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Cars is a multiplatform video game based on the Pixar film of the same name, released in 2006 and 2007 by THQ for the GBA, GameCube, DS, and Wii. The game's music is composed by Bruno Coon. The game launched a series of titles based on Cars, independent of the actual movies, with the first sequel being Cars: Mater-National Championship.
Gameplay[]
The console versions of the game are set in the fictional town of Radiator Springs, where it takes place after the movie. The player must compete in 19 road races, 8 mini-games, and 5 piston cup races to help Lightning McQueen win his first Piston Cup. The player must compete in 13 races, as well as 5 boss races, to help Lightning McQueen force the Delinquent Road Hazards gang to depart Radiator Springs early. The game takes place in a open world in the vein of Need for Speed, Grand Theft Auto and Midnight Club and features ten playable characters from the film, all voiced by the original voice talent. The game also features a number of minigames and items for the player to collect.
Plot[]
The plot takes place after the movie.
Playable Characters[]
- Lightning
- Mater
- Sally
- Doc
- Ramone
- Flo
- Sheriff
- Chick Hicks
- Wingo
- Darrell Cartrip
- King
- Count Spatula
- Luigi
- Boost
- DJ
Non-playable Characters[]
- Guido
- Mack
- Sarge
- Fillmore
- Lizzie
- Mia
- Tia
- Snot Rod
- Fletcher
- Gerald
- El Guapo
- Papo
- Tommy Joe
- Buford
- Cletus
- Lewis
- Judd
- Zeke
- Vince
- Sonny
- Barry
- Lenny
- Ginormous
- The Crippler
Development[]
On May 8, 2002, video game publisher THQ acquired the rights to the next three titles from Pixar Animation Studios – Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Cars. Cars was announced on February 7, 2006, and was later announced for Wii. On June 6, 2006, THQ announced that the game would be shipping out for all platforms except Wii. The Wii version was released on November 19 as a launch title for the console. The Wii version was developed by Incinerator Games.
Reception[]
Cars received generally mixed reception.
Gallery[]
| Main article: Cars/gallery |
External links[]
- Cars at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Disney Wiki: Cars
- Cars at GameFAQs
- Official Site
- Disney's/Pixar's Cars for the Wii at THQ.com
- Disney's/Pixar's Cars for the Nintendo DS at THQ.com
- Disney's/Pixar's Cars for the Wii at Nintendo.com
- Disney's/Pixar's Cars for the Nintendo DS at Nintendo.com
| Disney/Pixar video games | |
|---|---|
| Toy Story | Toy Story • Toy Story 2 (GBC) • Buzz Lightyear of Star Command • Toy Story Racer Toy Story Mania! • Toy Story 3 |
| Monsters, Inc. | Monsters, Inc. • Monsters, Inc. Scream Arena |
| Finding Nemo | Finding Nemo • The Continuing Adventures • Escape to the Big Blue |
| The Incredibles | The Incredibles • The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer • Lego The Incredibles |
| Cars/Planes | Cars • Mater-National Championship • Race-O-Rama • Mater's Tall Tales • Cars 2 • Disney's Planes • Disney's Planes: Fire & Rescue • Cars 3 |
| Ratatouille | Ratatouille • Ratatouille: Food Frenzy |
| Other games | A Bug's Life • WALL-E • Up • Brave • Disney Infinity • Disney Art Academy |
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