing: Multiplayer dull and boring.[4] Wireless Gaming Review found IHRA Drag Racing: Multiplayer to be an uninteresting gaming experience.[7]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "IHRA Drag Racing for wireless to Become first multicarrier, multiplayer wireless game for U.S. carriers". International Hot Rod Association. November 6, 2003. Archived from the original on February 18, 2004. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ "IHRA Drag Racing: Multiplayer". All Game Guide. Archived from the original on November 14, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ Freifeld, Lorri (July 1, 2003). "E3 Innovations". License Global. Archived from the original on August 19, 2003. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Buchanan, Levi (September 9, 2003). "IHRA Drag Racing Multiplayer". IGN. Archived from the original on April 17, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Mforma Partners with Vir2L Studios to Bring Exciting New Games to Wireless Devices". Vir2L Studios. February 17, 2003. Archived from the original on December 16, 2003. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Mforma announces launch of first multicarrier, multiplayer wireless game for U.S. carriers". Bethesda Softworks. November 6, 2003. Archived from the original on August 7, 2004. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- 1 2 Score, Avery (September 11, 2003). "IHRA Drag Racing: Multiplayer". Wireless Gaming Review. Archived from the original on October 2, 2003. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Official website (archived)