A racing sim it's not, but arcade fans should get a real kick out of it.
It's simple to an extreme, but there's at least one amazing moment in each track that will keep your engine revving to the next.
The tracks are inventive, with jumps, steep hills, and a variety of surfaces that affect traction.
If you've ever wondered what Micro Machines would be like with NASCAR drivers, Majesco's NASCAR Heat is the answer.
Sega Rally Revo goes next gen, with dynamically deformable terrain - from gravel-littered tracks and smooth tarmac roads, to snow-covered mountain passes.
Race around at high speed and crash to cause spectacular damage in FlatOut's Xbox 360 debut.
MotoGP returns with new bikes, tracks and enhanced customization options.
This new off-road racer from several former MX vs. ATV developers features 100 square miles of open terrain and 40 vehicles ranging from 4x4 trucks to dune buggies.
Split/Second is an action racing game, set within a reality tv show where anything goes.
F1 2010 is the next game in the Formula 1 franchise bringing new features and multiplayer options.
Shift 2 Unleashed combines violence and excitement in this racing experience. It expands the Shift franchise by adding new features and modes including Driver's Battle mode, the helmet cam, and ...
Cars 2: The Video Game, inspired by the upcoming DisneyPixar animated film allows players to jump into the Cars 2 universe.
There's definitely enough full-on action to compensate for the laborious setup sequences.
Don't buy an F-1 title before first taking this game out for a spin.
I may live to regret admitting this, but I had a blast playing MTM.
Gamers itchin' for a monster-truck fix should save their cash until the real thing rolls into town.
FlatOut 2 seems a little too slick for its own good in spots, but it still manages to provide plenty of destructive racing fun.
In NFS Carbon you aim to take over the city by winning races and defeating other racing crews.
You'd think that at 200 mph the scenery would just blow by - instead, the cars seem to move at a light rush-hour crawl.
Sure, the races in Burnout might only last seven or eight seconds - but those are some pretty intense seconds indeed.
In all, what really makes Cycles a good game is the balance of arcade-style gameplay and a lengthy championship mode.
Sega GT attempts to capture some of Gran Turismo's formula for the Dreamcast, but it ultimately falls short due to poor control and an unintuitive interface.
Midnight Club II is just as solid as the original Midnight Club was in its day, and it features a handful of improvements.
Simulation fans and patient drivers may find a lot to enjoy in this often likeable and surprisingly deep game.
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