Asphalt: Urban GT

Asphalt: Urban GT
European cover art featuring the Lamborghini Murciélago
Developer(s)Gameloft
Publisher(s)
Director(s)
  • Stanislas Dewavrin Edit this on Wikidata
Producer(s)Philippe Laurens
Designer(s)Guillaume Descamps, Stanislas Dewavrin
Programmer(s)David Nicolier
SeriesAsphalt
Platform(s)N-Gage
Nintendo DS
J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition)
BREW
ReleaseN-Gage
  • NA: November 15, 2004
Nintendo DS
  • NA: November 21, 2004
  • AU: February 24, 2005
  • EU: March 11, 2005
  • JP: June 30, 2005
J2ME
  • NA: December 2, 2004
BREW
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single player, multiplayer

Asphalt: Urban GT is a 2004 arcade-style racing video game developed and published by Gameloft, known as the first title of the Asphalt series. It was released in November 2004[1][2] for the Nokia N-Gage and the Nintendo DS,[3] making it one of the Nintendo DS launch titles. Mobile phone versions on J2ME and BREW were also released.

The game features manufacturer licensed cars and takes place in locations modeled after real-world counterparts. Gameplay features a nitro mechanic and allows drifting, and alongside standard races against opponents there are also modes such as cop chases.[4] The DS version has support for wireless multiplayer with up to four opponents.[4] Asphalt: Urban GT received mixed to favorable reviews; it was succeeded by Asphalt: Urban GT 2 in 2005.

Gameplay

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Gameplay screenshot (Nintendo DS)

Asphalt: Urban GT sports nine tracks modelled after real-world locations such as Paris, New York City, Miami, Las Vegas, Cuba, Bogota, Chernobyl, Hong Kong and Texas Motor Speedway. The game's 23 cars are licensed from 14 real manufacturers such as Lamborghini, Hummer, Volkswagen, Nissan, Ford (Shelby), Audi, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Lotus, Morgan, TVR, Chevrolet, Saleen, and others including some of the fictional in-game manufacturers, and can be enhanced with over 30 add-ons. Game modes include instant play, road challenge, free race, time attack, and cop chase. In cop chase, the player takes the role of the police attempting to arrest the other racers.[5]

The game takes advantage of the DS's support for 3D graphics, while showing unaccelerated N-Gage's power to match DS's graphics, showing the action from three camera angles. The bottom screen of the DS is utilized to provide strategic tips and player info.

Reception

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The N-Gage version received "favorable" reviews, while the DS version received "mixed" reviews, according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[21][22] In Japan, Famitsu gave the latter version a score of one six and three sevens for a total of 27 out of 40.[8]

It received a runner-up position in GameSpot's 2004 "Best N-Gage Game" award category, losing to Colin McRae Rally 2005.[23]

References

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  1. ^ "Asphalt: Urban GT". GameSpot. 2019-05-04. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  2. ^ "Asphalt: Urban GT". Eurogamer.net. Archived from the original on 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  3. ^ "Asphalt: Urban GT". IGN. Archived from the original on 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  4. ^ a b c Davis, Ryan (November 19, 2004). "Asphalt: Urban GT Review (DS)". GameSpot. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  5. ^ Davis, Ryan (November 19, 2004). "Asphalt: Urban GT Review (DS)". GameSpot. Archived from the original on January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  6. ^ EGM staff (February 2005). "Asphalt Urban GT (DS)". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 188. p. 114.
  7. ^ Bramwell, Tom (April 4, 2005). "Asphalt Urban GT (DS)". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on September 30, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  8. ^ a b Khalid-S (June 22, 2005). "this week Famitsu Reviews". NeoGAF. Retrieved January 28, 2016.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ Four-Eyed Dragon (November 25, 2004). "Asphalt Urban GT Review for DS on GamePro.com". GamePro. Archived from the original on February 12, 2005. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  10. ^ Dodson, Joe (December 13, 2004). "Asphalt Urban GT Review (DS)". Game Revolution. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  11. ^ Score, Avery (February 4, 2005). "Asphalt: Urban GT Review (Mobile)". GameSpot. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  12. ^ Davis, Ryan (November 16, 2004). "Asphalt: Urban GT Review (N-Gage)". GameSpot. Archived from the original on November 8, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  13. ^ Kosak, Dave (December 22, 2004). "GameSpy: Asphalt: Urban GT (DS)". GameSpy. Archived from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  14. ^ Bedigian, Louis (November 28, 2004). "Asphalt: Urban GT - NDS - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on February 10, 2009. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  15. ^ Harris, Craig (November 19, 2004). "Asphalt: Urban GT (NDS)". IGN. Archived from the original on March 14, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  16. ^ Buchanan, Levi (December 10, 2004). "Asphalt: Urban GT (Cell)". IGN. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  17. ^ "Asphalt Urban GT". Nintendo Power. Vol. 188. February 2005. p. 114.
  18. ^ "Asphalt: Urban GT for DS". GameRankings. Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  19. ^ "Asphalt: Urban GT for Mobile". GameRankings. Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  20. ^ "Asphalt: Urban GT for N-Gage". GameRankings. Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  21. ^ a b "Asphalt: Urban GT for DS Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on August 27, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  22. ^ a b "Asphalt: Urban GT (ngage: 2004): Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on September 13, 2008. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  23. ^ The GameSpot Editors (January 5, 2005). "Best and Worst of 2004". GameSpot. Archived from the original on March 7, 2005. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
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