Features

• 13 fully animated bosses, and five attack ships that the player customizes
• Snatch new gunpods from defeated enemy ships to customize your fighter
• For 1 player
• 3-D side-scrolling space shooter
• Three different fighter ships to choose from

Reviews (15)

Shooter Bliss
Rating: A+
You would honestly think that any game made by Square, in the era right after they relesed Final Fantasy Seven would have gotten more recognition than this game did, but unfortunately it did not, easily becoming an underground type sensation that few could argue, is not only one of the classic shoot-em-ups on the Playstation, but one of the best Side scrolling shooters of all time. Taking place in the all too distant future, we find ourselves jumping into the helm of three vastly different ships, which upon receiving different weapons, mount themselves on your ship in different ways depending upon which ship you have chosen. Each level is vastly different from the next, and each boss requires a methodical and increasing harder approach to defeat it, learning the patterns and timings of each boss is a must if you even want to get past the third level. With secrets galore and 2 unlockable ships (if memory serves me correct), the game is loaded to the rims with extras that will keep you glued to your tv for hours, wondering how in the hell this game is so addicting. Well in one sense the exceedingly difficult gameplay, drives you to want to see what the next level has to offer, while the actual process of figuring out the best route through each stage, while acquiring the best weapons to be used against each boss comes down to a science, and literally you have to become "One" with the controller, and basically let your senses take over, as this is probably right up there with Contra: Shattered Soldiers in terms of overall difficulty. But let me tell you the second you step foot into the final stage in the midst of an all out war against you, and only you, this game turns the world on you as you battle in space and fight off against one of the hugest RoboTech inspired bosses ever. Phenomenal music accompanies this blissful experience, as the pounding techno music even made me import the soundtrack from Japan, as I just could not get enough of the game and its music. It is unfortanate that the game never really made the waves it should have stateside, as I'm sure Square's reluctant to release a sequel, due to the games lackluster sales, but then again it just moves it right up there with Radiant Silvergun (probably THE best shooter of all time), in terms of one of those games you mention to someone, and there either like "What game?" or "Oh my friggin' God that game is so amazing." Praobably one of the best games you've never heard about or will get a chance to play, good luck finding it, and even greater luck trying to master it and beat it. Impeccable.

Shock and Awe approach to a classic premise.
There are quite a few really nice 2D shooters for the playstation, though you'd never know it. Why?"If you play only one shooter for the PSX, make it Einhander."Ok, that's propaganda.And it works for one reason:presentation.

Einhander has one thing the others don't: bells and whistles.It's got multiple ship models, neon lighting effects, nominally interactive background elements, and obsessive attention to fine graphical detail.(Actually,this sounds like pretty much any recent Square game.)The visuals are startlingly slick, but conceptually really pretty boring.Ok, Einhander sports an ultra-cool "cyber-punk" vigilante nightlife theme, which really is borrowed straight from FFVII, which is in turn really just stolen from Blade Runner, isn't it?

So, the graphics are extraordinarily polished.Very flashy.So what else?The sound is average.The opening level has a niceoperatic techno aria (very elegant), but after that the music just fades to the background.It's lame soft trance junk, but it really doesn't matter so much since it's drowned out by explosions most of the time.The explosions and other sound effects are acceptable, but really not very notable.Occasionally there's some command recited over the PA in German, and that's fairly unique.But nothing too exciting.

The gameplay is strictly linear, and in this neo-classical shooter context that's fine.The emphasis is on reflex, not exploration.Again, the levels are very detailed and I suppose well designed, but the Philip K. Dick urban battlefield motif is a bit tiresome.There are lots of mechanized little pieces of robots and tanks and hangars and factories, and well THINGS that have little details to impress and wow the player. It's all very well done, but with little imagination.Enemies are mostly utility/military contraptions reminiscent of Aliens vehicles. They're all finely detailed, with no real surprises.The bosses are more of the same.Only bigger, madder,and with guns on top of guns on top of guns.

Speaking of guns, the weapons system is pretty cool in theory, but not really very unique in practice.You blow up a ship, it leaves its gunpod behind.You pick up the gunpod and use it until it runs out or you get another gunpod.Ok, it sounds cool scavenging parts from demolished machines,but it's really no different from picking up a little shiny powerup bubble left behind an explosion.The guns themselves are varied and pretty cool, my favorite being a light saber fixed on your nose that's pretty much indestructable.But otherwise it's standard stuff:spreaders, seekers, bombs, etc...All of this also relates to which ship you choose at the game's beginning,since different ships have different gunpod mount/laser cannon combinations.

So the game is not by any means bad.It's very good, actually, but it is without a doubt overhyped.It's beautiful to look at, but in the end not really all that fun.It's a 'retro' title thatplays by the rules of modern gaming: make it big, beautiful, and cinematic, and the uninspired gameplay will go unnoticed.Fans of the genre should definitely give Einhander a shot.But those ready for more, here are the alternatives:G. Darius for imagination and sheer fun factor, R-Type Delta for strategic challenge, Thunder Force V for a more retro feel, or either of the Ray series for top-down vertical blasting.

Eat your heart out space invaders
I'm 30 and miss the days of glory when arcade shooters ruled the world. This game seduces you with its kick butt graphics and outstanding game play. It is all you could every want from a shooter, except 2 player option, I would never sell my copy to anyone and will probably play this game when I'm 60. If you like Raiden, you will adore this game.

Legendary Shooter
This game breath-taking graphics, superb detail and lots of interesting features. This game is also crampacked with loads of
awesome mouth-watering action and adventure, also with the fact that there is exactly 12 awesome weapons and 3 sleek designed fighters for complete anilhation and don't stop there for there is 2 more radical fighters such as a police car from the first level. Features include: 3 difficulty modes, a 100-picture gallery, 5 file options, 5 fighter selections, 12 weapon choices,
and 4 configure options.

Alloy Butterfly
Einhander is the most impressive game in its class.Awesome graphics coupled with a fantastic array of weapons, arcade style handling, and outstanding, challenging objectives make it THE first choice for anyone interested in aerial combat.

The Einhander ship is a blue, jet-propelled weapons-handler that looks similar to a butterfly.The reason it's called Einhander?It has gunpods."Einhander" in German means "one hand."In addition to its mounted machine gun, it has gunpods capable of taking on up to three special weapons.A few of these:Wasp, a compact and effective guided-missile launcher, Vulcan, a gatling gun capable of extreme rates of projectile discharge, and a devestating cannon.

This is a game you have to see for yourself.Unfortunately, I haven't seen it at any local video stores, but you can trust my words:This game is worth it.Buy it, borrow it, whatever.Give this game a try. ... Read more

Features

• Fifteen different levels
• Varying spacecraft with a range of weapons
• Multiple playing modes
• New storyline
• 360 degrees of 3-D rendered graphics

Reviews (5)

It's A Good Game,But It Could Have Been Better
Okay,Star Wars Rebel Assault 2 is a really good game,but if LucasArts and Factor 5 spent more time on it,I would've given it five stars.

You play the role of Rookie 1,and you're sent to inspect the Dreighton Triangle,because many ships have dissapeared there.But then a swarm of Tie Fighters come in and shoot you down.

You land on a planet,then you look for a YT-1300 Transport,while blasting StormTroopers all around(there are ground combat missions,too).
Then later in the game,you're sent to capture one of the Empire's Phantom Fighters.And guess what?There's even a first person shooter level too!
This isn't a game for younger kids,because it can get incredibly hard on different levels.

Pros:
Good graphics,on ground combat missions and various levels.

Plenty of action.

Three dificulty levels(easy,medium,and hard).

Ground Combat Missions!

Cons:
The game doesn't support the analog stick controllers.

Awful graphics on most of the levels.

You can't truely control the ships.They mostly control themselves while you blast the heck out of everything.

Having two disks is inconveinient.You have to put disk one in your PlayStation for the game to start,then put disk two in to acsess the later levels,if you've goten to them.

Sometimes controling where the crosshairs go is hard using the little arrow buttons.
There need to be more ground combat missions(come on,there's only three of them!)!

Overall,this is a good game,but it could have been WAY better.

Rebel Assault II
This is one of the best games I've ever played! Its graphics are realistic and dynamic!! You can't stop playing once you start-you'll be hooked!

Great for people that find modern games too hard
I don't know about the rest of you, but today's games are generally WAY to hard for me to get through even the first couple of levels.I found this to be just right for me.It has breathtaking graphics and a quick pace, yet is intrinsically easy to figure out what you're supposed to do.This game has been around for the PSX since the early days and seems to be better than most of the Star Wars games that have come out since.

