Quick shots of adrenaline are administered through one-time exhibition runs against AI controlled cars. The idea is to ace out the competition; whether this is accomplished through speed, bumper car tactics or special weapons is irrelevant.
Friends can also tangle with one another in same computer, split-screen races or one driver can have at it against the computer in rounds of Soccer or Battle Ball. These goofball, sports-oriented contests put a lone driver or team in control one or more colored balls in the hopes they'll successfully use them to score goals against a lone rival or group of foes.
Smarty-pants gamers have no doubt figured out by now that the theme and absence of next generation technology aren't much of a hook. Gameplay's the reigning champ on this disc, as evidenced by the fact that the jaded, impatient dweeb talking to you clocked in several hours with RC Racers Deluxe on the first sitting.
Although the controls are extremely loose, requiring a lengthy spell behind the wheel to become accustomed to, there's little not to love about this bad boy.
From firecrackers, homing rockets, and oil slicks to bomb-tossing lawn gnomes First, take into account the simplistic control scheme, consisting solely of directional pad arrows plus a key or two for turbo boosts and weapons. Next, consider the 16 tracks themselves, each of which bears a creative theme Aztec, Haunted, Backyard, Hillbilly Hill, etc.
Sittin' there looking so gosh durned pretty, you wouldn't anticipate that they're boiling over with nasty surprises ranging from killer chickens that'll peck a car to pieces to PO'd cobras or water puddles that cause an auto's circuitry to go haywire. Plus, you've got to dig the nifty upgrade system, whereby parts like the motor, shocks and tires can be enhanced for a tidy sum. Magic 8-Ball states chances are favorable that Sierra's production team tapped into some top-notch artistic talent too.
Auto models monster truck, baja bug, Traxxas stadium truck, Traxxas bandit buggy were crafted from juicy lookin' 3D textures, then placed over gorgeous 2D environments such as frog ponds, construction sites and indoor arenas. Paint jobs can be chosen from a set of six default choices or edited to custom specifications. While the camera angle tracks the action, it doesn't shift, although roadsters grow or decrease in size relative to their onscreen position i.
A remarkable library of terrain sets, including gravel, rubble, logs, and dirt noticeably affect vehicle performance, as does elevation. Rounding out the presentation are the semi-decent animations through which flora and fauna are brought to life. The audio effects are barely worth mentioning, since heavily recycled smash, crash, grind, zap and boom noises blend instantly into the overall din.
Color commentary quality's great in standard play modes "Oh man, he took one up the tailpipe! Luckily, thanks to verbal jabs and constant noise, the title's musical deficiency isn't an earth shattering let down. A third option is a 14 track full circuit that pays virtual cash for finishing in one of the top four positions in each race.
Use this money to upgrade your vehicle. It also offers two new game modes. In RC Soccer you use your vehicle to bump the soccer ball into the opponent's goal, and in Battle Ball you must touch the kick ball to change its color to match your car, then kick or bump it into the scoring pit. Power-ups like turbo boost, bottle rocket, electroshock, firecracker, ghost drive, and an oil slick improve your chances of winning or thwart your opponents. House, All Game Guide. Running the game shortcut will automatically take care the mounting and starting the game for you.
Otherwise you will have missing graphics for some reason. You can install the game on a different drive. The basic always-on-the-gas style of driving that will lead you to victory in easy mode will lead you straight into a wall in hard mode. One of the best features of the game is the circuit option. You can select the amateur or pro circuits or a custom circuit using your choice of tracks. There's a qualifying round before each race, and you are placed in the main event based on the results of the qualifying round.
A good qualifying time will place you in a higher main event, which means more prize money. You can purchase upgrades to your cars with your winnings, such as better shocks, tires, or engines. As you purchase more upgrades, you will see a substantial improvement in your car's performance. In the circuit mode, there is also a wear-and-tear option, which reduces the effectiveness of your upgrades with each race, making it more difficult to maintain a high level of performance in your race car.
While the game does not include any kind of Internet multiplayer option, a two-player split-screen mode is available that lets you race head-to-head against a friend on the same computer. While these alternate modes add some variety to the typical racing formula, they do not seriously increase the appeal of the game.
It offers a large number of tracks and circuit options and enough difficulty to keep skilled racers challenged for many hours. Upvote Leave Blank. About the Author. Trey Walker.
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