Asphalt 5
Encyclopedia
Asphalt 5 is a racing game
published and developed by Gameloft
. It is a sequel to Asphalt 4: Elite Racing
. The game was released for iOS and Palm Pre in 2009.
and Ferrari GT: Evolution
: Either tilting the phone to steer, or touching the side of the screen you want the vehicle to turn. Also, it uses multiplayer action, local or global. The iPhone version of the game uses landscape steering, the PSP version uses the control pad. This game contains 30 licensed vehicles including the Audi R8
, RUF Rt 12
, Ford Shelby GT500, Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce and the fastest Bugatti Veyron
in 12 different locations such as Aspen
, New York
, Las Vegas, Paris
and Rome
.
s of free memory to download while the demo version needs 56.0 megabytes. (Apple iTunes Store)
Multiplayer
Asphalt 5 for iPhone can also play multiplayer through Wi-Fi
and Bluetooth
. You can play "local", which is basically the same thing as Bluetooth, or "online", which is about the same as Wi-Fi.
On April 1, 2010, the game was updated to be compatible with the new iPad
.
. The game is the same as the iPhone and iPod Touch version.
version of the game made for only Android and iPad
. It was released on the App Store for $6.99 on April 1, 2010.
webOS is also downloadable content for the Palm Pre
and the Palm Pixi
. The game was released for this operating system in 2009 for Sprint
, and in 2010 for other cellular networks, such as Verizon Wireless
.
Racing game
A racing video game is a genre of video games, either in the first-person or third-person perspective, in which the player partakes in a racing competition with any type of land, air, or sea vehicles. They may be based on anything from real-world racing leagues to entirely fantastical settings...
published and developed by Gameloft
Gameloft
Gameloft SA is a major French computer and video game developer and publisher headquartered in Paris, France. The company also has subsidiaries in 31 countries around the world....
. It is a sequel to Asphalt 4: Elite Racing
Asphalt 4: Elite Racing
Asphalt 4: Elite Racing is a racing game published and developed by Gameloft. It was released on iOS and iPod on August 28, 2008, N-Gage on January 20, 2009, mobile phones in mid July 2008 and DSiWare on July 6, 2009...
. The game was released for iOS and Palm Pre in 2009.
Gameplay
Asphalt 5 gameplay is very similar to that of Asphalt 4: Elite RacingAsphalt 4: Elite Racing
Asphalt 4: Elite Racing is a racing game published and developed by Gameloft. It was released on iOS and iPod on August 28, 2008, N-Gage on January 20, 2009, mobile phones in mid July 2008 and DSiWare on July 6, 2009...
and Ferrari GT: Evolution
Ferrari GT: Evolution
Ferrari GT: Evolution is a racing game based on up to 33 different cars, all manufactured by Ferrari. Races take place on the Fiorano Circuit and seven imaginary road circuits, each based on an actual city....
: Either tilting the phone to steer, or touching the side of the screen you want the vehicle to turn. Also, it uses multiplayer action, local or global. The iPhone version of the game uses landscape steering, the PSP version uses the control pad. This game contains 30 licensed vehicles including the Audi R8
Audi R8
Audi R8 can refer to*Audi R8 *Audi R8 *Audi R8R, a Le Mans prototype built by Audi for the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans*Audi R8C, a Le Mans prototype built by Audi for the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans...
, RUF Rt 12
RUF Rt 12
The Ruf Rt 12 is a sports car built by Ruf Automobile of Germany and based on the 997-Generation.- Model information :Ruf introduced the model in Fall 2004 at the Essen Motor Show as the first of their offerings built on Porsche's new 997 platform...
