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4x4 EVO is a video game developed by Terminal Reality for the Windows, Macintosh, PlayStation 2 and Dreamcast platforms. It is the first console game to have cross-platform online play where Dreamcast, Macintosh and PC versions of the game appear online at the same time. The game can use maps created by users to download onto a hard drive, and surprisingly a VMU. This has created crowded GameSpy servers, and more players. All games are similar in quality and gameplay although the online systems feature a mode to customize the players' own truck and use it online.

Graphics

4x4 EVO's graphics are impressive. All of the 16 free-roaming tracks are completely unique, and they all have their own texture set, branching paths, and set of shortcuts. If players stick to the beaten path, they will find themselves at the bottom of the leader board in no time. Off-track events - such as bulldozers working in construction areas and planes taking flight at an airport - take place regularly. On one track, following a soaring hang glider leads players to a major shortcut. The textures have 70 trucks that are nicely detailed. When players catch air, the suspensions unfold, only to be compacted upon impact. In the replays, the players' driver can be seen cranking the steering wheel from one side to another - perfectly in tune with their controller commands. The environmental effects for weather are usually believable, but the fog seems a bit too thick to be realistic. Polygon tearing and texture flickering are not a problem, but it's hard to overlook the significant draw-in that occurs on several tracks. Overall, 4x4 Evolution features a nice clean look without appearing overly barren.

Gameplay

Gameplay features off-road racing of over 70 licensed truck manufacturers. Modes featured in the game were a Career Mode, Online Mode, Map editor and versus mode. The career mode is the most important part of the game to feature a way to buy better cars similar to the Gran Turismo series.

Sequel

4x4 EVO 2
has been later released on Xbox, GameCube and Windows. It features larger maps, denser terrain, and players can drive anywhere.

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