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Alone in the Dark
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The fusion of human exoskeletons with "kinetic skins" to create a cycle you wear rather than drive is the concept behind Kinetica, a racer which requires you to perform a variety of tricks, stunts and combos to outpace the competition.
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 90
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
It keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire way through. It's an amazing rush. [Nov 2001, p.155]
90
GameShark
A little "Tony Hawk," a little "SF Rush 2049," and a lot of "Wipeout" mixed together perfectly to form one of the best racers in a while.
 85
GameSpy
It’s a fast-paced, adrenaline rush kind of game, and it’s really quite difficult, but that should just mean it’ll keep you busy for a while.
85
GamerWeb Sony
Takes an established genre and gives it an SSX-style touch. Wipeout fans everywhere should give this game a try.
83
Core Magazine
The slammin' soundtrack and an engaging trick system overcome a somewhat inconsistent framerate to make Kinetica more interesting than most its competitors.
83
Gamezilla!
The unique racing experience offered here stands out from the pack of futuristic titles with high-speed action and gorgeous graphics.
83
Into Liquid Sky
The 2-player aspect of the game is limited by the poor field of view (which would have been better handled with an i-link and two TVs), but the single player mode is serious futuristic racing at it's best.
80
Hot Games
With a limited number of tracks and hidden riders to expand the game, you may find that it’s biggest challenge will be keeping you interested past the rental return date.
80
IGN
It's a very fast and fun racing game, as well as a very challenging one.
80
Electric Playground
Kinetica has done bold new things with track design and playability, as well as giving gamers the sugar rush of speed that racing game fans crave.
80
Game Informer
A graphically impressive, inventive racing title that is somewhat diminished by slightly erratic control and lack of depth. [Nov 2001, p.108]
80
GameZone
Not only is it superior to the competition in every graphical aspect, it's superior in every gameplay aspect, too. Heck, it practically annihilates "Extreme G3" and the last two "F-Zero" games released.
80
Maxim Online
It’s the perfect game for men who like speed and men who like thongs (and you know who you are). We can only imagine that Kinetica 2 will feature racing car women who secrete beer.
75
Game Revolution
A cool game that's been suspended from greatness due to its less-than-stellar track design, lame weapons and stunts that are often not as cool as they should be.
75
Cinescape
While the core of the game is pretty bland, the trick system is excellent.
70
GamePen
No matter how you stack it, Kinetica plays like "F-Zero" and "SSX"’s evil offspring. Taking the best of both games, Sony has made a great genre slightly better.
70
GamePro
Despite its setbacks, Kinetica is a decent racer that’s worth trying—it offers a phenomenal visual rush into new age racing.
70
PSX Nation
A unique trick system combined with beautiful graphic design are enough to give it a whirl. Difficult is the key word.
70
GameSpot
The interesting character design and unique stunt system set it apart from the pack, but the fluctuating frame rate, track design issues, and poor sensation of speed hold it back from being a really good futuristic racing game.
60
GameCritics
The changes Kinetica introduces into the formula are so miniscule, for the most part, that only a true connoisseur would notice or care.
60
Next Generation Magazine
There are fleeting moments when you’ll have absolutely no idea where you are or what just happened before eventually realizing that it’s impossible to really wipe out or "come off" the track. [Dec 2001, p.105]
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