, Ford Shelby GT500, Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce and the fastest Bugatti Veyron
Bugatti Veyron
The Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is a mid-engined grand touring car. The Super Sport version is the fastest road-legal production car in the world, with a top speed of . The original version has a top speed of...
in 12 different locations such as Aspen
Aspen
Populus section Populus, of the Populus genus, includes the aspen trees and the white poplar Populus alba. The five typical aspens are all native to cold regions with cool summers, in the north of the Northern Hemisphere, extending south at high altitudes in the mountains. The White Poplar, by...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, Las Vegas, Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
and Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
.
iPhone version
Asphalt 5 for iOS became available on the App Store for $4.99, although there was a demo version that was available for free before the full version of the game came out. The full game needs 245 megabyteMegabyte
The megabyte is a multiple of the unit byte for digital information storage or transmission with two different values depending on context: bytes generally for computer memory; and one million bytes generally for computer storage. The IEEE Standards Board has decided that "Mega will mean 1 000...
s of free memory to download while the demo version needs 56.0 megabytes. (Apple iTunes Store)
Multiplayer
Asphalt 5 for iPhone can also play multiplayer through Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi or Wifi, is a mechanism for wirelessly connecting electronic devices. A device enabled with Wi-Fi, such as a personal computer, video game console, smartphone, or digital audio player, can connect to the Internet via a wireless network access point. An access point has a range of about 20...
and Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
. You can play "local", which is basically the same thing as Bluetooth, or "online", which is about the same as Wi-Fi.
On April 1, 2010, the game was updated to be compatible with the new iPad
IPad
The iPad is a line of tablet computers designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc., primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, and web content. The iPad was introduced on January 27, 2010 by Apple's then-CEO Steve Jobs. Its size and...
.
Android version
Asphalt 5 for Android operating system was released on Android MarketAndroid Market
Android Market is an online software store developed by Google for Android OS devices. Its gateway is an application program called "Market", preinstalled on most Android devices, allows users to browse and download mobile apps published by third-party developers...
. The game is the same as the iPhone and iPod Touch version.
Asphalt 5 HD
Asphalt 5 HD is a high-definition videoHigh-definition video
High-definition video or HD video refers to any video system of higher resolution than standard-definition video, and most commonly involves display resolutions of 1,280×720 pixels or 1,920×1,080 pixels...
version of the game made for only Android and iPad
IPad
The iPad is a line of tablet computers designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc., primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, and web content. The iPad was introduced on January 27, 2010 by Apple's then-CEO Steve Jobs. Its size and...
. It was released on the App Store for $6.99 on April 1, 2010.
Palm Pre version
Asphalt 5 for PalmPalm, Inc.
Palm, Inc., was a smartphone manufacturer headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, that was responsible for products such as the Pre and Pixi as well as the Treo and Centro smartphones. Previous product lines include the PalmPilot, Palm III, Palm V, Palm VII, Zire and Tungsten. While their older...
webOS is also downloadable content for the Palm Pre
Palm Pre
The Palm Pre is a multimedia smartphone designed and marketed by Palm with a multi-touch screen and a sliding keyboard. The smartphone was the first to use Palm's Linux based mobile operating system, webOS...
and the Palm Pixi
Palm Pixi
The Palm Pixi and Pixi Plus are multimedia smartphones, developed by Palm, which was purchased in 2010 by HP. The device is viewed as a successor to the Palm Centro smartphone and was Palm's second webOS device, after the Palm Pre....
. The game was released for this operating system in 2009 for Sprint
Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel Corporation is an American telecommunications company based in Overland Park, Kansas. The company owns and operates Sprint, the third largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, with 53.4 million customers, behind Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility...
, and in 2010 for other cellular networks, such as Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, is one of the largest mobile network operators in the United States. The network has 107.7 million subscribers as of 2011, making it the largest wireless service provider in America....
.
See also
- Asphalt 4: Elite RacingAsphalt 4: Elite RacingAsphalt 4: Elite Racing is a racing game published and developed by Gameloft. It was released on iOS and iPod on August 28, 2008, N-Gage on January 20, 2009, mobile phones in mid July 2008 and DSiWare on July 6, 2009...
- Ferrari GT: EvolutionFerrari GT: EvolutionFerrari GT: Evolution is a racing game based on up to 33 different cars, all manufactured by Ferrari. Races take place on the Fiorano Circuit and seven imaginary road circuits, each based on an actual city....
- Asphalt 6: AdrenalineAsphalt 6: AdrenalineAsphalt 6: Adrenaline is a racing game for the iOS, Android. It was first released in December 2010 for the iOS and later released in 2011 for the Android...
- gameloftGameloftGameloft SA is a major French computer and video game developer and publisher headquartered in Paris, France. The company also has subsidiaries in 31 countries around the world....