Juiced

Juiced is a video game for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC and mobile phone. The game was delayed for release in 2004 because of its original publisher Acclaim going bankrupt. The game was then picked up by THQ, the game was then further delayed as changes were made to the game.

In early 2006, UK software publisher Focus Multimedia re-released the PC version of Juiced at a new budget price point as part of its Essential games range.

The game offers many different modes including a career mode and arcade mode that present the player with challenges which gradually gets harder. A player can customize the car to suit their style and unlock new ones (by unlocking in arcade mode). Whilst racing there is a selection of background music from a variety of artists including Shapeshifters. A special feature added was the use of nitrous as expected since it is similar to other racing games which have the feature. This can be particularly useful for when the player is behind an opponent or is behind time, but the AI can also use the nitrous oxide.

The game system itself highly inspired by the Underground Need for Speed series itself inspired by the Shutokou Battle series, but the racing style are realistic, similar to Playstation's Gran Turismo. Damages are also distinctively visible on Juiced, and must be repaired before the player can tune up the car.

Plot
The story starts in Angel City where you start your racing career. T.K. (leader of the Urban Maulerz) makes his introduction and offers the player to race him. The challenger gives the player a Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX (from his crew garage)and you race T.K's Mazda RX-8. However, before the race starts, you place a bet with T.K. When the bet is set you race. After the race (win or lose) race winnings and the bet pool goes to the winner, T.K. makes the player a Juiced racer and gives the player a choice of any three tuner cars to offer so he can keep his own car. T.K gives the player a garage and his own mechanic(so he can customize a car). After that, T.K. gives you his phone number and tells the player about entering events and upgrades, then leaves you. The player learns about the Juiced races(being a little weird than other street races). The player races through a series of races, with other crews in Angel City, unlocking rewards, meeting new crews and earning their respect.

Game Play
There are four different Racing types, that include:

Circuit: Standard racing, complete circuit within the set number of laps.

Point-to-point: Race from start to finish.

Sprint: A Drag Race (manual controller only), you race three opponents in a three heat series race, total of points after each heat determines the winner.

Showoff: Timed race. You earn points by performing various tricks such as: Donut Spins, Bootleg Turns, 360's, J-Turns, Drifting, etc.

With every win and/or loss, you gain/lose reputation with other racing crews, the rep you get from the crew leaders will you be rewarded with the following,

Attend (Requires: 100R):- You are given the right to watch the race (useful to learn a few tricks).

Race (Requires: 300R):- You are given the right to race in the crews race (Provided that your car meets the requirements and/or you have the money to participate).

Pink Slip (Requires: 600R) :- You are given the right to race for the Pink Slip of a rival crew member's car (your car is also put on the line).

Host (Requires: 1000R):- You are given the right to host a race within the Crew territory (if you have enough money to create the event).

Losing Rep points may take the privilege away.

You Gain Reputation by

Your performance in the race (position, time gap as a leader, style).

Your gambling (money and Pink Slip).

The appearance of your car.

Your car collection.

You lose Reputation by

Your performance in the race (position, time gap, held responsible for damaging opponents cars).

Your gambling (if you fail to meet your opponent's preferred bet).

The appearance of your car.

Your car collection.

Extra Challenges

You can do extra challenges in the game that Crew leaders have set up, to attend: call the crew leader and ask for the challenge, each leader has three challenges: Best lap, Speed, Skill, etc. However the event may require a specific car (no class rating), you must have that car in order to compete in that event. You won't lose respect points after the race, win or lose. If you can complete the race without failing, you'll earn some cash and respect points from the crew leader.

Racing Crews
In Angel City, there are eight racing crews, That all have different racing styles and respects different forms of racing. These crews include

At the Start of the game, you only have enough respect to attend and race on T.K's area. The AWB, Vixens, The Wild Cats will respect your circuit racing until you have the privilege to race in their area.

Car list

 * Acura Integra Type R '99
 * Acura RSX TYPE-S
 * Acura NSX
 * Chevrolet Camaro Z28
 * Chevrolet Camaro
 * Chevrolet Corvette
 * Chevrolet Corvette Z06
 * Dodge Charger '69
 * Dodge Neon R/T
 * Dodge SRT-4
 * Dodge Viper GTS
 * Fiat Punto 1.8 HGT
 * Ford Mustang '67
 * Ford Focus SVT
 * Ford Focus ZTS '04
 * Ford Falcon XR8
 * Ford Mustang GT '99
 * Holden Monaro CV8
 * Honda Del Sol Si
 * Honda Civic DX
 * Honda Civic Type R(EP3)
 * Honda CR-X(EF8)
 * Honda Integra Type R(DC2)
 * Honda Integra Type R '02(DC5)
 * Honda NSX(NA1)
 * Honda Prelude VT(BB1)
 * Honda S2000(AP1)
 * Mazda MX-5 Miata
 * Mazda RX-7(FD3S)
 * Mazda RX-8
 * Mitsubishi FTO
 * Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR
 * Mitsubishi 3000GT(Z16)
 * Nissan 300ZX
 * Nissan 350Z
 * Nissan Skyline GT-R(BNR34)
 * Opel/Vauxhall Corsa Sri 1.8i 16V
 * Pontiac Firebird
 * Peugeot 206 GTI
 * Renault Clio Sport 2.0 16 V
 * Subaru Impreza 22B STi(GC8)
 * Subaru Impreza WRX STi(GDB)
 * Toyota Corolla 1.6
 * Toyota Celica SS-I(ST202)
 * Toyota Celica SS-II(ZZT231)
 * Toyota MR2 (SW20)
 * Toyota MR-S
 * Toyota Supra (JZA80)
 * Volkswagen New Beetle
 * Volkswagen Golf MKIV

Music list

 * Beans - Down by law
 * Bug kann & the plastic Jam - Made in two minutes
 * Dub pistols - Architect
 * Every move a picture - Signs of life
 * Got decor - Passion
 * Guru - Cave in
 * Hybrid - Finished symphony
 * Ils - 6 space (next level)
 * Jonny l - Hurt you so
 * Kasabian - Club foot
 * Koreans - How does it feel (ken kei whitewind mix)
 * Lee coombs - Alright all night
 * Lee coombs - Dubhead
 * Lemon jelly - Come down on me
 * Moving units - Between us & them
 * Paul oakenfold - Ready steady go
 * Roni size - The streets
 * Shapeshifters - Back to basics
 * Stereo 8 - Flip mode
 * Talib kweli - We got the beat
 * The exies - What you deserve
 * Tv on the radio - New health rock
 * Way out west - Killa
 * Wordsworth - Right now
 * Xzibit - Klack

Juiced: Eliminator
A sequel was released (Juiced: Eliminator) in 2006. It features new cars and a new elimination mode.

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights
On February 24, 2007, THQ announced the release of Juiced 2, the newest game in the Juiced series.