Ballistics

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Ballistics pilots run their hover bikes on magnetic fields inside a track that allows full 360ยบ movement. The races take place in many different settings; all with their own unique design and environment - all shaped to breed the speed. [Xicat Interactive]
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Adrenaline Vault
    100
    Ballistics is by far the fastest and most beautiful arcade racing game I have ever seen -- it makes everything else seem like molasses by comparison. While there is nothing really new here, the excellence of this title lies in its truly brilliant execution.
  2. Voodoo Extreme
    90
    It has enough Eye Candy to satisfy the picky 3D futuristic racing fan and an addictive quality that leaves you wanting to play “one more game” just to see if you can top your last blisteringly-fast speed.
  3. Gamer's Pulse
    83
    Overall the game was exciting and thrilling, but in the long run this game will get tired and repetitive. The speed will keep you thrilled for a long time.
  4. GameZone
    70
    The sound isn’t much, but the graphics are can be very intense when you are flying past them at more than 260 miles per hour.
  5. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    Ballistics is, without a doubt, the fastest racer ever made. The game is all about speed. Make that insane speed. Reaching velocities that pop the sound barrier, this is a racing game for adrenaline freaks.
  6. PC Gamer
    65
    It’s so damn fast and pretty that it’s more fun watching than actually playing it. [Mar 2002, p.68]
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  7. Yahoo!
    40
    Ballistics is never lacking for a quick, cheap thrill. Unfortunately, the gameplay is actually skin deep, it crashes often, and ultimately doesn't deliver on its eye candy promises.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. MarkM.
    Apr 9, 2003
    10
    I like to play it stoned, except when im going mach 1.5 and i hit something.
  2. BenW.
    Oct 4, 2003
    10
    I agree with Mark...it's wicked awesome when stoned.
  4. 047
    Sep 16, 2016
    10
    Simply the best futuristic racing game ever. No other game will give you even an approximation of running as fast as two or three speeds ofSimply the best futuristic racing game ever. No other game will give you even an approximation of running as fast as two or three speeds of sound. Even now (2016) it looks good for that most of landscapes are futuristic and you basically fly too fast to see any imperfections in textures and models.
    I believe Ballistics is not for everybody, but if you'll like, you'll like it for good.    … Expand
  5. KharyM.
    Sep 28, 2002
    10
    This is the fastest racer i've seen in my life.

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#89 Best PC Game of 2001
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#95 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001

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