Good For Begining Players
This game was a very fast, easy, boring game. It wasn't fun because most of the game was clips from the Star Wars movies. The only reason I gave it two stars was because it would show some excitment to young begining players.

Action Packed Blasters
This game is one of the best games I have ever played. I have played a lot of games like this and this is the best. The first level starts of easy but as you go on it gets harder. It will keep you on your toes throught the rest of the game. It has a varity of levels. From in space to blaters fights on the ground. It will also make you test your piloting skills. So if your good at flying through tight spaces you'll like the game. I promise. After every level there is a scene from the movie that will help you on the next level so you will be prepared. And belive me it helps a heck of a lot. So I hope if you decide to buy it you'll be prepared for hidin dangers and enemys that pop out at you.Have fun!! ... Read more

Features

• Hydro boat racing
• Race one of 9 different boats across 12 different courses
• Race on Circuit and Time Trial mode
• Avoid obstacles, collect boosters and make insanely huge jumps
• For 1 player

Reviews (12)

~HYDRO THUNDER~
This game is good, their is a good challang in the game but it is possible. their is also 4 bouns tracks and boats. My favorit boat is call "Bannshi" their are 13 tracks in all but you'll have too 1st get 1-3 in the "begginer" tracks. 1-2 in the "intermidate" tracks and get 1st in the "expert" tracks. (you can do this in arcade mode).
Over-all this is a fun game

hydro thunder
I just love this game It is a fun game!!

10 year old gamer from La
This game is the best! If you like racing games or don't this still is the best game ever! The plot is fantastic.

Hydro Thunder - Arcade Supreme Game
I always play this game at our local cinema while waiting for the movie I've picked to start.You have choices of San Francisco 2049, Gauntlet Dark Legacy or Hydro Thunder.Hydro Thunder is definately the pick of this bunch.The courses are sleek, interesting and you are rewarded for your skill.
I was really pleased when Midway released this game on the Playstation and you won't find a better platform to show this game off.Yes the price for this game is high but your alternatives are the pricey, often cartridge only for theNintendo 64or the Dreamcast!!The only thing better is the Arcade Machine - Midway? Yes? Please send me one!

Hydro Thunder
I had been wanting this game for sometime but didn't want to pay the high price...This game took me less than 2 weeks to finish. The graphic are good and the boats are cool but rather hard to control at first... ... Read more

Editorial Review

Combining the action/adventure and racing genres, Chocobo Racing follows in the footsteps ofpopular "car-toon" titles Crash Team Racing and Mario Kart. While the cutesy bird character Chocobolacks the mainstream notoriety of Mario or Crash, the kooky creature will likely appeal to fans of the popular FinalFantasy series. Chocobo makes a successful flight from sidekick to star in this quirky racer, which features sevencompeting cartoon characters including White Mage, Mog, and Golem.

All of the racing characters possess special powers and unique tracks designed around their personas. ChocoboRacing contains five challenging racing modes, including grand prix (four-track tournament), time attack, versus(two-player racing), relay race, and story mode. We were particularly intrigued by the story mode, which placesChocobo in an old-fashioned pop-up storybook as he aims to collect several scattered blue crystals.

We also liked the high replay value of this game. For example, a racing victory may reward players with the ability tocustomize a character. Chocobo Racing is far from a sophisticated racer--and, in fact, that is part of the appeal.This is an easy game to learn, so younger players can pick up a controller and play with little trouble. Still, plenty ofchallenges hide in the detailed tracks, which are filled with time-zapping traps and treacherous curves. --CarrieBell

Pros:

• Diverse tracks and characters
• Will appeal to fans of Crash Team Racing and Mario Kart

• Weak steering and vehicle control
• Cartoon theme may not appeal to die-hard racing fans
• Not compatible with multiplayer adapter, so simultaneous racing is limited to 2 players

Reviews (17)

DONT LISTEN TO THOSE PEOPLE
Some people think this game isnt fun at all.Those people are all wrong.They dont know what fun is!And there are more than 8 characters.There are about 15 or 16.

Mostly 2 Player
Well,I Really liked this game 'till it got kinda easy in the story mode and all the other modes against the computer.But...if you have another person to play with that's a different story.Get 2 people for the time of your life!

Simply Fun
The characters are cute and it is fun playing for all ages. It can be quite addictive. There are short cuts to beat the other players but you will have to discover them yourself.

Cute, fun, and chocobos!
If you enjoyed chocobo racing in Final Fantasy VII, or if you like cuteness, this racing game is for you!The characters are all very adorable (and may be familiar to fans of the Final Fantasy series), but the game is also a lot of fun for groups.

- The graphics are about average in the racing, to above average in the movies.
- The controls are responsive and adequate.
- The game is well-balanced, with easy modes for less experienced players, and hard modes.The story mode is a little cheesy, but fun nonetheless.
- The music and sounds blend in with the game well.
- You can get this game very cheap, compared to other racing games.
- It is a lot of fun to race against other players (unfortunately, more than 2 human players are not supported), but the AI of the game is also challenging.

Awesome
This game is one of the best racing games that there is the graphics are awesome, and the levels are easy to beat. This is a great game. ... Read more

Reviews (32)

THE BEST HORSE GAME EVER!
I got this game for my birthday! It is awesome! At the beginning, you buy some horses and race them. When they are finished racing, you can breed them and get a foal!
The whole point in the game is strategy. For around the first month, I never won a race. But I never gave up and still played the game. Now I am a pro!!!!
For anyone who loves horses just like me, will enjoy this game.

Gallop Racer is the best!!
Gallop Racer is the best PS1 game I have. In fact, it is practically the only PL1 game I have that is how it is soo great. This game is ok for people who don't like horses for example my 18 year old brother and his friend played it and they really liked it. Probably because the like racing almost anything. Anyway, You get to choose from loads of differant horses between A to Z. My favorite turf horse is Fast Navy and and Clear soul is also pretty good. In dirt my favorite harse is Hell Billy and Sedate Devil. You can race short or long races depending on your horse. Practice mood is when you etheir need to practice or your playing by yourself. You can even choose the horses you want to play against.When you go to Season Mode you can save a baby you have bred and you saved it you can upload it to practice mode. In season mode you play simular to a real Jockey. You have points to buy a horse and enter a race and if you lose you have to pay a certain amount. You can retire and breed your horses and they can have a baby. Or you can sell them and you usually dont get any points. You can verse against you friends and the PL1. You can do Random Mode where the PL1 will choose your horses and the Track.
I would give this game 100 stars if I could.

HARD!
This game is fun but REALLY hard to win i only won one race and I've been playing for over a month. You should rent it first so you can see if you like it. Other than that the game is pretty fun and easy to work.

Gallop Racer
My daughter was always renting this game from the video store and loved it so much that I decided to give it a try. I'm not much of a video game player, but I've got to tell you that this really is an awesome game, especially if you enjoy horses. It has so many different aspects to it that you never get bored! There's a lot to consider and I wish that the manual was just a tad more detailed in a couple of areas. That would be helpful when you are first starting out, but my 9 year old daughter was able to pick right up on the jest of the game, and with some help from me, she is really understanding and learning about the actual training and breeding end of horse-racing. She can race against the computer or against me, or just bet on races when she gets tired of that... The graphics are terrific and you can adjust the weather, the views and pick any number of horses and race tracks. It's so much fun that we don't want to stop playing it to take it back to the video store, so that is why we are buying our own copy... It's fun for ALL!

RACING AT IT'S BEST!
If you like horses or being around the race track,then gallop racer should be a must game on your video list. It will put you not only there but right into the racing action itself. It will have you buying, managing & breeding horses. You'll be able to watch the horse races on the sidelines or get into the races as a jockey. A real exciting game that will hook you for hours at a time. The only downfall of this game is the race announcer. Her voice has got to go! ... Read more

Editorial Review

It looks like them Duke boys are in a heap o' trouble, and it's up to you to lend 'em a neighborlyhand. Based on the long-running television series, this game is a stunt-driving bonanza featuring all yourfavorite characters, including Bo, Luke, and Daisy Duke, Uncle Jesse, Boss Hog, Cooter, Enos, and thememorable sheriff, Roscoe P. Coltrane. Most of the original cast members have lent their voice-actingtalents to the game, including the narrator, Waylon Jennings.

