Rumble Racing

 PlayStation 2
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Summary: The follow-up to last year's PlayStation racer "NASCAR Rumble" is an arcade racer featuring 35 cars and 15 tracks, in either Single Race, Stunt, Showdown, or Championship modes. Ready to feel a little speed?
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. GamePro
    100
    Excellent A.I, sharp graphics, and addictive gameplay combine for an unabashed good time. Sim freaks need not apply—Rumble Racing is pure, unapologetic arcade goodness.
  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    It's the trick system that makes all the difference. [June 2001, p.98]
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  3. Games Radar
    88
    Besides the abundance of car wrecking weapons, the most entertaining aspect of Rumble Racing is that the vehicles, including the trucks, can do mid-air tricks. Every time you perform a barrel roll or misty flip its impossible not to raise a cheeky smile.
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  4. Electric Playground
    85
    Rumble Racing really is all about pin-your-noggin-to-the-headrest-and-flatten-your-cheeks speed.
  5. All Game Guide
    80
    A highly enjoyable game. The learning curve is tough without becoming impossible, and races never seem out of reach to win even if you keep coming up just short.
  6. Maxim Online
    80
    There aren’t many games more extreme than this crazed, balls-to-the wall stock-car racer.
  7. PSX Nation
    70
    The car sounds are just a bit bland with hardly any exciting over the top effects. The announcer is quite a smartass but not really in a funny way.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. VoltZeer
    Oct 16, 2017
    10
    An unbeatable arcade racer that features power-ups, stunts, and a tremendous amount of speed. Highly underrated as well, this game has zeroAn unbeatable arcade racer that features power-ups, stunts, and a tremendous amount of speed. Highly underrated as well, this game has zero downfalls that I can think of. The ai are always keeping you on the edge of your seat. People complain about arcade racers having rubber banding ai, and Rumble Racing's ai doesn't seem to have it, but rather it plays at a constant pace based on what difficulty level you select, which is a great idea for people who are new to arcade racers!… Expand
  2. Dant
    Jun 15, 2004
    10
    Help...i can't stop playing.
  4. Ellis
    May 25, 2001
    10
    Comedy in the way of crazy taxi but without the annoying "dude" (what a stupid 80s word) with the green hair.
  5. Andyman
    Aug 13, 2006
    10
    A very underappreciated PS2 classic. This is the game that the entire Hot Wheels series is trying (but failing) to be. Tight arcade-style A very underappreciated PS2 classic. This is the game that the entire Hot Wheels series is trying (but failing) to be. Tight arcade-style controls + ridiculously fun stunts + an amazing sense of speed = one incredibly fun game.… Expand
  6. MarkS.
    Jun 11, 2001
    9
    This game is awesome as simple, mindless entertainment!
  7. MLWilliams
    Dec 19, 2001
    8
    It's a cool game, that has good graphics, but it is a little easy after you play it for a while, but i give it an 8.
  8. BlueFalcon
    Dec 16, 2004
    6
    The elastic band ai here somewhat ruins a decent game. It doesn't seem to matter how fast you move, the ai cars will be right behind The elastic band ai here somewhat ruins a decent game. It doesn't seem to matter how fast you move, the ai cars will be right behind you. It leads to a lot of controller throwing if you don't race smooth right before the finish line. I'd probably rate this an 8 if the ai didn't cheat so bad. … Expand

Awards & Rankings

23
#23 Best PS2 Game of 2001
78
#78 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#12 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001