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How Metascores Are Calculated
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Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. |
Supporting multiple players via Wireless multiplayer connectivity, riders can choose from more than 24 highly detailed ATVs as they tear it up in more than 30 unique environments with six distinct terrain types including snow, dirt, mud, ice, water and grass. During both single and multi-player gameplay, gamers are able to see from both first and third-person perspectives as they cruise through visually stunning backgrounds featuring water and mud effects along with fully interactive objects and instances such as ramps, tires, cones and trees. ATV Offroad Fury for PSP provides gamers several gameplay options including a training course, and competitions in several race modes such as race, freestyle, career or any of the various mini-games. [SCEA]
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... 82
PSX Extreme
The total package. It's fun, it's involved, and it's portable. Some of you will no doubt have worries that the A.I. may be too challenging or that the career mode may be too time consuming. With regards to those concerns, my only advice is that you cowboy up.
 81
Next Level Gaming
Another solid PSP game. A little harder than I like to do tricks and steer your ATV, but that's something you can get past with some practice.
78
GameZone
What it doesn’t have is perfect controls. They’re slippery, and oftentimes make it extremely difficult to win without over or under-steering. You really have to master how the game is going to react to each situation and adjust your skills to match.
76
BonusStage
The initially daunting learning curve makes the first few tries frustrating even for experts weaned on the other games in the series, but the game is eventually manageable and the multiplayer saves it altogether from becoming a “play it once- trade it in” title.
75
IGN
Packs enough features to rocket it over a dozen lined-up trailer trucks, but the clunky graphics engine and stiff control give it a ramp that's might make you think twice about trying to air over a VW Bug.
75
Game Over Online
Although Blazin’ Trails does manage to present an engaging amount of gameplay thanks to the large number of game options, diversionary mini-games and impressive online features, it’s also significantly hampered by a kludgy control system, unforgiving trick system and psychotic AI.
75
PSM Magazine
There's tons of game modes, customizations, addictive mini-games, and dirt - lots of dirt. [July 2005, p.86]
74
PSX Nation
Despite unresponsive controls and average graphics riddled with a jerky frame-rate (elements that would normally kill any racing game’s enjoyment) Blazin’ Trails delivers a surmountable and fun but challenging struggle for first place.
70
1UP
If you're prepared for the steep learning curve and the insane load times, Trails is yet another extremely competent PSP title that's certainly worth checking out.
70
Armchair Empire
Jumps are a bit hard to do and some of the more advanced stunts are really a challenge.
70
GameSpot
If you're in love with the grit and grime of dirt racing, and don't mind a challenge, then Blazin' Trails should be right up your alley.
70
Yahoo! Games
Unfortunately, the control isn't anywhere near at tight as the previous PS2 games, and you'll often find yourself overcompensating and weaving around the track. It doesn't ruin the game, but it makes it harder than it was designed to be.
70
Gaming Target
Given the much too difficult AI, the pre-load that leaves you anywhere but on track and the ATV being placed in the most annoying locations, gamers that are easily frustrated will definitely want to look elsewhere.
70
Computer and Video Games
Overall, there's no standout reason to upgrade from previous editions. But if you're new to backside-blistering fun on four wheels, Fury 3 is worth a blast. [PSW]
65
Play Magazine
The shoulder button helps cornering by speeding up the rate at which the background turns, but ultimately these ATVs feel more like semi trucks. [June 2005, p.86]
65
Game Informer
This game controls like junk. [June 2005, p.136]
61
Game Chronicles
There were times when this game aggravated me so much I wanted to throw down the controller, before I realized I was holding a $250 controller.
60
Modojo
Essentially a collection of the same old stuff we've been playing on the PS2 for the last few years, Blazin' Trails fails to tantalize the senses but rather frays the nerves with a sloppy frame rate and awkward controls.
60
DarkStation
Frustrating controls and just a mediocre performance as a whole.
60
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
A huge, solid game that's seriously crippled by an unworkable control scheme. [July 2005, p.78]
60
Gamenikki
Hopefully if Climax releases another PSP version, they work the kinks out, because this one needs some polish.
60
Extreme Gamer
It's not flawless in its execution, but I'd have to say there is just enough play in ATV Offroad Fury to keep fans happy.
60
G4 TV
Blazin' Trails needs more user-friendly control and a graphical overhaul--we're talking almost original PlayStation visuals here--but at the end of the day it's still a really enjoyable game.
60
PALGN
There is plenty of content in the game, but the difficulty level and average controls may mean that most people don't see all that the game has to offer.
59
VGPub
Unless you are a die-hard ATV fan who can put up with frustrating gameplay mechanics, I cannot recommend ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin’ Trails to you.
58
Gaming Age
The game is packed with modes, options and replayability, though it has a few annoying problems which takes away from the potential enjoyability of it all.
50
Game Revolution
Your competition is dead serious, the hazards are all fatal, and your only resource is the X button. While Blazin’ Trails manages to cover a lot of different terrain, its shoddy gameplay prevents it from handling any of it well.
50
GamePro
Because the PSP buttons (including the shoulder buttons) are in such close proximity to each other, your fingers are constantly tumbling over each other to pull off the right stunt.
50
Cheat Code Central
It's loaded with modes and is a relatively deep game for a racer. You can still do a lot of tricks with it but overall the racing experience is hampered by its mechanical shortcomings.
40
GameSpy
Its sloppy controls and poor presentation will likely turn off even some of the most diehard fans of the ATV Offroad franchise.
40
Eurogamer
It's worse than ATV console games, thanks to a poor control system that's seemingly been designed with little thought for how the PSP itself is designed.
40
Boomtown
Okay, the gloves are off. I really dislike this game. The titular fury is so apparent after just one race.
Joe R. gave it an8: Billy F. gave it a10: M. Webb gave it a9: J. Moore gave it a9: Dom gave it a3: M. Gale gave it a9: Doug R. gave it a9: |
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