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MX Unleashed
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 18 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 41 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: THQ
Developer: Rainbow Studios
Genre(s): Racing
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: February 17, 2004
Summary
Rainbow Studios, the masters of off road racing games, returns to their heritage to bring the definitive next generation MX game to life. Challenge yourself in the ultimate off-road playground, a never before seen freeworld mode filled with treacherous terrain, mini games, and machine races. Go bar to bar against the top champions in the world through the season long Supercross and Outdoor National series in an extensive career mode. Prepare yourself for mud, dirt, high speeds, and serious attitude. [THQ]
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GAMES: MX vs. ATV Unleashed
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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...
PSM Magazine
Even fans who dislike racing games will be impressed with MX Unleashed. [Apr 2004, p.24]
Game Chronicles
The control is excellent, the physics are perfect, there are loads of original tracks and landscapes, and the fun factor is off the charts.
Read Full Review >IGN
It's really well polished, controls great, looks good and is presented very nicely. You'd really have a hard time finding a racing game that's more fun to just fool around in, cruise about the country side and wreck the living crap out of yourself.
Read Full Review >GameBiz
MX Unleashed has got to be the best motocross game on the PS2, and possibly the best ever. It’s addictive, it’s packed with gameplay and unlockable tracks and the soundtrack beats any of those featured in the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series by a mile.
Read Full Review >3DAvenue
It has the small features bike fans will be looking for, but the game also caters for those looking for a quick spin with some powerful bikes.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
Easily the best motocross game I've ever played, and it's the first one I'd recommend to people who aren't the least bit fans of the sport.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
Tearing a page from their old Motocross Madness tome, they've inserted a beefy mission-based free-roamer into the mix, allowing you to essentially go f'ing bananas between venues. [Mar 2004, p.69]
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
The physics make the game so entertaining that you really won't mind having to replay a race over and over again. [Apr 2004, p.99]
GamePro
Smooth handling is complimented by solid physics, while the opponents boast A.I. that is much more balanced than Freekstyle’s rubber-band rivals.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
The bikes have a nice low end growl to them that is a pleasant departure from the typical mosquito-like buzz that is usually afforded them.
Game Informer
More straight-up innovation is needed next time, but until then, we've got a good solid game on our hands. [Mar 2004, p.94]
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
This year's MX is certainly the most professional motocross game I've played - the physics are flawless and every race has nail-biter potential, even if you're dead last heading into the final lap. [Apr 2004, p.118]
GamingWorld X
Unlike "ATV Offroad Fury 2," Unleashed isn’t online, and it doesn’t support four-player multiplayer. Furthermore, the visual quality doesn’t increase at all due to these cuts, which is disappointing.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Another very good entry in a solid series of motocross games. It plays well, and it has great control and a lot of tracks and objectives.
Read Full Review >Yahoo! Games
The attention to detail is commendable, but the sheer scope may be a point of frustration for some, especially those who come from the "Tony Hawk" school. The supercross races are so exacting that progression without dedication is impossible.
Read Full Review >TotalGames.net
The inoffensive, safe, non-threatening nature of the title just doesn't ever inspire fun or even frustration, merely, and perhaps most disconcertingly, ambivalence.
Read Full Review >GMR Magazine
We struggle with MXU's collision problems, floatiness while jumping, and the decision to scrap "MX Superfly's" stunt track editor. These work to frustrate and unfortunately take things down a bit. [Apr 2004, p.93]
Gamestyle
Despite the gripes there’s no denying that the core jumping mechanic is sound and more importantly, fun. It’s a refreshing change from the standard racing offering.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 41 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Brian N. gave it a10:
refreshing new way to drive dirt bikes. New features are give the game and extra kick. Well done.
Jeremy W. gave it a10:
Best mx game ever. The music does suck though so i turn it off.
Bob S. gave it a10:
This is a really great game. It's fun and best of all it's pretty simular to ATV games but only with MX bikes. So it makes it even better. Can't wait til MX VS ATV Unleashed comes out!!
Justin C. gave it a 10:
This game kicks ass you cna race monster trucks and evrthing thank you who ever made this game you rock and if you can try to make one even better that would be tight.
Robert C. gave it a 10:
This game is the most accurate to the real thing. after growing up racing all my life its nice to see the gaming industry be able to mimic what actually happens. as for will c. either spend time to learn how to ride the bikes in this game or go back to tetris. don't trash because you can't ride.
Swede gave it a 10:
So f*kn nice! 10+/10 !
Justin K. gave it a 10:
Dude this game rocks i like all the machines but u should make it more realistic and to tell u the truth i play it all the time i bet u on wednsday i played for 5 hours so rock on this game rocks bye.
