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XG3 Extreme G Racing
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 21 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 4 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Acclaim
Developer: Acclaim Studios Cheltenham
Genre(s): Racing, Driving
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: August 22, 2001
Summary
"Wipeout Fusion" is in for some competition (if it is ever released!) with this anti-gravity racer which moves at 60 frames per second and features three modes (league, arcade, and time-trial) and two-player split-screen racing within a playable field of up to 12 bikes.
Also On Metacritic
GAMES: XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association
Cheat Codes & Hints: Adrenaline Vault Cheat Code Central Game Revolution GamePro GameSpot IGN
Also On The Web: Official Website
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...
GameZone
The sense of speed delivered is phenomenal, from the sounds of your bike revving at the beginning of the race (kind of like a jet engine...), to the smooth frame rate, you will certainly feel like you're shooting along at hundreds of miles per hour.
Read Full Review >Yahoo! Games
The visual impact of the game is fantastic in terms of the surroundings that you race through, the shape of your bike and the track design.
Read Full Review >PSX Nation
Extreme G3 is so good, that if and when "Wipeout Fusion" is ever released it will have to be such an amazing game to even kiss the shoes of G3.
Read Full Review >Hot Games
Although there are a few minor annoyances, it’s unbelievable speed, mind-blowing tracks, and great upgrade selection make this a definite sleeper hit for racing fans.
Read Full Review >Gamezilla!
Let me tell ya something -- XGIII is a flat-out, go-for-gonzo experience, the coolest racing game I've played in years.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
A smart and solid racing game that provides an amazing feeling of true speed.
Read Full Review >IGN
It's very fast, it's beautiful, and it's engaging, challenging and fun...In the racing category for the PS2 right now, there is nothing quite like XG3.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
A good game. A fast game. A beautiful game. It is also a short game - I beat it within a day. Now, keep in mind I've had more speeding tickets than you've had hot dinners.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
As much fun as I had with Extreme G3, I have to give the slight nod to Kinetica in this issue's futuristic racer debate. [Nov 2001, p.110]
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
You've never before experienced speed like this in a game. [Nov 2001, p.154]
TotalPlayStation
Until we see what "WipEout Fusion" can offer, it’s the best futuristic racing game available on the PS2.
Read Full Review >Electric Playground
For strictly pedal to the metal action that requires leaving your brain in park, Extreme G3 is a blazingly fast and fun ride.
Read Full Review >Core Magazine
XG3 features a thrilling sense of speed which more than makes up for a dull soundtrack and unoriginal environments.
Read Full Review >GameShark
You'll be grinding your teeth every few minutes as you realize the difficulty that Acclaim has sunk into this thing.
Read Full Review >Maxim Online
These intense, roller coaster–like tracks will twist and turn until you swallow your tongue and beg for mercy.
Read Full Review >GamePen
The shortcomings in getting the player involved in the league mode are easily offset by the driving itself, which is strangely addicting even though it can be difficult and repetitive at times.
Read Full Review >Adrenaline Vault
While there are a few glaring problems, most notably with the poorly implemented multiplayer features, plain jane graphics, and lackluster AI, XGIII Extreme G Racing is still fun to play.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
Even at those speeds, the heart-pounding moments are few and far between. [Nov 2001, p.206]
Next Generation Magazine
On the whole, this definitely delivers the rush speed freaks crave. [Dec 2001, p.105]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Ziggy Stardust gave it a 5:
Extreme plays fairly well, but it's missing a bunch of features that should have been there. it doesn"t keep track of record times! who ever heard of such a thing in a modern racing game? all it keeps track of are seaparte saved game track times, without a name beside them (your grandma may hold a record, you don't know). so basically if you and a friend want to both beat XG3, your record times won"t be in competition with one another since they're different saved games. you'll just be competeing against yourself. secondly, tracks have to be unlocked in order to play them. since there are no difficulty settings, some people may only get to play 1 level (i feel for the new\inexperienced gamers here). my younger cousin couldn't come close to unlocking track 2 after a bunch of tries. thirdly, the interface for getting a game started is poor. you are forced to load a saved game every time you want to play; there's no quick way for you and your friends to just jump in and have some fun. fourthly, the graphics are a little jagged and unimpressive. i guess they have an excuse since the framerate needs to be so high. but there's still some slowdown in later levels (especially with rain) those are my large gripes. with those things changed, this game would kick butt, currently it doesn't though. ps. it's also a bit of an f-zero x rip-off (except it"s not as good)
Tom L. gave it a 9:
This futuristic bike racer is so fast and furious you'll have blisters on your fingers by the time you finish this challenging game.
[Anonymous] gave it a 10:
Blinding!!!
