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XGRA: Extreme G Racing Association
PlayStation 2
Released On: Sep 11, 2003
68
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 23 Critic Reviews
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43% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
52% Mixed
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 23 Critic Reviews
68
43% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
52% Mixed
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
It's just that the game is thoroughly polished. You turn it on and everything feels right; the music, graphics, and even the menu system all complement each other perfectly. [Nov 2003, p.147]
The lack of depth may hurt overall sales but in my opinion it increases the fun ratio to equal that of a great, arcade racer.
I came away really liking XGRA despite its flaws, though it's possible that the very touchy controls and high learning curve on many tracks may keep some players away. XGRA is the most satisfying heir to "Wipeout" the PS2 has seen in years.
It's bigger and more ambitious than any of its predecessors, but XGRA is hindered by a few unfortunate technical and design issues.
The changes don't amount to much; it looks a lot like the last game and sounds worse. Ouch. [Nov 2003, p.78]
I'm sorry, but running around the same old loopy track designs in generic space bikes just isn't cutting it, and I really think developers need to either totally reinvent this genre or abandon it. [Nov. 2003, p.153]
At first glance, with it's twisting, gravity-defying tracks and fluorescent visuals, XGRA might remind you of the recent "F-Zero GX." Upon further inspection it's actually slower, sometimes much slower, less colorful and a lot less interesting.
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Summary In the future racing is faster - much faster. More dangerous - much more dangerous. And it's totally merciless, which means anything goes. Run by the XGRA (the Extreme Gravity Racing Association), this motorized bloodsport throws teams of futuristic bikes and daredevil riders against one another through dangerous tracks that crisscross v...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- GameCube
- Xbox
Initial Release Date: Sep 11, 2003
Developer:
- Acclaim Studios Cheltenham
Publisher: Acclaim
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