
This is surprising for a sport that, by its very nature, is filled with exhilarating action, and seems to exude all the qualities which make up an ideal video game.
Scouting: New scout "knowledge" system and no time-limit on scout missions.Cycling doesn't often get much love in the gaming scene. Training: New rider fitness training programme, with easy-to-use interface. National teams: Manage a national team for the world championships. Equipment: New equipment suppliers with equipment viewed in 3D races. Including the 21 official stages of the Tour de France. More than 40 official teams with riders and jerseys. Load times: More than 50% of races have been pre-generated for substantially faster loading times. Database editor: Official Cyanide database editor to create customized game databases. World: Textures, landscapes and lighting have been enhanced for even greater realism. “Energizing gel" for a boost before an attack. Riders: More textures, over 100 different rider animations. An ideal escape from the more reflective and thoughtful management mode. The user controls only one rider but have fully control over the riders effort and placement on the track. The track racing adds quick-fire, arcade style racing to the franchise, in both solo or multiplayer games. The track racing comes with a new control scheme. Track racing mode comes with three disciplines: In PCM 2008 a new feature is introduces that allows the user to experience track racing. Pro Cycling Manager once again plunges you deep into the world of professional cycling, with a full complement of official teams, riders and jerseys (Astana, Quick Step, Team CSC, Rabobank, and the rest of the pro cycling teams) as well as hundreds of races, including the 2008 version of the Tour de France. The management aspect also offers more depth and realism due to the new tools and systems available. Pro Cycling Manager 2008 features improved racing graphics, a new lighting system, more detailed backgrounds and incredibly realistic rider models and animations.