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Awe-inspiring

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: October 23, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I'm shocked to see that no reviews have come in for this game and thought I would put my two cents in. I'm disappointed to see that it hasn't made the top 25 best-selling list on your site or even the top 10 racing games. I'm not a big fan of racing games, but Kinetica is just different enough to pique my interest. I bought SpyHunter a few days before and haven't even gone back to it after playing this game. Contrary to some reviews, I've only found that stunts are difficult to get off when you're in tight turns, which I'm sure is exactly why there are extremely tight corners in the game, to make sure that you don't use the same old tricks to get through it. Unlike other racing games, I enjoyed playing the boards over and over, because the outcome can be completely different every time. I definitely recommend this to just about anyone who likes futuristic settings and racing games other than the everyday stock car variety.

yea, it's a pretty cool trip.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: October 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Graphics could be a little better, and the play a little smoother, but it's still a good play. feels like a combination between xg3 and bustagroove from ps1. the drivers are hot and have got some sick moves, all the stunts are L1 plus quarter circle, half circle, etc. environs are huge and you can get mad air. in a nutshell, you're trying to get as much "boost" power as possible. the more burly your stunts, the more boost you get. there's a total of about 9 characters, 3 of which have to be unlocked. during replays the backgrounds flicker alot, but they're pretty consistent during actual play. i didn't notice much slow down at all, not even when you encounter other racers. overall, this is a good game. the concept is rad and it'd be cool to see what they could do on a sequel. oh and yo, the music gets kinda boring after awhile. seriously, i'm pretty sure that in the future techno will not be the only music out there...

A PS2 must-have game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 11 / 11
Date: October 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Kinetica is essentially SSX (or the upcoming SSX Tricky) using exotic futuristic locales. The graphics are crisp, the worlds are massive, and the competition is fierce. With nine potential racers of varying abilities and more than a dozen race circuits, the unlockable features ensure long-lasting playability. The controls are easy to learn, but control is challenging to master.

Interestingly, the Kinetica game manual is extremely well-designed, being both informative and beautiful to look at. The racers and circuits are presented along the bottom of the pages across the entire manual, while the specific, easy-to-read details of the game (controls, options, etc.) are explained on specific pages. An added bonus is "The Art of Kinetica," a small booklet presenting close-up images of the game's characters.

Perhaps most impressive is the incredibly FAST load time for each race venue. The expansive worlds and their glorious detail take almost no time at all to load; this is made to seem even shorter as the game screen offers a tip to improve a palyer's performance while the venue loads. Another wonderful aspect is that the fast-paced gameplay is NOT interrupted by dropped frames :-)

The only potential drawback is the lack of a specific stunt track and/or interactive stunt tutorial (such as is available in SSX). This would be a great benefit to players as they first play the game, especially since stunts MUST be performed (almost continuously) to have a chance at winning. Nonetheless, while this is not a Gran Turismo 3, Kinetica is definitely a wonderful game which should definitely be a part of every serious PS2 gamer's collection!!!!!

The Best Racing Game on PS2

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 8
Date: November 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I don't like racing games. I used to, then Gran Turismo 3 came out, which I think is a horrible excuse for a source of entertainment. Ican't stand that game. And because of that game, good racing games have stopped coming out. Then, I saw an advertisement in a magazine for this game called Kinetica, and I thought to my self "Heavens to Betsy, it's an imaginative racing game that isn't copying GT3! I must have it!" So I went and plopped down my .... When I got it home to play, it was even better than I was expecting. This game is so easy to just pick up and play, no hard to learn stuff, no ultra sensitive controls, just plain fun. The game moves ridiculosly fast, going at speeds up to 300 mph, and that's without boost! Also, the addition of tricks and power ups sweeten the deal even more. It's fun on 2-player, as well. The tricks take a little getting used to, but I picked it up pretty quickly, and I ... at video games, so anyone else should get it right off the bat. I encourage anyone who wants some good arcade racing action to pick this game up, it's worth your money.

