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| Monaco Grand Prix | 
 enlarge | Buy New: $6.10
Buy New/Used from $1.65
Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 13 reviews)
Sales Rank: 20052
Category: Video Games
Publisher: UBI Soft
Studio: UBI Soft
Manufacturer: UBI Soft
Label: UBI Soft
Platform: Sega Dreamcast
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 26001
UPC: 008888260011
EAN: 0008888260011
ASIN: B00002970D
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Editorial Review
Driving games sure have come a long way since the 1982 classic arcade hit Pole Position and, with true-to-life graphics, Monaco Grand Prix for the Dreamcast races ahead of the competition. Based on one of the world's oldest and toughest races, this impressive game features an innovative four-point physics engine to monitor and control, as well as the ability to go head-to-head against a friend or the computer. Choose from 22 racers on a variety of skill levels, and three gaming modes. The arcade mode lets you choose from a single race or a championship rally, as well as time attack and free run options. The simulation mode brings real-life conditions (such as weather, car damage, and lighting) to the racing action. If you race in competition, there are 12 circuits to conquer, including the Monaco Grand Prix. A retro mode allows you to race vintage '50s cars on an older track. While Monaco Grand Prix sports stunning graphics, some players may get bored with the high number of laps required to complete a race. This is also a difficult game to master. In the early stages of gameplay, many players will spend a lot of time running on the grass or crashing into the track walls. --Carrie Bell Pros: - Unique retro race level
- Pit stops are very realistic
- Cars and tracks modeled to Grand Prix specifications
Cons: - Controls are more difficult without an optional steering wheel controller
- Novice drivers may find some races too difficult
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Not So Great February 8, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Grand Prix is not that great, even for a driving sim. I used to work at Sega as a game tester, and spent countless hours testing this title. As a racing game, it's subpar. As a sim, I'd say it was average. Yes, there is a learning curve and it does take a while to get a handle on the game (especially when using the standard controller), but it's not worth the effort because the game is boring. The soundtrack is lame (possibly with the exception of the German track), and once you do master the tracks and levels, there's still no sense of satisfaction. If you want a challenge and don't mind the static gameplay, this is probably an ideal title for you. If you want something easier and more dynamic, I suggest TNN Motorsports Hardcore Heat, Tokyo Xtreme, Suzuki Alstare Extreme, or Metropolis Street Racer.
 disapointing March 31, 2001
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased a used copy of Monico Grand Prix and was very satisfied with the service provided for buying used games. However this version was not compatible for use with my Sega racing wheel, and the Sega people were unwilling or unable to help me configure my racing wheel with the game. Be careful about compatibility when you purchase used games! Playing a racing game with a regular control is a real bummer.Terry Moore
it`s OKAY and nothing more to this Cheater..........! February 7, 2001
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I`m a frequent gamer of Formula 1 games.i played it since 1998.Then it was Playstation,now it`s Dreamcast version of it.First of all,when i purchased this game for almost ... in India,i thought it would bring some cool stuff ,better than the Playstation`s.When i saw the Intro,i was fascinated and thought that the game would also be presented in the same style as Dreamcast is a 128bit game system.But when it came to sitting in the Driver`s Cockpit,i was rather Dissapointed.yes,true.But i don`t know how some friends gave such backing up to this LOSER game in all of the reviews i`ve read so far.Perhaps i`m the only person to have given bad criticism to this SO CALLED non-recognised game.In my view the UBI Soft owners should have done much better improvements to the non-recognised cars other than the same Ferrari`s Scarlet colour and the McLaren`s Silver colour.All and all i`ve been decieved and been robbed a whole amount of ...- Rs,(indian currency,means a huge to common indians)from the creators of this game.so,for the intro and sound effects i give 2 stars to this game
 A very good F-1 simulation, but a few weak spots included. November 4, 2000
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I must say, even if Monaco Grand Prix is not endorsed by the FIA, it's still a very good simulation. Although if you are a novice, I would recommend staying with the arcade mode. It may not be as realistic compared to Simulation mode, but it's also a lot easier and not as many bells and whistles. The courses do not have their real names, but are by the country that they're located in, except for Monaco. Once you change from Arcade to Simulation mode, there's a major change. It gives you a lot more options to make the game feel more realistic, and is also a lot more difficult in control. In real life Formula 1, 1 slight mistake could cause major trouble. Monaco Grand Prix does an excellent job of that, so if you make even the slightest mistake on one of the curves, you could completely spin out. The pro is that it gives you the feeling of realistic Formula 1 racing, but the con would be that sometimes novices could get very frustrated with it losing control very frequently and spinning out. Without any question, the graphics are exceptional. The same thing goes for the track designs and layouts (Except for the names). A lot of excellent detail on the design. As for Retro mode, if you like to see the old days of Formula 1 and their courses, it's worth a look. I usually don't play Retro mode that much. The drivers are a con. All of them are fictional and include no real drivers. And some car manufactuers are left out, too. I usually like to race with someone that is a real driver, but I can work with fictional. I would recommend this to people who have had at least some experience with Formula 1 simulations, or for novices who don't mind a challenge (Unless you play Arcade Mode). It's still a very good racing simulation, overall and worth buying. Or another simulation I would recommend would be F-1 World Grand Prix.
 This is sweet! October 4, 2000
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the best racing game ive ever played. As the other reviewers have said, it is a simulator. You almost have to be a race engineer to set up the cars before the races. If that sounds like too much hold on because you can also play an arcade mode which lets you race without a high difficulty as well as not worrying about the car setup. So really this game offers the best of both worlds, simulator and arcade. It also has a retro car series which I think is just as fun as the new cars. This is a good one, im glad I bought it.
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