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IT DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER FOR PS2

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: April 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is the best for the playstation 2 platform. The graphis are amazing and so is the game. If you buy one game for the system buy this one you will love it.

A showcase racing title for the playstation 2......

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User

EA is off and running with the playstation 2, their latest effort is on the verge of being a must have the sony's new system. First, the graphics, though not jaw-dropping, are solid and the framerate is more than adequate to keep up with the hectic on screen action. The backgrounds are fair to good, anything more probably would have resulted in slowdown. The tracks are wonderfully designed, with shortcuts everywhere, the only slight flaw i find worthy enough to report, are that the powerups are somewhat difficult to differentiate in the heat of the battle(the icons are a little small, and all have a similar design). For any racing fan, this is a must have, anyone else at least deserves to check it out.

A great game indeed.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is EXTREMELY fun!!!! The graphics aren't the best the system has to offer, but they are clean and sharp. The framerate runs at a constant 60 fps, and there is absolutely NO slowdown or pop-ups. You start out with a limited number of cars and tracks (as is customary for EA racing games), but once you start unlocking the goodies, you won't want to stop. Lots of cars, the tracks are plentiful and long, and the game is a blast. The audio is very "rednecky," but it fits the game well. The key to winning is to know the short cuts in the tracks, and you must perform tricks while doing the jumps because this allows you to get a burst of speed (if you land successfully that is). Thankfully, the control is rock solid, so performing tricks is fun instead of frustrating. The AI is a bit rough in the later levels, and the computer opponents can be downright ruthless. However, this challenge is a good thing...it keeps you on your toes. This game is highly recommended.

It's like SSX in the dirt!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: May 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

OK, this game won me over replacing SSX as the most addictive game for PS2. With all of the fun and challenging aspects from SSX, Electronic Arts has created a racing game that is more fun than just the normal "ride around the track" style competitions.

Each gold cup you win unlocks a new car, and a new track, plus there are secret easter eggs (make sure you read the directions) to unlock 14 MORE trick vehicles. And even the first cars get tricked out as you advance. Plus shortcuts and powerups on each track give the game variety and excitement.

Buy this game if you weren't impressed by Ridge Racer or Smuggler's Run and if ONLY if you can afford to lose sleep, free time and friends!

Racing at its finest??? NO!!! But really fun anyway...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I love racing games.. I hated Driving Emotion Type S so I waited and waited for Gran Turismo 3 which will probably come out around 2532. So I bought this game saying eh It'll keep me occupied for a month but I think I will be playing it until the come up with a sequel for this darn thing.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User

THIS GAME IS ACTION PACKED WITH GRAN TOURISMO LIKE DRIVING AND SSX STUNTS WHEN YOU USE THE JOYSTICK AND THE R2 BUTTON YOU FLIP AROUND LIKE A CRAZY PSYCHO. I RECOMMEND THIS GAME TO HARDCORE FLIP ARTISTS

4 1/2 stars actually

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I rate this 4 1/2 stars..this game is just great. The graphics run at 60 frames per second..with no slowdown whatsoever. No pop up either. Seems like this game is anti-slowdown. But the graphics have some jaggies..kind of like Ridge Racer V. And th ey're a little cartoony. The sound and controls are great..although you can't customize them. You can pull off crazy tricks...it's really cool. You also get a good sense of speed..unlike midnight club..that runs at 30 frames. I wish there was more weapons. You have a limited time to use a weapon once you pick it up. I gave it 4 1/2 for the jaggies and limited weapons. But still, great game. If your a racing fan, buy this. If not, rent, and buy if you think it's worth it.

Truly addicting game!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: May 14, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Rumble Racing is only my fourth endeavor into the PS2 playing field, and thankfully i was not disappointed. Rumble Racing is pure fun, pure adrenaline, and truly addicting!!! The graphics flow nicely, and there is no jumping frame rate, or slow downs that I have found yet. The car selection is fun, and the tracks each have their own unique style. This game is just fun imaginative pure hollywoood style racing at its best. The audio commentary is fun, and after several hours of play stills seems entertaining, and not the least bit annoying like most of the audio voice overs get. I am a real game snob, and only buy or keep the stuff that is really FUN to play so buy this game with confidence!! At least it will keep us busy until GT 3 comes out whenever that is!!! game on!!!

2nd best game for PS2

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: May 15, 2001
Author: Amazon User

My favorite game for PS2 is Madden, but this game is pretty damn good. It is by far the best game I have played since madden, the gameplay is tight, the graphics are great, the tracks are fun, and you can play 1 vs computer, 2 vs computer, or one on one. One of the better features I've seen in a racing game is the ability to remove other cars when you play vs. another person. For example, when I want to absolutely school my friends Todd, or Sway in a race, it can be one on one and I don't have to worry about them complaining about the other cars.

It would be great if it had a multi-tap feature, but this is great for now. The replayability is a lot of fun, since you have options to find "easter eggs" to unlock additional cars.

I also don't have time to sit down and play for an hour straight anymore because, well, let's face it I'm not in college anymore and I'm not getting any younger. This game gives me the ability to play for 20 minutes since you play 3 tracks at a time. So you can squeeze in a game or 2 without annoying a wife or girlfirend.

All in all a solid game. Much better than ATV, but not as good as Madden.

Annoying Commentary

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User

When you first play Rumble Racing, you will notice that only half the game is available to you. To unlock the meatier cars and tracks, you will have to finish the championships. Doing this can be very frustrating, as the oppenents a.i is excelllent. This means that you will be doing the same race for ages, not good.There is also one other tiny flaw within the game, and that is the most incredibly annoying commentator in history. When you land a particularly good stunt, or blow one of the other cars into the air, the commentator will say "woah, you rawk!", or in the worst possible case "I bet you feel as happy as a squirrel on a nutfarm". This is one thing I hope that ea will rectify for the sequel (and the next, and the next, as is always the case with ea games). Overall: if you are a racing nut, consider this ESSENTIAL-this truly is ssx with cars.

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