Ford Racing

On Metacritic, the PlayStation version has a score of 53, while the PC version has a score of 51, both indicating "mixed or average reviews". Several reviewers criticized the game's poorly conceived AI-controlled drivers for ramming the player's vehicle off the road. David Zdyrko of IGN reviewed the PlayStation version and criticized its graphics, and standard music and sound effects, as well as the track designs. Zdyrko noted that the vehicles resembled their real-life counterparts, but that they "don't even come close" to the vehicle designs offered in the Gran Turismo series. Shahed Ahmed of GameSpot reviewed the PlayStation version and criticized its graphics as well. Ahmed also complained that only "dull and slow-moving" vehicles are available at the beginning of the game, while faster vehicles and "cool tracks" need to be unlocked. Ahmed wrote: "Despite strong control mechanics and an advanced physics engine, the game has many flaws keeping it from being a truly appealing product". However, he wrote that fans of Ford vehicles "may find some novelty value in Ford Racing at its bargain price". Laurie Emerson of GameZone praised every aspect of the PlayStation version and wrote that the game is "a winner on all counts!" GameZones Rita Courtney praised the PC version for its gameplay and graphics, but wrote that additional instructions would have been helpful, stating that "they are just a bit scarce for those who aren't familiar with racing games. It also takes a 3-D accelerator card, which can be a problem for a lot of folks that have older systems. Other than that though, it's a lot of good racing action". Dave Woods of PC Zone criticized the game's controls, graphics, and lack of multiplayer, and concluded: "We were expecting a fairly good ride with Ford, but we've been cruelly disappointed". Scott Moore of Sports Gaming Network praised the graphics and variety of vehicles, but criticized the lack of an in-car view while driving, calling it one of the game's "biggest drawbacks". Moore also criticized the music and sound effects, and complained that each vehicle handled in the same way. Moore concluded that Ford Racing "is a good idea gone wrong". Clayton Crooks of AllGame reviewed the PC version and wrote: "Unfortunately, the graphics may be the only strong point of the game, as the playability leaves a lot to be desired. Billed as a racing simulation rather than arcade racer, Ford Racing was supposed to be about realistic physics and car handling, but the game falters terribly in this respect". Crooks also considered the music to be repetitive and mundane.