"Not bad, considering that it is only $4."

In a promotion that can only be described as crazy, Burger King has released three games for the Xbox/Xbox 360, all of them costing $4. Of all three of these games, Pocketbike Racer is probably the best. It doesn't have too much to do, but it will keep you entertained longer than Big Bumpin' or Sneak King (the other two Burger King games).

Gameplay- 8/10

In Pocketbike Racer, as the title suggests, you race pocketbikes. However, the races are far from normal. You start off by selecting a character. Naturally, as a game made for Burger King, a good amount of the characters in the game are Burger King mascots. They range from The King to the Subservient Chicken. After that, you select a track. Most of these tracks are rather generic.

Once the race starts, you race around a track. You can fill up a bar on the right side of the screen to use some generic weapons or instead use it for a quick speed boost. Aside from this, the racing has a few problems. Due to glitches, your pocketbike will often get stuck in walls on the race track or sometimes in other racers. Going off of a track makes you wait a few seconds before being placed back on the track. However, it is far too easy to drive off of a track, especially at the higher racing speeds.

There are several game modes in Pocketbike Racer. Most are pretty good. This game's multiplayer is easily the game's strong point. You can play with up to four people, which sure beats playing against the computer opponents.

Graphics- 7/10

The graphics in the game are basically the definition of average. Nothing looks spectacular or awful.

Sound/Music- 4/10

The sounds in the game are decent, and there isn't a single word spoken by the character throughout the game. There isn't much music to be found in this game, and that's a good thing. The music is awful.

Replay Value- 8/10

The score only applies if you have other people to play with. If not, this gets a five. But regardless of the score, there aren't many tracks, but there are plenty of unlockables. Unfortunately, three bikes in the game can't be permanently unlocked due to glitches.

Controls- 7/10

The game controls well, if you're racing at lower speeds. But at high speeds, this game controls horribly. Changing to different weapons, however, is always annoying.

Overall- 7/10

Pros:

Racing can be fun.
Multiplayer is always fun.
Decent graphics.

Cons:

The game is a giant advertisement.
The music is awful.
Playing alone isn't much fun.
Gameplay glitches.
Unlockable pocketbike glitches.
Controls horribly when racing at high speeds.

Conclusion

Although Pocketbike Racer is decent, you may want to pick it up at it's ridiculously low price point of $4. However, keep in mind you get what you pay for.

Reviewer's Score: 7/10, Originally Posted: 05/09/07, Updated 06/20/08

Game Release: Pocketbike Racer (US, 11/19/06)