Not for people with vertigo

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The graphics may not be the best but the levels are detailed and creative, which happens when you can defy the laws of gravity. This game forces you to use every trick to get every ounce of speed because the other racers are FAST. You MUST do stunts, controlled spin-outs (with mini-boost afterward), and know when to cling. VERY entertaining, lots of raw speed, and depending on the individual, can make you dizzy.

I like it!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Sure there is alot going on, and at times the action can be hard to keep up with, but...it's fun to play...the tricks look really cool...and it's a challenge. The graphics are fairly decent, but don't forget this is an early generation PS2 game...Also, the soundtrack is great...I love Trance/Progressive style music so I may be a bit biased..features tunes by: Juno Reactor, Hybrid, Amoeba Assasin, and more.

So, overall if you're looking for a "fun" game that is quirky and futuristic then give Kinetica a try.

Very fun and enjoyable!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User

When I bought PlayStation 2, I also got a game called Kinectica. Kinetica is a game where you race in futuristic cars and tracks. The cars go about 200 MPH, which unfortnately may take some time to get used to. The graphics are decent and the game looks realistic. Overall if you want a good super-fast racing game, I'd buy Kinetica.

Fast and Furious!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: January 05, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is hot, folks! Take a bunch of people with wheels on thier hands and feet, send them flying through multiple fully realized, 3-D enviorments, ranging from futuristic urban locales to steamy ancient jungles and beyond, set the whole shebang to some killer techno (most noticably from Paul Oakenfeld) and you've got Kinetica, one of the stand alone best titles for the PS2. This is the fastest game I have ever played, using all the speed and grace the powerful PS2 processer can muster up. The controls take ony a short time to learn, though I'm betting they take a lifetime to fully master. This game gets my personal highest rating due to its graphics mastery, lightning speed, superb gameplay and overall technical prowess. Much thanks to Sony for showing us just what the PS2, elder statesman in the neuvou games race, can really do.

Driving game with a mild twist ...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: May 12, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Kinetica seems to be a very underrated game amongst my PS2 friends. In my opinion it is one of the coolest games for the Play Station up with Grand Theft Auto 3 and Jax and Daxter. You basically are one of a choice of racers in the future wearing exo-suits with special abilities allowing you to cruise a wide variety of inventive racing tracks in primitive to future environments. Since the suits have some special powers like gathering boost strength through doing stunts and skid/acceleration control it takes a lot of practice to get fluent. The tracks are very fast paced and tricky, and the further into the game the hairier the action. You begin by playing 'seasons' of racing which consist of 4 tracks each. Score in the top three out of twelve racers on the first season and it unlocks the next season, score top 2 on each track there and unlock the third season. Then you unlock bonus tracks which then unlock special racers you can use to get further with. The tactics of weight, speed, and cornering are all factored into the suits and sooner or later you realize how to power up at certain points in order to boost ahead at others. The graphics and design are wonderful, it moves well, and the game play is intense. Once a player goes through the motions enough this game is very enjoyable, and holds you tighter then any other game on PS2 while you are engaged. Clever game, clever execution, great play.

Addictive and original

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: June 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I first previewed this game on a demo disc I received in the mail. At first I didn't pay all that much attention to it and wasn't big into racing games at the time. Then a few weeks ago a friend of mine watched the demo and exclaimed, "Dude, you gotta get this game!" I watched the incredible speeds reached and stunts performed and realized that Kinetica wasn't just another racer like Gran Turismo 3. Since I'd be working this summer I decided to fork over the money and buy it. I can honestly say it was my best purchase decision since Twisted Metal Black. I picked up the controls and techniques within a matter of minutes and was well on my way to beating out the CPU. Amazon's review states that you can't see very well and that the game slows down when the action heats up. Both of these are false. Maybe on a PS2 that was released prior to Fall, 2001 these complaints hold water. On mine, there is no problem whatsoever. As for the concern about the races being so blindingly fast that one can't concentrate on stunts, someone with quick fingers and a little practice can easily refute this. And don't think the fun is over when you beat the game. Unlocking all the bonus tracks and characters offers the player to couple his or her racing skills with an awesome new bike on past courses or against a friend. Furious speeds, dazzling stunts, and flawless and intricate tracks: Kinetica is all this and more.

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