Speed Zone Wii
  • Publisher: Detn8
  • Release Date: Aug 18, 2009
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Metascore
37 out of 100

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3.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: (Known as "Wheelspin" in the UK/EU) SOLO mode - with phantom cars and racing lines to guide you. RACE mode - go head-to-head against 7 friends or computer AI drivers. BATTLE mode - blast your opponents with massive weapons. 30 levels of dramatic racing action. Roller coaster race tracks with loops, twists, and hairpin turns. Stunning terrains set on colorful planets, floating asteroids, and space stations. Progressive level-unlock structure - play your way to the top of the innovative 3D pyramid menu. Engine upgrades and other car mods - over 160 variations to 6 basic cars. Off-track secret bonuses and hidden shortcuts. Use boost pads to make incredible jumps and accelerate into the SPEED ZONE! Revisit unlocked tracks with enhanced cars to set an overall Apex Score Rating. Unlock all levels, find all the secrets, earn all the bonuses and medals. [Detn8]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 9 out of 14
  1. Worth Playing
    70
    Unfortunately, the third-party genre offerings on this console are not particularly numerous, and most racing titles out there range from the abysmal to the merely mediocre. But if the Wii is your primary console gaming platform, you're avid about arcade-style racers, and you can tolerate a steep, steep learning curve, Speed Zone may be worth a look.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    43
    Wheelspin is a big disappointment. We were expecting much more from a game designer like Archer MacLean and a publisher like Bethesda, no doubt about it: though the 60 fps frame rate, the graphics are ugly, with awful colors, and the controls are all but responsive.
  3. VideoGamer
    40
    Scarily close to being a complete failure. There's so little here of worth that someone must have known the project would end in disaster.
  4. Nintendo Gamer
    38
    It's well intentioned but underfunded. [Christmas 2009, p.64]
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  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. SkullScience
    8
    Ok, at first I tended to agree with the critics on this one. I thought it was almost unplayable. Finally, I opted to play with the Wii-mote in a steering wheel fashion (rather than nunchuck or classic pad) and I noticed a massive difference immediately, although it was still extremely difficult. After a few plays I found myself getting steadily better and better, the sign of good gameplay with a steep learning curve. I also find the game has that "one more go" feel to it to try and improve previous attempts. Again, the sign of good gameplay. I now find that I have spent many hours on this game. Being a gamer for 25 years, I don't tend to tolerate games that are simply garbage, so I must come to the conclusion that many people, in giving this title a bad review, simply weren't good enough, or didn't have the patience to play it. I love the wipeout games on the PS3 and Speed Racer on Wii, but the futuristic racer market is neglected on this generation of consoles (especially on the 360 which is almost bereft apart from 'fatal inertia') and this game is certainly a decent, hardcore, addition to my Wii collection in this genre. The graphics and audio are solid and fit the style of game nicely. Give this game a chance, you will be tearing your hair out but coming back for more!!… Expand
  2. aaSpider
    6
    This game is an interesting mix between fun and frustration and can be quite enjoyable if you don't take it too seriously. It has high speed racing on whacked out tracks, the ability to upgrade your car as you progress through the game and even a battle mode. The main thing letting it down is the poor control you have over your car. The faster you go the more responsive the controls are, but to the point where the tiniest adjustment sends you flying off the track. At slow speeds it is even worse, with sluggish response times making you constantly over correct. I found I was most successful staying at a medium speed by avoiding all of the turbo boosts, with this technique I was able to stay on the track for most of the race. I only tried the multi player with two people which quickly became boring as there are no AI controlled racers in the multi player races. But with more players it could be fun, in small doses, before the frustration kicks in.… Expand
  3. AnonymousMC
    0
    Ugly, unresponsive,unorigina, utter crap.
  4. JA
    0
    Its a racing game where you have nearly no control of where your driving.

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