C3 Racing
Racing game with split-screen and 31 tracks worldwide.
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C3 Racing, released in Britain as Max Power Racing as a tie-in to the Max Power magazine, is a racing video game first released in December 1998. Developed by Eutechnyx and published by Infogrames Multimedia for the PlayStation, it is the follow-up to 1997's Total Drivin. The game allows the player to race in 11 locations around the world in a variety of licensed sports cars.
- Developer
- Eutechnyx
- Publisher
- Infogrames Multimedia
- Platform
- PlayStation
- Release
- December 1998
- Genre
- Racing
- Alternate Title (UK)
- Max Power Racing
- Alternate Title (North America)
- TNN Motorsports Hardcore TR
Lore & Background
C3 Racing features both one- and two-player split-screen modes. In Arcade mode, the player races on all 31 tracks, unlocking more powerful cars after every two victories. The game begins with the player choosing to race in either Africa or Peru, starting with a Nissan Micra or a Renault Clio. These two tangents unlock separate sets of countries: finishing first in Africa unlocks China, then Indonesia, then the US, then Brazil; finishing first in Peru unlocks Rome, then Norway, then Monaco, then the United Kingdom. After unlocking all GTI-class cars, the choice shifts to High Performance Class. Completing all 31 tracks allows racing on reversed versions of all tracks. Championship mode offers four classes with pre-determined circuits.
Reader's Guide
C3 Racing is notable for its branching unlock system and its multiple regional re-releases. In North America, ASC Games rethemed and renamed it TNN Motorsports Hardcore TR, replacing the licensed cars and relocating tracks to locations within the United States while keeping similar menus. Critical reception was mixed: British magazine Play rated it 75%, praising the cars, handling, and track scenery but criticizing the graphics and plain-looking licensed cars. Pete Wilton of the Official UK PlayStation Magazine gave it 7 out of 10, calling it 'unfinished' and noting blocky, badly drawn cars. German magazine MANiAC rated it 76%, while French magazine Joypad gave C3 Racing 5 out of 10, stating it brings nothing new to the genre. JeuxVideo.com rated it 15 out of 20, calling it a 'good racing game that has the advantage of being very fast.' The game competed with contemporary titles such as TOCA 2: Touring Cars, Gran Turismo, and Colin McRae Rally.
Did You Know?
- The game was released in Britain as Max Power Racing as a tie-in to Max Power magazine.
- In North America, it was rethemed and renamed TNN Motorsports Hardcore TR by publisher ASC Games.
- The game features 31 tracks and 11 locations worldwide.
- Players start with either a Nissan Micra or a Renault Clio depending on the chosen tangent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C3 Racing?
C3 Racing is a PlayStation racing game released in December 1998, developed by Eutechnyx and published by Infogrames Multimedia. It serves as a sequel to the 1997 title Total Drivin and lets players drive licensed sports cars across 31 tracks located around the globe.
What is C3 Racing called in the UK?
In Britain the game was marketed under the name Max Power Racing, a title chosen to tie in with the Max Power motoring magazine.
Who made C3 Racing?
Eutechnyx handled the development, while Infogrames Multimedia took on the publishing role for the PlayStation release.
What game is C3 Racing a follow-up to?
It is the direct successor to Total Drivin, which shipped in 1997, carrying forward Eutechnyx's arcade-style racing formula.
Does C3 Racing support local multiplayer?
Yes, the game includes a split-screen mode so two players can race against each other on the same console.
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