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Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars

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9.6 User Score:

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Based on 16 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Psyonix

Developer: Psyonix

Genre(s): Racing, Action

Players: Multi

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: October 9, 2008

Summary

Get ready for non-stop action as you take control of a rocket-powered super car! It is a sport like no other, where supersonic cars jump, flip, and rocket boost their way to victory. [Sony]

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Also On The Web: Official Website Psyonix Official Site

What The Critics Said

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GameFocus

If you have friends who own this game then run out and buy it as honestly there really is no more enjoyable multiplayer experience on the PSN at this. The single player side of things is fun, but it only has so much enjoyment as the game was obviously built to be a multiplayer fun fest of rocket powered proportions.

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ZTGameDomain

Probably the most feature-rich PSN game to date. It supports every single feature PlayStation 3 owners have come to expect from their system and a few that they probably are not aware of. The online play is the brightest point, but with the current problems it really holds the title back from its full potential.

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Worth Playing

The game looks and sounds great for a downloadable title, featuring details in lighting and sound effects that go above and beyond what we're used to, as well as a fresh gameplay mechanic that is truly a welcome change in an increasingly stagnant industry.

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PSX Extreme

Worth the small price tag.

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Gamer 2.0

Like its name, Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle Cars is a mouthful of a game with a lot of content, trophies, and plenty of options to tailor multiplayer to your tastes that certainly is enough to be worth the $15 price tag.

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Gamervision

A decent attempt at a sports title.

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TheSixthAxis

If old-school knockabout fun is your thing then SARPBC is probably the best the PSN has to offer you.

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Playstation Official Magazine UK

Unapologetically haphazard. [Mar 2009, p.88]

1UP

Supersonic seems a tad overpriced at $15 -- especially considering the nigh-featureless multiplayer and bland aesthetics -- but the single-player is short and sweet, and the core mechanics are simple and rewarding.

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IGN

I fear they may have spent too long with the game and made it just a bit too difficult for someone to pick up and play right off the bat.

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Play UK

It's simply not worth 7.99. [Issue#88, p.89]

Playstation Universe

A fun game with friends, but otherwise it is held back by the inherent flaws associated with a game of this type. Try before you buy.

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GameSpot

This blend of vehicular combat and soccer is fun in short sessions, but it's too frustrating to offer much long-term appeal.

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Cheat Code Central

Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars delivers a unique concept that stands out among the increasingly populated downloadable pack. It's too bad this charm wears off quickly, resulting in a game that feels more like a novelty than a crafty idea brought to realization.

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Gaming Age

The concept is fun, there are some nice features and touches included in the game, and the online play is actually very enjoyable. It's worth checking out the demo at least to see if the game clicks.

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Thunderbolt

Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars is one of those “what if” games. What if the controls weren’t a mess? What if the multiplayer mode wasn’t riddled with bugs?

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Kaspar U. gave it a10:
This game is a blast to play, thanks to excellent controls and great physics. You can even have mixed spliscreen and internet games, whereby you and a friend can play (in splitscreen) versus two people, who are splitscreening on another console, through the Internet. Also works for 3x3 and 4x4 matches. Plus, there is a replay system in place, which allows you to save entire games, and watch them again, controlling the cameras and editing a video to upload directly to YouTube from in-game. This is my favorite game of the moment, and I think everyone should give the demo a try (and remember to select the Split Screen menu option to try out the bots).

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