The opening sequence and cutscenes between each level are 3-D-rendered dead ringers for the televisionshow, making it worthy of consideration for collectors. Driving missions are simple and fun, with high-flying ravine jumps and dirt-road power-slides. Get behind the wheel of the General Lee (yes, it has thecustomized horn), Daisy's Jeep, Cooter's tow truck, and Uncle Jesse's infamous moonshine-runner, BlackTillie.

Control is not as exacting as it should be, but the CB radio banter and the silliness of it all carry the gamefar beyond its gameplay. --Jeff Young

Pros:

• Good re-creation of the television series
• Missions ripped straight from the show such as "get the mortgage to Boss Hog before the bankcloses"
• Fun stunt driving

• The game's challenge lies in its lack of control
• Gameplay is very repetitive

Features

• Twenty-seven fast paced Dukes of Hazzard arcade style missions
• Exaggerated stunt car physics just like the TV show
• Multiple camera views as well as replay mode
• Voices of James Best, Ben Jones, Sonny Shroyer and Tom Wopat
• For 1 or 2 players

Reviews (27)

The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing For Home
This game is fun. The car handling isn't the greatest, but the game makes up for it with how much fun it is. It's not your modern day awesome graphics strategy game, but it's still cool to be able to drive the General Lee at 90 mph down a dirt road while running from sheriff Roscoe. If you're into classic games, and are looking for something to do, you should definately play this one.

awesome!
well, even though i'm a girl, i've always loved dukes of hazzard. i've always wanted to be in the general lee with bo and luke and daisy. that's why i like this game. you can drive the general lee, and other cars, and pretend to be bo or luke or whoever your favourite character is. anyway, this is my favourite playstation game and i really encourage you to buy it. it's great.

TONS OF FUN
You gotta play this!!! You run away from cops, battle bad guys, and race for victory!!! This is one of the best games and you should get it, too!!!

Poor Graphics
I want some fun in this game and I want to be thrilled the Dukes could not show me a good time if they crashedthe General lewis into my chicken coop (small joke) no but honestly violence is the perfect answer in video games where is the BLOOD! Arthur P. NevellSan Antonio Texas

Return to Hazzard.
The DUKES OF HAZZARD was one of my favorite television shows when I was a young kid. It had everything a kid wanted in a television show cool cars, awesome car chases, cops, bad guys, good looking country chicks, etc. Therefore, I bought this game more out of nostalgia than anything else. Nevertheless, I did enjoy playing it. The game was pretty easy except in the scenes when you are driving Young Jesse's car. Antique cars don't drive very well in real life and they drive even worse in video games. The animation isn't too bad (for a 1st generation Playstation game) and the car chase scenes spaced throughout the story are just plain awesome. This is a good game for beginning gamers, anyone who likes car chase games, and any fans of THE DUKES OF HAZZARD. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater from Activision became a megahit lastfall. Since then, dozens of companies have tried to bring fringe sports likesurfing, sky diving, and other "me, too" extreme sports titles to market, andall of them looking to cash in on the craze. Up until now, none have matched thequality or replayability of Tony Hawk, and only a small few have comeclose, including this month's challenger, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX fromAcclaim.

Instead of using a skateboard to race against the clock and perform dangerousmidair stunts for points and prestige, this game is all about daredevil BMX bikeriding, so that players can aim to pull off a "Superman," "Icepick," "Tailwhip,"or "Toothpick." In total, there are over a dozen unique environments, such asCamp Woodward's backbreaking "Lot 8" or the San Jose Ramp Club, to name two.

First, players must select their rider of choice, be it repeated World Championbiker Dave Mirra, 1999 Dirt Circuit Champion Ryan Nyquist, or eight other starsof the sport. Each of the riders enjoys his own signature moves, plus even moreriders can be unlocked over time. However, there is no create-a-player feature,as there is with a few other games of this kind.

Fortunately, controlling the rider is a cinch to learn for younger or novicegamers, and there's enough substance here to keep players pedaling long afterthe goals are met. In fact, along with the "Free Ride" mode, the timed "Session"mode, and the challenging, career-based "Proquest" mode, there are 10 differenttwo-player games, including our favorite, dubbed "B-M-X", in which the secondplayer has to mimic the first rider's moves (remember basketball's H-O-R-S-Evariant?).

Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX's visuals are only satisfactory, with nothingreally to kick heels about. The 3-D engine brings a few annoying screen"pop-ups" (objects and backgrounds awkwardly disappear on occasion, as ridersmove in relation to the "camera") and "clipping" problems (in which the ridergets stuck mysteriously) that probably could've been ironed out with a few moreweeks in development. And, while the midair stunts and crashes look painfullyreal, the game also seems to lack a convincing sensation of speed.

But, even with its shortcomings, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX is a rad BMXarcade sim that proves that the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series, whilestill the king, is not the only game in town. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Controls are easy to learn
• Great two-player games

• Annoying "pop-up" and "clipping" problems
• No create-a-player feature

Reviews (39)

cool
This is the best game EVER. Get it or be square
j-nf

A good game
Ok so here is the deal. I bought this game on amazon, took it out of the box, and started to play. I noticed the graphics were very bad but the game is pretty neat. Over all, this game is worth every penny you pay.

Mediocre title
It's common for game developers to borrow ideas from other popular games - in hopes that their own game receives the same kind of widespread success. Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX represents Acclaim's attempt to cash in on the extreme sports phenomenon started by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and, as a result, the basic game mechanics should seem very familiar to fans of the skateboarding game. To its credit, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX introduces some new elements to the extreme sports subgenre. Unfortunately, the game has a number of both major and minor flaws. Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX's options are typical of an extreme sports game. The proquest mode is essentially a career mode that lets you select from a lineup of the world's best BMX freestylists to play as. It also lets you earn new sponsored clothing, new levels, and new bikes. Each track has a series of objectives that start at an amateur difficulty level and then steadily increase in difficulty after you complete them. In fact, the default bike just isn't good enough for accomplishing some of the later, more difficult objectives, so there is substantial incentive for obtaining faster and more maneuverable bikes. Even so, the proquest mode may be a little too easy for extreme sports veterans, since the game visibly highlights the obstacles associated with objectives you need to complete. However, this should be a welcome feature for those who are new to the genre. The game's two remaining modes - freeride and session - are practice modes in which you can race around on a track, with or without a time limit. Unfortunately, these modes are mostly worthless for practicing in, since some tracks - particularly the backyard pools area - constantly change as new areas open up and as you complete more objectives. The gameplay in Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX is solid, if perhaps lacking in originality. Just as in Tony Hawk, pressing a series of button combinations makes you perform tricks on your bike. The more complicated your combination is, the more points you receive. Unfortunately, even executing the simplest trick isn't as easy as it should be. The first problem is that when you're facing the camera, you have to press "up" to turn your bike around. In theory, it's the ideal way to address camera problems, but in practice, the sluggish controls really prevent this maneuver from being useful. Another minor problem is the game's collision detection. Most of the time, it's easy to judge your distance from the ground or from an obstacle, which makes trick execution ideal. However, there are times when your bike seems to clearly miss an obstacle, but you'll still crash as though you ran right into it. The inconsistent collision detection also becomes a problem when you attempt to perform grinds - sometimes your bike can connect with an obstacle from an unrealistic distance, and other times, you need to be very precise and land right on the object you want to grind. Visually, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX is on par with other multiplatform ports of extreme sports games. A few impressive textures appear here and there, like on the various riders' helmets, but the rest of them are fairly bland and pixelated. The bike rider models are not incredibly detailed, but there are enough subtle differences to help you recognize the differences among each of the riders. Oddly enough, even though the various environments and the character models are essentially taken straight from the PlayStation version of the game, slowdown and drops in frame rate can still be a major problem in areas with numerous objects. The slowdown usually dissipates after a second or two, but it can affect gameplay, especially if you want to perform a complicated trick in a detailed area during the last seconds of the round. The game has plenty of other small visual problems as well, like the crash animations. Since there are no pre-scripted crash animations, your rider will just go flying like a limp rag doll whenever you hit something. It's humorous at times; however, it's generally very awkward and unrealistic.
Other than the proquest mode, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX doesn't have much else to offer. There are no multiplayer modes, which is unfortunate since most of the latest extreme sports games have found ways to incorporate different types of multiplayer modes, either online or on a single computer. In the end, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX can be fun, but the occasional problems with the graphics and collision detection can quickly become a source of unnecessary frustration.

OOOO!!!
I got this at a great price here...when it arrived,My boyfriend,My son & even the neighbor kids were all grabbing at it.I never knew just how popular this game is!!!

