XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association

"Better Than F Zero"

This game aint nothing TOO special, but in my opinion it is better than F Zero.
It looks just as good, its just as fast, its just as cool, its funner, its easier.
If you want to race in a real car on a real road, rather than a futuristic bike on a futuristic track; but you dont want to give up the speed- you may want to check out Need For Speed Underground instead.
If you want lots of variety in your 2 player races you may want to check out Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 instead.
If you want to give up realism for lots of fun and the best multiplayer experience you may want to check out Mario Kart instead.
And if you like your racing games HARD, you may want to check out F Zero after all.

The big plus for this game is its very cheap now. I got mine for 10 bucks brand new at Gamestop.

If your a fan of the old Extreme G games, youll jump right in. Not much has changed. Just slightly improved graphics. Speaking of, the graphics are good. Thats really all I can say. Its not like "ooh, ah!" but I cant think of many games that are. The graphics are certainly not bad, and are right up there with F Zero, but not as good as Need For Speed Underground.

If driving really fast future bikes and blowing up anyone who gets in your way sounds fun, well youll think this game is fun. That being said I dont think there is very much replayability, just for as long as you want to keep beating the main circuit over and over. Its a racing game so dont expect exploring or many extras. Remember this game is like 10 bucks now, so if it entertains you just a couple weeks it was still cheaper than renting it. So sell it if you dont think its a keeper.

In closing let me say this is just my opinion. I did not bash F Zero once in my review. I just like this game better. I think for as cheap as it now, racing fans owe it to themselves to buy it and check it out. :)

Reviewer's Score: 7/10, Originally Posted: 08/07/04