Pure

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  • Summary: Thrill seekers race against skilled rivals and performing gravity-defying aerial tricks in Pure, an extreme sports off-road racing video game. Featuring vertigo-inducing massive aerial jumps and spectacular airborne tricks in photo-realistic real-world locations all over the globe, PureThrill seekers race against skilled rivals and performing gravity-defying aerial tricks in Pure, an extreme sports off-road racing video game. Featuring vertigo-inducing massive aerial jumps and spectacular airborne tricks in photo-realistic real-world locations all over the globe, Pure delivers heart-pounding experiences unique to the genre. Players start by choosing among a variety of male and female character riders. They can then either race against deft A.I. opponents or online players (up to 16-player multiplayer) in frenetic races and freestyle competitions all over the world. [Disney Interactive Studios]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. Gaming Age
    100
    I absolutely loved Pure, and while I've played a fair share of decent off road racers in the past couple years, nothing compares to Pure in my opinion.
  2. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    90
    SSX on ATVs. Not a perfect analogy but it's darn close, and fans of the seminal snowboarding franchise should probably just stop reading now and go buy this game. [Nov 2008, p.78]
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  3. GameZone
    88
    Pure fun, Pure entertainment, Pure eye candy – that’s what you get with this title. The game does have some small failings, but nothing totally worth mentioning. What is compelling about this title are the tracks, the air and the way the terrain will affect your ATV. This is great fun.
  4. Games Master UK
    85
    The 'cleanest' mud racer around - but if you're looking for frantic racing, you've hit paydirt. [Dec 2008, p.79]
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  5. GameSpy
    80
    As the name would imply, Pure wins because it sticks with only the most important facets of ATV racing: crazy handling and absurd, gravity-defying stunts. Its stellar visuals (exemplified by the glittering glacier track set in New Zealand) are simply icing on a cake of solid gameplay that rarely falters in providing the basic racing game essentials.
  6. G4 TV
    80
    Even after getting all the initial enjoyment out of the game, Pure is still definitely fun to pick up for short, satisfying bursts of speed.
  7. Boomtown
    70
    A good bit of arcade racing fun. It just won’t keep you hooked for that long.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. JamesA.
    Oct 8, 2008
    10
    Pure is an exhilarating thrill ride from start to finish. It feels new and different to all the other racers out there with its blend of Pure is an exhilarating thrill ride from start to finish. It feels new and different to all the other racers out there with its blend of tricks and racing. It's easy to get into but hard to master.… Expand
  2. SibiK.
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    I have only played the demo. And I must say, the graphics are incredible and the effects are mind blowing. I got hooked onto it the first I have only played the demo. And I must say, the graphics are incredible and the effects are mind blowing. I got hooked onto it the first time. I can't wait to get the full game. I find myself playing the demo over and over again. I just got myself on first place today, and wanted to find some user reviews out there. Looks like I was the first one to even write a review.… Expand
  4. IvanS.
    Sep 15, 2008
    10
    I'm not into racing games but when i played the demo for this game on my ps3 i couldn't stop playing it. You'll really like I'm not into racing games but when i played the demo for this game on my ps3 i couldn't stop playing it. You'll really like this game even if your not a racing game player. this game is great for all give it a try u wont be disappointed.… Expand
  5. JonathanChamberlain
    Jun 9, 2009
    8
    If motorstorm was the answer to all head banging petrol heads dreams, then pure is the cherry on their sugar dusted fairy cake! The handlingIf motorstorm was the answer to all head banging petrol heads dreams, then pure is the cherry on their sugar dusted fairy cake! The handling is tight. You feel like the bike is yours to control. The way it slides around large corners and the way you land the bike (after an insane aerial display) and watch your character fly as the front driver wheel buckles under the poor landing angle.
    The bike is the star of th show, Yeah I could ramble about the stunning vistas and the more than suitable soundtrack but the custom parts available to tweak your performance is incredible, Getting gold in every race (which is not easy after round 1) will provide you with a speed machine with the skills of Tony Hawk and the grip of unibond. This is what keps you coming back. Your search for the ultimate machine starts the moment you finish the tutorial. The only thing that holds this game back is it's steep difficulty curve. Maybe it's because I like getting most things right 1st time, Pure does not allow you to get a perfect race from round 2 and onwards (on to 10) so coming back when you have earned parts from finsihing rounds is available. This is an absolute Joy to play form start to finish. Yes so it what if it's the same game from start to finish. What racing game isn't?
    Enjoy and Appreciate Disney's adrenaline pumped land based answer to waverace/ssx    … Expand
  6. detroithardcore
    Aug 30, 2011
    8
    This game totally takes me back to the PS2 classic Freekstyle. Gigantic jumps, massive air, and intense racing! This game is by no meansThis game totally takes me back to the PS2 classic Freekstyle. Gigantic jumps, massive air, and intense racing! This game is by no means realistic...just the way I like it. If you like extreme stunts that aren't possible, check this game out.


    Graphics = The stages look great and the backgrounds are breathtaking at times, the characters are a little bland but that's not what the game is about.


    Sound = The sound effects are great, especially when you take off from a huge drop and all sounds drowned out except the wind.


    Music = Wasn't too impressed with the soundtrack but it is good for racing I suppose.


    Controls = Pick up and go, the tricks come gradually giving you time to learn easy to hard in that order.


    Difficulty = Learning which course uses what bike may be a little challenging, because of the in depth create a bike section. Your tires play a bigger role than most realize.


    Fun factor = I'm totally hooked so yeah its good, check out the demo on PSN to see how you like it.


    Replay value = With the seemingly limitless bike combination's , and online sprints, races, and free roam, you could rack up alot of replay time.


    Overall value = If you're into extreme over the top thrills than this is a must own for racing fans    … Expand
  7. RyanRL
    Nov 23, 2010
    8
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  8. ChrisC.
    Oct 7, 2008
    4
    The driving aspect is fast and fluid, but the emphasis on inane tricks everytime you are in the air seems to be a pointless combination of 2 The driving aspect is fast and fluid, but the emphasis on inane tricks everytime you are in the air seems to be a pointless combination of 2 different games.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#27 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#69 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#44 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008