Metascore
77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. The game plays very well, I love the concept, the options are extensive, set up consoles are easy to use, the actual driving is quite realistic, the vehicle graphics are well above the average, and the replay value is very high.
  2. For those who like the unique challenge of timed racing and the strategies that off-road rallies require, Screamer 4X4 is a must have.
  3. One of the best off-roading simulation games available on the market today.
  4. It is an unforgiving and sometimes treacherously authentic game that minimizes the importance of top speed and accentuates such real world concepts as torque, grip, gravity and four-point suspension...Simply too intriguing to ignore completely.
  5. Call me a mullet-wearing redneck, but I prefer my off-road action a little more exciting. [May 2002, p.77]
  6. 64
    The lack of visible competitors in the single-player modes, combined with the relatively slow pace, can make the game a dull affair. There's just too little sense of speed, danger, or excitement, and that bodes ill for a racing game.
User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Reynaldo
    8
    Good game, different to all other racing games, but there is not enough water, or mud, or exciting things like that, i wish someone develop the screamer 4x4 2, and include more action to the game, and more recent vehicles.....Good game... Full Review »
  2. Pálmi
    9
    Above all - realistic game tactics.
  3. SylvainL.
    8
    Great game once you found out how to configure the game controller and the cheat code.