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Sega GT 2002 is a sim racing video game published by Sega in 2002. It is the sequel to Wow Entertainment's Sega GT. Following its initial release as a retail game, it was given away on a disc with Jet Set Radio Future in specially-marked Xbox console packages. Sega released Sega GT Online for the following year, with extra cars and online functionality through Xbox Live.
| Sega GT 2002 | |
|---|---|
 North American cover art featuring a 2002 Ford GT Concept (foreground), the 1995 Ford GT90 Concept (to the right) and a 1966 Ford GT40 (background) | |
| Developer(s) | Wow Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Director(s) | Kenichi Imaeda |
| Designer(s) | Akihito Fujiwara |
| Composer(s) | Masanori Takeuchi |
| Platform(s) | Xbox |
| Release | Sega GT 2002Sega GT Online |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Game features
editThis is the only GT-style game that allows the player to select their opponents directly. Unlike the original game, there are no works cars to win anymore, even though old racing cars can still be won from races. Some prizes are "special prizes" that can only be won by doing a certain objective. The game makes use of a "damage meter" in lieu of rendered damage, but while it does not affect the handling, it will reduce the awarded prize money at the end of the race. When the player finishes the race with the car unscratched, the game will award a bonus cash prize. In turn, the player will either finish with more or less than the prize money advertised, depending on the meter. Unlike Gran Turismo, the license tests are merely timed laps, instead of separate tests focusing on specific elements of driving.
Game modes
editSega GT 2002 features several different racing game modes. The game’s career mode, also titled "Sega GT 2002", starts the player with $13,000 to buy a car to race with. Similar to Gran Turismo, the player earns money by winning races, which can then be used to upgrade their cars or buy faster ones. "Quick Battle" lets the player race against a single CPU opponent or another player, or alternatively watching two CPU opponents race. "Chronicle Mode" allows the player to race in historical cars from the 1960s and early 1970s, upgrading them over time to try to beat newer cars. "Time Attack" is a standard time trial mode where the player races for the fastest lap time on any circuit. Lastly, "Replay Studio" allows for viewing and editing of saved replays.
Online
editSega GT Online was released in Japan in 2003 and the US and Europe in 2004. It featured the addition of "over 40" new cars (now 165+) including Auto Union, Bugatti, and De Tomaso vehicles. Opel vehicles have been removed from this version, while some new tracks, new weather/time of day, new game modes such as "Gathering Mode" were added to arcade mode and "Special Time Triggered Events" for online. Unlike the regular version, it was rated T due to the unpredictable multiplayer interactions. Its cover features a Mazda RX-8.
Reception
editSega GT 2002
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 82/100[1] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Edge | 7/10[2] |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8.33/10[3] |
| Famitsu | 35/40[4] |
| Game Informer | 8.25/10[5] |
| GamePro | |
| GameRevolution | B[7] |
| GameSpot | 8.2/10[8] |
| GameSpy | |
| GameZone | 8.5/10[10] |
| IGN | 8.8/10[11] |
| Official Xbox Magazine (US) | 9.1/10[12] |
| Entertainment Weekly | A−[13] |
Sega GT 2002 received "favorable" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[1] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 35 out of 40.[4] It was nominated for GameSpot's annual "Best Driving Game on Xbox" award, which went to Rallisport Challenge.[14]
Sega GT Online
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 72/100[15] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Edge | 6/10[16] |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8.5/10[17] |
| Famitsu | 31/40[18] |
| Game Informer | 7.75/10[19] |
| GamePro | |
| GameSpot | 6.1/10[21] |
| GameSpy | |
| GameZone | 7/10[23] |
| IGN | 7/10[24] |
| Official Xbox Magazine (US) | 8.7/10[25] |
The online version received slightly more "average" reviews than the original Sega GT 2002 according to Metacritic.[15] In Japan, Famitsu also gave it a score of one eight, one seven, and two eights for a total of 31 out of 40.[18]
References
edit- ^ a b "Sega GT 2002 for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- ^ Edge staff (November 2002). "Sega GT [2002]". Edge. No. 116. Future plc.
- ^ EGM staff (October 2002). "Sega GT 2002". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 159. Ziff Davis. p. 202.
- ^ a b "Xbox – セガGT2002". Famitsu (in Japanese). Vol. 915. Enterbrain. 30 June 2006. p. 105.
- ^ Kato, Matthew (October 2002). "Sega GT 2002". Game Informer. No. 114. GameStop. p. 90. Archived from the original on November 15, 2004. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- ^ Four-Eyed Dragon (September 3, 2002). "Sega GT 2002 Review for Xbox on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 8, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- ^ Gee, Brian (September 2002). "Sega GT 2002 Review". Game Revolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on October 1, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- ^ Ajami, Amer (September 3, 2002). "Sega GT 2002 Review". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- ^ Lopez, Miguel (September 10, 2002). "GameSpy: Sega GT 2002". GameSpy. Ziff Davis. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- ^ Bedigian, Louis (September 23, 2002). "Sega GT 2002 Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on September 26, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- ^ Boulding, Aaron (August 30, 2002). "Sega GT 2002". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- ^ "Sega GT 2002". Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. October 2002. p. 110.
- ^ Brooks, Mark (October 11, 2002). "SEGA GT 2002". Entertainment Weekly. No. 677. Time Inc. p. 86. Archived from the original on June 21, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- ^ GameSpot Staff (December 30, 2002). "GameSpot's Best and Worst of 2002". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 7, 2003.
- ^ a b "Sega GT Online for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- ^ Edge staff (February 2004). "Sega GT Online". Edge. No. 133. Future plc. p. 107.
- ^ EGM staff (December 2003). "Sega GT Online". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 173. Ziff Davis. p. 228.
- ^ a b "セガGTオンライン". Famitsu (in Japanese). Vol. 785. Enterbrain. January 1, 2004.
- ^ Kato, Matthew (December 2003). "Sega GT Online". Game Informer. No. 128. GameStop. p. 170. Archived from the original on April 9, 2008. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- ^ DJ Dinobot (February 3, 2004). "Sega GT Online Review for Xbox on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 4, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- ^ Winegarner, Tyler (January 30, 2004). "Sega GT Online Review". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- ^ Lopez, Miguel (February 23, 2004). "GameSpy: Sega GT Online". GameSpy. Ziff Davis. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- ^ Surette, Tim (February 11, 2004). "Sega GT Online – XB – Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on January 25, 2009. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- ^ Goldstein, Hilary (February 9, 2004). "Sega GT Online Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- ^ "Sega GT Online". Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. December 2003. p. 93.