OOOO!!!
I got this at a great price here...when it arrived,My boyfriend,My son & even the neighbor kids were all grabbing at it.I never knew just how popular this game is!!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Those die-cast metal cars that supplied endless hours of vroomvroom as a child are back in their very own PlayStation game. Thisfast action game captures the feeling of playing with Hot Wheels carsand the most deluxe track set ever imagined. While retaining someelements of a video game racer, Hot Wheels manages to shun thecurrent trend toward real-world physics and instead focuses on wildairborne stunts and wondrously loopy track design.

Like most racing games, the idea is to finish first. However, to winyou must pull off some acrobatic maneuvers such as barrel rolls andsomersaults to gain turbo boost rewards and blast past your opponents.Keeping a third-person viewpoint and simplistic controls, Hot WheelsTurbo Racing provides just the right touch to re-create theexperience of zooming your own Hot Wheels cars around the living room.The addition of moody, thematic track backgrounds and scorching soundand visual effects transforms every toy-playing kid's fantasy worldinto a digital reality. --Jeff Young

Pros:

• Simplistic controls and outrageous stunts make the game perfect forall skill levels
• Real Hot Wheels cars and inspired tracks make the game shine

Cons:

• Not a hard core racing simulation fan's game

Features

• Hot Wheels racing game
• Get behind the wheel of one of over 40 other Hot Wheels originals
• Drive on 12 tracks in four unique worlds
• Classic Hot Wheels-style tracks feature loop-d-loops, danger changers, and plenty of ramps
• For 1 or more players

Reviews (8)

good for a headache
I bought this game after trying it in the stores first.I liked it in the stores, but when I bought it, I was completely disappointed.I beat the game quickly, in one night, and it gave me a head ache.It is also a little frustrating because some stuff just happens.If you are buying it to play with the whole family, then I guess I could recomend it, but for anyone who plays games a lot, I suggest looking around for a better game.

A Great Game!
This game is great! The graphics aren't the greatest but they still are good because you can see where you are going. You can unlock mystery cars when you either go in secrets, or win one of the 3 challenging cups. The cups get harder and harder as you go. After winning all 3 cups, I still haven't got all the mystery cars. I am missing 1. Not to brag.It is a
challenging game to get some of the mystery cars. If you get all of them, please let me know. Just Kidding! If you want to, you can. I don't mind. Speaking of the cars, they are great. Some have different strenghs. Like some can be fast and [are bad at] stunts or some can be good at both. When you unlock a mystery car, on a specific track. That means that this car is the car that is best at that track. REMINDER! Don't give up on finding the mystery cars. If you are racing and see one, after you finsh the race, you can practice that track and keep trying to get it. It might take a while but it is worth it. In conclusion, this game is great! Did I mention it is great? Oh yeah, it is great!

A Great game
This game is great for the whole family.It's easy enough for my 5 yr old, but challenging enough for Mom and Dad.We love racing against each other.A must have for Hot Wheel fans.

The more you play the more you get
My 5 yr old son and I have had so much fun with this game over the past year.In the beginning it seems like just a racing game but as you start finding shortcuts and hidden cars, playing the cup races, and unlocking new tracks it gets better and better!We haven't won the twinmill cup yet though.:-(

This is a really great game for the money!

Great 1 Player Mode, Bad 2 Player Mode
This game has Great Graphics, nice gameplay.ok car selection and good track selection.this game should of never been made in to a two player mode selection, it just isn't fun and should be avoided.when you just Ride alone, then its a very good game.All in allthis game is a let down, you expect so much more and they don't even give you 50%! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Plastic icon Barbie stars in this playful game, which enablesgamers to ride horseback on five different nature trails filled withvarious obstacles. Each trail is peppered with lightweight challenges(such as jumping over an occasional log or stream). There are also afew surprises that you will encounter on the various trails, includingsome mini-arcade games that are triggered by certain events. As youmove through each trail, the game takes an unusual first-personperspective that shows your view from atop the horse. Game environmentsinclude a snowy mountain path, a grassy meadow, and a warm beach. Thepre-rendered animation is fairly smooth and colorful, but controllingthe moves of your horse can be a bit awkward. This game is designed tobe compatible with Sony's dual shock controllers, which allow playersto feel each bump and rumble.

As you might expect from any licensed Barbie game, this title isdesigned to appeal to young girls. While there isplenty of pleasant eye candy for beginning gamers, this game clearlyencourages players to engage in low-stress fun that requires littlehand-eye coordination. Instead, Barbie Race & Ride is more aboutexploration and, in some cases, adventure. The game does rewardpersistent players with access to a much-fabled "secret ranch." Forgamers that want to take a break from the saddle, there is anopportunity to wash and groom your horse in the barn.

Barbie Race & Ride succeeds in offering a friendly, nonviolentexploration environment for beginning gamers. Older brothers, beware! --Brett Atwood

Pros:

• Race with a friend in 2-player competition mode
• Colorful trails and happy environments

Cons:

• Controls can be awkward

Features

• Mini-arcade games mixed in the game
• Compatible with Sony's dual shock controllers
• For 1 or 2 players
• Horseback riding action with Barbie
• 5 different nature trails

Reviews (10)

Fun...If You Haven't Had Better
I bought this game 4 years ago (in grade three) as an alternative to an older favorite of mine, Barbie Riding Club (which I had outgrown) in the hopes that it would allow more freedom like riding off of the trail, stopping wherever you may please and competing in a more realistic fashion. Once I turned ten, I realized what a mistake it was.

Mattel obviously has no idea what girls who have the ability of playing video games want in them. We are forced to ride chunky, ugly horses with unrealistic animations (horses stretch their necks outwards when jumping rather than flinging them upwards. This makes the obstacle course very hard) in environments that look painted-on and thrown together. Barbie is constantly stopping your ride to make you watch squirrels hop across branches, and there are only two gates to choose from (canter and gallop) I wouldn't have such a problem with this if canter wasn't so slow; it slows down the surrounding area so it's just like riding in slow-mo. The firefly game was very difficult for me when I was young and it took me near forever to figure out that you just open the lid near the firefly and it flies in.

All in all, this game is one of the dusty ones in my collection. I would suggest Mary-Kate and Ashley's Winner's Circle for older girls, and Barbie Horse Adventures: Wild Horse Rescue for younger ones.

For Barbie Lover's
Choose and name your horse-then:-Five trails to ride in day or night.-Challenging games and puzzles.-Race at beach or in meadow. -Timed competitions.-Jump over streams, logs and obstacles.Solve all levels for surprise at mystery ranch.For Barbie fans only!

[bad]
this game was so stupid all you do is jump and say its getting dark better head back to the stable!it got so boring after 1 day
i thought you got to make your horse but no you pick from 4 ugly horses and barbie said theres a hiddin ranch whatever i cant even get past the firefly game!I f you want a game that has good graphics and real horse racing buy Gallop racer

worse than falling off a horse
I bought this game and the playstation with my own money. It's a good game, but once you win it, it's horrible! the only hard part is the firefly game. Even my pro cousin can't beat it. I traded it in for the Emperors New Groove game and was GLAD it was gone. Loading was horrible, too. I'd rather have a real horse or fall off my friends horse. Get marykateandashley's winners circle instead.

AWFUL
This game was awful.I was bored with it the day I got it.It's EXACTLY like the computer game Barbie Riding Club (which is MUCH cheaper) my younger sister doesnt even like this game its boring all you do is move the horse's head around and click to go over a jump then do boring point and click games. this is not what its cracked up to be ... Read more

Features

• Race using Disney's famous theme park rides to save Disney World
• Choose from your favorite Disney characters
• 13 game levels take you from the Haunted Mansion to the Pirates of the Caribbean
• Easy to learn controls
• For 1 player

Reviews (23)

Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour
This game is based on real Walt Disney World rides such as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Blizzard Beach. This game is okay but it is for the younger kids or it will be too easy. I win every time I play. This game is somewhat enjoying, but it gets old quickly.

Gameplay:4/10: It isn't too fun but it would be for 5-7 year olds if they can play.

Graphics:4/10: Mushy and gross. I can't tell what the level is without looking.

Sound:5/10: Okay,it's just music that fits that place like on Dinosaur! the music is prehistoric.

Control:7/10: Easy, fast carts to speed all through Haunted Mansion. So easy, a 3 year old could control this cart without trying.

Overall:20/40: That is a 2.5! Round up and this game's got a 3! This game could get better!

