Pulse Racer

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2.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Summary: Pulse Racer takes you to a future where racers careen toward the clouds in sleek vehicles to gain an advantage over the competition. As a racer, you'll need a risk-taking mentality; but more importantly, you'll need a vehicle that suits your driving style and a driver who matches yourPulse Racer takes you to a future where racers careen toward the clouds in sleek vehicles to gain an advantage over the competition. As a racer, you'll need a risk-taking mentality; but more importantly, you'll need a vehicle that suits your driving style and a driver who matches your technique. Linked directly to your vehicle, your body will be pushed to the limit in a variety of high-speed tracks. Harass your opponents with missiles, mines, or direct plasma beams and slingshot around tight turns.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 7 out of 7
  1. G4 TV
    40
    The Infinitrax track generation system is interesting. By making use of six user-defined inputs such as curvature, hilliness, and track width, Infinitrax generates new courses on the fly.
  2. GameSpot
    33
    The key differences between something like "Wipeout" and Pulse Racer is that "Wipeout" has a compelling, cohesive look, a great soundtrack, an interesting track design, and fun, responsive controls, while Pulse Racer bears none of these traits.
  3. Game Informer
    30
    Officially the worst Xbox game I've ever played... Play this title only if you don't have Dr. Kevorkian's number handy. [Feb 2003, p.105]
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  4. Xbox Nation Magazine
    20
    Pulse's worst crime isn't even that it looks hideous (both technically and artistically); the real sin here is its lack of feel. [Feb/Mar 2003, p.88]
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  5. IGN
    19
    Easily one of the worst racers on the market.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine
    10
    This is the worst Xbox game available, in every category, from graphics through gameplay. [Feb 2003, p.75]
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  7. TotalGames.net
    10
    Simply put this is the worst game we’ve seen on the Xbox. Before you even touch the controller you have to endure the pathetic excuse for graphics. The textures are about as bland as you can get, the visual effects are comparative to the Game Boy Advance and the vehicle models do anything but inspire.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 13 out of 16
  1. judopluto
    May 15, 2006
    10
    Wow what a great game. It was the best game I had, but my friend stole it. I'm going to buy another copy, it's that good.
  2. BatiZoz
    Jul 26, 2003
    10
    Hmmm, may I have one excuse for throwing all your pitiful anger at the game's publisher... if you weren't fools, you wouldn't Hmmm, may I have one excuse for throwing all your pitiful anger at the game's publisher... if you weren't fools, you wouldn't have fallen to such a lame game... A piece of advice: "read reviews before you move your fat butts towards the nearest game seller !!!"… Expand
  4. BanditG.
    Apr 29, 2003
    0
    Horrible! If you can the slightest bit fast you die! Horrible game! Avoid this game at ALL costs.....oh yeah maybe for a few cents, it's Horrible! If you can the slightest bit fast you die! Horrible game! Avoid this game at ALL costs.....oh yeah maybe for a few cents, it's alright. Friggan awful makes me want to curse!… Expand
  5. JoeC.
    Jan 4, 2003
    0
    I am sorry that i ever rented this game. What a waste of 4 bucks! The graphics are horrible and the storyline is just BLAH! Please listen to I am sorry that i ever rented this game. What a waste of 4 bucks! The graphics are horrible and the storyline is just BLAH! Please listen to me and don't rent this game.… Expand
  6. beachdurden
    Dec 2, 2003
    0
    This game suuuuuuhhhhcks. I tried it and got a headache, this game is +B
  7. DJKaito
    Mar 25, 2019
    0
    Only inetresting if you are hunting for a complete collection. The worst game on the original xbox. Stay away from it.
  8. Gonepostal
    Oct 30, 2003
    0
    This game is the reason so many kids are killing themselves! I hate this piece of ****!!!!! CRAP CRAP CRAP

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#43 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003