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Kinetica
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 21 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 19 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment
Genre(s): Racing, Action
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: October 16, 2001
Summary
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.
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What The Critics Said
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...
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]
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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >GamerWeb Sony
Takes an established genre and gives it an SSX-style touch. Wipeout fans everywhere should give this game a try.
Read Full Review >Core Magazine
The slammin' soundtrack and an engaging trick system overcome a somewhat inconsistent framerate to make Kinetica more interesting than most its competitors.
Read Full Review >Gamezilla!
The unique racing experience offered here stands out from the pack of futuristic titles with high-speed action and gorgeous graphics.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
A graphically impressive, inventive racing title that is somewhat diminished by slightly erratic control and lack of depth. [Nov 2001, p.108]
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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >Cinescape
While the core of the game is pretty bland, the trick system is excellent.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >GamePro
Despite its setbacks, Kinetica is a decent racer that’s worth trying—it offers a phenomenal visual rush into new age racing.
Read Full Review >PSX Nation
A unique trick system combined with beautiful graphic design are enough to give it a whirl. Difficult is the key word.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >GameCritics
The changes Kinetica introduces into the formula are so miniscule, for the most part, that only a true connoisseur would notice or care.
Read Full Review >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]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 19 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Adam DeVito gave it a10:
All around good game... little short though.
Adam D. gave it a10:
All around good game... little short though.
Kristy S. gave it an 8:
My boyfriend and I love to compete i this game. We have found that out-doing each other's record times in ech track is both fun and competitive. We just want to know, what's next???
Tristan M. gave it a 9:
KICK ASS! The more you play the hard the game gets I mean it. The AI trys to win and it does not give up like other games. The only set back the game is too short. Also if you blank you are likly to hit a wall or some thing. But it is worth buying.
Pavel A. gave it a 9:
Awesome graphics sound and gameplay the only problem is that it's a little too hard.
John B. gave it a 10:
I think its a wonderful game (for hardcore futuristic race fans).
Cipher Nodus gave it a 9:
The game is very addictive. Its a notch above XG3 because you actually move as opposed to strafing in XG3. The only thing the game is missing is a sequel. Oh and of course gotta love the girls...