Mom of 5 year old boy
My son loves this game.His favorite is the Haunted Mansion.This is not just for kids.My husband and 13 year old daughter enjoy playing, too.It's a nice family activity.

like the theme park
it is so fun. i like the haunted manshin in the game. it is so cool

Great for **ALL** ages!
Do * NOT* mistake this for a kids game! This is a game that is fun for everyone. Magical Racing is easily the BEST cart racer I have played on the Playstation. I haven't had so much fun with a racing game in quite sometime. The tracks are well thought out and fans of Disneyland will love racing their favorite rides.The controls are really tight. This is one game where your time will be spent actually racing rather than peeling yourself from the walls surrounding the track. Some of the turns are extremely sharp so be sure to make your vehicle "hop" so you can make the turn while in the air. Once you have that figured out the rest is smooth sailing. If all games where put together this well you'd never think twice about parting with your money!
***ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC***

Fab-2-the-max!
This game is Amazing! I've never seen a better 1! This game hasrealistic looks of the rides (I know that because I have been there 14 times). There is one glitch I have found. When u r racing in Haunted Masion if you drive along the fence u can get stuck behind it! Any way, It's really cool though. I reccomend it 2 anybody who has been 2 Disney World and who hasn't. This game is good 4 people who like 2 race and have liked other games like:
CTR
Crash Bandacoot Warpped
Spyro:Year of the Dragon
If u r thinking about getting this game go 4 it! ... Read more

Reviews (9)

Slow to fast in a heartbeat..
There's been a lot both good and bad said about this game. When I first popped it in, this thing was slow. I said "how is this such a good game if it's slow"? Well, my question was answered. Win some races and the game gradually gets faster and faster and faster, and, well, faster. With all the mayhem going on around you slowing down isn't much of an option. Once you combine the speed with all the other special weapons available this is where the game starts to shine. When your palm starts to sweat. When you realize just how fast your heart can beat. Think that's an excessive description? You won't think so once you get a hold of this adrenaline rush!

don't understand
I just don't get the appeal of this game.The game is horrible.The music is okay and the graphics are nice, but the racing part has a big problem.Shooting other cars is fun, but the fact that, as you are driving fast, you constantly keep hitting the side of the track... and that forces you to come to a complete stop.Too many sharp turns making it difficult to build up speed.Right when I think I'm driving fast, I hit a turn and my car stops right there.

Buy if you want a slap of crap.

Wipeout Reloaded
I consider the original Wipeout for Sony Playstation to be the finest fururitic racer ever (yes, I like it better than any incarnation of F-Zero). From the gorgeous visuals and multiple lighting scenes for every level (Vemom and Rapter Classes), to the awesome, awesome, AWESOME soundtrack (my favorite soundtrack of any racing ever), Wipeout was perfect. But many people don't agree with me. They prefer Wipeout's sequel, Wipeout XL. It's easy to see why.

Wipeout XL takes what everyone loved about the original and upped it a notch. The graphics are higher Resolution, the music is more upbeat, the weapons are more lethal. But perhaps the greatest reason to play it is that it's REALY FAST. There is simply no experience on earth like playing Wipeout XL on Phantom Class (the fastest class) with the hidden class of ship (unforetunately it loses weapons in exchange for maxed-out stats).

When you play this game in this configuration, it truly is sublime. Weapons are fired at you, but you outrun them. You're bouncing off the wall like crazy, but going so fast it feels like you've got the speed burst weapon on continuous fire. It's easy to see what makes this game so great. It's a great concept executed flawlessly. You have great art direction, great controls, great gameplay, and great music. At a pace so fast it should carry a warning label.

If you love racing games, and especially if you love Wipeout, you'll HAVE to buy this game.

Not the best Wipeout available
I can't play this game after playing Wipeout 3 - the latter blows the doors off of it.Don't get me wrong, Wipeout XL is a good game, but compared to Wipeout 3 the graphics are muddy and kind of ugly and I hate all the in-game corporate advertising (which is all over the game).Save your money and buy Wipeout 3.

The best video game ever made
Computer games have come a long way since Atari, and WipeoutXL proves it. Conceptually, this is the coolest, most creative game I've ever seen. The whole "anti-gravity" racing scenario is the greatest idea I've seen for a game in a long time. The graphics are great, and the game itself is sheer FUN. The soundtrack is full of great electronic tunes...very fitting. This is the only video game I've ever played that actually put chills up my spine. If it does that, then it must be good. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

a dancing game???
you just can't get into dancing on a video game ... Read more

Reviews (2)

Your Answer to Your Need For SPEED!
Being an Avid CART fan I found this game to be one of the most realistic on the market.The graphics and controls are almost life-like.You actually do get the feeling that you are out on the track with the world's BEST drivers.The choice of being able to drive the cars in arcade or simulation mode is a great property of this game. I seriously recommend this game for anyone who likes a fast paced racing game that will challenge all your abilities. If you're looking for speed look no further. Now go buy this game and try to take home the PPG Cup. Good Luck, and try not to be swallowed by the Wall of Voo-Doo!

The BEST Indy Car Racing Game YET!
I am a serious gamer and if you like action packed non stop racing this is it. The graphics are excellent and the music along with the great sounds will keep you on the edge of your seat for hours! Once you have beat the game you will open secret tracks witch are totally cool! Take my word for it this game is well worth the [price] so go buy it NOW! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Few racing games for the PlayStation can approach Need forSpeed III: Hot Pursuit in terms of car selection, track layout, andsheer fun. Combine the game's quality with the fact that it was addedto the PlayStation's bargain Greatest Hits collection, and youhave a title that deserves to be in the library of any racing fan.

Hot Pursuit gets its name from our favorite mode of gameplay, inwhich players try to exceed the reach of the long arm of the law bygreatly exceeding the speed limit. The ultimate goal is to beat youropponent to the finish line, but usually it's hard enough just dodgingoncoming traffic, swerving around police roadblocks (complete withspike strips), and trying to keep pursuit vehicles from slamming youoff the road. It's nearly as fun to watch replays as it is to race, andwe've only discussed one of the game's five types of play. Thisdiverse, fast-paced racer is definitely a keeper. --T. ByrlBaker

Pros:

• Nearly perfect arcade racing action
• Nice graphics, special effects, and sounds

• Some modes of play are incredibly difficult
• Can't play as the police

Features

• Fast paced arcade racing game
• Use radar, dispatchers, and roadblocks to track down speeders
• Race on 8 challenging tracks
• Hot pursuit on both sides of the law, including being tracked by the chopper
• For 1 or 2 players

Reviews (24)

Need For Speed 3: Hot Pursuit explained
THIS GAME ROCKS!!!!!!THAT'S ALL THERE IS TO IT!!!

AWSOME GAME EVER!
This is a very fun game for my Play Station. I was able to play my new game in the car while we were going home. 3D graphics
are great for the system. So race this new game on your TV or
using a LCD screen to connect to your console. A must by game.

AWSOME GAME EVER!
This is a very fun game for my Play Station. I was able to play my new game in the car while we were going home. 3D graphics
are great for the system. So race this new game on your TV or
using a LCD screen to connect to your console.

Totally Awsome
I think this Game is Excellent! It's even better with Gameshark Pro. With Gameshark Pro you can open more tracks to run on. My personal Favorite is "The Room".

Best Need For Speed yet....
Need For Speed 3: Hot Pursuit is the best one of the Need For Speed series yet. You can now race in a new mode "Hot Pursuit" where you run from the cops while still racing apponents. You can now race in awesome cars like Ferrarri's, Diablo SV's, and The El Nino.

Awesome new 3D tracks like:
Hometown
Redrock Ridge
Atlantica
Rocky Pass
Country Woods
Lost Canyons
Aquatica
The Summit
Empire City

And if you enter the following cheats under the "USER NAME" option, you can access bonus levels such as:

The Room (Enter "PLAYTM")
Caverns (Enter "XCAV8")
Motorcross (Enter "XCNTRY")
Space Race (Enter "MNBEAM")
Scorpio 7 (Enter "GLDFSH")

Also, enter "SEEALL" to see all videos!

This game is so hot that i play it all the time!

Thanx 4 reading! ... Read more

Editorial Review

The critically acclaimed Ace Combat series has long beenknown as the best way to get your flying kicks on the PlayStation, soit is no surprise that Ace Combat 3 takes things to new heightsin terms of terrific visuals and overall gameplay.

The standard mission design of previous games in the series remainsintact, giving players complete control over their aircraft as they ziparound in a fully 3-D environment. There are plenty of fun planes tofly this time around, from agile superfighters to lumbering bombers.Their maneuverability has been toned down from previous games in theseries, which makes lining up targets more of a challenge, but itbecomes second nature with a little practice.

