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Graphically the game is alright... the cars and tracks are rendered quite nicely and details like air streaming off the rear spoiler, damaged parts wobbling and smoking and brake rotors glowing add some ambience, but overall nothing really jumps out and grabs you other than the impressive movie-style crash sequences. Sound is also average, nothing really stellar but it won't make your ears bleed. The high-pitched engine whine may annoy your dog, though.

The tracks offered in the game are quite challenging from a technical point of view, but often become amazingly frustrating due to the cars. As the game's name suggests these cars are highly dependent on downforce for their control, so when parts get damaged or knocked off they become increasingly harder to get around the corners without whacking into something.

Adding more to the frustration is that AI cars have no problems with shoving you around (possibly a product of the league's "no rules" format?), so if you try to pass on a corner you can expect them to try and wreck you. Speaking of wrecks, don't expect your spotter to warn you of them ahead of time... he usually only cuts in to complement you on passes or tell you to speed up if you're trailing the pack. Those flaws aside, the game does have its bright spots. There's enough variety in the tracks to test your skills, and while the cars are largely similar in performance each one has a special trait that can be used to your advantage (Jackhammer's car has very low drag which gives it an edge in acceleration, Hiroo's car has superior braking, and so on).

If you liked Daytona USA, this game will probably appeal to you right off. If you believe that all racing games must be like Gran Turismo, then don't bother. Everyone else, rent first and see if it suits your tastes.

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EntertainingMar 31, 2003
By SleepyJD
A pretty cool racing game with noticably awesome crashes, and cool tracks. While the level of car and track detail is low, it blases at 60 FPS and provides wholesome crashes. Fun to play with a friend as well.

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Best thing since sliced breadAug 20, 2002

This game is brilliant, the crashes are wicked!
I have been playing it solidly for about a month now and its still great.
i would recommend everyone plays this, the action is 100% hardcore, the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

0 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Boring!Oct 03, 2002

This game is extremely boring. Nothing better than a rental for a day or two.
It's not worth buying even at the ... price. The crashes are OK, but still pretty ....
The graphics are fair, not breath taking. The highlight of the game was... well none really.

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Fast and Furious!May 31, 2002
By Dan
This is a bad game!
It is way too easy too crash, and you explode into a thousand pieces when you do...
I recommend Burnout or Burnout2 over this game.