Smashing Drive GameCube
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Feb 18, 2002
Smashing Drive Image
Metascore
47 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 18 Critics What's this?

User Score
3.8 out of 10

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • Summary: The shortest distance between two points isn't always a straight line... and in Smashing Drive, it's a way of life! Good driving isn't enough!!! When lookin' for a little extra green, a cabbie relies on his knowledge of every neighborhood, street, and alley shortcut. Navigating a serpentine course of oncoming traffic, cart vendors, newsstands, and pedestrians in order to beat the competing hack to the fare's final destination is the challenge. But we've got you covered. Get into the habit of collecting power-ups and finding shortcuts or your only tip will be advice to invest in driving lessons.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 10 out of 18
  1. Hot Games
    80
    Short, mindless fun.
  2. Nintendo Power
    72
    The graphics are pretty subpar and there's not much game here, but it's a total blast while it lasts. [Feb 2002, p.150]
    All this publication's reviews
  3. GameShark
    40
    Despite the chaos you can create, everything happens at the same time for the same reasons. There will always be a cop car with its lights on at this corner; that boat will always be there at this time, etc.
  4. Electric Playground
    40
    Just reviewing this game has proven to be an agonizing experience.

See all 18 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. KevinA.
    7
    If you're not too stuck up about graphics and just want to have fun playing video games with your friends or alone, Smashing Drive is a solid game. There isn't much replay value, but it's still good arcade-style fun.… Expand
  2. BruceC.
    6
    I think Smashing Drive is actually a fun game, with okay graphics. The only complaint I have is that with four relatively short courses, it doesn't have a whole lot of replay value for most folks. … Expand
  3. Derock161
    2
    cheap is one word that could summarize this game. The graphics are horrendous. This is the only game that I could fully beat in 30 minutes. For crying out loud, you do not even do anything a real taxi even does. there are plenty of better Gamecube racing games out there… Expand

See all 4 User Reviews