Don't be intimidated by some of the fancy moves available to thrill-seekingflyers here. After all, what's the worst that can happen whenyou decide to risk a daring loop and roll? The truth is that AceCombat 3 is ultimately more about pyrotechnics and fast action thanabout realistic flight physics. Ace Combat 3 isn't the leap intechnology over its predecessor that we expected, but it's still agreat way to satisfy your urges to fly the unfriendly skies. --T.Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Much-improved graphics
• Plenty of planes and missions to fly

• Linear gameplay isn't quite as compelling or replayable as that inAce Combat 2

Features

• 36 furious missions
• 3-D virtual cockpit
• For 1 player
• The #1-selling Action/Flying Series on the PlayStation game console
• 22 all new flyable aircraft

Reviews (14)

Horrible! Hard! Don't Buy This!
BORING! This is a hard and stupid game. And it's title AceCombat03: Electrosphere...What's Electrosphere? When I read the other reviews it said that the Japanesse version told you about Electrosphere.The Japanesse AND the Americans should be able to have the better game. Namco made it hard to play because of it's BAD graphics. This is a tottaly stupid game. The planes are not that realistic and replay is very bad. When a plane explodes you can see it all choppy. The little missile lanching thing in the mountains on Mission 2 is weird and hard to escape and destroy. The lock-on is HORRIBLE! The squares surronding the plane are huge and bigger then the plane itself. ... They have too much missile lanchers and makes it nearly impossible. When you complete a objective it makes more targets for you to destory. When you fly where they where before you complete the objective it is not there...it's bare ground. ...P>Rating AceCombat03: Electrosphere

Graphics 2/10
Realistic Controls 9/10*
Mission Difficulty 10/10
Realistic Enviorment 0/10~
Realistic Sound 1/10

*There is also a EASY MODE for the controls.
~Realistic Enviorment includes Explosians, Buildings etc.

Not quite...
If you are going for a good flight-sim than turn elsewhere. If you want a good flight-shooter than this is for you, almost.
This game is just meaningless shoot this and then blow this up. Every mission plays almost the same. I was bored out of my mind very quickly but forced myself to play thinking that Namco could not have ... up so bad. Just one more step over the hill and then it's all clear. Nope. Do yourself a favor and find yourself a copy of Ace Combat 2 instead. At least Namco cleared it's name with Ace Combat 4. Get either 2 or 4 and don't bother with 3.

The best game ever.
The reason this game is so cool is because all of the Ace Combat games are good but this one takes the cake with mind blowing graphics and great detail... This thing takes the cake in strategy as well as excitement and if you get one game that is the second most recent game, it should be Ace Combat 3

Most impressive game I have played!
Considering I got a used copy for (dollar amount) I am thrilled with it. The graphics are excellent, the sound effects authentic, the electronic music score outstanding, and this game is an overall 9.5!! I never played any of the previous Ace Combat games, so I can't say how much of an improvement this one is. Check it out!

A Gutted Version of a Namco Masterpiece
Now,I've been playing the Air/Ace Combat series since I got my hands on a PSX.2 continues to juice me up even today.When I first heard Ace Combat 3 was being made,I stormed over to media sections for it.I was in complete awe of the anime scenes and complex story of the Japanese version,spanning 2 disks.Seeing how it took Namco quite some time to bring it over to our American shores,I thought they were taking extra time to dub it w/ great american voice talents.Instead,I got the product of reckless slashing.
Ace Combat 3:Electrosphere maintains little if none of its increadible cinematic elements,now spannng only 1 disk.W/ the loss of its great story,the new storyline seems incomplete,confusing,and outright boring.What in the he!! is an electrosphere,anyway?One will never know unless they take a look at the game's stunning Japanese counterpart.The HUD has been redisgned in an odd and unapeeling way,as some instruments have been cut,leaving u blind to their functions.I will admit though:The graphics of this game are breath taking.AWSOME afternoon water affects can be seen in the 1st sortie of the game.The jet models,from the g-pulling bad boys we have now a-days to the awkward yet sexy designs of the futuristic fighters have no rival on a 32 bit console.The soundtrack can have mixed responses.While some are pretty well balanced Japanese dance tunes,the other slow electronica pieces can EASILY put you to sleep in the middle of flying.Any of you wanting another Top Gun style soundtrack found in the previous games,your prayers have not been answered.Just turn it off and slap "Danger Zone" into ur player.Anime fans,however,may find a few of the tracks extremly driving.Many start up slow,but they can kick it up later on.You also now have the ability of selecting numurous types of missles,guns,bombs,and even laser cannons depending on what your missions call for.The plane's abilities,though,have been altered for the worst.You no longer purchase your own aircraft,nor are you awarded $ at all in your missions.Instead,you are given aircraft depending on yur performance per mission,which can be very frusterating in some missions.No more wingmen are availible,however in about all of 3[(out of 36)(Its Japanese original had 52,based on 4 different alliances)] missions u are given a buddy to turn and burn w/.Those people would have much more meaning had the plot been left undamaged...Mid air refueling has been added to the game,buts its seldom seen.Plus,all landings & such can be automatically avoided by pressing the "Autopilot" button.In dogfights,your enemies are either piloted by a senior or by a steroided air god,as seen in the last missions.You have the ability to look around your canopy for enemies now,but anyone skiled enough in using their radar has no need for this.Aircraft wise,my biggest complaints:The F-22 has lost its dominance(although it is 47 years old in the story...)Stealth jets aren't stealth,AND THERE'S NO F-14!!!
With that being said,Ace Combat 3 is a beatiful,yet extremly dissapointing game for any follower of the series.Import the JPN version,play more Ace Combat 2,an increadible game in itself,or wait a couple more weeks for Ace Combat 4:Shattred Skies,availible for the PS2 late october 2001,which if unscrathced(or even if snipped a little)will be the DEFINANT cosole flight sim.Just dont waste a wallet full of $ on this,for it's truley a "Crash & burn,huh Mav?" ... Read more

Editorial Review

Sony delivers one of the best-looking, best-playing rally cargames for the PlayStation with the Codemasters-developed Colin McRaeRally.

Players must pick from 11 world rally cars and play for the best timeson 48 courses in 8 countries, including New Zealand, Greece, and theUnited Kingdom. Racers encounter mud, snow, and gravel--all of whichcollects on cars as each race goes on. The elements can also inflictdamage on your vehicle, which adds to the challenge.

A British codriver guides players through runs, while the rally schoolcan help beginners with their skills. There's even a two-player optionthat can be used with single rally, championship, and time-trialmodes.

Control in this game is great, despite the varying track surfaces andweather conditions, and players even have to manage courses at night.Luckily, gear ratios, tires, brakes, and suspension can be modified tosuit any and all changes. While we won't go as far as to say this gamebeats the classic Gran Turismo, we do believe that McRaeultimately gives GT a run for the money. --Robb Guido

Pros:

• Amazing weather and damage effects
• Great audio and controls

• Cars race against the clock, but not each other

Reviews (6)

The Best Rally Racing Game!!
The best game for playstation! I play it so much that I have to limit my playing to make certain that I don't get bored with it! Really I doubt you can get bored with such a fun game! You should by the Colin Mcrae 2 after about a month of playing! its great! enjoy!

best racing game ever
I like the game so much it has all the best you can take upon in rallying great cars, graphis, repairs, all about the game is so great awaiting forcollin mcrae rally 3.0

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one of the worst racing games ever made.real recomended age- 99-100...if your that old, you won't notice the bad parts of the game, and won't even know ur playing it!

A "Poopy-load" of FUN
This is a great game.One of the best for Rally driving/racing fun.I also have GT2 and even though the tracks and myriad of cars is incredible, the rally portion of the game isn't.If you want to play in the dirt, this is the game to own.

Outstanding all the way - even with the sounds of crinkling glass as you slide into the trees.

Love every moment of it.

very realistic
I bought the game a year ago and addicted to it.Tried many other auto games but could not find a better one.Car's reactions to a controller are very realistic.If you get into snow ,car slows down like in a real world orif you dive into mud near the roadside ,that side of wheel pulls that sideetc. Unbelievable. But remember that Americans do not used to rally.Youdon't race against others at the same time,you race against time.So ,buy ityou won't regret. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Race your favorite Muppet characters in Muppet Race Mania. More than 25 racers are available, each with his or her own special move. Pick from over 25 vehicles to race on several courses, designed around the settings of the Muppets' six feature films, including The Muppet Movie and The Muppet Christmas Carol. Choose between racetracks, battle courses, adventure tracks, and special stunt courses. The game features one- and two-player modes, tiebreaker courses, adventure and battle modes, tournaments, puzzles to solve, pickups to collect, and dozens of secrets to unlock. ... Read more

Reviews (21)

The Best Game I bought for Playstation 1
Most of the reviews are really positive.

