MX 2002 Featuring Ricky Carmichael

"Motocross Craziness"

Graphics-Just as good as any Motocross game I've ever seen, on any console. This game has better graphics then its predecessor MX Superfly. There's almost supreme details on Cary Hart's tattoos, and the bikes have almost any part underneath them that you could think of. The jumps have original tire tracks in them...and the graphics of any outside item, like the tractor trailer, or buses are amazing.

Soundtrack-With bands like Saliva and Sum 41 playing, there's no more adrenaline rush possible then busting out a huge pass over Charmichael while Saliva is playing. The lyrics for any song are perfect for any hardcore Moto-Xer. The repetitiveness of the songs get to you for a while. They also edited to much of Fat Lip. Why would ''cause'' and ''you'' be edited?

Gameplay-Excellent. Secrets and jumps you'll find everyday you turn on your PS2. THQ did such a good job on reincarnating the real levels like ''Loretta Lynn'', and ''Glen Helen''. If you've ever been to any of the races on the game...it's really realistic. There are so many possible things to do in this game... That's what makes it soooo fun!

Sound-Engines are perfect. It sounds like there's a real Kawasaki in your living-room.The game could have been nice with some agonizing screams with the neck-breaking and head-cracking crashes, but oh well.

Realism-Riders are true, bikes are true, besides Team THQ and Team PCPL, and the tracks are awesome. Pulling Double Hart Breakers while busting out a Tail Whip and a Nothing is awesome, even though it's impossible. The realism has no factor in a game. So I look at that as pointless. It would have been nice if Honda and Yamaha (Team THQ and PCPL) were in the game.

Multiplayer-The biggy in many games, the 2-player mode is actually pretty good. The interaction is great, and so is the ability of seeing your sparing partner bust out a Cordova Suicide Flip while you, yourself, doing a Cat Nac 360! The horizontal split screen is tough though, for climbing hills and 180 degree turns on Glen Helen, and Foxworthy. But if you like the game enough, you'll definetly get used to it.

OverallThe best Moto Cross game ever, followed by Motocross Madness 2 for PC, and Superfly for PS2, this game kicks butt. I just wish they thought of the trick system of Superfly for this game.

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 01/19/03, Updated 01/19/03