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, developed by SimBin Studios (later KW Studios) and released on May 26, 2009. The game was developed with the intention of showcasing the interior and exterior of Volvo cars, and as such was released free of charge. When the game launched,

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organized an online competition, and the winner received a set of

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tires.

Gameplay

''Volvo – The Game'' includes six cars from

and two race tracks. Cars include the Volvo C30, S60, S40,

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and the 240 Turbo Group A. The race tracks are the Gothenburg Eco Drive Arena and

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. The player can choose between racing with other opponents or racing alone against a record time for one lap. The game was sponsored by

, who are the in-game tire manufacturer.

Reception

The game was praised for its graphics and drivers' seat view, but criticized for only having two racing tracks.

References

External links

Official website
(archived)
Official download
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