Some have said they lost interest in this game.Did you try the adventure game?For those of you not familiar with this game.THere is the standard race, a twisted metal combat game and as I mentioned the adventure game.

Let me tell you about this game.You start out with a limited cast of players and cars.Some said that the cars are too hard to control, but if you play the adventure game you can win additional cars.You can win additional characters too.And you can win additional tracks.If you make it thru the adventure game you will have all characters and all the cars available for each character.

What is the adventure game you ask?Well, you have a time limit to drive your muppet characters car around and explore.You pick up objects in that time limit.You get all the stars you get sometime.You find one of the racers not currently available...you then race them and if you win that character is available.I mean honestly I can not get into detail enough to tell you everything on this game.Really I rarely have enough interest in a game to finish, but this game I kept with it and I did.

I just received a Playstation 2 and hope this game plays on my playstation 2.I doubt my memory card will work but I will have to play this game through so I have a fully stocked game.

Honestly, in my opinion this was the best game I purchased for my Playstation 1 system in all the year.If you can find it get it!

Not what expected
Having grandkids who love the muppets, I thought this would be a great game. I found they hadlost interest in it quickly (unusual for a playstation game.) The reason was you had to keep your eyes on the screen constantly. The Christmas part was cute and fun, but the others ( 25 characters to choose from) became boring. They still love the Muppets, but gave the game to a friend. I was glad since it was only frustrating them.

Hard to control
This game is very difficult and the racers are hard to control.I got this for my daughter as a Christmas gift in 2000 and she was 7-1/2 at that time.She tried to play it several times and has found it very difficult and frustrating to play.I've tried playing it myself and found it very difficult to control.It definately is not a Crash Team Racing, which was easier to play.

Unless you can get this game at a substantially reduced price or for free I wouldn't waste the money on it as it is a difficult game to play & control.

A Muppet lover's dream
This is a wonderful game.Although the controls can be very frustrating at times, there is so much to do on every single board, that it takes hours and hours to complete.There are even hidden bosses.I would highly recommend this game to someone who has a good background knowledge of the Muppets.The movie clips are a lot of fun, and there are many voice clips to make it interesting and fun, too.

Fun while it lasts
My son saved up his allowance for this.He is 7....My son actually loved it.It's fast paced,real fast paced.You have to be glued to the screen,literally or you will miss something as you race on by.He laughed a lot,but I am pretty sure he never quite figured out what he was doing.He stuck to one area of the game a lot,and I think it may be due to the fact that the other areas were a bit confusing.Thats makes for a difficult decision then.Most 7 year olds are very adept at playing and figuring out video games..... so should I reccomend this?Yes,for the money and the laughs,it's well worth it.In a world filled with many many violent video games,seeing the Muppets zoom on by was rather refreshing for a change.He does not play it a lot,but when he does,he plays for more than 30 minutes if we let him. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Jet Moto 2 suffers from many of the same problems as the first Jet Moto. While it is basically just a racing game with an aerial twist, overall playability suffers due to the difficulty of turning at high speeds. As before, different racers ride on aerial jet bikes. Each character has a corporate sponsorship and a different set of advantages and disadvantages. However, no character is easy to master. In addition, you must come in first in each race to advance beyond the first three races. This is plenty difficult, and the muddy graphics don't help much. While the courses add interesting elements such as water, lava, and other obstacles, the proper pathway is often unclear due to poor graphics or badly designed levels.

Overall, this is a fun racing game for the hard-core racing fan, but those who really want to fly are better off with something that offers clearer graphics. Another problem stems from the fact that if you knock another racer off his or her cycle, but the cycle goes forward, then the recent victim of your assault starts where his or her cycle stops. This location is usually in front of you. So it's actually better not to hit them at all. The lack of replays in this version is helpful, and Jet Moto fans will appreciate the upgrade. Still, for a really stellar racing game, look elsewhere. --Allen Stewart

Pros:

• No boring replays
• Better graphics than the first Jet Moto
• A real challenge to win
• Fun tricks possible

• Jet bike is too hard to control
• View is awkward and at times confusing
• Unclear levels--where's the finish line?

Reviews (11)

Great Memories of this Game!
I remember every one of them.Action-packed levels, scenic ambiences, adrenaline-pumping music--all in Jet Moto 2.I cannot stress the creativity of the levels---how did they come up with this stuff!! It's amazing!Like one level you'll be looping around a roller coaster type track.Then, later in the game, there's a track called 'Nightmare'---what a dark, gloomy, horrifying track!!It's like you're on this platform in the middle of darkness and you get run over and fall into this huge, dark pit!The Antarctica levels are the greatest of them all.Have you ever heard the music??The best part about it.It's orchestrated, symphonic, heart-racing music.I wish I knew which philharmonic group made this music--it's brilliant.Other levels have orchestrated music too--it's great to listen to.Some of the other levels have rock/orchestra balanced music, so it's not all the same.

The levels aren't like your boring "one-way" levels.There are shortcuts, which really adds to the value of this game.

The sound effects are awe-inspiring.From the heavens to dungeons, the Antarctic to the tropical islands, jungles to steeply sloped snow-covered mountains----this game has entertainment in every level---with very appropriate sound effects....like on the urban part of the first level, aftershock--sirens are wailing; waves from the ocean.It's so realistic.

The moto bikes are awesome.Handling is great, the levels are awesome, not to mention, you can get cheat codes (not gameshark) and unlock the old Jet Moto levels, which is just amazing.I don't care which character I am, or bike, I just love racing these levels.The intensity of racing in this game is very impressionable, which makes this game's value worth your money.

High jumps, hard courses, uneven racers
This is a futuristic dirt bike game, where rather than riding dirt bikes, you ride a jet-powered motorcycle. The game starts out being fun racing along exotic 3D courses like a jungle island, an earthquake rattled Los Angeles that has fallen into the sea, a cold mountain passageway and so on. When the player advances past the first few races the game stops being fun and starts getting unnecessarily and frustratingly difficult, because rather than having track borders (like walls) where the racer cannot go past a certain point, the courses further in the game take away those walls so you literally fall off the track. It is also unclear where the finish line is, sometimes you must do a lap around a circular track, and other times you must do a U turn then go back through the track. Then reappear on the track, far behind the other racers. The game is full of jumps, ridiculously high jumps, and while you are in the air you can do flips and tricks. Not any advanced tricks like from Tony Hawk. There are several racers, however the racers are so uneven that you can pick a certain racer and win constantly.

A GREAT Racing Game
Jet Moto 2 has cool tracks. You can race on a roller coaster, in the snow, or in the water. In has about 20 different tracks and about 10 different characters. They have different speeds, handling, and weights. You can race with the computer or another person. I warn you the computer is HARD. Please get this game but don't get Jet Moto 3. I got bored with it in one day.

A super cool game , for super cool gamers!
Jet Moto 2 rocks!It was my first game for my playstation, and it rocks!Ten players, with ten different bikes!you can play with two different players! ride on or in: mud , water, snow and concret. you can doimpossible stunts if you have an analog controller!You can flip upsidedown, 180s, possobly 360s, you can even ride through yellow stone, and passby old falthfull! Race on a volcano, and ride through hot lava! But watchout, some tracks you can ride off the side of the tracks, but it's funnybecause you can hear the person screaming! you have unlimited live so youcan die as maney times as you want.Since it is rated K-A, anyone can playit, and i would say anyone who plays it will love It!

This Game is Pales in Comparison to the First
This game sucks.I don't say that becasue it's too hard or easy I say it becasue it doesn't live up to the name Jet Moto.Buy the first and then you'll see a real racing game.Buy this and you'll see a recycled, genericracing game with dumb racers and even dumber tracks.Save your money andget the first. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The futuristic racing series Wipeout has lost some of its steam with this third entry--but Wipeout 3 is still worth a look and a listen. This fast-action franchise has frequently been characterized as being more about style than substance. While we don't necessarily agree with that analysis, it is true that Wipeout 3 can overwhelm the senses with an amazing amount of eye and ear candy. The graphics are simply stunning, while the techno-charged soundtrack boasts some of the top names in electronica, including Chemical Brothers, Underworld, and Orbital.

