Based on the 2003 film starring Mark Wahlberg and Edward Norton, itself a remake of the 1969 movie starring Michael Caine, The Italian Job follows the story of a professional thief named Charlie Croker who plans and executes a gold bullion heist in Venice, Italy, without a hitch. Things do not go as smoothly after the job, however, as one of Croker's crew decides to double cross him. The action moves from the narrow streets of Italy to bustling Los Angeles as Croker plots his revenge by engineering a complex plan to take the gold back.
Players will get a chance to play Croker and his gang in Story Mode, which spans 15 driving missions featuring 11 vehicles, including the film's MINI Cooper. Once a mission is completed, players will receive a letter ranking used to continue their progress. Earning a "C" allows players to advance to the next mission, while an "A" is needed to unlock vehicles, movie footage, stunt courses, or other bonuses. Missions are graded in the following areas: time remaining, distance traveled, stunts, airtime, and the amount of environmental damage caused while racing. There are also point deductions for each time players re-start, collide with traffic, or sustain damage.
Missions in Story Mode generally involve reaching a specific area as quickly as possible. For those who prefer more traditional racing, The Italian Job features a Circuit Racing mode in which solo players can race against three computer drivers on ten courses. Two players can also participate in this mode simultaneously against two computer opponents. Stunt Driving mode has players racing MINI Coopers to test their prowess in cornering, driving on two wheels, and in other challenges. Those more interested in learning the layouts of the featured locales can select the Free Roam mode to eliminate time limits, opponents, and missions.
Features
High-speed chases through subway stations, golf courses, storm drains, and more
Challenge a friend to a head-to-head battle on a choice of courses
Unlock movie footage, photos, concept art, and other extras from the 2003 film
Replay completed missions to earn higher rankings
Developer Climax Group’s previous racing credits include Rally Fusion and Speed Kings
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Charlie Croker and his gang are left for dead in Venice after being double-crossed during one of the largest gold heists in history. Playing Charlie and his fellow thieves, you must now wreak vengeance on the man who betrayed you.
Recapture the high-octane thrills of the 2003 blockbuster movie as you attempt to escape Los Angeles in super-charged MINI Coopers fully loaded with the stolen gold!
Tear through subway stations, rip apart golf courses and plow through storm drains with the cops hot on your trail.
Race through L.A. driving 11 different vehicles from MINI Coopers to musle cars.
Master four action-packed modes:
Story mode based on the movie's gripping plot [15 missions]
Death-defying stunt driving [5 courses]
Intense circuit racing [10 tracks]
Multiplayer madness [2-player]
FEATURES:
- Third person perspective.
- 3D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Cops & Thieves theme.
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