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Auto Modellista (USA)

GameCube
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Reviewed in
2003
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Capcom cel-shaded racer. Honda/Mitsubishi/Nissan licensed cars, sim handling, unique manga aesthetic. Visually pioneering concept but loose gameplay and limited AI. Underappreciated for its look, missed on the game side. For art-direction curiosity.

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Category
Racing 1 player 3+
Description
Japanese racing game with strong cel-shaded visuals, developed by Capcom. Published by Capcom, released in September 2003. Around fifty licensed cars, comic-book aesthetic, career, time attack and multiplayer modes. Released in Japan and North America, with a retuned US version.

Auto Modellista review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,69 GB 📅10/09/2003
Published by Capcom

Auto Modellista (GameCube) price, value & rarity

Sought-after
Q1 loose
 $78 Q6 complete
 $192 Q10 new
 $268 !
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Other versions
Auto Modellista - U.S.-tuned
Japan
24/07/2003
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Collector interest

A visually pioneering cel-shaded racer, Auto Modellista flopped commercially yet earned a quiet cult following for its living-manga art direction. Its desirability rests not on raw scarcity but on its status as a stylish Capcom misfire, prized by those who collect art-led design and offbeat racing experiences. Niche demand, lasting but narrow.

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