Pulsating rhythms aside, Wipeout 3 offers players a wild ride through eight distinct tracks. It will take more than perpetual motion to make it to the end of each race. In order to complete each timed race, gamers are required to hit strategically placed power ups while navigating many near-impossible turns. The heart-racing action offers a tough challenge for dedicated games, but Wipeout 3 ultimately does not offer any significant improvement over earlier titles in the acclaimed series. --Brett Atwood

Pros:

• Fast-action gameplay
• Contemporary soundtrack

• No significant improvement over previous Wipeout titles

Reviews (22)

A close to perfect the franchise has come to
Funny thing about me. I have all the Wipeout games made for the PS and PS2, but this was the first one I bought. Call me a late bloomer. Anyway Wipeout 3 was a great way to get into the franchise because it has the best of what the previous games offered plus a little more. The graphics got some serious update since Wipeout 2 and the gameplay is a lot smoother and faster. Add to that a killer soundtrack and some nice little extras and this game is an obvious choice for any arcade racing fan.

First of all the racing is just plain fun. Frame rate is very smooth and the tracks are varied and challenging. If you're not familiar with Wipeout at all then think of it as a sci-fi racing game. You're racing on an anti-gravity sled thingy that's not only built for speed but armed to take out your opponents the dirty way (by either slowing them down with a land mine or completely trashing their vehicle with a guided missile). Just keep in mind the other racers can do the same. So you have a combination of racing and a little tactical combat as well.

There are some tweaks and improvements from the last games, but the one I'm going to focus on is the instant replay. This is a very cool feature that lets you see the race you just finished from the cameraman's point of view. You see yourself racing past the crowds and screaming around curves (or crashing against the side rails depending on your performance) as if you were watching the race on tv. Neat feature.

The soundtrack is the best of the series (with Wipeout Fusion a close second). Many people prefer Wipeout 2's soundtrack because it has different and eclectic styles of electronica. To me, however, W3 has all the songs built for speed. You get a who's who of artists like Chemical Brothers, Orbital, Underworld, Propellerheads, DJ Sasha and more. For nothing else get this game for the cool soundtrack.

Considering the price of the game today you would be crazy not to buy it, even for just the soundtrack (which you can rip from the game CD). I have played it on my PS2 with no problems and the gameplay still keeps me coming back. Arcade race fans... this game is a must.

Best of the Wipeout Series
Though some will tell you that XL is the best, XL doesn't have analog support.And besides, the tracks in 3 are just hard enough.And the female voice of your ship's computer is helpful, while not being irritating.The music is great, and like some PSone games, you can drop it into your computer and rip it.Chemical Brothers - Under the Influence is probably my favorite song on this.

I'd reccomend this over Wipeout Fusion, because Fusion didn't really get the controls down 100% and the tracks aren't well balanced.Wipeout 3 is about as fast and hectic as you can get.

When I think of this game, in my head I hear the female computer voice say "Force wall.":)

Possibly the best game of all time, I'm not kidding
This was the first Wipeout game I played. I hated it for the first three hours-- and I probably wouldn't have kept playing if I hadn't just purchased a Playstation and had no other games rented to try out. After hour 4, it was OK, and I started to grasp the basic concept. By hour 20, I was totally hooked. By hour 40, I had my girlfriend playing-- and hating it just as much as I did. By hour 60, she was hooked, and I can't even count how many nights of racing and Eliminator challenges we had (before we broke up, anyway).

I have had one copy or another of this game for almost five years. I've probably logged a thousand hours on it easy, as sad as it sounds, and I still can barely hold my own in the top "official" difficulty level, the Rapier class (especially on the harder tracks)... but for whatever reason, that doesn't hack me off like it would on any other game (I'm not a gamer and get frustrated very easily with needlessly difficult games, because I'd rather do other things with my time).

I get this game out every six months or so and get hooked all over again, and actually want to find and thank the developers. I've played pretty much every other game in the series, and this one creams them all (it beats the earlier ones due to the graphics and especially analog support, which adds SO much to the game... and they all pretty much destroy Wipeout Fusion).

This isn't the best racing game of all time-- it's the best game, period. No other game ever released has this combination of feel, substance, replay value, addictiveness, pure eye candy, and-- yes-- great music (and I hate techno, honestly). I don't understand how it's not a "classic" game, let alone how it's possible that it's so overlooked that you can get a copy for $4 used, let alone that you're not BUYING ONE OF THESE COPIES RIGHT NOW instead of reading this. If you've never played this game, and you're ready for a serious challenge that will endure for the entire life of your PS2 (or PS1!), buy it. Now. Don't even think twice.

Punctuality?
My game still hasn't arrived.No response on the last e-mail i sent.Are you going to refund my money or get me the game......

Just for the Music
I'd buy this game just for the music. The game can also be played in normal CD players if you just want to listen to the soundtrack. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Now anyone with a PlayStation can dive into the hobby ofradio-controlled helicopter flying without the enormous financial cost or therisk of crashing as you learn to fly. R/C Stunt Copter, believeit or not, is an absolutely enthralling and entertaining game.

Wisely, the game integrates a training mode as a must-play startercourse before advancing to the mission-based aerial challenges.However, don't expect to snooze your way through the missions: thedynamic vocal host spouts out plenty of snide and witty remarks to keepgamers on their toes. Also, excellent carnival-like music accompanieseach bit of the game, including menu screens, training levels, andvarious gaming segments. Extremely touchy controls emulate the realthing, while the game provides words of encouragement to help youmaster dangerous stunts such as loops, rolls, and even inverted flight.With rich gameplay and helpful flying tips, this game achieves the rarefeat of teaching while it entertains. A must-own! --JeffYoung

Pros:

• Outstanding presentation makes for a mix of learning and fun
• Superb physics model and controls give the feeling of reallycontrolling a tiny copter
• Extremely challenging levels will keep players coming back for more

Cons:

• The concentration required may be too frustrating for youngerplayers

Reviews (7)

A Fun little game
This unique little game lets you fly rc helicopters, it involes the use of both joysticks to piolt you copter though the different trials. It's pretty fun, but with there isn't a whole lot to do in the game. If it had an battle mode or something...

Annoying game, could have been better
The first thing your going to do when you play this game is mute your TV. Almost any move you attempt will cause your virtual instructor to make some kind of comment. This gets real old, real fast, aspecially when you realize how difficult it is to fly one of the RC Copters.
Any little tap on the controls, sends your copter out of control, so the last thing you need to hear is none stop, repeaded joking comments.

The layout of this game sucks. Your restricted to a little peice of land for each stage, so if your looking for a game where you can fly around and explore, then this is not your game.

I personally have never flown a remote controlled copter before, but if this game is accurate, then I'm not ever going to waste my money on something that will end up having an ultimate destiny of being smashed to pieces out of frustration.

So is this game worth it? Maybe, if you get it really, really, really cheap, or if you have already mastered remote controlled copters in the real world. If they make another one of these games, then they need to add a whole lot more to it. Some may like it, but I don't.

No stars!

Heli Flight
Heli flight is 10x more difficult than model airplanes. The training program on this game is great. If it didn't have that automatic help, you'd be all over the place. Like starting out with an ace helicopter. This game does in fact help you fly REAL model helis. The only catch is, you MUST use the dual shock analog controller and use the two joysticks and become efficient with the ace helicopter(s).It's also not just a trainer for going into model flight, it's also a challenge and great fun. I have a helicopter and this game does help out a lot. Or, if you have an Intel Pentium, you can go to ... and get a REAL FLIGHT Simulator for about ... and you can really see what it's like. That'll be a LOT more REALISTIC than this game but this PSX game does help out a lot.

A great surprise!
This game really surprised me in a couple of ways.

I kept hearing it was really hard and frustrating, but I just went through the training first, and it helped me get my skills up high enough to manage just fine.Then Islowly made my way up to harder and harder copters.Great sense ofprogression!

Something I didn't expect at all was the humor.There is avoice giving surprisingly intelligent feedback to just about everything youdo, and he's really funny.And there's a 'virtual' hand you can throw upto block the screen when you're playing against someone else in the2-player mode.

And the whole time you're learning to fly a real r/chelicopter!I've never flown one myself, but now that I can manage the Acecopter in this game,I can't wait to give it a try with a real one, andmaybe even buy one myself if I can afford it.

Very unique...a greatbreath of fresh air!

a different genre
This has got to be one of the most original games ever! It can get frustrating at times but it pays off in the end.The makers say you will not finish the game and to me it's that much of a job! ... Read more